Alive in Christ Correlation - Archdiocese of Philadelphia

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CORRELATION

of

© 2014 Parish Edition

to the

Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Religion Course of Study and
Curriculum Guidelines

Grades 1–6
Table of Contents

Correlation of Alive in Christ Parish Edition ................................................................................... i

Grade 1 (First Semester) ................................................................................................................. 2

Grade 1 (Second Semester) ............................................................................................................. 6

Grade 2 (First Semester) ................................................................................................................. 9

Grade 2 (Second Semester) ........................................................................................................... 15

Grade 3 (First Semester) ............................................................................................................... 21

Grade 3 (Second Semester) ........................................................................................................... 28

Grade 4 (First Semester) ............................................................................................................... 32

Grade 4 (Second Semester) ........................................................................................................... 36

Grade 5 (First Semester) ............................................................................................................... 43

Grade 5 (Second Semester) ........................................................................................................... 54

Grade 6 (First Semester) ............................................................................................................... 65

Grade 6 (Second Semester) ........................................................................................................... 72

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Correlation of Alive in Christ Parish Edition

This correlation of Alive in Christ Parish Edition Grades 1–6 provides page references for the Student
Book. Other program components offer additional opportunities for instruction and development of the
guidelines. The Catechist Editions include background content on Sacred Tradition and Sacred Scripture,
as well as formation in developmental appropriateness. Lectionary connections for a three-year-cycle,
assessments, and optional activities are also provided. Catholic Social Teaching and lessons for the
feasts and liturgical year can be correlated with core chapters or stand alone.

The Alive in Christ website (aliveinchrist.osv.com) includes extensive online resources and interactive
connections between the Student Book and the website, along with music, assessments, social media
interaction, customized lesson planning, program support materials, a multimedia glossary, question of
the week, and many other features.

Alive in Christ deepens children’s experience of faith through song, with two unique components to meet
diverse needs and developmental models. In some cases this music is referenced.

Our Sunday Visitor has partnered with LicenSing Online* to provide music for children
and catechists. This includes the Alive in Christ theme song and age-appropriate music
for each grade at varying steps of the catechetical process.

Songs of Scripture: Deepening Children’s Understanding of the Word of God is an
original work of forty songs designed to teach or unfold the meaning of Scripture.

Songs from both of these resources may be sampled and downloaded at
aliveinchrist.osv.com.

Take Note of the Following:

A. Because of Alive in Christ’s approach to its scope and sequence, which is structurally organized
around seven foundational doctrines of the Church, many of the standards are presented at an
earlier grade level and expanded in subsequent years, or will be treated at greater depth in a
coming year.

B. Alive in Christ Parish Edition contains an intentional use of activities to assess learning, aid in
understanding, reinforce concepts, and apply learning to the child’s life. In some cases the
activities are cited.

C. The Vocabulary references in Alive in Christ are named “Glossary of Catholic Faith Words,” and
are cited in the sidebar and found in the Glossary of Catholic Faith Words in the Student Book.

D. Our Catholic Tradition: Faith Basics is a reference section found in the back of the Student
Book. This section is patterned on the Catechism of the Catholic Church and presents content
divided into the four sections of We Believe, We Worship, We Live, and We Pray.

E. If a standard is not specifically presented in Alive in Christ, a suggestion may appear for the
catechist about where it would be most appropriate to add this content in a lesson.

F. In each grade level, Alive in Christ’s Catechist Editions present a developmental overview of a
child at this age and discuss the content in relationship to the catechetical readiness of the child.

G. Kindergarten correlations for our Kindergarten programs Allelu! and Call to Faith Kindergarten
are available upon request.
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Alive in Christ
GRADE 1
Parish Student Edition
First Semester
pages
I. GOD THE FATHER 84
A. First person of the Trinity 80, 84
B. Creator of heaven and earth 46, 47, 49, 84, 298
II. CREATION
A. Creation of the world 46, 49, 51, 57, 59
B. Creation of people 48
C. Human beings have a unique place in creation. 67
1. God created human beings in his own image. 46, 68–69, 75, 79
2. God created them male and female. 48
3. God created people to know, love, and serve him 50 (know), 71 (love), 171 (serve)
D. Sacredness of human life 284–285
1. Respect for ourselves 44, 197, 198, 284–285, 288, 314
2. Respect for others 130, 197, 198, 213, 284–285,
288, 293
3. Respect for all life 71, 284–285
III. LIVING IN GOD’S WORLD
A. Family 91–99
1. All families are special. 92–93
2. We first learn about love and about God in the 93, 129, 198, 286
family.
3. We first learn to pray in the family. 92, 143
4. Families are important in our world and in our 286–287
Church.
B. Church Unit 4
1. Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist make us 239 (Baptism)
members of the Church.
2. The Church is the people of God. 26, 40
3. The parish is where God’s people gather as a 254, 286, 300
family to worship.
C. School
1. We learn more about God and the world in school. 69, 106, 130
2. We learn to cooperate with others in school. 297
D. Community 286–287
1. We learn to share with others in community. 276, 291
a. Feed the hungry. 131, 276, 290
b. Clothe the naked. 276, 290
c. Care for the sick. 290
d. Pray for the dead. 266, 268
2. In and with community we can try to make the 289, 294
world more peaceful.
a. Forgive others. 32, 139, 140, 182, 203, 206, 222,
276
b. Practice acts of kindness. 274, 280, 284, 294, 314
IV. GOD THE SON: JESUS CHRIST 58, 80, 94
A. Second person of the Trinity 80, 84
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B. Jesus’ Life
1. Birth and Childhood
a. Annunciation 10, 53, 154, 233
Jesus—name given by angel; means “God Grade 2
saves”
Jesus is the Son of God; 3, 5, 10, 58, 66, 80, 84, 89, 94,
100, 111, 122, 233, 298
St Joseph is his foster father. 94
a. Nativity
 Birth in Bethlehem 20
 Angels appeared to Shepherds 23
 Visit of the Magi 24, 25
 Flight into Egypt Catechist may present this when
introducing the birth and early
years of Jesus
b. Life in Nazareth 91, 94–96
 Holy Family 91–100, 112
 Finding in the Temple 95
 Hidden Life Note this term and concept when
discussing chapter 5 on The Holy
Family, 91–99.
2. Jesus’ Public Life
a. Baptism by St John the Baptist Grades 2 and 3
b. Call of the apostles and the disciples Grade 2
c. Jesus as Messiah 23
d. Jesus as miracle worker and healer 114, 115, 118–120, 124
e. Jesus as Savior 23, 217–226, 247
f. Jesus is Lord 23, throughout in prayers
V. MARY
A. Titles of Mary 302–303
1. Mother of Jesus 10, 94, 233
2. Mother of the Church 94, 301
B. Days in Honor of Mary

September 8 - Feast of the Birth of Mary 9–14
October 7 - Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary Grade 5
November 19 - Our Lady of Divine Providence Catechist may present this feast
when discussing the tiles of Mary
303

December 8 - Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Grade 3 (title)
December 12 - Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe 303
January 1 - Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God 301
C. Prayers to Mary
1. The Hail Mary 317
2. The Rosary Introduced on 302

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VI. LITURGICAL YEAR
A. Sunday—the Lord’s Day is the day on which we Grade 2
celebrate Jesus Resurrection. It is the heart of the
Church’s life.
B. Ordinary Time: liturgical color is green: hope, growth, 11, 313
life
C. Advent 19–22, 312
1. Liturgical color is purple: preparation, sorrow for 20, 312
sin, repentance
2. Period of four weeks of preparation for the birth of 20
Jesus, Christmas
3. Symbol: Advent Wreath 22, 312
a. The circle of greens reminds us that God has a. Pictured on 312 (also refer
no beginning and has no end. to the Family+Faith Page
22)
b. There are four candles—three purple and one b. Pictured on 312(also refer
pink to the Family+Faith Page
22)
c. One candle is lit each week c. Grade 3
D. Christmas 23–26, 312
1. Liturgical color is white: joy, glory, innocence 24, 312
2. Story of Jesus’ Birth 23 (angel and shepherds), 312
VII. SAINTS, FEASTS, AND SPECIAL PEOPLE
Special days to honor saints are ranked and
celebrated in different degrees.
Solemnity: liturgies celebrating events, beliefs, and
personages of principal importance and universal
significance in salvation history

Feast: liturgies of major importance

Memorial: liturgies celebrating minor events in the life of
the Blessed Virgin Mary and of saints significant to a local
country, church or religious community.

September 21 - Feast of St. Matthew Refer to aliveinchrist.osv.com
October 1 - Memorial of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus 162–163
(St. Therese, the Little Flower)
October 2 - Memorial of the Guardian Angels Catechist introduce the feast
when presenting 324
October 4 - Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi 264
October 31 - Vigil of All Saints (Hallowed Eve or Holy Discuss in connection with All
Evening) Saints Day, 15–18
November 1 - Solemnity of All Saints 15–18
November 2 - All Soul’s Day Discuss in connection with All
Saints Day, 15–18, or chapter 20,
261–270
November 3 - St. Martin de Porres 264 also presented in Gr. 4

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December 6 - St. Nicholas 22
Feast of the Holy Family (Sunday in the Octave of Discuss in connection with the
Christmas) chapter on Christmas, 23–26
January 4 - Memorial of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Grade 3
January 5 - Feast of St. John Neumann Grade 6

January 6 - Solemnity of the Epiphany (or the Sunday Discuss in connection with the
between January 2 and January 8) chapter on Christmas, 23–26
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (Sunday after January 6) 26
VIII. PRAYER AND WORSHIP
A. Prayer
1. Definition 136
a. Listening to God 136
b. Talking to God 136
c. Sometimes just being still with God Make this point after reading the
second paragraph on 137.
2. Traditional Prayers
a. Sign of the Cross 298, 316
b. Our Father 138–140, 317
c. Hail Mary 317
d. Doxology (Glory be…) 316
e. Simple Grace before and after meals 318 (before), 319 (after)
f. Simple Morning Offering 318
g. Angel of God 319
h. Introduce the Rosary 302
3. Personal Prayer 137
a. Spontaneous prayers of praise Examples: 54, 74
b. Spontaneous prayers of intercession Examples: 122, 268, 278
c. Spontaneous prayers of thanksgiving Examples: 61, 64, 74
d. Spontaneous prayers of sorrow Examples: 210
IX. SACRAMENTALS Grade 2
A. Holy Water 308
B. Holy Oils (Oil of Catechumens and Chrism) 240
C. Cross/Crucifix 36, 307
D. Sign of the Cross Grade 2 (sacramental)
E. Blessed Candles 240, 308, 309
F. Blessed Medals Grade 2
G. Rosary Grade 2
X. SOCIAL JUSTICE 70–76, 284–297
A. Awareness of the needs of others 174, 190, 191
1. Foster a willingness to share. 26, 46, 95, 120, 130, 153, 156,
165, 188, 222, 225, 242, 261,
266, 274–276
Share activities throughout
2. Participate in Thanksgiving and Christmas 26 (family suggestion)
activities for the needy.
B. Awareness of the need to care for all creation 67–75, 296–297
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Alive in Christ
GRADE 1
Parish Student Edition
Second Semester
pages
I. GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT 80, 159–168
A. The third person of the Trinity 80, 148, 160
B. The one who lives within us and gives us the gift of 44, 238
grace
1. We receive the Holy Spirit for the first time at 238
Baptism.
2. The Holy Spirit is the gift of God’s love to us. 86, 298
C. The one who helps us to do the right thing 160, 164
1. Helps us respect ourselves 44
2. Helps us respect others 164
3. Helps us care for all creation 71
4. Helps us in our prayer 164
5. Helps us to tell the truth, to obey, to forgive 164
II. SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION 231
A. Baptism 304
1. Effects
a. Forgives all sin Grade 2
b. We are born again as children of God. 238
c. We become temples of the Holy Spirit. 41
2. Symbols
a. Water 240
b. Oils (Oil of Catechumens and Chrism) 240
c. Sign of the Cross 240
d. White Garment 240
e. Candle 240
3. Words
“Name, I baptize you in the name of the Father, 240
and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.”
4. Minister
a. Ordinary minister—bishop, priest, deacon Grade 2
b. Case of necessity—any person who has the Grade 5
right intention
B. Confirmation 304
1. The Holy Spirit gives us special strength. 166
2. Chrism signifies the Holy Spirit. 240
(sign of being chosen by God)
C. Eucharist 304
1. Sacrament of Christian Initiation 231
2. Sacrament of love and a sign of unity 254
III. MARY
A. Titles of Mary
1. Mary is the Mother of God. 94, 154, 301
2. Mary is the Mother of the Church. 94, 301
3. Mary is our Mother. 10
B. Days in honor of Mary
February 11 - Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes 303
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March 25 - Solemnity of the Annunciation 154 (story)
May 31 - Feast of the Visitation Grade 5
July 16 - Memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catechist should present this
feasts when discussing the other
titles of Mary 302-303
August 15 - Solemnity of the Assumption Grade 2
C. May devotions
1. In the Church, the entire month of May is dedicated At the beginning of May, make
to Mary. Traditional color is light blue. these points. Note too that the
priest wears white on feasts of
Mary.
2. Special activities
a. Make a shrine in the classroom and/or at home
Statue or picture of Mary Pictures and statues in text: 9,
244, 303
Rosary Grade 2
Flowers
b. Pray the Rosary. Rosary is explained in more
detail in Grade 2.
c. Encourage the family Rosary. Do this when discussing 302.
IV. LITURGICAL YEAR
A. Seasons
1. Lent 27–32, 313
a. Time of preparation for Easter 28, 313
b. From Ash Wednesday to Mass of the Lord’s 28 (Ash Wed.)
Supper on Holy Thursday
c. Liturgical color is purple: repentance, sorrow for 28, 313
sin
2. Holy Week 33–36
a. Palm Sunday 33
b. Holy Thursday 34, 313
c. Good Friday 34, 313
d. Holy Saturday 34, 313
3. Easter 37–40, 313
a. Easter Sunday: liturgical color is white for joy, 40, 313
glory, innocence.
b. Ascension Thursday: liturgical color is white. 40
c. Pentecost: liturgical color is red for the Holy 41–44
Spirit.
B. Saints, Feasts, and Special People

February 3 - Memorial of St. Blasé Catechist may present this saint
when presenting Holy People
170-173
March 3 - Feast of Saint Katharine Drexel Grade 4
March 17 - Memorial of St. Patrick 32, 87
March 19 - Solemnity of St. Joseph Grade 2
April 29 - Memorial of St. Catherine of Siena Grade 4 (story told)
May 3 - Feast of Saints Philip and James Catechist may present this saint
when presenting Holy People
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July 26 - Memorial of Saints Joachim and Ann Catechist may present this saint
when presenting Holy People
170-173
V. PRAYER AND WORSHIP
A. Prayer
1. Traditional
a. See First Semester
b. The Way of the Cross Grade 4
c. The Rosary 302 (introduced)
2. Personal
a. Spontaneous forms of prayer (See First
Semester)
b. Encourage various prayer expression (See
Appendix on Prayer)
 The “Jesus Prayer” Grade 2
 Choral Speech (Praying in Common) Throughout
 Song and Gesture Let Us Pray throughout
 Meditation Grade 5
B. Worship
1. Entrance Song—we gather as a community ready 254
to celebrate
2. Responsorial Psalm—the Church’s response to Grade 2
God’s WORD
3. Review Liturgy of the Word responses Grade 2
(see First Semester)
4. Become familiar with the phrases from the Creed Grade 3
5. Memorial Acclamations Grade 2
a. “Christ has died, Christ is risen, Christ will
come again.”
b. “Dying you destroyed our death, rising you
restore our life. Lord Jesus, come in glory.”
c. “When we eat this bread and drink this cup, we
proclaim your death, Lord Jesus, until you
come in glory.”
d. “Lord, by your cross and resurrection you have
set us free, You are the Savior of the world.”
C. Sacramentals
1. Blessed Ashes 28
2. Palms 34
3. Sign of the Cross Grade 2
4. Cross/Crucifix 36, 256, 307
5. Paschal Candle 309
6. Blessed statues, pictures, icons Grade 2
7. The Rosary 302 (introduced)
VI. SOCIAL JUSTICE
A. Awareness of those who suffer hunger 290
1. Participate in the Holy Childhood Association
(HCA), the Bishops’ Relief Fund, Operation Rice
Bowl.
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