Grade 5 Religion

It is a real joy as a religion teacher to watch each child grow in a deeper love for Christ and his Church. We look forward to helping your child continue to grow in his/her faith, love for Jesus, and the realization that each one is called to carry on this mission of love.

The following is an overview of our Religion series — The Image of God as given by the publisher, Ignatius Press.

Theme: Emphasizes the creation of human beings as images of God: mind, will, and body. Original sin is discussed in conjunction with Jesus' mission to redeem us and to act as prophet, priest, and king. There is also a special emphasis on the Church and how it carries on Jesus' mission of love. Through the Church, Jesus touches us in the sacraments and strengthens us to carry on His mission of love. The students will also be introduced to the teachings of the Catholic Church on death and life after death.

Aim: To make the students aware of their dignity as persons, both spiritually and physically. To teach the students why God became man: to redeem us and to be our model. To deepen the students' understanding of the Church and Mary. To develop the students' appreciation for the sacraments as personal meetings with Christ.