The Religion Curriculum is one aspect of the faith formation at All Saints Catholic School. It focuses on the basics of Catholic doctrine in an environment where Christian virtues and values are reinforced. It is designed to foster the students' understanding of their roles as Catholic Christians in the world today.

Students in grades 3-6 participate in the Basics of Faith program (written by Mike Vievering, a parish staff member). Each month focuses on a particular area of the Catholic Church, such as the Bible, the Commandments, Saints, Feasts and Seasons, and Sacraments.

Our religion program includes prayer, liturgy, and service to others.

Each day begins with an all-school prayer and continues in the classroom with age-appropriate prayer time with their teacher and classmates. On Wednesday morning, Fr. Gifford, our associate pastor, leads the school in a decade of the rosary.

Our school community celebrates the Liturgy weekly. The students actively serve as ministers of hospitality, lectors, and music. These opportunities foster leadership skills in our students.

Middle School students are encouraged to complete service hours. During Catholic Schools Week, we have a service day. Each grade level chooses a different service project to complete. The benefactors of the projects range from our All Saints community to the local community and the nation. Throughout their years, the students participate in our parish service projects.

Curriculum Resources -

Kindergarten: Allelu!, Our Sunday Visitor

Grades 1-5: Alive in Christ, Our Sunday Visitor

Middle School: Catholic Connections for Middle Schoolers, The Catholic Handbook for Middle Schoolers & Breakthrough! An Introduction to People of Faith,  St. Mary's Press

The Language Arts Curriculum integrates reading, writing, spelling, speaking, and listening skills. In the early years, phonics and handwriting are included in the curriculum. These skills are incorporated into other areas, such as science and social studies. 

Daily 5 is also integrated into the Language Arts curriculum. Daily 5 is a framework that encourages reading independence and gives the students the skills needed to create a lifetime love of reading and writing. Students read and work on skills at their own levels. 

Curriculum Resources -

Kindergarten-Grade 3: Journeys, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Grade 4-5: Daily 5 program

Middle School: Collections, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

The Math Curriculum focuses on the essential concepts at each grade level to build an in-depth understanding of major mathematical ideas. Hands-on and inquiry-driven, the curriculum teaches students how to represent solutions and explain their answers. This approach helps develop problem-solving and reasoning skills. The strong emphasis on representation and discussion opens up the world of mathematics to all learners.

Curriculum Resources -

Kindergarten-Grade 5: Into Math, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Grades 6-7: Into Math, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Grade 8: Algebra I, Holt McDougal

The Science Curriculum introduces the students to the scientific method as they learn to gather data, analyze results, and reach conclusions. The three major strands in science are physical science, life science, and earth science. Hands-on learning and experiments are used throughout the curriculum. All three strands are covered in Kindergarten through 5th grade. In middle school, one strand is taught thoroughly each year (6th grade: Earth Science, 7th grade: Life Science & 8th grade: Physical Science).

Curriculum Resources -

Kindergarten-Grade 5: McGraw Hill

Grade 6: Earth Science, Savvas Realize

Grade 7: Life Science, Savvas Realize

Grade 8: Physical Science, Savvas Realize

The Social Studies Curriculum helps to develop an understanding of various aspects of our community and our world. The four main strands of social studies are Citizenship and Government, Economics, Geography, and History. Students also learn about the geography of our state, the United States, and the world.

Curriculum Resources:

Kindergarten-Grade 5: Networks, McGraw Hill

Grade 6: Northern Lights, Minnesota Historical Society

Grade 7: Geography, Glencoe McGraw Hill

Grade 8: Eastern Hemisphere, Prentice Hall

All Saints Kindergarten is a fun, safe learning environment that incorporates a well-rounded, diversified approach to foster a child’s growth in mind, body, and spirit. Prayer and learning about God are woven into all areas of our curriculum. Subjects are taught using a variety of whole-group, small-group, and hands-on instruction. In kindergarten, we encourage creativity, inquiry, and exploration. Our curriculum is rigorous and so is our commitment to daily opportunities for play, collaboration, and worship.

We strive to inspire a love of learning and a sense of confidence that will sustain your children as they progress through school and beyond.

Kindergarten Highlights

- Twice weekly dedicated science and social studies blocks

- Twice weekly P.E. and music classes

- Weekly art, computer, and library classes

- Weekly reading therapy dog visits

- Annual trip to Donnelly Farm

- Special guest visitors (firefighter, dentist, author, police officer, pilot…)

- Fifth-grade buddies

- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

First grade at All Saints is a Christ-centered learning environment where students are met at their individual levels through differentiating subject areas using whole and small groups. In first grade, students are becoming industrious learners and more independent with self-care. Our social curriculum is as important as the challenging academic curriculum.

First Grade Highlights:

- Twice weekly Science and Social Studies blocks

- Twice weekly P. E. and Music classes

- Weekly Art, computer, and library classes

- Responsive Classroom – incorporated in our grade level

- Weekly Team Time with all first-grade students

- Monthly Community Days across grade levels

- Student generated projects using technology

Second grade at All Saints is dedicated to creating lifelong learners through new sacraments, challenging academics, and engaging social activities. Students receive two sacraments of initiation during the year, First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Second grade differentiates instruction to reach each student at their educational level. The curriculum is challenging, and we assist our students in reaching their full potential in preparation for real life.

Second Grade Highlights:

- First Reconciliation & First Eucharist

- Team Time

- Flexible Seating

- Reading Groups

- Animal Reports

- Technology & Field Trips

Third grade is an exciting year for the students at All Saints. Here are a few things that students will accomplish this year as well as a variety of opportunities that will continue to bring them closer to Christ:

- Learn Multiplication and Division

- Special projects/activities in Social Studies and Science

- National Parks Project

- Research and report on a saint

- Learn and practice different story elements and comprehension strategies to deepen their understanding when reading

- Continued growth and development of our Catholic faith through learning and prayer

At All Saints fourth grade is all about learning and challenging yourself to achieve more!

Fourth Grade Highlights:

- students will spend time each day reading books of interest to them

- practice correct grammar & mechanics through writing projects

- problem-solving strategies

- Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science and health/nutrition

- study of the State of Minnesota-

- complete five Basics of Faith units of study

Fifth grade at All Saints is filled with learning! We do a lot of reading of high-interest books and exploring creative writing. Another highlight in fifth grade is partnering with our Kindergarten buddies. There's a lot of fun learning happening in fifth grade!

- sacraments in Religion class

- ecosystems and engineering in Science

- explorers and the original 13 colonies in Social Studies

- fractions and division in Math