RELIGION

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RELIGION

During 4th Grade we explore The Ten Commandments, The Beatitudes, and The Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy. We also learn about the Church and the liturgical season, celebrating the feast days and memorials throughout the year. Students will be working independently and cooperatively to complete projects and assignments while sharing their experiences and faith.

Our classroom contains a prayer center which is open at all times for students to take time to stop and reflect, share special intentions and learn more about our Catholic Faith. Resources are availble for research and prayer. There are rosaries and prayer cards, holy water, and other sacramentals available for loan. A clip-board with a list for special prayer intentions is read at the end of our morning prayers every morning.

If anyone would like to add a special prayer intention to our prayer list, please post it to our guestbook and I would be happy to add it to our list of website prayer intentions.

TEXTBOOK: 2009 Christ Our Life

Downloadable -Chapter Study Guides Loyola Press - Grade 4

Chapter Resources & Interactive Games

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LINKS TO RELIGIOUS WEBSITES :

Finding God - Catholic Website that accompanies textbook

A 3 Minute Retreat

Family Activities

THE LITURGICAL YEAR (CALENDAR)

Rainbow

SAINTS -

The word ‘saint’ comes from the Latin sanctus, meaning sacred, inviolate, or holy. A saint is a very holy person who lived a life of such great virtue and sanctity that they have a special closeness to God.

4th Grade Saints

SAINT OF THE DAY

Roman Catholic Saints Calendar

CALENDAR OF THE SAINTS

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CATHOLIC PRAYERS

HOW TO RECITE THE HOLY ROSARY

CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA

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CLICK ON PICTURE OF MARY

CLICK ON PICTURE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT MARY

THE HOLY BIBLE

THE VATICAN WEBSITE

ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA

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THE BEATITUDES

Mt. 5:3-12, Lk. 6:20-26, (1716-17)

1. Blessed are the poor in spirit,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

2. Blessed are those who mourn,

for they shall be comforted.

3. Blessed are the meek,

for they shall inherit the earth.

4. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

for they shall be satisfied.

5. Blessed are the merciful,

for they shall obtain mercy.

6. Blessed are the pure in heart,

for they shall see God.

7. Blessed are the peacemakers,

for they shall be called children of God.

8. Blessed are those persecuted for righteousness sake,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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"A Student' s Prayer"

"Help me to be curious
about the world around me.
Help me to be prepared
for the challenges I face each day.
Help me to be open
to difficult tasks.
Help me to be determined
to complete my work.
Help me to be responsible
in all I do.
Help me to be accepting
of people's differences.
Help me to be kind
in my thoughts and words.
Help me to be aware
of my talents.
Help me to be myself -
to be the best that I can be."

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WORKS OF MERCY

CORPORAL WORKS OF MERCY

(Actions that show respect for the body as a temple of the Holy Spirit)

1. Feed the hungry.

2. Give drink to the thirsty.

3. Welcome the stranger. / Shelter the homeless.

4. Clothe the naked.

5. Visit the sick.

6. Visit those in prison.

7. Bury the dead.

SPIRITUAL WORKS OF MERCY

1. Teach the ignorant.

2. Give advice to those who need it. / Counsel the doubtful.

3. Comfort those who suffer.

4. Be patient with others. / Bear wrongs patiently.

5. Forgive those who hurt you.

6. Correct those who need it.

7. Pray for others.

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THE VIRTUES

CARDINAL VIRTUES

1. Prudence

2. Justice

3. Fortitude

4. Temperance

THEOLOGICAL VIRTUES

1. Faith

2. Hope

3. Charity

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