Diocese of Trenton 

Elementary Religion Curriculum Guidelines K-8

The Diocese of Trenton’s Elementary Religion Curriculum Guidelines K - 8  provide a framework around which Parish Catechetical Leaders, Catholic School Principals, along with all religious education instructors present a systematic and organic catechetical program. 
The guidelines by grade level can be found below:

The Diocese of Trenton has adopted two programs for the Safe Environment / Family Life for K - 8 children , both programs exceed the requirements of article 13 of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2002 to foster safe environments for children and young people.  One of the these two programs will be taught in all of the Religious Education Programs and Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Trenton.  

Bishop David M. O'Connell's letters of promulgation:
Letter 5/3/21 / Letter 3/19/14

• BeMyDisciples and Family Life
• RCL Come-Follow-Me and Family Life
• 2010-RCL-Faith-First-and Family Life
• Loyola Christ Our Life and RCL Family Life
• Loyola Finding-God-and RCL Ben Family Life
• Sadlier-We-Believe-K-6-Benziger-Family-Life-2010-2
• Pflaum Family Life Correlation
• Alive in Christ and Family LIfe