LEVEL SIX

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BLEST ARE WE   Silver Burdett Ginn Religion

Level (grade) 6 continues faith formation for children and their families focusing on a study of the Old Testament (Hebrew Scriptures).  The text is based on the structure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the spirit of the General Directory for Catechesis.  .

Concepts: The people of the Old Testament are models of faith. (Abraham, Sarah, Moses, Samuel, Saul and the Israelites)  The Old Testament stories help us to understand the New Testament concepts of revelation (the Gospel), Exodus (death and resurrection), the Chosen People (the mission of the Church), the messages of the prophets (the message of Jesus), the promise of the Messiah (Jesus as our Savior).

 Prayer and Worship: The Mass, Easter (the Pascal Mystery), The Ten Commandments and Reconciliation, Psalms, praying with Scripture.

        Each chapter includes a section called “Family Time”.  Families are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this special feature to affirm their faith at home, at regular weekend Mass attendance and family discussion of faith.

THE CATHOLIC YOUTH BIBLE

(should be brought to every class)

          This Bible, including both Old and New Testaments, will be used in Levels 6, 7 and 8.  Students and their families are strongly encouraged to read and understand the Bible for specific assignments and for their own faith enrichment.  Special features making the Bible user friendly for the child, catechist, and parents include: 

+  “Live It”—applying the Bible’s messages to every day life.

+  “Pray It”—ways to use the Bible for personal prayer.

+  “Did You Know”—help in understanding Catholic culture, traditions and interpretation of certain passages.

+  “Catholic Connections”— explaining the biblical basis of Catholic beliefs and practices.

+  Reading plans.

+  Introductions to each major section of the Bible.

+  Introductions to most books giving insight and overview of content.

+  Quick sketches of important biblical people.

+  Indexes, maps, timeline and pictures.