GRADE 4 Unit Chapter Theme Scripture We Come to Know God Children will identify that God is revealed in creation, Sacred Scripture, the Church, and most perfectly in his Son. 1. God Reveals Himself to Us Through His Son God reveals himself in many ways but especially through his Son, Jesus. 1 John 3:1; Psalm 104:1–2; John 3:16; John 20:24–29; Mark 16:15 2. God Speaks to Us in Scripture God’s written Word in Scripture reveals his love. 1 John 4:16; Philippians 4:5; Psalm 103:8; Jeremiah 29:12–13; Isaiah 55:11 3. God Speaks to Us Through the Church The pope and bishops guide the Church in following Christ. Matthew 16:13–19; John 21:1–17; Mark 3:14 4. God Offers Us Eternal Life Knowing and loving God leads to eternal life. John 14:2–3; Ephesians 1:18–19; John 17:3–5; 1 John 2:25 God Strengthens Us to Be Holy Children will demonstrate an appreciation for their obligation as Christians to live like Jesus, loving God and others. 5. We Are Called to Follow Jesus Jesus shows us how to love God and others. 1 John 4:15; John 10:10; Matthew 9:18–25; Mark 2:1–12; Matthew 6:14; Matthew 7:12 6. Jesus Invites Us to Receive God’s Mercy God forgives us in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. John 8:3–11; Psalm 86:5 7. We Worship God We worship God through prayer, most especially the Eucharist, and through service. Hosea 6:6; Matthew 18:20 8. God Gave Us Laws for Living God gave us laws to be happy in this world and in the next. Exodus 14,19; Psalm 119:9–16; Exodus 24:3; Deuteronomy 5:1 9. We Honor Mary Mary shows us how to follow Jesus. Luke 1:26–38; Luke 1:48 We Love God Children will explain how to put God and his will first in their lives, as outlined in the first three commandments. 10.We Show Our Love for God The First Commandment tells us to adore only God, giving him our faith, hope, and love. 1 John 3:18; Psalm 111:1–2; Matthew 6:6; Matthew 7:7; Psalm 106:1; Psalm 66:2; Psalm 51:3; Psalm 122:6; Psalm 104:1;1 Peter 3:15 11. We Love All That Is Holy The Second Commandment tells us to respect God’s name and all that is related to God. Philippians 2:9–11; John 2:13–16; Psalm 138:2; Deuteronomy 6:4–5 12.We Keep the Lord’s Day Holy The Third Commandment tells us to honor the Lord’s Day, Sunday, by participating in the Eucharist, resting and spending time with family, and doing works of charity. Genesis 2:1–3; 1 Corinthians 11:24; 1 Corinthians 10:31 13.We Grow in Holiness We must not only hear God’s Word, but we must also live it. Mark 4:3–9; Mark 4:14–20; Matthew 5:16 We Love God’s People Children will understand how the last seven commandments guide us to love our neighbors and ourselves. They will develop reverence for life and for the gifts of the earth. 14.We Honor and Obey The Fourth Commandment tells us to respect our parents and other people in authority. 1 John 4:11; Mark 12:13–17; 1 Peter 4:10 15.We Respect the Gift of Life The Fifth Commandment tells us to honor and respect all human life because it is sacred and all people have human dignity. Psalm 139:14; Luke 10:29–37; Galatians 6:2 16.We Are Faithful to Ourselves and Others The Sixth and Ninth Commandments tell us to be true to ourselves and to others. Genesis 1:27; Ruth 1:1–16,2:4–12, 4:9–10,13–14,17; Sirach 6:15; 1 Corinthians 6:14–20; Colossians 3:17; Psalm 139:1–6;2 Timothy 1:7 17. We Respect What God Has Given Us The Seventh and Tenth Commandments tell us to respect others’ things and be generous and satisfied with what we have. Ephesians 4:28; Luke 6:31; Luke 12:16–21; Luke 12:15 18. We Respect the Gifts of the Earth We are to use the gifts of the earth carefully and make sure all people have access to them. Genesis 1:31; Luke 16:19–31; Matthew 25:14–40; 2 Corinthians 9:6–7; Hebrews 13:16; John 6:1–15; Psalm 34:2–5 19. We Speak the Truth with Love The Eighth Commandment tells us to speak the truth and keep promises and secrets. Matthew 5:37; John 18:33–37; 1 Corinthians 13:1–6; Ephesians 4:15; Ephesians 4:25 20. We Live God’s Laws We show our commitment to God and others by following his laws. 1 Corinthians 9:24–25; Psalm 19:8 Jesus Leads Us to Happiness Children will describe that Jesus gave us the Beatitudes as a guide to true happiness both in this life and in the eternal life to come. 21. God’s People Put Their Trust in Him Jesus teaches us to be satisfied with having what we need and sharing what we have. John 14:6; Matthew 5:3–10; Psalm 119:2; Matthew 25:35 22. God’s People Act with Compassion and Humility Jesus teaches us to comfort those who suffer and live gently and humbly. Matthew 5:4; Matthew 26:39; Luke 19:41–44; Matthew 5:5; Isaiah 41:10 23. God’s People Long to Be Clean of Heart and Holy Jesus teaches us to be clean of heart and hunger and thirst for holiness. Matthew 5:8; Philippians 4:8; Matthew 5:6; Luke 1:38; Psalm 34:11; Peter 1:8 24.God’s People Bring Mercy and Peace to Others Jesus tells us to show mercy and work for peace. Matthew 5:7; Luke 6:27–36; Matthew 5:9; Luke 6:36 25.God’s People Are Blessed Jesus teaches us to do the Father’s will no matter how difficult. Matthew 5:10; Mark 8:34–35; Philippians 4:4–7; 2 Corinthians 9:6–7; Revelation 22:4–14; Psalm 47; Acts of the Apostles 4:20 1 2 4 5 The fourth-grade program of the Christ Our Life series, God Guides Us, focuses on the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes as guides for living. 3 Grade 4 Scope and Sequence Scope and Sequence
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