Teacher Resources
This page is dedicated to providing resources for our Archdiocese of Detroit Catholic Schools teachers and faculty. Be sure to check back for information and registration links regarding teachers and administrators conferences, AOD seminars and more.
Virtue Project
The Virtue Project contains lesson plans created to strengthen the Catholic Identity of Catholic Day School and after school Religious Education.
Curriculum
Under the leadership of Archbishop Emeritus Allen Vigneron, and in response to the Archdiocese of Detroit’s evangelization initiative to Unleash the Gospel in Southeast Michigan, the Preschool – Grade 8 Religion Curriculum has been revised to incorporate evangelization with catechesis in our Catholic Schools and Parish Faith Formation Programs.
The Archdiocese of Detroit Catholic High Schools, under the leadership of Archbishop Emeritus Allen Vigneron, adhere to the Secondary Catechetical Curriculum, developed in partnership with the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops. Utilizing the USCCB “Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework” for secondary Catholic schools, the document is designed to be a guide for Archdiocese of Detroit catechists and theology teachers in the catechetical formation of the Catholic high school student. It is meant to be a vehicle of growth for the student, enriching and maturing his or her relationship with Jesus Christ. Click the link below to learn more about each of the ten secondary courses.
The Archdiocese of Detroit Department of Catholic Schools proudly presents the revised K–8 Social Studies Curriculum Standards, firmly rooted in the Catholic worldview. Developed by Social Studies educators across grade levels, and drawing upon national, state, and diocesan resources—including the Cardinal Newman Society’s history standards and the USCCB’s seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching—the social studies curriculum integrates best instructional practices with a clear commitment to Catholic identity. Click on the link below to access the complete Social Studies Curriculum Standards and learn more about the curriculum review process and the philosophy for teaching Social Studies.
- Social Studies Curriculum Standards (revised 2025)
We recognize that science is a core academic subject with an allotted share of instructional time and resources, and that there must be careful and deliberate articulation of the Diocesan Guidelines across grade levels. This curriculum is designed to stimulate curiosity and to develop morally responsible, scientifically literate citizens.
Standards for math, language arts and social studies are available via the links below:
- Kindergarten
- First Grade
- Second Grade
- Third Grade
- Fourth Grade
- Fifth Grade
- Sixth Grade
- Seventh Grade
- Eighth Grade
Special Education Accommodations
The following resources are available for use in Catholic schools to better serve our population of diverse learners.
- All Belong: Inclusion in Ministry – A free online course from the Archdiocese of Detroit
