Our objectives for the school year are to ensure that each of our Second Graders:

In Scripture:

1. Show how the index of a Bible lists all of the books as well as their page location.
2. Show how the Bible is divided into two main sections: The Hebrew Scripture (The Old Testament) and the New Testament.
3. Retell selected Bible stories: God calling Abraham and Moses; the Exodus; Moses receiving the Ten Commandments; and the Birth, Death and Resurrection of Jesus.
4. Tell how the Bible stories of: God calling Abraham and Moses; the Exodus; Moses receiving the Ten Commandments; and the Birth, Death and Resurrection of Jesus demonstrate God’s love.
5. Recite the Ten Commandments and tell how they help us love God and people.

In Doctrine:

1. Explain that sin is an offense against God and neighbor.
2. Tell the difference between Original Sin, Mortal (serious) Sin, and Venial (less serious) Sin.
3. Tell that the Holy Spirit is the spirit of God and is our helper sent to us by Jesus.
4. Describe how the Holy Spirit can help us.
5. Tell that we remember the life, death and resurrection of Jesus and receive his Body and Blood when we receive the Holy Eucharist.
6. Describe how sin hurts us, others, and our relationship to God.
7. Know that the term "salvation" means to be saved by the love of God.

In Sacraments:

1. Recall that Sacraments are signs of God's love for us through which Jesus becomes truly present and helps us in our lives.
2. Identify the term grace as a gift of God's love which enables us to live good Christian lives
3. Talk about the Sacrament of Reconciliation as an opportunity to say we are sorry for our sins and receive God’s love and forgiveness.
4. Describe the Sacrament of Eucharist as an action in which we thankfully receive Jesus and remember His life, death and resurrection.
5. Recall the story of the Last Supper.
6. Tell that at the consecration in the Liturgy, the bread and wine are changed into (the real presence of) the Body and Blood of Christ and offered to us as a sign of God's love.

In Community:

1. Recite the two great commandments: love of God and love of neighbor.
2. Describe how participation in Mass and prayer unites us as one in the Body of Christ.
3. Examine the effects of their own behavior in family and group settings.
4. Discuss and practice ways to stand up for what is right.
5. Describe how inappropriate behavior interferes with their relationship with God.

In Service:

1. Discuss ways they can put their love for others into action (service).
2. Participate in a group service project that provides service to those in need.
3. Take actions that show their love of God's creation.
4. Discuss different service ministries.

In Prayer:

1. Recite an Act of Contrition.
2. Recite an example of a spontaneous prayer.
3. Understand the meaning of the Lord's Prayer.
4. Prepare and assume different roles in communal prayer experiences in the classroom.
5. Describe the difference between public and private prayer.
6. Understand the meaning of personal prayer.
7. Describe how prayer is essential to their relationship with God.
8. Compose a personal prayer.

In Spirituality:

1. Listen to scriptural stories that describe God's love and power.
2. Express their love of God through prayer and action.
3. Listen to and discuss the story of Mary saying "yes" to God.
4. Suggest ways in which we can say "yes" to God.
5. Express their love for Jesus through the reception of the Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation.