Welcome to 6th Grade Faith Formation!
6th Grade classes are offered Sunday morning at 9am and Monday evening at 6pm. Mr. Zellinger teaches on Sunday morning and Mrs. Benedict and Mrs. Behan teach Monday evenings.
The children use the Loyola Press FInding God Series as their textbook. The book is in 5 Units and each unit has 5 sessions.
The blue button below is a link to the 6th grade parent and child page on the Loyola Press website. On this page you will find:
The children use the Loyola Press FInding God Series as their textbook. The book is in 5 Units and each unit has 5 sessions.
The blue button below is a link to the 6th grade parent and child page on the Loyola Press website. On this page you will find:
- Interactive session reviews for each session
- Session study guides for each session
- "Living My Faith" - this is the last page of the children's session and is a summary for families of what the children learned in the session and how to continue the faith lesson at home this week.
- "Raising Faith Filled Kids: A Parent Page" this is a one page adult synopsis of what the children learned and ideas of how to share your faith with your children during the week.
- At the end of each unit there is an interactive game "Fishers of Faith". It can be played on computer or mobile devices. Playing it with your child is a great way to reinforce what they are learning and helps you dust off your knowledge of your Catholic faith!
- Also at the end of each unit is a column called "At-home Edition" on this page is a home lesson plan for each session in that unit. When your child miss a class you can bring home their book and use this plan to help you teach the lesson to your child at home. (Below is the syllabus so you can see which session they missed by date).
Prayers to work on with your child this year...
6th Grade Prayers :
Beatitudes - based on Matthew 5:3-10
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called Children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Complete Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments were given to Moses on Mount Sinai as the basis for how we should live.
5th Grade Prayers:
The Prayer of St. Francis
Lord, make me a channel of thy peace,
that where there is hatred, I may bring love;
that where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness;
that where there is discord, I may bring harmony;
that where there is error, I may bring truth;
that where there is doubt, I may bring faith;
that where there is despair, I may bring hope;
that where there are shadows, I may bring light;
that where there is sadness, I may bring joy.
Lord, grant that I may seek rather to comfort than to be comforted;
to understand, than to be understood;
to love, than to be loved.
For it is by self-forgetting that one finds.
It is by forgiving that one is forgiven.
It is by dying that one awakens to Eternal Life.
First five of the Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments were given to Moses on Mount Sinai as the basis for how we should live.
4th Grade Prayers:
Hail Holy Queen
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope,
to you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve;
to you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears;
turn, then, most gracious Advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us,
and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God,
that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.
Nicene Creed
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made, one in Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered, died, and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in fulfillment of the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection,
implored your help or sought your intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother;
to you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions,
but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
3rd Grade Prayers:
Apostles' Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, His only son, our Lord.
He was conceived of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day He rose again.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
How to Pray the Rosary
2. The Wedding at Cana, Christ Manifested (John 2:11)
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God (Mark 1:15)
4. The Transfiguration of Jesus (Matthew 17:2)
5. The Last Supper, the Holy Eucharist (Matthew 26:26)
2. Visitation (Lk. 1:39-42)
3. Nativity (Lk. 2:5-7)
4. Presentation in the Temple (Lk. 2:22-23)
5. Finding Jesus in the Temple (Lk. 2:46-50)
2. Scourging at the Pillar (Jn. 19:1-2)
3. Crowning with Thorns (Mt. 27:28-29)
4. Carrying the Cross (Jn. 19:17-18)
5. Crucifixion (Lk. 23:46)
2. Ascension of Jesus (Mk. 16:19)
3. Descent of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4)
4. Assumption of Mary (Judith 15:9-11)
5. Crowning of Mary in Heaven (Rev. 12:1)
Prayer Before The Rosary
Queen of the Holy Rosary, you have designed to come to Fatima and Medjugorje, to reveal to the three shepherd children and six visionaries, the treasures of grace hidden in the Rosary. Inspire my heart with a sincere love of this devotion, in order that by meditating on the Mysteries of our Redemption which are recalled in it, I may obtain peace for the world, the conversion of sinners, and the favor which I ask of you in this Rosary (Mention your request). I ask it for the greater glory of God, for your own honor, and for the good of souls, especially for my own. Amen.
The Our Father:
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
The Hail Mary:
Hail Mary, full of grace! the Lord is with thee; blessed are thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father:
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Prayer to Jesus Requested By Our Lady
O My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, take all souls to Heaven, and help especially those most in need of Your mercy.
The Apostles' Creed:
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ His only Son, Our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into Hell; the third day He arose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
Hail Holy Queen:
Hail! Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, O most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us; and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement! O loving! O sweet Virgin Mary!
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Prayer After The Rosary
O God, whose only-begotten Son, by His life, death and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life; grant, we beseech Thee, that, meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hosanna
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord,
God of power and might
Heaven and earth are full of your glory,
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord,
Hosanna in the highest.
Prayers from 2nd grade:
Grace Before Meals
Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts which we are about
to receive from thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Morning Offering
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary;
I offer you all my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day.
For all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart.
In union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world.
In reparation for all my sins.
For the intentions of all our friends, and in particular for the
intention of our Holy Father for this month. Amen.
Act of Contrition
My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy.
Prayers from 1st Grade:
The Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Glory Be to the Father
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Our Father
Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name;
Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace! The Lord is with you;
blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit
of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us
sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. And kindle in them the fire of your love. Amen.
Guardian Angel Prayer
Angel of God, my guardian dear;
To whom God's love entrusts me here,
Ever this day be at my side,
to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
Grace Before Meals
Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts which we are about
to receive from thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Beatitudes - based on Matthew 5:3-10
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are they who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called Children of God.
Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Complete Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments were given to Moses on Mount Sinai as the basis for how we should live.
- I, the Lord, am your God, you shall not have other gods besides me.
- You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain.
- Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.
- Honor your father and your mother.
- You shall not kill.
- You shall not commit adultery.
- You shall not steal.
- You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
- You shall not covet your neighbor's goods.
- You shall not covet your neighbor's wife.
5th Grade Prayers:
The Prayer of St. Francis
Lord, make me a channel of thy peace,
that where there is hatred, I may bring love;
that where there is wrong, I may bring the spirit of forgiveness;
that where there is discord, I may bring harmony;
that where there is error, I may bring truth;
that where there is doubt, I may bring faith;
that where there is despair, I may bring hope;
that where there are shadows, I may bring light;
that where there is sadness, I may bring joy.
Lord, grant that I may seek rather to comfort than to be comforted;
to understand, than to be understood;
to love, than to be loved.
For it is by self-forgetting that one finds.
It is by forgiving that one is forgiven.
It is by dying that one awakens to Eternal Life.
First five of the Ten Commandments
The Ten Commandments were given to Moses on Mount Sinai as the basis for how we should live.
- I, the Lord, am your God, you shall not have other gods besides me.
- You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain.
- Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.
- Honor your father and your mother.
- You shall not kill.
4th Grade Prayers:
Hail Holy Queen
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope,
to you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve;
to you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears;
turn, then, most gracious Advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us,
and after this, our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus.
O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary!
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God,
that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ. Amen.
Nicene Creed
We believe in one God,
the Father, the Almighty,
maker of heaven and earth,
of all that is seen and unseen.
We believe in one Lord, Jesus Christ,
the only Son of God,
eternally begotten of the Father,
God from God, Light from Light,
true God from true God,
begotten, not made, one in Being with the Father.
Through him all things were made.
For us men and for our salvation
he came down from heaven:
by the power of the Holy Spirit
he was born of the Virgin Mary, and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate,
he suffered, died, and was buried.
On the third day he rose again
in fulfillment of the Scriptures;
he ascended into heaven
and is seated at the right hand of the Father.
He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead,
and his kingdom will have no end.
We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life,
who proceeds from the Father and the Son.
With the Father and the Son he is worshiped and glorified.
He has spoken through the Prophets.
We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.
We acknowledge one baptism for the forgiveness of sins.
We look for the resurrection of the dead
and the life of the world to come. Amen.
Memorare
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known that anyone who fled to your protection,
implored your help or sought your intercession was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly to you, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother;
to you I come, before you I stand, sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions,
but in your mercy hear and answer me. Amen.
3rd Grade Prayers:
Apostles' Creed
I believe in God, the Father Almighty,
creator of heaven and earth.
I believe in Jesus Christ, His only son, our Lord.
He was conceived of the Holy Spirit
and born of the Virgin Mary.
He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried.
He descended to the dead.
On the third day He rose again.
He will come again to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church,
the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
How to Pray the Rosary
- Make the sign of the Cross and say the "Apostles' Creed".
- Say the "Our Father".
- Say three "Hail Mary's".
- Say the "Glory Be to the Father".
- Announce the First Mystery; then say the "Our Father".
- Say ten "Hail Mary's" (one at each bead) while meditating on the Mystery.
- Say the "Glory Be to the Father".
- After each decade (#5, 6, and 7) you may say the following prayer requested by the Blessed Virgin Mary at Fatima: "O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy."
- Announce the Second Mystery; then say the "Our Father". Repeat #6, 7, and 8. Continue with the Third, Fourth, and Fifth Mysteries in the same manner.
- Say the "Hail, Holy Queen" after the five decades are completed.
- Luminous Mysteries (said on Thursdays throughout the year)
2. The Wedding at Cana, Christ Manifested (John 2:11)
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God (Mark 1:15)
4. The Transfiguration of Jesus (Matthew 17:2)
5. The Last Supper, the Holy Eucharist (Matthew 26:26)
- Joyful Mysteries (said on Mondays, Saturdays, Sundays of Advent and Sundays from the Epiphany to Lent)
2. Visitation (Lk. 1:39-42)
3. Nativity (Lk. 2:5-7)
4. Presentation in the Temple (Lk. 2:22-23)
5. Finding Jesus in the Temple (Lk. 2:46-50)
- Sorrowful Mysteries (said on Tuesdays, Fridays and daily from Ash Wednesday until Easter Sunday)
2. Scourging at the Pillar (Jn. 19:1-2)
3. Crowning with Thorns (Mt. 27:28-29)
4. Carrying the Cross (Jn. 19:17-18)
5. Crucifixion (Lk. 23:46)
- Glorious Mysteries (said on Wednesdays & Sundays throughout the year)
2. Ascension of Jesus (Mk. 16:19)
3. Descent of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-4)
4. Assumption of Mary (Judith 15:9-11)
5. Crowning of Mary in Heaven (Rev. 12:1)
Prayer Before The Rosary
Queen of the Holy Rosary, you have designed to come to Fatima and Medjugorje, to reveal to the three shepherd children and six visionaries, the treasures of grace hidden in the Rosary. Inspire my heart with a sincere love of this devotion, in order that by meditating on the Mysteries of our Redemption which are recalled in it, I may obtain peace for the world, the conversion of sinners, and the favor which I ask of you in this Rosary (Mention your request). I ask it for the greater glory of God, for your own honor, and for the good of souls, especially for my own. Amen.
The Our Father:
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
The Hail Mary:
Hail Mary, full of grace! the Lord is with thee; blessed are thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Glory be to the Father:
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Prayer to Jesus Requested By Our Lady
O My Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, take all souls to Heaven, and help especially those most in need of Your mercy.
The Apostles' Creed:
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ His only Son, Our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into Hell; the third day He arose again from the dead; He ascended into Heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God, the Father Almighty; from thence He shall come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Holy Catholic Church, the communion of Saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
Hail Holy Queen:
Hail! Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To you do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To you do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, O most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy towards us; and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus. O clement! O loving! O sweet Virgin Mary!
Pray for us, O Holy Mother of God, that we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Prayer After The Rosary
O God, whose only-begotten Son, by His life, death and resurrection, has purchased for us the rewards of eternal life; grant, we beseech Thee, that, meditating upon these mysteries of the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary, we may imitate what they contain and obtain what they promise, through the same Christ our Lord. Amen.
Hosanna
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord,
God of power and might
Heaven and earth are full of your glory,
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord,
Hosanna in the highest.
Prayers from 2nd grade:
Grace Before Meals
Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts which we are about
to receive from thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Morning Offering
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary;
I offer you all my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day.
For all the intentions of Your Sacred Heart.
In union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass throughout the world.
In reparation for all my sins.
For the intentions of all our friends, and in particular for the
intention of our Holy Father for this month. Amen.
Act of Contrition
My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy.
Prayers from 1st Grade:
The Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Glory Be to the Father
Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.
Our Father
Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed be thy name;
Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Hail Mary
Hail Mary, full of grace! The Lord is with you;
blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit
of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us
sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
Prayer to the Holy Spirit
Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful. And kindle in them the fire of your love. Amen.
Guardian Angel Prayer
Angel of God, my guardian dear;
To whom God's love entrusts me here,
Ever this day be at my side,
to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen.
Grace Before Meals
Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy gifts which we are about
to receive from thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen.