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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Letter from Archbishop Naumann
Acknowledgments
References
Foundational Principles
I. Preschool through Eighth Grade Curriculum
A. Elementary
First Grade
Second Grade
Third Grade
Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade
Sixth Grade
B. Junior High
Seventh Grade
Eighth Grade
C. Immediate Catechetical Preparation for Confirmation
D. Glossary of Terms
II. High School Curriculum
The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture
Who is Jesus Christ
The Mission of Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ’s Mission Continues
Sacraments: Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ
Life in Jesus Christ
Church History
III. Background for Catechists
Teaching with the Catechism
Catechetical Lesson Plan According to the Ecclesial Method
Key points for the Catechist to remember concerning use of texts
Guidelines Regarding the Human Sciences and Catechetics
Principles of Faith Development.
IV Guidelines: Religious Education for Children with Special Needs
Teaching Children with Disabilities
Catechetical Resources for those with special needs
V. Sacramental Preparation Policies
Archdiocesan Policies
USCCB Guidelines for the celebration of the Sacraments with persons with disabilities
VI. Textbook Evaluations (Revised 2007)
Recurring Deficiencies in Catechetical Texts
Evaluations of Basal Elementary Series
Evaluations of High School Materials
Evaluations of Supplemental Materials
Special Religious Education Resources
Sacramental Resources
Models of Family Centered Textbooks
VII. Prayers and Concepts
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