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Religion

The goals and objectives for catechetical instruction for the various grade levels are based on the Religion Curriculum Guidelines of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the National Catechetical Directory, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Prayer and worship are an integral part of the religious educational program. 

Each Grade:
• The Liturgical Year is developed according to its appropriate placement over the three trimesters.   
 
“Because of God’s presence in time in the person of Jesus Christ, time is sacred.  Christians mark time itself in relation to Christ.” National Directory for Catechesis, USCCB 2005, p. 146).  We are to teach a profound appreciation and reverence for the presence and power of Christ especially in the Eucharist.  We are to foster a commitment and devotion to the celebration of the Eucharist each Sunday.    
 
• The section on Prayer incorporates the separate document, Praying with Children. 
Traditional Catholic Prayers.  The versions we should teach can be found in either the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults  (United States Conference of Catholic Bishops), Appendix B: Traditional Catholic Prayers or the Compendium: Catechism of the Catholic Church, Appendix A: Common Prayers (English and Latin).               
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  • WELCOME TO GSC
    • Admissions >
      • C.A.R.E.S.
      • Kindergarten to Grade 8
      • New Students
      • Preschool
      • Tuition and Fees
      • Tuition Assistance
    • Board of Limited Jurisdiction
    • Contact Us
    • Faculty and Staff
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • General Information
    • GSC Apparel Store (Jostens)
    • Home and School Association
    • IHM Spirituality
    • Legacy Schools >
      • Queen Of Peace
      • St. John of the Cross
    • Parish >
      • CYO
      • GSC's Weekly Bulletin Pages 2025
      • GSC's Weekly Bulletin Pages-Columns 2024
      • GSC's Weekly Bulletin Columns 2023
      • Scrip Program
    • Principal's Message
    • We Believe
  • WHY GSC?
    • #GSCFamilyFriday
    • #GSCService >
      • Student Council
  • ACADEMIC LIFE
    • Curriculum And General Information
    • English Language Arts
    • Faculty and Staff
    • Fine Arts
    • Mathematics
    • Middle States Accreditation
    • National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)
    • Physical Education
    • Preschool
    • Religion
    • Science
    • Social Studies
    • Stationery & Summer Reading Lists
    • STREAM >
      • STREAM Expo 2023
    • Technology
  • PARENT RESOURCES
    • Busing Information (Plus Arrival and Dismissal Procedures)
    • C.A.R.E.S.
    • Calendar
    • Camp GSC (Guided Summer Care) 2025
    • Clearances Information For Volunteers
    • FACTS Management Company
    • Flyers and Forms
    • GSC Apparel Store (Jostens)
    • Handbook and Policies
    • Home and School Association
    • Lunch Program
    • No Uniform Today (N.U.T.) Passes
    • Preschool
    • Re-enrollment 2025-2026
    • Responsible Use Policy For Technology
    • School Closing Information (Inclement Weather)
    • School Uniform Information
    • Scrip Program
    • Sister Helen's Newsletters
    • Summer Reading and Stationery Lists
    • Tuition Assistance
  • NEWS
    • Announcements And News Stories
    • GSC Onward
    • Photo Gallery 2024-2025
    • Photo Gallery 2023-2024
    • Photo Gallery 2022-2023
    • Photo Gallery 2021-2022
    • Photo Gallery 2020-2021 >
      • Pumpkin Decorating Contest
    • Sister Helen's Monthly Newsletters
  • SUPPORT GSC
    • Alumni >
      • Legacy Schools >
        • Queen of Peace
        • St. John of the Cross
    • Bingo! May 2025
    • Christmas Bazaar 2024
    • Dance For Education 2025
    • EITC and OSTC Tax Programs
    • Irish Night 2025
    • Mario Carlo Memorial Bocce Tournament
    • Philly Sports Fan Raffle 2025
    • The Shepherd's Society >
      • Honor Roll of Donors 2024-2025
      • Honor Roll of Donors 2023-2024 >
        • In Memory of Warren David Blackwell
      • Honor Roll of Donors 2022-2023 >
        • In Memory of Donna Marie MacClain
      • Honor Roll of Donors 2021-2022
      • Honor Roll of Donors 2020-2021 >
        • In Memory of David Gray, Sr.
    • Turkey Trot 2024
    • Ways To Donate