Grade 7
Students in Grade 7 will be focusing on the New Testament of the Bible. Chapters of the Grade 7 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. 235 in book (Latin) | BIBLE/BOOK | ||
| Hail Mary - front cover of book | Lesson Plans for Chapter 1 | Chapter 1: The Impact of Jesus p. 3 - Book | |
| Lord's Prayer (Our Father) - front cover of book | Lesson Plans for Chapter 2 | Chapter 2: Friendship with Jesus p. 11 - Book | |
| Glory Be - front cover of book | Lesson Plans for Chapter 8 | Chapter 8: Baptism and Confirmation p. 61 - Book | |
| Act of Contrition - front cover of book | Jesus' Birth was Special (Matthew 1:18-2:15) | Following the Star (workbook p. 35) A Special Someone's Birth (workbook p. 36) |
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| Prayers of the Mass - pp. 245-246 in the book | Jesus Obeys His Heavenly Father (Matthew 3:13-17) | Spirit in the Sky (workbook p. 37) God Praises His Son (workbook p. 38) |
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| Beatitudes - p. 241 in book | Jesus Teaches Us How to Be Happy (Matthew 5:1-12) | Do You Want to Know a Secret? (workbook p. 39) Key to a Future In Heaven (workbook p. 40) |
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| Rosary - pp. 236-237 in book | Jesus Teaches Us How to Pray (Matthew 6:5-13) | Deleting Delia (workbook p. 41) Taking Apart the Lord's Prayer (workbook p. 42) |
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| Mysteries of the Rosary - p. 238 in book | Lesson Plans for Chapter 12 | Chapter 12: Penance and Anointing of the Sick p. 95 - Book | |
| Stations of the Cross - pp. 239-240 in book | Ask God for What You Need (Matthew 7:7-11) | ||
| Apostles' Creed - front cover of book | Jesus Helps Us in Times of Trouble (Matthew 8:23-27) | Don't Rock the Boat! (workbook p. 43) Jesus Answers 9-1-1 Calls (workbook p. 44) |
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| Lesson Plans for Chapter 15 | Chapter 15: Jesus' Kingdom of Justice and Truth p. 121 - Book | ||
| Lesson Plans for Chapter 16 | Chapter 16: Jesus' Kingdom of Love p. 129 - Book | ||
| God's Kingdom is Greater Than Any Treasure (Matthew 13:44-46) | |||
| Peter Learns to Have Great Trust in Jesus (Matthew 14:22-33) | |||
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Jesus Makes Peter the First Pope (Matthew 16:13-20) | The Keys to the Kingdom (workbook p. 45) Who's Who: Pope peter! (workbook p. 46) |
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| Jesus Teaches Us to Forgive (Matthew 18:21-35) | |||
| Jesus Welcomes Children! (Matthew 19:13-15) | Welcome! (workbook p. 47) Jesus Has Time for Children (workbook p. 48) |
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| The Crowd Praises Jesus (Matthew 21:1-17) | |||
| We Must Care for People in Need (Matthew 25:31-46) | |||
| Jesus Gives His Life for Us (Matthew 27:32-56) | Connecting to Jesus (workbook p. 49) We Are Loved (workbook p. 50) |
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| Jesus Wants Us to Help Others Know Him (Matthew 28:1-20) | I am a Disciple! (workbook p. 51) Be an Apostle! Spread the Word! (workbook p. 52) |
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| John the Baptist Prepares People for Jesus (Mark 1:1-8) | An Announcer for Jesus (workbook p. 53) The Work of John the Baptist (workbook p. 54) |
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| Jesus Heals People from Sin and Sickness (Mark 2:1-12) | Dropping in to See Jesus (workbook p. 55) A Doctor of Body and Soul (workbook p. 56) |
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| Jesus Wants Us to Hear and Accept His Word (Mark 4:1-20) | |||
| Jesus Brings Us New Life (Mark 5:21-43) | |||
| Jesus Helps a Blind Man to See (Mark 10:46-52) | |||
| Love is the greatest Commandment (Mark 12:28-34) | Picking Up the Pieces (workbook p. 57) Love: The Most Important Thing (workbook p. 58) |
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| Lesson Plans for Chapter 18 | Chapter 18: Living Faith in Jesus p. 147 - Book | ||
| The Last Supper (Mark 14:12-26) | A Meal to Remember (workbook p. 59) Jesus Provides a REALLY Special Meal (workbook p. 60) |
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| Lesson Plans for Chapter 20 | Chapter 20: The Eucharist p. 163 - Book |
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| The Women Find the Empty Tomb (Mark 16:1-8) | Looking for Jesus (workbook p. 61) Jesus is Alive! Alleluia! (workbook p. 62) |
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| Mary Trusts God Completely (Luke 1:26-38) | Message Received (workbook p. 63) Mary Puts Her Lofe in God's Hands (workbook p. 64) |
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| Shepherds Announce the Good News of Jesus' Birth (Luke 2:1-20) | |||
| Jesus Obeys His Parents (Luke 2:41-52) | |||
| Jesus Says He Came to Save Us (Luke 4:16-22) | Sharing the Message (workbook p. 65) Jesus' Job Description (workbook p. 66) |
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| An Officer Believes in Jesus (Luke 7:1-10) | |||
| Jesus Forgives a Woman's Sins (Luke 7:36-50) | |||
| The Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-36) | Seeing is Believing (workbook p. 67) The Glory of Jesus Shines Through (workbook p. 68) |
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| The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37) | Helping Hands (workbook p. 69) Be a Friend to Enemies? (workbook p. 70) |
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| God Cares for All Our Needs (Luke 12:22-31) | |||
| The Forgiving Father (Luke 15:11-32) | Circling Around (workbook p. 71) Uh Oh, What Did I Do? (workbook p. 72) |
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| Lazarus and the Rich Man (Luke 16:19-31) | |||
| Zacchaeus Wants to Meet Jesus (Luke 19:1-10) | |||
| Peter Denies Knowing Jesus (Luke 22:47-62) | |||
| Two Disciples Meet the Risen Jesus (Luke 24:13-35) | |||
| Jesus Calls People to Follow Him (John 1:35-51) | |||
| Jesus Turns Water Into Wine (John 2:1-11) | Saving the Best for Last (workbook p. 73) Jesus Rescues a Wedding (workbook p. 74) |
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| We Are Born Again Through Baptism (John 3:1-21) | |||
| Jesus is the Source of Eternal Life (John 4:5-42) | |||
| Jesus Feeds a Hungry Crowd (John 6:1-15) | A Picnic With Jesus (workbook p. 75) A Picnic for Thousands (workbook p. 76) |
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| Jesus is the Good Shepherd (John 10:1-18) | Who Cares? (workbook p. 77) What is a Good Shepherd? (workbook p. 78) |
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| Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead (John 11:17-44) | |||
| Jesus Washes the Disciples' Feet (John 13:1-17) | |||
| Lesson Plans for Chapter 23 | Chapter 23: Alive with the Spirit p. 187 - Book | ||
| Jesus Sends the Holy Spirit to Help Us (John 14:15-31) | |||
| Jesus Prays That His Followers Will Be United (John 17:9-23) | |||
| The Risen Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene (John 20:11-29) | |||
| Jesus Helps the Disciples to Catch Many Fish (John 21:1-14) | |||
| Jesus is Taken into Heaven (Acts 1:3-11) | Going Home (workbook p. 79) Jesus Returns to His Father (workbook p. 80) |
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| The Holy Spirit Comes to the Disciples (Acts 2:1-42) | Filled With the Spirit (workbook p. 81) On Fire for Christ (workbook p. 82) |
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| Peter Heals a Lame Man (Acts 3:1-10) | |||
| Soul is Changed After Meeting Jesus (Acts 9:1-30) | Mixed-Up Millie (workbook p. 83) Saul Sees the Light (workbook p. 84) |
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| God Frees Peter From Prison (Acts 12:1-19) | |||
| Paul Spreads the Good News About Jesus (Acts 18:1-10) | |||
| God Saves Paul From a Shipwreck (Acts 27:13-28:10) | |||
| The New Jerusalem (Revelation 21:1-4) | A Rose-Colored World (workbook p. 85) Heaven: A Happily-Ever-After Place (workbook p. 86) |
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| Lesson Plans for Chapter 24 | Chapter 24: Matrimony and Holy Orders p. 195 - Book |
