Grade 6

Focus– The Word of God in the Old Testament

"Your word is lamp for my feet, a light for my path." Psalm 119:105

How Do Sixth Graders Learn?

Sixth graders are beginning to learn about world history in the public schools, and they are beginning to question what their personal values are. Because they have a better idea of how the history of a society impacts the social structures of the present, sixth graders can look at the content of the Hebrew Scriptures and make connections with the Gospels and Epistles of the New Testament. They are also capable of understanding how Sacred Tradition and Scripture can strengthen their faith today. 

What Do Sixth Graders Lean?

The sixth grade curriculum focuses on making the connections between how Jesus lived to fulfil what the Prophets wrote and what happens in the Church today. They will learn about Salvation History by discovering the roots of our faith.



Grade Level Information

March 3-4 and Unit 5

We are now looking at Unit 5-Morality. This is an important unit considering all the secular choices 6th graders face, that may not be in line with our Catholic identities.

The students will be covereing the Beatitudes and the Great Commandment as the root of Catholic Maroality (CCC 194, 2055).

The Great Commandment helps understand the consequences of sin, and the gift of forgiveness as we look to love God above all things and others as self.

We will also be looking at Justice and Peace. Ask your kids about what they think the difference is between being fair or being just.

While we are studying these important concepts, please have your children look for moments that they recognize Jesus in disguise:  the homeless, the bullied, or even in themselves. Help them to recognize that we are all God's children in the Body of Christ.

Hail, Holy Queen                   Page 330

The Way of the Cross          Page 318

Found throughout the "We Believe" and "We Pray" sections of the Alive In Christ Student Edition.

Students should already be familiar with the "Important Prayers" listed on pages 324- 326 in the Students Workbook.

Teaching Mass

Join us on Sunday, March 3 at 3:00 to learn about why we do what we do during the Mass.  Everyone is invited, if you want to participate, please contact the RE office.

May God continue to bless your family through this time. We look forward to seeing more students in class and at Mass!