Document
Final Performance Task Options for Unit 7 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide
Several final performance task options for Unit 7 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
Document
Final Performance Task Options for Unit 6 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide
Several final performance task options for Unit 6 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
Document
Final Performance Task Options for Unit 5 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide
Several final performance task options for Unit 5 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
Document
Moses and Joshua: Small-Group Project, from “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide
A small-group project where students compare and contrast Moses and Joshua as leaders of Israel, from “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
Document
Final Performance Task Options for Unit 4 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide
Several final performance task options for Unit 4 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
Document
Festivals and Holy Days: Research Project, from “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide
A research project on festivals and holy days, from “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
Document
Final Performance Task Options for Unit 3 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide
Several final performance task options for Unit 3 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
Document
Final Performance Task Options for Unit 2 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide
Several final performance task options for Unit 2 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
Document
Final Performance Task Options for Unit 1 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide
Several final performance task options for Unit 1 of “The Catholic Youth Bible” Old Testament Teacher Guide.
Document
Final Performance Task Options for Unit 8 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
Several final performance task options for Unit 8 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
Document
Final Performance Task Options for Unit 1
Options for final performance tasks for Unit 1 of "The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ."
Document
The Church Is One
This project is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students are asked to do research on the mark of the Church as 'One' using various websites.
Document
Final Performance Task Options for Unit 2
This resource is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers ideas for assessing students who have recently learned about the Church, especially the birth of the Church at Pentecost.
Document
Final Performance Task Options for Unit 5
This resource is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers various project ideas for students who have recently studied the Paschal Mystery, especially the birth of the Church at Pentecost, the descent of the Holy Spirit, and the …
Document
Using a Wiki for Group Projects
This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the use of Wikis for classroom group projects, including some suggestions and caveats.
Document
Using Final Performance Tasks to Assess Understanding
This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the value of using Final Performance Tasks to assess students.
Article
Exploring the Themes in Paul's Epistles
Background for the Catechist This session invites the participants to work in small groups to research some of Paul's major theological themes and create billboard representations to "sell" their assigned theme. In this way the young people get a deeper …
Article
Scripture Search and Discussion: Living by the Spirit of Jesus
(25 minutes) Before the session. Ask one of the participants to serve as a reader. Then, write each of the four following words or phrases on a separate sheet of paper. If your group is large, you might want to …
Article
The Final Beginning: Ascension and Pentecost
Overview After Jesus' death, his followers were fearful, angry, grief-stricken, confused, and shattered. About fifty days later, at Pentecost, they were confident, joyful, determined, committed, and passionate. This topic of this session covers the time from the Resurrection until the …
Article
Lenten Justice Crosses
OVERVIEW Through this hands-on project, the young people help spread the Lenten message of conversion to justice. They also become familiar with the message of the prophet Micah and the traditional spiritual disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. Suggested Time: …
Article
Feminine Images of God
Look up the following Scripture references and summarize each in the space provided. For each group of readings, come up with a category or theme. Isaiah 66:13 Isaiah 46:3 Isaiah 49:13-16 Hosea 11:1,3-4 Wisdom 16:25-26 Psalm 22:9-10 Isaiah 66:9 …
Article
Scripture Puppet Show
This assignment allows students to use their own creativity in the understanding and application of the Scriptures. Their grade for this assignment will be based on their ability to do the following tasks: Involve all members of the group. Create …
Article
Names and Images of God
Fill in the three columns ("Names for God," "Images of God," "Feelings Evoked by Names and Images") for each of the age categories in which you have lived to date. In the "Names for God" box, list all the names …
Article
The Connections Binder: A Theology Project
The Connections Binder encourages students to find meaningful connections between the content they are studying in class and something from the world outside the classroom that they find interesting or appealing. I assign this project at the beginning of my …
