Students in Grade 6 will be focusing on the Old Testament of the Bible. Chapters of the Grade 6 book are interspersed with stories from the Bible which should be read thoughtfully. A Bible activity book is provided for enhanced understanding and reflection.
CURRICULUM
| PRAYERS TO KNOW | PARENT LESSON PLANS | CHAPTERS | REQUIRED WORK |
| Sign of the Cross - p. 261 (Latin) | BIBLE/BOOK |
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| Hail Mary - front cover of book | Lesson Plans for Chapter 1 | Chapter 1: The Bible Reveals God's Saving Love p. 3 - Book | |
| Lord's Prayer (Our Father) - front cover of book | Lesson Plans for Chapter 2 | Chapter 2: Scripture is God's Saving Word p. 11 - Book | |
| Glory Be - front cover of book | God Made Us to Love and to Be Loved (Genesis 1:1-2:3) |
Creation Mobile (workbook p. 7) Love-Gifts from God to Us (workbook p. 8) |
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Act of Contrition - front cover of book |
Adam and Eve Disobey God (Genesis 3:1-24) |
Tricked for a Treat (workbook p. 9) The Sad Story of the First sin (workbook p. 10) |
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| Prayers of the Mass - pp. 271-272 in book | Cain's Sin Leads to Abel's Death (Genesis 4:1-16) | ||
| Beatitudes - p. 267 in book | God saves Noah's Family (Genesis 6:9-9:17) |
Keeping Afloat (workbook p. 11) Obeying Saves Noah from a Terrible Flood (workbook p. 12) |
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| Rosary - pp. 262-263 in book | Lesson Plans for Chapter 6 | Chapter 6: Abraham is Our Father in Faith p. 49 - Book | |
| Mysteries of the Rosary - p. 264 in book | God Makes a Promise with Abraham (Genesis 17:1-9) |
I Agree! (workbook p. 13) A Mobile for Abraham (workbook p. 14) |
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| Stations of the Cross - pp. 265-266 in book | Jacob Tricks His Brother, Esau (Genesis 27:1-29) | ||
| Jacob and Esau Make Peace with Each Other (Genesis 33:1-17) | |||
| Joseph's Brothers Sell Him Into Slavery (Genesis 37:1-36) | |||
| Joseph Forgives His Brothers (Genesis 45:1-28) | |||
| Lesson Plans for Chapter 10 | Chapter 10: God Rescues the Chosen People from Slavery p. 87 - Book | ||
| God Hears His People's Cries (Exodus 3:1-17) | |||
| A Lamb Saves God's People (Exodus 12:21-28) |
Saved by a Lamb (workbook p. 15) Two Stories of Lambs (workbook p. 16) |
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| God Leads the Israelites Out of Egypt (Exodus 14:5-29) |
Who Said It? (workbook p. 17) An Amazing March Through the Sea (workbook p. 18) |
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| God Feeds His People with Quail and Manna (Exodus 16:1-35) | |||
| God Gives His People the Ten Commandments (Exodus 19:16-20:17) |
Follow the Leader (workbook p. 19) Ten Laws for a Good, Happy Life (workbook p. 20) |
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| Lesson Plans for Chapter 12 | Chapter 12: We Live the Commandments Today p.105 - Book |
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| Lesson Plans for Chapter 14 | Chapter 14: God Forgives Us p. 123 - Book | ||
| God Helps Joshua Defeat Jericho (Joshua 6:1-27) | |||
| God chooses Deborah to Lead His People (Judges 4:1-16) | |||
| God Answers Samson's Prayer (Judges 16:4-30) | |||
| Ruth Refuses to Leave Naomi (Ruth 1:1-22) | |||
| God Gives Ruth a Husband and a Son (Ruth 3:1-4:17) | |||
| God Calls Samuel (1 Samuel 3:1-10) |
Did You Hear Something? (workbook p. 21) When God Speaks (workbook p. 22) |
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| Samuel Anoints David as the Future King (1 Samuel 16:1-13) |
Don't Judge a Book by its Cover (workbook p. 23) Profile of a New King (workbook p. 24) |
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| Lesson Plans for Chapter 19 | Chapter 19: David and Solomon p.165 - Book | ||
| God Helps David to Defeat Goliath (1 Samuel 17:1-54) |
How Strong Are You? (workbook p. 25) A Shepherd Boy Against a Giant (workbook p. 26) |
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| Jonathan is a Good Friend to David (1 Samuel 20:17-42) | |||
| David Brings the Ark of the Lord to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6:12-19) | |||
| Solomon Asks God for Wisdom (1 Kings 3:4-15) | |||
| Solomon Builds a Temple to Worship God (1 Kings 5:1-6:14) |
Solomon, the Builder (workbook p. 27) A Home Built for God (workbook p. 28) |
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| Elijah Shows God's Power (1 Kings 18:16-39) | |||
| God Speaks to Elijah in a Whisper (1 Kings 19:1-16) | |||
| Elijah is Taken to Heaven in A Chariot of Fire (2 Kings 2:1-18) | |||
| Elijah Brings a Boy Back to Life (2 Kings 4:8-37) | |||
| God Rescues Jerusalem from an Attack (2 Kings 19:8-36) | |||
| Lesson Plans for Chapter 23 | Chapter 23: Prophets Proclaim God's Everlasting Love p. 199 - Book | ||
| King Josiah Tells the People to Obey God (2 Kings 23:1-25) | |||
| Nehemiah Rebuilds Jerusalem with God's Help (Nehemiah 2:1-18) | |||
| The Jews Repair Their Temple with Great Joy (1 Maccabees 4:36-59) | |||
| We Ask God to Forgive Our Sins (Psalm 51) |
White as Snow (workbook p. 29) A Forgiveness Banner (workbook p. 30) |
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| We Praise God with Music and Song! (Psalm 150) | |||
| God's Wisdom Brings Us Happiness (Proverbs 3:21-35) | |||
| God Has Created a Time for Everything (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8) | |||
| A Good Friend is a Treasure (Sirach 6:7-17) | |||
| Lesson Plans for Chapter 22 | Chapter 22: Isaiah Proclaims the Promised Messiah p. 191 - Book |
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| Isaiah Promises That God Will Send a Special King (Isaiah 9:2-7) | |||
| Isaiah Promises a Peaceful Kingdom (Isaiah 11:1-9) |
Peaceful Community (workbook p. 31) A Kingdom Where All Are Friends (workbook p. 32) |
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| Isaiah Tells About a Faithful, Suffering Servant (Isaiah 50:4-9) | |||
| God Chooses Jeremiah to speak for Him (Jeremiah 1:4-10) | |||
| Jeremiah's Friend Saves Him (Jeremiah 38:1-13) | |||
| God Rescues Three Men From the Furnace (Daniel 3:8-30) | |||
| God Saves Daniel from the Lions' Pit (Daniel 6:1-23) | |||
| People Who Cheat Others Will Be Punished (Amos 8:4-7) | |||
| Jonah Runs Away Instead of Obeying God (Jonah 1:1-17) |
Following Clues (workbook p. 33) Sticking Up for Jonah (workbook p. 34) |
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| God Forgives Jonah's Enemies (Jonah 3:1-4:11) | |||
| Lesson Plans for Chapter 24 | Chapter 24: The Savior is Jesus, the Son of God p. 207 - Book |