K-3 Curriculum

Kindergarten

The Kindergarten religion program, “In God’s Image,” consists of 8 modules containing 33 themes. The “Me” module celebrates the child through such topics as feelings, senses, capabilities, needs and family. The “Earth Times” module celebrates the wonder of the earth through activities related to the seasons. The “Community” module celebrates caring through discussion, by making friends and by helping. The “Changes” module invites children to experience support and comfort at such times as the birth of a sibling or moving to a new house. The “Plants” and “Animals” modules celebrate creation through activities with trees, flowers, bugs, pets and other animals. The “Special Days” module suggests activities for celebrating such events as birthdays, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day. The “Church Times” module is a sequential set of lessons that invite children to celebrate the Christian story as it unfolds through Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter.

More information on the curriculum is available:
Alberta Education Kindergarten Curriculum Handbook

Grade 1

The Grade 1 Religious Education Program invites students to explore their belonging to God who is introduced as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The students study what it means to belong to the tradition, faith and community of God’s people—the Church. They are introduced to the Bible—God’s written word—, which identifies Jesus of Nazareth as the witness of God who shows us the way to God.

More information on the curriculum is available:
Alberta Education Grade 1 Curriculum Handbook

Grade 2

The Grade 2 Religious Education Program invites students to explore their relationship with Jesus through the Celebration of the Eucharist (the Mass). The students reflect on the four main parts of the Celebration of the Eucharist—the Gathering, the Liturgy of the Word, the Liturgy of the Eucharist, and the Sending Forth.

More information on the curriculum is available:
Alberta Education Grade 2 Curriculum Handbook

Grade 3

The Grade 3 Religious Education Program invites students to explore their belonging to God in the community of faith, the Church. The students study the Church as the people of God gathered in the Spirit of the Lord Jesus. They reflect on the Church as a visible expression of God’s Spirit among us, as a community which gathers those who follow Jesus to express and celebrate faith in him, and, to live and act through his Holy Spirit.

More information on the curriculum is available:
Alberta Education Grade 3 Curriculum Handbook

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