Holy Spirit
Let God’s Word Open the Door to Your Heart
http://www.vocation-network.org/articles/show/9This short article by Sr. Rosann Ocken, OSB, simply describes the practice of lectio divina, or praying with Scripture, with an eye toward listening for God’s message for your life.
Catholic Doctrine on the Holy Trinity
http://www.therealpresence.org/archives/Trinity/Trinity_001.htmA summary of the Catholic doctrine of the Trinity, as well as the heresies surrounding this doctrine, can be found in the article “Catholic Doctrine on the Holy Trinity” by Fr. John A. Hardon, SJ. The article’s final section, “Principal Implications,” explains the Trinity as the perfect model of selfless love and the pattern of our liberty.
The Nicene Creed: Ancient Symbol of the Catholic Faith
https://www.dalewisely.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/The-Nicene-Creed-annotated.docx“The Nicene Creed: Ancient Symbol of the Catholic Faith,” by David Bennett, can be found at this link The article goes through the Nicene Creed, line by line, explaining each section in a few lines. It might be interesting to copy this article, cut it into its designated lines and phrases, give each phrase at random to a class member, and see if the class can put it back together again by memory.
Book Review of “The Shack”
https://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2008/mayweb-only/122-51.0.htmlA book review of William P. Young’s bestseller The Shack, with observations on the theology of the Trinity, can be found at this link. Note that Christianity Today is a Christian evangelical magazine.
Catholic Online Article: “Immaculate Conception and Assumption”
https://www.catholic.com/tract/immaculate-conception-and-assumptionThis article examines both the Immaculate Conception and the Assumption from the point of view of fundamentalist Protestant objections. The article carries a nihil obstat, as well as an imprimatur from Bishop Robert Brom of San Diego.
Pentecost
https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15614b.htmThis link provides a brief description of Pentecost (Whitsunday)
The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit
https://www.earlychurch.org.uk/spirit.phpThis site provides a listing of primary and secondary resources that address the Holy Spirit. Links are provided for many of the documents.
Gifts of the Holy Spirit
https://www.catholiceducation.org/articles/religion/re0451.htmlThis article by Fr. William Saunders provides a wonderful explanation of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Redemptoris Missio
https://www.vatican.va/holy_father/john_paul_ii/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_07121990_redemptoris-missio_en.htmlStep 4 calls for the use of Redemptoris Missio. This link will take you to the official Vatican text of the statement.
Catholic Understanding of Evangelization and Proselytizing
http://www.christlife.org/The ChristLife: Catholic Ministry for Evangelization is an apostolate of the Archdiocese of Baltimore. This site offers support and training in the ministry of evangelization. Short, invitational videos highlighting personal stories are appropriate for classroom use.
