REDEEMER
LUTHERAN CHURCH AND SCHOOL
Biblical Studies
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PRESCHOOL
We not only experience a daily "Jesus Time", but Christian
instruction is integrated in all curriculum areas and play. Our curriculum,
Faith Alive emphasizes the child’s relationship to God, to others, and to
his/her world. The holidays, Christmas and Easter, are very significant.
Through the use of flannel graph, vinyl graph, puppets, other visual, and
dramatization, the Bible stories come alive for the children. We daily sing and
pray to our Savior and Friend, Jesus, who always loves and forgives us.
ENRICHMENT
We not only experience a daily "Bible Time", but Christian
instruction is integrated in all curriculum areas and play. Our curriculum,
Faith Alive, emphasizes a child’s relationship to God, to others, and to
his/her world. Through the use of a flannel graph, vinyl graph, puppets, and
other visual aides and dramatization, the Bible stories come alive for the
children. Everyday we sing and pray to our Savior and Friend, Jesus, who always
loves and forgives us. Bible words
are practiced and learned. We
learn that God hears our prayers and we learn to pray for others.
KINDERGARTEN
Our goal is to introduce children to both Old and New Testament Bible stories,
characters, and truths. Children will understand that the Bible is true and is
the Word of God. They will understand that God is the Creator of all things.
Children will understand that Jesus loves them and willingly died on the cross
to wash away the sins of all people. They will know Jesus as best friend,
Savior, Lord, protector and God’s Son. They will be introduced to prayer, praise
and worship.
FIRST GRADE
The Religion Curriculum emphasizes the relationship that we as Christians have
with both God and the others around us (including family, friends, neighbors,
and fellow Christians). We see how God’s plan for His relationship with us
began at the time of Creation. We explore the promises He has made in both the
Old and New Testaments. Jesus’ love for us is shown as we celebrate His
Resurrection. We will also briefly study the Reformation.
SECOND & THIRD GRADE
The Religion Curriculum emphasizes the relationship that we as Christians have
with both God and the others around us (including family, friends, neighbors,
and fellow Christians). We see how God’s plan for His relationship with us
began at the time of Creation. We explore the promises He has made in both the
Old and New Testaments. Jesus’ love for us is shown as we celebrate His
Resurrection. We will also briefly study the Reformation.
FOURTH AND FIFTH GRADE
In the Fourth and Fifth grade religion curriculum, students will study
portions of the Old Testament sequentially from the Creation story through the
book of Jonah. The will explore the life and ministry of Christ in the New
Testament. Students will be led to an understanding of the concepts of Law and
Gospel, repentance, forgiveness, and grace. The will also memorize portions if
Scripture and Luther’s Small Catechism.
SIXTH GRADE
In sixth grade religion, we begin with an overview of God’s Word, its purposes,
people, uses, and components. We then spend one unit on the study of Luther and
the Reformation and how God used them to bring His word to the people. The
remainder of our year is spent in the study of God’s chosen people from the
time of Moses up to and including the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus,
and the beginning of the early church. Memory work consists of selected Bible
verses, prayers, and portions of the Small Catechism.
SEVENTH & EIGHTH
We will begin with an overview of God’s Word, its purposes, people, uses, and
components. We then spend one unit on the study of Luther and the Reformation
and how God used them to bring His word to the people. The remainder of our
year is spent in the study of God’s chosen people from the time of Moses up to
and including the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, and the beginning of
the early church. Memory work consists of selected Bible verses, prayers, and
portions of the Small Catechism.