Elementary
Grades 1st through 7th use the Christ our Life series to help the children learn and assimilate their faith into their daily lives by learning God’s Word. It helps children discover that Jesus is the center of our lives.
At the heart of the program is the integration of doctrine, Scripture and Tradition. Christ Our Life encourages prayer and invites children into a deeper personal relationship with Christ. The program recognizes the family is essential for the spiritual growth of children and provides tools that help families turn a learned faith into a lived faith. Children who learn with Christ Our Life are fully catechized, with a secure knowledge of the faith and with the mind and heart to serve God’s Kingdom.
Each unit begins with a Scripture passage that connects the unit theme to the Bible. The Children know the Bible as God’s Word. They begin and end each lesson with a prayer that connects what they learn with the presence of Jesus in their lives. They will also have opportunities for communal prayer as well as individual. Family resources help families and children learn together. Resources include: Building Family Faith, Things to Do at Home, Reach Out and Family Features.
Class Times
Missed Class Policy
If a class is missed, the student can go to Loyola University Press: Christ our Life for the make up. Simply click here and follow these steps:
- Choose the Grade and the Chapter that was missed.
- Take the test after reading the chapter with a parent.
- Email the test to the parent who will then forward the email to the child’s Catechist or the Faith Formation Director.
To find out more about what your child is learning each week, go to the Home Learning Guide for the specific Grade and Chapter your child is on.