Faith Formation

Curriculum and Standards

Kindergarten through Grade 8

An advisory committee with representatives from all seven vicariates worked with diocesan officials in the development of this curriculum for youth in kindergarten through grade eight. This substantive, sequential, and systematic document is integral to Bishop Sample’s vision for faith formation and education in the Diocese of Marquette. It flows from his commitment to bring the church together in a spirit of collaboration and unity for the sake of increased evangelization. It will ensure a consistent presentation of the faith throughout the diocese. This standardized curriculum was implemented in all parishes, missions and catholic schools of the diocese beginning Fall 2009. All parishes, missions, and catholic schools were provided textbooks to implement the new curriculum.

The advisory committee has developed a high school curriculum utilizing the US Bishops'  DOCTRINAL ELEMENTS OF A CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age published in 2008. 

The development, publication, and implementation of the curriculum and purchase of new textbooks were made possible by a generous donor and a grant from Legacy of Faith.

REVISED AND UPDATED - SUMMER 2013!

Introductory Materials
Profiles of Students Kindergarten First Grade   Second Grade   Third Grade            Fourth Grade					Fifth Grade Sixth Grade Seventh Grade Eighth Grade
Curriculum by Topic Christian Morality Prayer Liturgy and Sacraments					Scripture Creed
Curriculum by Grade   Kindergarten   First Grade   Second Grade   Third Grade            Fourth Grade					Fifth Grade   Sixth Grade   Seventh Grade   Eighth Grade
Expectations of Parents Kindergarten   First Grade   Second Grade   Third Grade             Fourth Grade					Fifth Grade   Sixth Grade   Seventh Grade   Eighth Grade
Prayer Book
All Appendices   Appendix 1 – Scripture Appendix 1a – Books of the Bible Appendix 1b – Scriptural Foundations for the Sacraments Appendix 1c – Scriptural Foundations for the Works of Mercy Appendix 1d – Scripture Stories for Catechist Use Appendix 1e – What Catholics believe about Creation Appendix 2 – Popes   Appendix 3 – Bishops of the Diocese of Marquette   Appendix 4 – Text of Prayers   Appendix 5 – Stations of the Cross   Appendix 6 – Covenant of Partnership   Appendix 7 – Liturgy   Appendix 8 – Formulas for Catholic Doctrine   Appendix 9 – Vocations-Our Call to Holiness   Appendix 10 – Safe Environment   Appendix 11 - Church History Timeline     Glossary of Terms for Catechists