Document

Handout: Being Catholic

Being Catholic: Beliefs, Practices, and Attitudes.

Document

Aquinas' Five Proofs for the Existence of God

A listing of Saint Thomas Aquinas’ five proofs for the existence of God.

Document

Paul's Cultural Context

A reading on Paul’s cultural context.

Document

Formation of the Canon

An article on the formation of the Canon.

Document

God's Story Plotline 4: Reconciliation

A reading on why God, whose love in unlimited, constantly picks out special groups.

Document

The Anointing of the Sick

A reading on the Sacrament of anointing of the sick, with a discussion of how the Sacrament was viewed in the past and how it is viewed today.

Document

Thomas Merton and Nonviolence

A reading on Thomas Merton and nonviolence.

Document

Confirmation

A reading on the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Catholic Church.

Document

Principles of Catholic Social Teaching

A reading on the principles of Catholic social teaching.

Document

The Conversion of Saint Augustine

A reading on the Conversion of Saint Augustine, with excerpts from “Confessions and Enchiridion.”

Document

The Biblical Foundation of Justice

A reading on the Biblical foundation of justice.

Document

Rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 1

A grading rubric for the final performance task options for Unit 1 of "The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ."

Document

The Parable of Juan and the Fishbowl

This story is part of the Living in Christ Series. It is a modern day parable that illustrates the necessity and perfection of the Incarnation. There is a PowerPoint that corresponds as a visual aid to the story.