Grade 4 PREP
The Moral Life
During this year, you’ll be learning a lot about God’s covenant with his People, and the laws he gave them to live by the covenant. You’ll see how Jesus teaches us to love God and others by following the Ten Commandments and living the Beatitudes. Scripture stories will remind you that no matter what we do, God will always forgive us if we are truly sorry and ask his forgiveness.
During this year, you’ll be learning a lot about God’s covenant with his People, and the laws he gave them to live by the covenant. You’ll see how Jesus teaches us to love God and others by following the Ten Commandments and living the Beatitudes. Scripture stories will remind you that no matter what we do, God will always forgive us if we are truly sorry and ask his forgiveness.
Unit 7 Kingdom of God
Chapter 19 "A Generous Spirit"
This chapter examines generosity and humility and discusses theft, greed, and envy in relationship to the Seventh and Tenth commandments, deepening the understanding that the Earth’s goods are meant for all.
Chapter 20 "The Church in the World"
This chapter discusses the mission and unity in diversity of the Catholic Church.
Chapter 21 "Eternal Life with God"
This chapter examines the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, defines Heaven as the state of eternal happiness with God, and recognizes that acting as members of God’s Kingdom on Earth prepares us for the fullness of God’s Kingdom in Heaven.
March- Unit 6 Sacraments
Chapter 16 “The Liturgical Year”
This chapter explains that the Paschal Mystery is the mystery of Christ’s suffering, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension, and that the feasts and seasons of the liturgical year celebrate the Paschal Mystery of Christ.
Chapter 17 “The Seven Sacraments”
This chapter explains that in the celebration of each Sacrament, there are visible signs and Divine actions that give grace and allow us to share in God’s work.
Chapter 18 “Healing and Reconciliation”
This chapter explores reconciliation as it relates to the effect of sin in the world, and explains the necessity of confessing sin to a priest and trusting in Jesus’ power to forgive and heal.
February- Unit 5 Morality
Chapter 13 “Family Love”
This chapter examines the importance of the Sacrament of Matrimony, the role of family in God’s plan, and how the Cardinal Virtues help us to act appropriately and be disciplined.
Chapter 14 “Respect Life”
This chapter is about respecting and protecting human life at all stages because life is a gift from God.
Chapter 15 “Live in the Truth”
This chapter explains the Eighth Commandment and explores Jesus’ call to live in the truth and repair the damage done from sin.
January- Unit 4 The Church
Chapter 10 "Called to Serve"
This chapter explains vocation as God’s plan for our lives and the purpose for which he made us; answering God’s call and following his plan for us helps us grow in holiness.
Chapter 11 "Models of Virtue"
This chapter teaches that Saints are people whom the Church declares have lived holy lives and are now with God in Heaven.
Chapter 12 "The Church Teaches"
This chapter explains the role of Peter and the Apostles continued by the Magisterium and how it interprets Jesus’ message through the direction of the Holy Spirit, and describes the Precepts of the Church.
December- Unit 3 Jesus Christ
Chapter 7 "The Beatitudes"
This chapter explains that Jesus gave us the Beatitudes to show the way to true happiness and to tell us how to live in God’s Kingdom now and always.
Chapter 8 "Love God and Neighbor"
This chapter helps students deepen their understanding of the Theological Virtues and how these virtues help us live the Great Commandment and practice Works of Mercy.
Chapter 9 "Honoring God"
This chapter explains how the First, Second, and Third Commandments help us keep God first in our lives and teach us to worship God and honor his name.
November- Unit 2 Trinity
Chapter 4 "In God’s Image"
This chapter explains that God created all people in his image and therefore each of us has human dignity and deserves respect.
Chapter 5 "Living in Community"
This chapter explains that the Holy Trinity- God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit- shows us how to live in right relationship with God, ourselves, and one another.
Chapter 6 "Making Good Choices"
This chapter explains that it is necessary to develop a well-formed conscience in order to choose good over evil.
October- Unit 1 Revelation
Chapter 1 "God's Providence"
This chapter explains Original Sin, its consequences, and how God loves us despite our choices to act against his plan for our happiness and salvation.
Chapter 2 "God is Faithful"
This chapter explains Original Sin, its consequences, and how God loves us despite our choices to act against his plan for our happiness and salvation.
Chapter 3 "God's Commandments"
This chapter explains that the Ten Commandments teach us how to respond to God, who first loved us, and how to love others.
Chapter 19 "A Generous Spirit"
This chapter examines generosity and humility and discusses theft, greed, and envy in relationship to the Seventh and Tenth commandments, deepening the understanding that the Earth’s goods are meant for all.
Chapter 20 "The Church in the World"
This chapter discusses the mission and unity in diversity of the Catholic Church.
Chapter 21 "Eternal Life with God"
This chapter examines the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, defines Heaven as the state of eternal happiness with God, and recognizes that acting as members of God’s Kingdom on Earth prepares us for the fullness of God’s Kingdom in Heaven.
March- Unit 6 Sacraments
Chapter 16 “The Liturgical Year”
This chapter explains that the Paschal Mystery is the mystery of Christ’s suffering, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension, and that the feasts and seasons of the liturgical year celebrate the Paschal Mystery of Christ.
Chapter 17 “The Seven Sacraments”
This chapter explains that in the celebration of each Sacrament, there are visible signs and Divine actions that give grace and allow us to share in God’s work.
Chapter 18 “Healing and Reconciliation”
This chapter explores reconciliation as it relates to the effect of sin in the world, and explains the necessity of confessing sin to a priest and trusting in Jesus’ power to forgive and heal.
February- Unit 5 Morality
Chapter 13 “Family Love”
This chapter examines the importance of the Sacrament of Matrimony, the role of family in God’s plan, and how the Cardinal Virtues help us to act appropriately and be disciplined.
Chapter 14 “Respect Life”
This chapter is about respecting and protecting human life at all stages because life is a gift from God.
Chapter 15 “Live in the Truth”
This chapter explains the Eighth Commandment and explores Jesus’ call to live in the truth and repair the damage done from sin.
January- Unit 4 The Church
Chapter 10 "Called to Serve"
This chapter explains vocation as God’s plan for our lives and the purpose for which he made us; answering God’s call and following his plan for us helps us grow in holiness.
Chapter 11 "Models of Virtue"
This chapter teaches that Saints are people whom the Church declares have lived holy lives and are now with God in Heaven.
Chapter 12 "The Church Teaches"
This chapter explains the role of Peter and the Apostles continued by the Magisterium and how it interprets Jesus’ message through the direction of the Holy Spirit, and describes the Precepts of the Church.
December- Unit 3 Jesus Christ
Chapter 7 "The Beatitudes"
This chapter explains that Jesus gave us the Beatitudes to show the way to true happiness and to tell us how to live in God’s Kingdom now and always.
Chapter 8 "Love God and Neighbor"
This chapter helps students deepen their understanding of the Theological Virtues and how these virtues help us live the Great Commandment and practice Works of Mercy.
Chapter 9 "Honoring God"
This chapter explains how the First, Second, and Third Commandments help us keep God first in our lives and teach us to worship God and honor his name.
November- Unit 2 Trinity
Chapter 4 "In God’s Image"
This chapter explains that God created all people in his image and therefore each of us has human dignity and deserves respect.
Chapter 5 "Living in Community"
This chapter explains that the Holy Trinity- God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit- shows us how to live in right relationship with God, ourselves, and one another.
Chapter 6 "Making Good Choices"
This chapter explains that it is necessary to develop a well-formed conscience in order to choose good over evil.
October- Unit 1 Revelation
Chapter 1 "God's Providence"
This chapter explains Original Sin, its consequences, and how God loves us despite our choices to act against his plan for our happiness and salvation.
Chapter 2 "God is Faithful"
This chapter explains Original Sin, its consequences, and how God loves us despite our choices to act against his plan for our happiness and salvation.
Chapter 3 "God's Commandments"
This chapter explains that the Ten Commandments teach us how to respond to God, who first loved us, and how to love others.