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Religion Curriculum

A Woods student shaking hands with the Archbishop of Washington, His Eminence Wilton Cardinal Gregory.

Our curriculum follows the guidelines set forth by the Archdiocese of Washington.

Students of all faiths are encouraged to find the truths and similarities of beliefs of their religions.

 

In Lower School, students learn and engage in prayer, and explore the tenets of the Catholic faith as we emphasize God's overflowing love for each student and all parts of His creation. The Grade 2 religion program includes preparation for the sacraments of First Reconciliation (fall) and First Communion (spring).

 

In Middle School, students examine the Catholic faith in more depth by topic. Grade 5 students study the Sacraments of the Church, Grade 6 students study the Old Testament, and Grade 7 students study the life and times of Jesus Christ. Students in Grade 8 study Church History, prepare for Catholic Confirmation, and study and engage in social justice projects. In their final weeks, students reflect on the school's mission and how they can lead a life of significance in their high school years. All middle school students write three reflections each year on when, where, and how they find God in their lives - through books, film, people, nature, sports, music, poetry, prayer, relationships, or places.

 

Religion Curriculum

Grade 1 Religion

The Lower School religion program is designed to introduce students to the Catholic faith and traditions while inviting them to deepen their appreciation of other faiths. Students reflect on their own lives as they grow in their spirituality, through the teachings of Jesus. Promoting ethical decision-making is a cornerstone of the program.

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Grade 2 Religion

The Lower School religion program is designed to introduce students to the Catholic faith and traditions while inviting them to deepen their appreciation of other faiths. Students reflect on their own lives as they grow in their spirituality, through the teachings of Jesus. Promoting ethical decision-making is a cornerstone of the program.

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Grade 3 Religion

The Lower School religion program is designed to introduce students to the Catholic faith and traditions while inviting them to deepen their appreciation of other faiths. Students reflect on their own lives as they grow in their spirituality, through the teachings of Jesus. Promoting ethical decision-making is a cornerstone of the program.

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Grade 4 Religion

The Lower School religion program is designed to introduce students to the Catholic faith and traditions while inviting them to deepen their appreciation of other faiths. Students reflect on their own lives as they grow in their spirituality, through the teachings of Jesus. Promoting ethical decision-making is a cornerstone of the program.

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Grade 5 Religion

The goals of the Middle School Religion are to provide each student with meaningful skills to help cultivate and grow knowledge in faith, prayer, and moral formation.

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Grade 6 Religion

The goals of the Middle School Religion are to provide each student with meaningful skills to help cultivate and grow knowledge in faith, prayer, and moral formation.

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Grade 7 Religion

The goals of the Middle School Religion are to provide each student with meaningful skills to help cultivate and grow knowledge in faith, prayer, and moral formation.

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Grade 8 Religion

The goals of the Middle School Religion are to provide each student with meaningful skills to help cultivate and grow knowledge in faith, prayer, and moral formation.

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