The Religion curriculum of the Diocese of Ogdensburg is built upon the Four Pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church – Creed, Sacraments, Christian Life in Christ, and Prayer. It is the expectation that the diocesan Religion curriculum, approved by Bishop LaValley, will be followed in all schools of the Diocese of Ogdensburg. It is further expected that our faith and teachings will be integrated throughout our academic curriculum as appropriate.
Grade Eight Focus – Church History
Areas of the Four Pillars included in the Eighth Grade Religion curriculum include:
Creed
- The Creed is the summary of our Faith
- The models of the Church
- Divine Revelation
- History of the Church – founding to present day
Sacraments
- Sacraments – special signs with life of the Church of Christ’s grace
- The Seven Sacraments
- Sacramentals and their difference from Sacraments
- Celebrating with the Church – the Liturgical Year
Christian Life in Christ
- Witness to Christian living by the teachings of Jesus
- Maturity and discipleship
- Maturity and respect for life
- Maturity and morality
- Maturity and vocation
- Discipleship today, tomorrow and always
Prayer
- Prayer in the age of the Church
- Tradition of prayer
- Ways of prayer
- Guides of prayer