Essential Learning 3B

Knowledge: Students will…

K-Grade 2

1. Know that we are all God’s Children.
2. Appreciate the differences among people.
3. Know that there is the need to help others.
4. Comprehend that Jesus showed us how to love God and others.
5. Comprehend Jesus’ law of love: Love one another as I have loved you.

Grades 3-5

1. Acknowledge that all people are God’s Children.
2. Acknowledge that even though people are different, all are created in God’s image.
3. Acknowledge the meaning of Jesus’ law of love: Love one another as I have loved you.
4. Acknowledge that they must respect themselves as the “dwelling place” and “image” of God so that they can respect others.
5. Acknowledge the corporal and spiritual Works of Mercy.

Grades 6-8

1. Identify sources in scripture that show that all people are God’s Children.
2. Comprehend that even though people are different, all are created in God’s image.
3. Comprehend the meaning of Jesus’ law of love: Love one another as I have loved you.
4. Understand Catholic Social Justice teachings and know that it is displayed by respecting the rights and the dignity of others.
5. Know and apply the importance of helping others through the corporal and spiritual Works of Mercy.