About our Curriculum:

RCL’s Faith First® Legacy Edition

A Spiral Learning Method

Faith First teaches the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church (Scripture, Prayer, Community, Discipleship) every year, at every grade level. This "spiral" approach reinforces faith at every age.

Faith First Legacy Edition Wins CPA Award!

Faith First Legacy Edition Parish has been awarded the 2007 First Place Award for Best Educational Books by the Catholic Press Association.

From the award citation: “This series for grades kindergarten through junior high (is) the “spiral” approach to learning the Catholic faith. Rather than one subject, each pillar of the Catechism is developed on every grade level in age appropriate ways.

The text is well-written, the graphics are pleasing to the eye, (and) the additional resources such as assessment tools and on-line support are most welcome. Chapter lesson plans make it easy for first-time parents (and) catechists.”

Faith First Weekly Resources

Faith First Weekly Schedule of Lessons and Themes

Faith First Pacing Guides:

Kindergarten
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade

Saints Resources (see top bar on this page: By Name/By Grade/By Date

Resources for Families:

• Gospel Reflections for the coming Sunday
• Make a Difference - ideas for service
• Questions Kids Ask
• About Your Child - age appropriate learning skills and relationships
• Story Time
• Family Prayer
• On-line Games
• Kids Movie Reviews
• Family Meal Prayers

Other Ministries:

Sacramental Preparation:

We give special emphasis to sacramental preparation, in which First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are usually celebrated in Second Grade, after two years of preparation. Baptized children older then this may prepare for the sacraments through the special Sacramental Preparation Program, which also takes two years.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, adapted for Children:

The rites of the Church by which those interested may be initiated as full members. This for children who have not been baptized, or who have been baptized in another denomination.

Vacation Bible School:

A fun-filled week of crafts, singing and learning about your faith.

Operation Rice Bowl:

A project during Lent in which children learn about poverty, compassion and social justice, and collect money for Catholic Relief Services.

Social Events:

• Parent’s Reception: This is a chance for the parents to meet their child’s Catechists for coffee and doughnuts.
• Christmas Program: December 19 2010 - Children of all grades will sing and tell the Christmas story.
• Prayer Services
• Stations of The Cross
• Church Tours

Elementary Faith Development Documents:

Returning Catechists Form
Elementary Catechists Handbook
Sacramental Preparation Policy
Elementary Parents Handbook
Youth and Stewardship
Scripture Resources for Catechists and Parents
Catechists Online - the top 20 sites for Catechists
"Follow the Way of Love" a beautiful document on marriage and family life from the US Bishops

Elementary Faith Development Contact Information