St. Bernard’s

Religious Education

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4th Grade — Jesus, Our Guide

God's plan to save his people from sin (Salvation History), how we participate in that plan, and the many ways God helps us in our pilgrimage on earth to Heaven through his word, his law, and his Church.

Sequence:

  • B.C. Before Christ
    Ch. 1-14: The fall and the first murder. The sin and suffering of mankind. God chooses his people and their leaders.

  • A.D. In the Year of Our Lord
    Ch. 15-30: History changes when Jesus the King comes. Through grace, especially in the sacraments, we receive the strength to do good.

Aim: To help fourth-grade students understand their purpose and goal in life, and to see God's plan in history and society to lead us all to Heaven, our true, eternal home.

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5th & 6th Grade — Credo: I Believe

A thorough study of the articles of the Creed as the basic belief of our Catholic faith, with a special emphasis on careful understanding of definitions through the words of the Gospels, and the prophets, and the prayers of the Church.

Sequence:

  • Unit 1: God the Father of All. The Old Testament and mankind's participation in and loss of God's life.

  • Unit 2: God the Son, the Redeemer. The fulfillment of God's plan in Christ, God and Man.

  • Unit 3: God, the Holy Spirit, the Sanctifier. Our call to holiness and witness in the Church.

Aim: To help students acquire a solid knowledge of God and his Church through the understanding of the Creed we profess, and the distinguished truths of our faith from errors that lead away from the love of God.

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Junior High (7th & 8th) — Chosen

Our Wednesday night 7th and 8th Grade RE utilizies the Chosen program.  7th and 8th grade youth meet from 6:30-7:45 in the Parish Hall.

About Chosen: Chosen brings together twelve of the most talented and inspiring presenters in the Church today. It was filmed in more than fifty locations throughout the world, and young people will be captivated as they journey from Times Square to St. Peter’s Square. Lessons are designed to capture their attention and present the faith in new and unexpected ways. From skydiving with Chris Stefanick to visiting the Roman aqueducts with Deacon Harold Burk-Sivers, each week teens will be engaged, challenged, and inspired.

  • 1. Introduction
    2. God/Happiness
    3. Salvation History
    4. Divine Revelation
    5. Jesus Christ
    6. The Church
    7. The Four Last Things
    8. Sacramental Life
    9. Baptism
    10. Confession
    11. Anointing of the Sick/Redemptive Suffering
    12. The Holy Spirit
    13. The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
    14. Confirmation
    15. The Mass/ Eucharist
    16. Holy Matrimony
    17. The Priesthood/ Vocational Discernment
    18. Prayer
    19. Mary and the Saints
    20. The Beatitudes
    21. Virtue
    22. Christian Sexuality
    23. Mission
    24. Discipleship

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High School (Grades 9-12) — Decision Point

Our High School Religious Education group meetings Wednesday nights from 6:30-7:45 in the Youth Room.  We use the Decision Point Curriculum from Dynamic Catholic for these gatherings.