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Chapter J: Major Events in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries
Students order important events from the 19th and 20th centuries.
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Chapter I: Tough Questions
The worksheet poses several questions that ask students to reflect on how they would have stood up for their faith during the French and American Revolution.
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Chapter E: Early Christians Plant the Seeds
On this worksheet, students solve clues to list the names of important early Christians. These answers are then used to decode a secret message.
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Exercise Your Catechism
This handout guides students as they become familiar with searching for information in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
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Joy and Hope for the Modern World
This handout provides questions for students to reflect on and answer as they read quotations from this Constitution.
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Renaissance Humanism
This handout provides questions for students to research on the Internet about Renaissance Humanism.
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The Seven Petitions
On this handout, students match the meaning to each line of the Lord’s Prayer.
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A Prayer Puzzle
On this handout, students must use clues to unscramble words related to prayer.
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Spirit Telecom: The Universal Wireless Prayer Network
This handout guides students as they locate and read various Scripture passages focusing on the many way God calls us to prayer.
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The Spirit in Multiple Acts
Students look up and read several passages that the Holy Spirit. The worksheet asks students to summarize each passage and describe the role of the Holy Spirit in spreading the Good News.
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She Is Your Mother
As students complete this worksheet, they will explore what it means when we say that Mary is the Mother of God and the Mother of the Church.
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On Your Marks
This worksheet guides group members to work together as they identify the importance of the church being “One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic”.
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Cana Connections
Students match symbols from Jesus’ first miracle the wedding feast in Cana with their meaning and significance.
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Gospel Comparisons
On this worksheet, students read all four Gospel accounts of the resurrection before identifying similarities and differences between them.
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My Vocation
This handout helps students identify their talents, gifts, and personality and how these fit into God’s vocation for their lives.
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Where East Meets West
This worksheet guides students to make connections between Confirmation in the Eastern and Western Churches.
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Waters of Salvation
On this worksheet, students identify the Scripture passages associated with the various parts of the Blessing of the Water used at the Easter Vigil.
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A Sacred Family Meal
This worksheet guides students to make connections between the Mass and a special meal or tradition in their family.
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Saying Yes
This handout guides students to examine several Scripture passages exemplifying what it means to say “yes” to God’s call.
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Stories That Speak to Us
This handout guides students to recognize the importance of stories, both in our families and our faith.
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My Birthday Readings
Students identify the liturgical season in which their birthday falls. This worksheet then guides them to identify and summarize the readings for that day.
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Liturgical Roles
This handout asks students to identify the role of the various liturgical ministers at Mass.
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Important Moments
This handout asks students to think about and reflect on moments in their life that have been significant.
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My Morning and Evening Prayers
This handout asks students to think about the Liturgy of the Hours before they answer questions about and create their own morning and evening prayers.
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Symbol Search
This handout challenges students to find symbols in their classroom or school and identify the deeper meaning of each.
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Unlocking the Codes
This handout provides several short activities for students to complete as they learn about the symbolism of the Book of Revelation.
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Passover Parallels
This partner worksheet helps students draw connections between Old Testament passage about the Passover and New Testament passages about the Mass.
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God Loves a Cheerful Giver
This worksheet guides students to read and answer questions about a specific Hebrew festival from the book of Leviticus.
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Which Way Shall We Go?
This handout provides a chart for students to list activities that are best to do on Sunday and those that should be saved for other days of the week.
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To Be a Disciple
This handout asks students to complete a chart by listing examples of discipleship at the time of Jesus and today.
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Jesus and the Church
After reading several articles, students complete this chart by filling in key points about Jesus and the Church.
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From the Apostles to Us
Students create a storyboard to show how God is revealed in Sacred Tradition.
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The Development of Catholic Trinitarian Theology
This worksheet has students fill in blanks from Chapter 2, Section 6-8, focusing on the faith changes during the early Church centered on the Trinity.
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The Ninety-Nine Names of God
This handout lists the ninety-nine Islamic names for God and poses several questions regarding the list.
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"In the Beginning Was the Word"
After presenting John 1:1-18 from the Christian Bible, this handout challenges to students to identify key parts that describe the doctrine of the incarnation.
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Images of Jesus
This handout provides many different images and descriptions of Jesus for students to examine and relate to.
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Greek and Roman Gods Today
This handout challenges students to identify the associations they have with Greek and Roman gods.
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Who Is the Sage?
This worksheet provides the opportunity to choose life situations that exemplify practices of the Taoist sage.
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Right Speech
This handout provides a reflection on students’ use of words and speech. Students identify ways to improve their use of words to speak truth and kind things.
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Karma Marga: "The Path of Works"
An individual worksheet that examines the intentions and motivations behind one’s actions.
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The Fruits of Action
An individual worksheet that challenges students to apply teachings from the Bhagavad-Gita to real-life situations.
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A Healthy Approach to Life
It may be easy to think of church councils as having very little to do with our personal life. Yet the themes of Vatican Council II—change and renewal—are ones that we are called to live out for the rest of …
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Kuan-Yin
1. Look at the statue or picture at this station. 2. This image depicts the deity Kuan-yin. Write words that describe this image.
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Monks
1. Look at the picture at this station. 2. Write words that describe the actions that you see in the picture. 3. Write words that describe the relationships between people that you see in the picture.
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Objects Used in Tibetan Rituals
1. At this station are several objects. Some may look familiar. Gently pick up each object and examine it. SOME OF THE OBJECTS ARE FRAGILE. PLEASE HANDLE THEM CAREFULLY. 2. Write the following information about each object.
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Three Renewal Movements
Work with your group to complete the section of this handout that corresponds to your assigned topic.
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School History Scavenger Hunt
Write your name and the names of your group members at the top of this handout. As a group, research the history of our school and complete the following questions. For each answer, note the source of your information. This …
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Reading Reflection: Pope John Paul II's 1992 Address to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences
In your group, read the excerpt from Pope Saint John Paul II’s 1992 Address to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences. Work in your group to answer the questions about your assigned paragraph. Then complete the questions about the remaining paragraphs …
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Read and Reflect: A Brief Account of the Destruction of the Indians
Complete this handout as you read the excerpt from Bartolomé de las Casas’s A Brief Account of the Destruction of the Indians. Use a separate sheet of paper as needed.
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Film Reflection: The Mission
Complete this handout as you view the film The Mission (1986, 125 minutes, rated A-III and PG).
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Explorers, Conquistadors, and Missionaries Mind Map
Complete this mind map as you listen to the presentations of your classmates. Attach lines and boxes to each topic to add notes.
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Examining the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification
Answer the following questions as a group.
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Reflecting on Luther's Theses
Read these five excerpts from Martin Luther’s Ninety-five Theses. Then answer the reflection questions. Use a separate sheet of paper if you need more room.
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Reviewing Martin Luther's Complaint and the Church's Response
Use this handout to take notes from the in-class presentation on article 28, “Luther’s Complaint,” in the student book.
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Web Quest on Renaissance Culture
Write your group member’s names at the top of this handout, and circle the topic assigned to your group. Use the Internet to locate three reliable sources about your group’s assigned topic in Renaissance culture. Use this handout to organize …
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Challenges to the Papacy
Complete this handout with your group as you review article 21, “Challenges to the Papacy,” in the student book.
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The Roman Empire at the Time of Charlemagne: Research Worksheet
Write a five-paragraph essay summarizing changes and significant events that affected the Church from the 700s through the 800s. Your essay must include suitable citations. You may use article 17, “Charlemagne: Holy Roman Emperor,” in the student book as a …
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Characteristics of Apologetics
With your group, read Saint Ignatius of Antioch’s letter to the Romans. Then answer the following questions.
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The Development of the New Testament
Use a separate sheet of paper to answer the following questions. Each group member must turn in an answer sheet.
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Handout: The Precepts of the Church
The Precepts of the Church direct us to participate in the sacramental life of the Church so that we might be nourished for living a moral life. Following are the Precepts of the Church as designated by the Catholic bishops …
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Handout: Thoughts on the Mass
Complete the following sentences in the spaces provided. Feel free to be totally open and honest in your answers; you will not be asked to share them with anyone.
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Handout: Scripture in the Mass
Find the biblical passages assigned to you, and then write on the line the words from the Mass that refer to or echo the passage.
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The Precepts of the Church
The Precepts of the Church are rooted in Scripture and Tradition. Do your best to locate Old and New Testament passages (in the Old Law and the New Law) that support each of the following precepts.
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Ritual Postures and Gestures
The different postures and gestures that take place during Mass.
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We'd Like to Know: Possible Questions While Visiting Other Churches
In your visit to a different Christian Church, be prepared to ask the church’s representative some thoughtful questions about what they believe, their mission, and their worship. Here are some questions to start with. You might also think of other …
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Marks of the Church
Write at least two examples of ways that the Church and you model the four Marks of the Church.
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A Preassessment
Answer each question by writing what you know for sure, what you think you know but are unsure about, and things related to the topic that you would like to explore.
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One of Us
Answer the following questions with your group that are related to the questions asked in the song “One of Us”. Your instructor will lead you through Part II. Use the following questions as prompts for taking notes in your notebook.
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Covenant Hope
All of the Scripture passages used in this exercise are taken from the list in your student book (pages 81–82). These Scripture passages concern covenants or promises that provide an image of hope in a future messiah. As you answer …
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Created in God’s Image
You will be guided through this handout, taking notes and answering questions as directed in your class.
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Faith: Some Important Connections
In silence, answer all but the last question by yourself. The last question will be answered in small groups.
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Core Beliefs Practices and Attitudes of the Catholic Faith
Each statement below is a core belief of the Catholic faith. Choose a symbol (“I get it,” “I’m unsure,” or “I don’t get it”) that best reflects your understanding of each belief. Then briefly explain what you might know about …
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What Do I Know about the Catholic Faith
In the time allotted for this exercise, answer each question to the best of your knowledge. Each set of questions corresponds to the units you will study in this course and represents content you will cover in more detail in …
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The Patriarch Family Tree
A fill in the blank family tree of several generations of people in the Old Testament.
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Measuring Up David and Goliath
A worksheet where students fill in a chart using the story of David and Goliath as well as answering questions.
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All about Aaron
A matching worksheet about items and people that relate to Aaron in the Old Testament.
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Secular Institutes
A worksheet completed in groups about the history, role, and characteristics of secular institutes.
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Exploring Religious Orders and Congregations
A research assignment worksheet done in pairs to find important information about different religious orders.
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Inspirations and Charisms Worksheet
A partially independent and partially group completed worksheet for students to fill out about the inspirations and charisms of a particular religious congregation or order.
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A Preassessment of My Knowledge of Consecrated Life
A preassessment for students about their knowledge of terms associated with consecrated life.
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A Conversation about the Future of Priestly Ministry
A worksheet with questions about the future of priestly ministry.
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The Effects of the Sacrament of Holy Orders
A worksheet completed in groups about the effects of the Sacrament of Holy Orders from both the book and the student’s personal knowledge.
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The Sacrament of Holy Orders Graphic Organizer
A worksheet completed in groups about the symbolic words and actions that take place during the Rite of Ordination, as well as their meaning and effect.
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A Preassessment of My Knowledge of the Sacrament of Holy Orders
A preassessment about things that a student already knows, thinks that they know, and wants to know about the Sacrament of Holy Orders.
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The Threefold Ministry of a Bishop
This resource is a group activity worksheet that has students list examples of the Bishop’s roles in the areas of teaching, governing, and sanctifying.
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A Call to Priestly Ministry
This resource is a discussion guide and worksheet about the call to priestly ministry based on the film clip from There Be Dragons.
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Understanding Christ the High Priest
A worksheet to help students understand Christ’s identity as the ultimate High Priest through examining scripture passages.
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A Preassessment of My Knowledge of the Vocation of Holy Orders
A preassessment of one’s knowledge of terms and concepts associated with the Vocation of Holy Orders.
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Catholic / catholic
A worksheet that visually explores the differences between Catholic and catholic.
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Who? What? When? Where? How? in the Local Diocese
An activity where students are asked to locate information about their local diocese.
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My Charisms
A worksheet where students are asked about ordinary charisms and religious charisms.
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Gifts of Holy Spirit
A worksheet where students are asked to explain each of the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit and then compose a short essay on instances where the gifts helped them out in difficult situations.
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Terms Related to the Church
A worksheet where students are asked to define several vocabulary terms related to the Church and write a short essay on which term means the most to them.
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Good Friday Intercessions
A handout that guides students through writing their own Good Friday intercessions.
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Communal Prayer
A worksheet to help in preparing for a celebration of the Eucharist, from "The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth" Teacher Guide.
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What Is a Symbol?
A worksheet on symbols, their abstract meanings, and how they are integral parts of Church liturgies.
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Sacred Time: The Liturgical Calendar
A worksheet where students are asked to fill in information on the liturgical calendar.
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The Two Pentecosts
A chart used to draw parallels between the feasts of Shavuot and Christian Pentecost.
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A Preassessment of My Knowledge of the Eucharist: Part II
A preassessment exercise on students’ knowledge of the Eucharist: Part II.
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The Liturgical Year
A research assignment on the Liturgical Year: unfolding the Paschal Mystery.
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Prayers of Petition
This handout is part of the Living in Christ Series. It gives students spaces to write their own intentions and petitions as a prayer activity.
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Music and Liturgy
This activity is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can reflect on various songs and pieces of music in the liturgy to come to a greater understanding.
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Reflecting on the Liturgy
This worksheet is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can reflect on their experience of and participation in the liturgy of the Eucharist in small group settings.
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The Development of Catholic Trinitarian Theology
This handout is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can fill in the blanks to learn or review key concepts about the development of Trinitarian theology.