PSR Curriculum

 

PSR/CCD Curriculum

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Our Lady of the Valley PSR uses curriculum offered by RCL Benziger  "Be My Disciples" and "Blest Are We Faith And Word."  This parish based curriculum is supported by the Diocese of Birmingham and is approved by the USCCB Committee on Catechesis and Evangelization

In this spiral-thematic curriculum, there are six standard themes – one in each grade level – and the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church are incorporated into the unit structure at each grade level.  Scripture, the foundation of every chapter, leads to a presentation of Catholic doctrine – statements of belief, worship, morality and prayer. In addition, inspiring stories are included to bring saints and other important Catholic figures to life.

In order for students to attain their goals, they will require your help and support in studying, reading, outside research, and in practicing prayers.

Kindergarten
Stories of God's Love

This exciting new Kindergarten program offers Scripture, contemporary stories, activities, prayers, and music designed to sow the seeds of faith. This is a four-session, multi-day format suitable for most Catholic school programs. Stories of God's Love - Kindergarten stands alone.

Grades 1 through 6
Be My Disciples - Elementary Edition

Be My Disciples offers engaging lessons that lead young disciples to higher levels of moral thinking and a deeper initiation into a life of prayer. Through exploration, discovery, and decision-making, children are invited to accept the challenge to follow Jesus and learn and practice the skills needed to be active disciples.

Grades 7 and 8
Blest Are We Faith and Word - Junior High Edition

Blest Are We Faith and Word – Elementary Edition helps students learn, love and live their faith. Engaging Special Features help build Catholic identity. Student books include five units, each with four chapters. Chapters are structured around the four pillars of the Catechism: Catholic faith, worship, life, and prayer. Each begins with a Take-Home page to involve parents in helping their children prepare for the chapter. Lessons follow a three-step learning process inviting the children to Share, to Hear and Believe, and to Respond.

Each chapter includes Scripture and church teaching including statements of faith and Faith Words. Children respond through written work, activities and prayer. Chapters conclude with review exercises. Faith in Action pages highlight parish ministries and vocations. A write-in glossary and a mini-catechism are included at the back of each book.

Two engaging core texts for grades 7 and 8 - The Story of Jesus and The Story of the Church -  help young people deepen and extend their knowledge of Jesus, his life and his teachings, and explore the Church’s history, moral teaching, and the development of its liturgy and sacraments.

Grade 7 - The Story of Jesus
Each lesson includes Scripture, Liturgy, Multiple Intelligence Activities, Special Needs Activities and more to help young people deepen and extend their knowledge of Jesus, his life and his teachings.

Grade 8 - The Story of the Church
Each lesson includes Scripture, Liturgy, Multiple Intelligence Activities, Special Needs Activities and more to help young people deepen and extend their knowledge of Jesus, his life and his teachings.

Information on this page regarding our PSR curriculum texts was taken from the RCL Benziger website.

Need more information or have questions?  Please email Mark Woodard (DRE) at mwoodard@olvsch.com or call 205-991-5488 x247