Welcome to First Grade PREP!

Order of Topics for First Grade 2026-2027

• September 27 - Meeting each other, Sign of the Cross, the Trinity
• October 4 - God the Father & The Creation Story
• October 18 - Old Testament stories - Adam & Eve, Moses
• October 25 - Old Testament stories - Elijah, Samuel
• November 1 -  **Circle of Grace** - Child Protection Curriculum
• November 8 - The Church, its members, what you see in a church
• November 15 - Parts of the Mass
• November 22 - Types of prayer / Our Father / Hail Mary
• December 6 - Liturgical calendar / beginning of Advent
• December 13 - Lesson on Advent
• December 20 - Christmas / The Holy Family
• January 3 - Epiphany / Early life of Jesus & Apostles
• January 10 - Seven Sacraments
• January 24 - Baptism - Show & Tell the sacrament you've already received
• January 31 - Parables of Jesus
• February 7 -Lent, 3 Pillars (pray, fast, give) / Review for our Mass
• February 21 - ***(Our 9:00 Mass!) Miracles of Jesus
• February 28 - First days of Holy Week / Mary
• March 7 - Later days of Holy Week
• March 14 - Resurrection & importance of Easter
• April 4 - Forgiving / Reconciliation (2nd gr.) / Greatest Commandments
• April 11 - Ascension / Holy Spirit / The Church begins
• April 18 - The Saints
• April 25 - Review of the year!

What to bring to class

• Notebook – needed every class - We will recor responses and glue activity pages here.
• Workbook – We may read or review pages of pictures in class occasionally. (This will primarily be used for Enrichment Tasks at home). Bring this unless otherwise stated.
• A water bottle marked with student’s name (if you wish) – no food, please!
• I will provide pencils and art supplies.

Ways you can encourage your child’s faith growth at home:

• Ask what his / her favorite part of class was, and share your experiences with that topic.
• Discuss the Enrichment Tasks as a family and answer any questions your child has.
• Make prayer a part of his / her life, which includes informal prayers and sitting silently listening to what God has to say.
• Infuse your holidays with Catholic traditions, & have fun with them!
• Enjoy Mass together – point out the colors, objects, rituals, and encourage participation in the responses. Remind him / her that they are an important member of the Church, and Jesus loves when they visit!

Thank you for all you are doing to raise your child in the faith!