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Catechism - Primary Syllabus

The document outlines the Catechism Syllabus for Our Lady of Fathima Church in Kodambakkam, Chennai, for the year 2025-2026, targeting primary classes (1st to 5th Std). It covers five main units: Prayer, The Holy Bible, Sacraments, The Church, and Mother Mary, detailing key concepts, prayers, stories, and practices within each unit. The syllabus aims to educate children on foundational Catholic beliefs and practices.

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Catechism - Primary Syllabus

The document outlines the Catechism Syllabus for Our Lady of Fathima Church in Kodambakkam, Chennai, for the year 2025-2026, targeting primary classes (1st to 5th Std). It covers five main units: Prayer, The Holy Bible, Sacraments, The Church, and Mother Mary, detailing key concepts, prayers, stories, and practices within each unit. The syllabus aims to educate children on foundational Catholic beliefs and practices.

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Our Lady of Fathima Church,

Kodambakkam,Chennai

Catechism Syllabus
for the year 2025 - 2026
Primary class (1st - 5th Std)

Unit 1: Prayer
1.1 Introduction to Prayer

●​ What is prayer?
●​ Why do we pray?
●​ Talking and listening to God

1.2 Common Catholic Prayers

●​ Sign of the Cross


●​ Our Father (The Lord’s Prayer)
●​ Hail Mary
●​ The Apostles’ Creed (I Believe in God)
●​ The Ten Commandments

1.3 Types of Prayer

●​ Personal Prayer (individual)


●​ Group Prayer (community/church)
●​ Silent Prayer
●​ Vocal Prayer

Unit 2: The Holy Bible


2.1 What is the Bible?

●​ Bible as the Word of God


●​ Inspired by the Holy Spirit
●​ Used in prayer and worship
2.2 Structure of the Bible

●​ Two Parts:
○​ Old Testament
○​ New Testament
●​ Number of books in each
●​ Authors and timeline

2.3 Bible Stories and Teachings

●​ Key Bible stories (Creation, Noah, Moses, Jesus' parables)


●​ What we learn from them
●​ How we apply Bible teachings in life

2.4 Songs and Memory Verses

●​ Bible-based songs (activity)


●​ Weekly memory verses to remember God's Word

Unit 3: Sacraments
3.1 Understanding Sacraments

●​ What is a sacrament?
●​ Sacraments as signs of God’s grace
●​ Why we receive sacraments

3.2 The Seven Sacraments

1.​ Baptism
2.​ Eucharist (Holy Communion)
3.​ Confirmation
4.​ Reconciliation (Confession)
5.​ Anointing of the Sick
6.​ Holy Orders
7.​ Matrimony (Marriage)

3.3 Focus: Symbols and Signs

●​ Water (Baptism), Oil (Confirmation), Bread & Wine (Eucharist)


●​ Meaning and importance of each symbol
3.4 Sacraments in Our Life

●​ How sacraments help us grow in faith


●​ Participating actively in the sacraments

Unit 4: The Church


4.1 What is the Church?

●​ The Church as the Body of Christ


●​ Founded by Jesus
●​ A place to worship, learn, and grow in faith

4.2 Structure and Leadership

●​ Universal Church led by the Pope


●​ Local dioceses led by bishops
●​ Parishes led by priests

4.3 Saints and the Church

●​ Who are the saints?


●​ Their role as examples of holiness
●​ Celebrating feast days

4.4 The Holy Mass

●​ What happens in the Mass


●​ Parts of the Mass (Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist)
●​ Importance of attending Mass regularly

Unit 5: Mother Mary


5.1 Who is Mother Mary?

●​ Mary as the Mother of Jesus


●​ Mary’s obedience and faith in God
●​ Mary’s role in God’s plan of salvation
5.2 Marian Devotion

●​ Why Catholics honor Mary


●​ Titles of Mary (e.g., Our Lady of Lourdes, Queen of Heaven)

5.3 The Holy Rosary

●​ Structure: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, Luminous Mysteries


●​ How to pray the Rosary
●​ Importance of meditating on the life of Jesus through Mary

5.4 Feast Days of Mary

●​ Examples:
○​ Nativity of Mary (Sept 8)
○​ Assumption (Aug 15)
○​ Immaculate Conception (Dec 8)

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