4961-225x300.jpg
4963-212x300.jpg

Stage 1 (Year 1 & 2) Curriculum

Back to Curriculum Information

SYLLABUS OUTCOMES

Values and Attitudes Knowledge Skills
It is intended that the students will be able to: It is intended that the students will be able to: It is intended that the students will be able to:
GOD, THE HOLY TRINITY
develop an awareness and appreciation of God’s love for us list some of the ways God shows he loves us demonstrate through word, symbol or art a personal response to God’s love for us
develop an awareness and appreciation of Jesus as the Son of God who leads us to the Father identify examples from Gospel stories of how Jesus leads us to the Father listen and respond to Scripture stories about Jesus through word, symbol or art
CREATION
develop an awareness and appreciation of God making the world to show his love for us identify and describe the many different aspects of God’s creation, including people, plants and animals develop and/or articulate prayers of thanks to God for the gift of creation
demonstrate an understanding of their responsibility to respect themselves, others and all creation identify that God created humankind in his own image demonstrate through word, symbol or art a response to the Genesis account of the creation of humankind
THE CHURCH
develop an awareness and appreciation of God speaking to us in the Bible and through the Church identify examples of how God speaks and acts through the Church demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of Jesus and his teachings
develop an awareness and appreciation of holy people and saints as people who reflect God’s goodness recognise the role of Mary in the life of Jesus demonstrate through word, symbol or art Mary’s significance to each of us and to the Church
LITURGICAL YEAR
develop an awareness and appreciation of the major Seasons and celebrations in the Church’s liturgical year identify that Advent is a time when we wait and prepare for the birth of Jesus explore and describe practical ways through which we can prepare for the birth of Jesus
develop an awareness and appreciation of the knowledge that in the liturgy, we gather, listen and respond to God’s word identify and describe the major parts of the Mass (Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist) dentify key symbols, signs and rituals of the Catholic Tradition
THE MORAL LIFE
develop an awareness and appreciation of the knowledge that when we sin we are not living the way Jesus taught us

dentify Christian ways of relating to others
identify and describe what it means to sin

 distinguish between what is right and wrong, applying this knowledge to life situations

develop an awareness and appreciation of Jesus wanting us to pray often, at any time and in any place

identify that prayer is loving, speaking, listening and singing to God, recognising that in the Our Father Jesus taught us how to pray compose and pray simple prayers of thanks, praise and sorrow

SCOPE AND SEQUENCE

 
Stage 1
Year 1
Year 2

STRAND

God, The Holy Trinity

  • God loves us.
  • God is the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
  • Jesus is God’s Son.
  • Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
  • Jesus died and rose again.
  • Jesus appeared to his friends after he rose from the dead - the road to Emmaus.
  • The Holy Spirit came at Pentecost
  • Jesus returned to Heaven
  • Jesus loves us and leads us to the Father.
  • The work of the Holy Spirit can be seen in people who do good things.
  • God is caring and loves us.
  • God is the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
  • Jesus is God’s Son.
  • Jesus was born in Bethlehem.
  • Jesus died and rose again.
  • Jesus appeared to his friends after he rose from the dead- The Empty Tomb.
  • The Holy Spirit came at Pentecost
  • The work of the Holy Spirit can be seen in people who do good things.
  • God’s Holy Spirit comes to us at Baptism and Confirmation to give us his life and love.

STRAND

Creation

  • God made the world and saw that it was good.
    God gave us the gift of rest.
    We should care for God’s creation.
    God is our Creator and Father, and we are his children.

  • God made the first man and woman.
    We are made in the image and likeness of God.
    In our families, we learn how to care for one another.
    Families can help us to know God better.
    God wants us to be happy with him in Heaven.

STRAND

The Church

  • At Baptism, we are welcomed into God’s family, the Church.
    God speaks to us in the Bible.
     We learn about:
    Joseph and his brothers.
    Moses and the burning bush
    Jesus taught us about God’s Kingdom. It has great value. It affects all parts of our lives.
    The kingdom parables The Mustard Seed, the Treasure and the Pearl of great price.

  • The sacraments are signs of God’s love for us.
    In the sacrament of Penance, God welcomes and forgives us.
    God speaks to us in the Bible.
    We learn about:
    David and Goliath
    Moses – God of Freedom
    God speaks and acts through the Church.
    The light of Jesus shines from the Church.
    Saints have followed God’s call with love.

STRAND

Liturgical Year

  • Ash Wednesday is the first day of lent
  • Lent is a time to grow in love
  • Palm Sunday is the first day in Holy Week
  • Easter Sunday: we celebrate Jesus rising to a new life.
  • The Ascension - Jesus returns to Heaven.
  • Pentecost- we celebrate the work of the Holy Spirit.
  • Advent a time to prepare for Christmas.
  • Christmas: the birth of Jesus.
  • Christmas: the flight into Egypt.
  • Feast of the Annunciation
  • The Church has seasons to help us celebrate the life of Jesus.
  • Lent: we prepare for Easter.
  • Holy Week: we remember Jesus’ love for us.
    Jesus is the light of the world.
  • Easter Sunday: we celebrate Jesus rising to a new life.
  • Pentecost: we celebrate the work of the Holy Spirit.
  • Advent - we remember the people who waited for the coming of Jesus.
  • Christmas: the birth of Jesus.
  • Christmas: the gifts of the Magi.

STRAND

The Mass

  • Sunday is a special day because we celebrate with Jesus in the Mass.
    In the liturgy of the Word we listen and respond to God’s word.
    In the Liturgy of the Eucharist we gather to worship God at a holy meal.

  • The liturgy is the name given to the official worship of the Church.
    The Mass is our time of thanksgiving.
    Jesus gives himself as our food in the Eucharist.

STRAND

The Moral Life

  • Jesus loves us. He shares his love for us through our parents and other people who care for us.
    Jesus taught us to forgive others.
    Jesus wants our love of God and others to grow.
    When we sin, we are not living the way Jesus taught us. We make choices that are not good, and hurt others and ourselves.

  • Jesus taught us how to pray. We can pray anywhere.
  • Jesus told us how to find true happiness.
  • Jesus asks us to care for one another
  • God’s commandments are our guide to living the right way.
  • Sin turns us away from God.
  • Our choices and decisions affect ourselves and others.
  • When we are truly sorry for what we have done and ask forgiveness. God will always forgive us.