KINDERGARTEN RELIGION CURRICULUM

GOALS:

1. Students will recite class prayers.
2. Students will identify God as the creator.
3. Students will recognize Jesus as God’s son and our Savior.
4. Students will express basic understanding about the Bible.
5. Students will engage in discussion and activities that emphasize respect for life, thanksgiving for God’s gifts, and service to others.
6. Students will participate in a variety of prayer and Liturgy experiences.

TOPICS:

1. God’s creation
2. God’s creation of me
3. God’s love – family, friends, teachers, neighbors
4. Jesus – Children of God, Jesus’ followers, stories of Jesus, Mass God’s house
5. Our love – Jesus and others
6. My First Bible
7. Church seasons, Mary, life changes, new beginnings

PRAYERS

1. Sign of the Cross
2. Our Father
3. Hail Mary
4. Dear Jesus

EXPERIENCES

1. Songs as prayer
2. Church visits
3. Stations of the Cross
4. Rosary
5. Eucharistic Adoration
6. Prayer circle
7. Prayer basket