The Church as community, its mission, structures, and the Sacraments are a major focus in 3rd grade. A sense of belonging to the Church and the love of the Holy Spirit will develop. The Parish initiates a First Eucharist supplement to be used to prepare the students for this sacrament. Prayer includes: the Act of Contrition, Morning Offering, an instructional Mass, Prayer service and mass planning, Mass responses, spontaneous prayer, and daily classroom prayer using a Prayer Table or Prayer Corner.