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Curriculum

When you are mapping a whole year—not just one Sunday at a time.

Choose the age band closest to your group. Use alongside Daily Mass and Kids Resources; you do not have to follow every week in order.

Stage 1: Foundational Encounter

The Holy Mass

Helping children actively participate in the Eucharistic celebration with reverence, proper gestures (like the Sign of the Cross), and a joyful heart to become one with Jesus

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Stage 1: Foundational Encounter

The Bible

Teaching children that the Word of God is like a seed planted in their hearts, and encouraging them to cultivate a "good soil" to grow these words into fruitful actions in their daily lives

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Stage 2: Revelation & Salvation Story

Life and Parables of Jesus

Understanding the Kingdom of God through parables (e.g., the Mustard Seed, the Good Shepherd) and witnessing Jesus' infinite love through His miracles, such as healing the sick and feeding the 5,000

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Stage 2: Revelation & Salvation Story

The Blessed Virgin Mary

Celebrating the Month of Mary (May) and the Month of the Rosary (October), and learning from Mary's obedience, faith, and continuous prayer for us

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Stage 2: Revelation & Salvation Story

Saints

Celebrating All Saints' Day, understanding our own Baptismal names (Patron Saints), and striving to become "little saints" in our everyday lives

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Stage 3: Liturgical Life & Grace

The Sacraments

Learning about Baptism (washing away original sin and becoming children of God), the Eucharist (receiving the Body and Blood of Christ), and Reconciliation (reflecting on our mistakes and asking for God's forgiveness)

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Stage 3: Liturgical Life & Grace

Liturgical Experience & Activities

Participating in activities like making Advent wreaths, doing the Stations of the Cross, experiencing the Washing of the Feet (Washing friends' hands), decorating Easter eggs, and crafting Spiritual Bouquets (Rosaries)

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Stage 3: Liturgical Life & Grace

Liturgical Calendar

Understanding the spiritual meaning of each season and learning the significance of the priest's liturgical vestment colors (Purple, White, Green, Rose, Red)

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Stage 4: Active Christian Living

Prayer & Silence

Memorizing essential prayers (The Lord's Prayer, Hail Mary, Grace before meals), praying the Rosary, and practicing "silence" to listen to the Holy Spirit within their hearts

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Stage 4: Active Christian Living

Virtue & Moral Formation

Practicing daily virtues such as obedience to parents, sharing with friends, forgiving others, and helping those in need

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Stage 4: Active Christian Living

Sharing & Discussion

Encouraging children to express their thoughts, share how they recognize God's love in their lives, and support one another in faith

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Lesson Kits

One classroom link—games, Gospel typing, crafts. Copy and edit for your class.

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Lent Week 1 — Sunday (Grade 3)

First Sunday of Lent: purple, prayer, readings link, short writing, games, Stations craft, and a short at-home mission. Classroom ~35 min; at-home ~10 min.

9 steps · ~63 min · Grade 3

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Advent warm-up

Purple time: colors, words, and a short Gospel.

3 steps · ~21 min · Grade 2

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Sunday starter

Calendar, hangman, and a teacher note.

3 steps · ~21 min · All grades

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Communion words

Eucharist vocabulary and a craft link.

2 steps · ~14 min · First Communion

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Mass Etiquette — Lower Elementary

Help K–2 children participate at Mass with reverence: why we worship, entering the church, Sign of the Cross, responses, kneeling, and the Communion line. Classroom ~40 min; at-home ~10 min.

16 steps · ~112 min · Grades K–2

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