Religion
Mr. Bautista
Welcome to St. Andrew Catholic School. I am delighted to be your child’s teacher during his or her middle school years. I am excited by the subjects I teach and hope my enthusiasm helps fuel the students’ love of learning.
Experience: 15 years experience in Catholic Education:
1995- 2005 Bishop Verot Catholic High School
2005-2010 St. Andrew Catholic School
Education: Penn State University : Political Science and History degrees.
Personal: Married 29 years. Three children attended and graduated from St Andrew. Member of St. Andrew Parish since 1987.
Middle School Religion
Middle school religion is a continuation of instruction from primary school religion study. However, in middle school the students are asked to develop a deeper understanding of their role in their own spiritual development.As students progress from the primary grades to middle school, they develop academically, physically and socially. They should also continue to grow in their spiritual development. At St. Andrew we strive to create a responsible Catholic Community of young people. That is we not only develop our individual gifts and talents, but also realize we are called to share those gifts and talents with others. Our religious instruction calls students to both goals. Those of full growth of potential and the duty of sharing what one has been blessed with. These goals can be achieved through a deeper understanding of the teachings of Jesus and a personal experience of the Holy Spirit in one’s life. All middle school teachers have a specific subject matter and curriculum to instruct to their students. Whether science, mathematics, language arts, or social studies, each discipline is important and critical to every student’s progress. At the heart of each curriculum is our Catholic religion and identity. All teachers at St. Andrew are first and foremost religion teachers. Through academic instruction and personal examples through modeling, all teachers convey the reason for our school’s existence and our duty to our students, the appreciation of walking the path of Jesus’ life – to serve. It is the reason for all we do, and why we seek to do all things to the best of our ability. Our ultimate goal is the students’ understanding of our faith giving meaning to life, when our life is lived in the faith.
Sixth & Eighth Grade – Religion
This course will prepare the students to live a “Life of Faith” by motivating them to embrace the teachings of Catholic Social Justice and ready themselves to live it in their own lives. With age appropriate instruction, students will discover and connect with the need of both individuals and society of faith based service.
Grade 6
More InfoLiturgical Year
- Ordinary Time, Advent, Christmas, Lent, Triduum, Easter, Pentecost
Revelation:
- God Speaks, In the Beginning,
- God’s Faithfulness
- *SJ 7
Trinity
- Invitation to Faith, God’s Saving Action,
- Called to Faithfulness
- * SJ 1
Jesus Christ
- Leaders for God’s People
- God’s Wisdom
- The Promised One
- *SJ 3
The Church
- The Good News
- The Church Begins
- The Church Community
- *SJ 5
Morality
- The Law of Love
- Justice and Peace
- Sin and Forgiveness
- *SJ 6
Sacarments
- Baptized for Mission
- Call to Ministry
- Together in Love (Marriage, Holy Orders)
- *SJ 2
Kingdom of God
- All the Faithful
- Christians as One
- A New Creation
- *SJ 4
Final Exams
Grade 7
More InfoCall to Faith
- Church Tradition
- Scripture and Doctrine
- Lives of Saints
- People of Faith
Revelation
- God Our Creator
- Knowing God through Scripture
- Jesus: Sign of God’s Love
- *SJ7
Trinity
- God is Trinity
- Jesus-Word of God
- Holy Spirit- Comforter and Guide
- *SJ 1
Jesus Christ
- Incarnation
- Jesus-Model of Wisdom
- Christ Our Savior
- *SJ 3
The Church
- The Community of the Disciples
- The Body of Christ
- Source of Life
- *SJ 5
Morality
- Freedom and Responsibility
- Valuing Life
- Being Virtuous
- *SJ 6
Sacraments
- Christ with Us
- Initiation in Christ (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation)
- Forgiveness and Healing (Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick)
- *SJ 2
Kingdom of God
- Called by God
- Act with Justice
- Our Reason for Hope
- *SJ 4
Final Exams
Grade 8
More InfoCall to Faith
- Philosophy of Catholic Wisdom
- Catechetical Process
- Leadership Responsibilities
- Plan and run M.S. Retreat, and other school wide programs
Revelation
- In God’s Image, Faith & Tradition
- The Church is Holy
- *SJ 7
Trinity
More Info
- Jesus Reveals the Trinity
- We Are Christ’s People
- The Temple of the Holy Spirit
- *SJ 1
Jesus Christ
- Jesus’ Relationships
- Christ Offers Life
- The Church-One in Christ
- *SJ 3
The Church
More Info
- The Church is Apostolic
- The Church Is Catholic
- The Christian Faithful
- * SJ 5
Morality
- Honoring God
- Honoring Family Members
- Everyone’s Dignity
Scaraments
- Worship and Grace
- Faithful Living
- The Church Year
Kingdom of God
More Info
- The Communion of Saints
- Saints Examples of Living
- From Age to Age
- * SJ 4
Final Exams
* Catholic Social Justice themes are included in each unit.
- Life and Dignity of the Human Person
- The Call of Community and Participation
- Rights and Responsibilities of the Human person
- Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
- Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
- Solidarity of the Human Family
- Care for God’s Creation
