Religion 5
The Instructor for this course is Leona McLeod
Course History
First Offered in 2017
Re-Developed by Leona McLeod 2020
Goals of Catholic Education
Ultimate goals of Catholic education are that students will:
- recognize their dignity as persons made in the image and likeness of God, a dignity extended to everyone in our human family
- accept God's unconditional love for them as most fully expressed in the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ
- respond with gratitude, joy and generosity to God's extravagant care for them
- know God's love as a transformational force in the world, and that as faithful members of the Body of Christ in the world, we are called to act with justice on behalf of the poor and marginalized in society
- become careful stewards of our natural world
- understand the importance of being lifelong, active members of a faith community
Course Information
Religion 5 is part of the locally developed curriculum for this grade. Students will explore the importance of developing their belief, knowledge and trust in God. Students will understand that God helps them grow in their Faith through traditions celebrated in the church. Students will discover that God desires to be in a relationship with them and that they are called to be connected with family, friends, and community. Students will learn they are born with human dignity as they are made in the image of God and that it is their responsibility to love, respect and respond to other's needs. A breakdown of the units of study and outcomes are below.Unit 1: Scripture (16 Weeks)
Unit 1: Scripture (11 weeks)
What Helps Us Grow in Faith?
What Strengthens our Faith
Unit 2: Prayer and Sacraments (7 weeks)
Our Journey in Prayer
The Sacraments
Unit 3: Faith Development (9 weeks)
How the Church Helps Us Develop our Faith
Taking Action
Witnesses of Faith
Unit 4: Christian Identity (9 weeks)
Relationships Shape our Actions
Faith in Our Community
Living a Moral Life
