Grade-5 Bible Curriculum
How does Jesus’s life model how I respond to God, myself, and others?
Core Biblical Themes
The Gospel Stories: Jesus uses His own life and stories to reveal our role in God’s story
Freedom in Christ: We live in freedom through Christ’s victory over death
Who does God call us to be?: Discerning God’s plan for our lives
Who is my neighbour? How God is working in us and through us to impact others
Grade 5 Biblical Competencies
Develop understanding of key Biblical texts through age-appropriate reading, listening, and questions
Memorize key passages of scripture and seek to apply them to our daily lives
Discover life lessons through Biblical stories
Discern how our gifts are connected to God’s calling for us
Living out our faith: How our relationship to God impacts my relationships with others
Apply God’s Word to be discerning when evaluating circumstances we see or encounter” responding in a world of good and evil
Participate in service learning that responds to brokenness in the local or global community
Making faith one’s own: learning from those who have come before us, and responding to God’s work in our own lives
Seek justice – using restorative approaches to develop relationships, resolve conflict, and serve as ambassadors for Christ (2 Corinthians 5)
Grow in reflected practices to discern God’s call in our lives