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Amazing Grace
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Start a Fire
Start a Fire is taken from the album, Scandal of Mercy, available now! Find it on iTunes: http://apple.co/1XLQywI · Amazon: http://amzn.to/1PYujke · Google Play: http://bit.ly/1Qxgt5x · and CD Baby: http://bit.ly/1T750Rf. Discover more music of mercy on http://mission85music.com.
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Scandal of Love
Scandal of Love is taken from the album, Scandal of Mercy, available now! Find it on iTunes: http://apple.co/1SWQlbf · Amazon: http://amzn.to/1Ok31AB · Google Play: http://bit.ly/1T61tCK · and CD Baby: http://bit.ly/1Lcm05i. Discover more music of mercy on http://mission85music.com.
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Holy Spirit
Holy Spirit is taken from the album, Scandal of Mercy, available now! Find it on iTunes: http://apple.co/1LxreDP · Amazon: http://amzn.to/1VsJd3S · Google Play: http://bit.ly/1mWH6JJ · and CD Baby: http://bit.ly/1LG5k0Z. Discover more music of mercy on http://mission85music.com.
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Despite
Despite is taken from the album, Scandal of Mercy, available now! Find it on iTunes: http://apple.co/1SWQlbf · Amazon: http://amzn.to/1Ok31AB · Google Play: http://bit.ly/1KJgDLd · and CD Baby: http://bit.ly/1VEu1R9. Discover more music of mercy on http://mission85music.com.
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Scandal of Mercy (Acoustic)
Scandal of Mercy (Acoustic) is taken from the album, Scandal of Mercy, available now! Find it on iTunes: http://apple.co/1SSPEiI · Amazon: http://amzn.to/1oAiTK8 · Google Play: http://bit.ly/1oGlXFd · and CD Baby: http://bit.ly/1T75l6d. Discover more music of mercy on http://mission85music.com.
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Searching
Searching is taken from the album, Scandal of Mercy, available now! Find it on iTunes: http://apple.co/21eDzsQ · Amazon: http://amzn.to/1QbgfBV · Google Play: http://bit.ly/1QeApOJ · and CD Baby: http://bit.ly/1R1xsO7. Discover more music of mercy on http://mission85music.com.
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Jesus’ Vision for His Followers
This activity asks students to illustrate the organization of the Church by filling in the title of the group or role described in each box.
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What Biblical Images Reveal about God’s Relationship with His People
Students will examine seven different images of God’s people used in the Bible, and describe what each image reveals about God’s relationship with his people.
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A Little Help Here!
After reading several real-life examples of conflict, students provide suggestions to mediate each situation.
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The Day of the Dead
The video "The Day of the Dead," available on YouTube (3:49), offers a good overview of the Mexican celebration for the "Day of the Dead" activity on day 4.
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C4: Ignite Your Catholic Faith—What are the Marks of the Church?
The video "C4: Ignite Your Catholic Faith—What Are the Marks of the Church?" is available on YouTube (3:32), and is used for the "On Your Marks" activity on day 1.
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Introduction to the Liturgy of the Eucharist
The video "Introduction to the Liturgy of the Eucharist," by dioceseofstpete, available on YouTube (1:50), offers an overview of material presented in the Handbook. It is especially helpful for day 1, but would be effective on any day.
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Song/video "Man in the Mirror"
The song/video “Man in the Mirror,” by Michael Jackson, is available on YouTube in a variety of versions. This contemporary song encourages individuals to change the world by first changing the way they act themselves. It is appropriate for use …
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Crystalina’s Testimony (Part 1)—Love or Lust?
The Crystalina Evert video "Crystalina’s Testimony (Part 1)—Love or Lust?" available on YouTube (12:20), is best used on day 2 or day 3.
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Precepts of the Church
The video "Precepts of the Church," by Saint Mary’s Press, available on YouTube (0:51), is an option for day 4.
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Creating a Triptych
This is a description for an art project where students express the relationship between Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition.
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What Is Faith?
This PowerPoint accompanies Unit 5, Chapter 13, by discussing more deeply the meaning of faith and its connection to religion and belief.
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Jesus and the Church
This PowerPoint accompanies Unit 3, Chapter 8, by discussing Jesus’ presence in Church history and today.
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Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition
This PowerPoint accompanies Unit 2, Chapter 4, by discussing the revelation of God through Scripture and Tradition.
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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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Final Performance Tasks for Unit 1
Two possible projects to assess student understanding of concepts learned in Unit 1.
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My Key Relationships
This handout provides a chart for students to list key relationships that are from their church, community, family, and friends.
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The Nicene Creed and Commentary
This handout breaks down the Nicene Creed line-by-line and gives each a brief explanation and commentary.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 15
A lesson plan for lesson 15 in The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide.
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Lesson Plan for Lesson 1
A lesson plan for lesson 1 in The Catholic faith Handbook for Youth: Catechist Guide. This lesson plan challenges students to identify why they are Catholic and the core beliefs, practices, and attitudes of Catholicism
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The Narrow Door: A Guided Meditation
This guided meditation communicates the Gospel message of simple living in a way that engages the imagination and inspires young people to actively simplify their lives. This activity is an excerpt from the book Justice and Service Ideas for Ministry …
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The Ideal Church: Romans, Chapter 12
This handout lists 26 objectives of the ideal church as presented in Romans, Chapter 12
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The Disciples' Dilemma
This handout challenges students to decide how they would have reacted as a disciple after Jesus’ trial, death, and resurrection
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Who Is Your God?
A reflective worksheet where students identify meaningful definitions of God
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Jesus' Priorities
An individual worksheet where students rank the priority Jesus placed on certain values in his ministry
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Searching the Scriptures for the World of Jesus
Small-group activity that guides students to discover the culture of Jesus’ world by searching the Gospels
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To Know Another
An individual worksheet where students rank the importance of discovering specific types of information about another person
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Parish Council Committee Assignments
This handout assigns students to a made-up Parish Council Committee. Students must then brainstorm ideas and activities to help engage young people in the life of the parish.
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The Resurrected Jesus
Students answer questions about the story of Jesus' Resurrection from one of the four Gospels.
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The Miracles of Jesus
Students review many familiar miracles performed by Jesus in the gospels before choosing a favorite.
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The Good News Proclaimed to Me!
This handout asks students to reflect and write about the ways that Jesus' healing is needed in their lives.
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Called to Share the Mission of Jesus
This small-group activity provides each group with an example of Christ's mission. Groups must answer questions surrounding their particular example.
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Jesus Had Feelings Too
Students read passages from the Gospels to explore the numerous emotions that Jesus experienced during his time on Earth.
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Who Is Your God?
This handout presents a list of different definitions and identities for God. Students are asked to choose ones that resonate with them.
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Our Culture, Our Selves
This handout asks students to rank a list of items in life and society according to their importance.
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Prayer Service: Reflections on Relationships
This prayer service reflects on some of the aspects of relationships.
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Communication in My Family
This handout helps students to explore the communication and relationship they have with their parents by asking a series of reflective questions for students to answer.
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Telling Our Body's Story
This handout helps teens reflect on their body image and the influences on their attitudes towards their bodies.
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Relationships in Marriage
This handout presents numerous questions about healthy, life-long marriages for students to think about and answer.
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Cases to Examine: Changing Roles
This handout presents several real-life family situations about which students must evaluate and make a decision.
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Cases to Examine: Parenting Dilemmas
This handout provides several examples of parenting dilemmas. Students are to read the situations, choose a course of action, and explain their thoughts.
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Paths to Marriage
This handout gives a brief explanation for several types of relationships that end in marriage. Students are then asked to evaluate the reading and complete a journal prompt.
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Reflections on Relating
This poem provides a reflection on the fears and insecurities that we all carry underneath the outward impressions we give off.
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Scoring "My Responses to Conflict"
This handout provides the scoring that should be used to interpret the accompanying Handout 9-D.
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My Responses to Conflict
For this worksheet, students choose which behaviors match how they typically respond to conflict in relationships.
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Whom Will You Tell?
Students identify with whom in their life they would share a list of personal pieces of information.
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Listening Traps
Students reflect on and answer a series of questions about their listening skills.
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Interpersonal Style
Students reflect on and answer a series of questions about their interpersonal style and relationships with others.
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Cases to Examine: Where Is Love?
Students read and respond to several stories about what it means to love yourself and others.
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Please Help
This is a writing prompt to help students reflect on what it is like to be a virgin in society today.
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Facts About Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS
This article gives information about common STDs and AIDS.
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Questionnaire on Sexually Transmitted Diseases and AIDS
This handout provides a list of True/False statements about sexually transmitted diseases and AIDS.
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Role-play: "I'm Pregnant"
This handout provides two role-play situations in which a couple has discovered they are pregnant.
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Opinionnaire on Gender Roles (Part 2)
Students share their opinions in response to a series of statements about gender roles in society.
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Opinionnaire on Gender Roles (Part 1)
Students share their opinions in response to a series of statements about gender roles in society.
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Word Association
Students identify the different associations with and meanings of sexuality as portrayed in the media, by peers, and from adults.
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Attitudes About Sexuality
This handout presents a series of statements about sexuality. Students are to indicate their level of agreement or disagreement with each.
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Measuring Fixed Costs
On this handout students calculate the fixed expenses of an independent adult on a monthly and yearly basis.
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How Much Did You Pay for That?
Students estimate the cost of a list of items needed to live independently. This exercise is meant to help students understand the amount of money needed to survive.
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Work Values
On this handout students explore the qualities they look for or want in a job and brainstorm possible jobs that fit those qualities.
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Ranking the Prestige of Occupations
Students rank a list of careers based on their importance and prestige in society.
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Perceptions of Leisureliness
This handout provides a list of statements designed to help students evaluate the leisureliness of a specific person.
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Support for Leisure Activities
This handout asks students to decide which types of leisure activities their peers encourage them to participate in.
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Checking Your Leisure Benefits
Students categorize their favorite leisure activities based on the primary benefit they receive from each.
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Cases to Examine: Leisure or Work?
This handout presents two real-life scenarios for which students must read and answer questions.
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Leisure Satisfaction
Students list leisure activities in which they participate before rating the frequency and satisfaction for each.
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Circles of Learning
This handout provides a diagram for students to fill in as they reflect on the impact of friendship and relationships.
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Goals of Formal Education
Students rank eight possible goals of formal education based on their importance or relevance.
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Cases to Examine: Levels of Independence
Students read several scenarios and rank the level of independence demonstrated.
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Personality Perceptions of __________
Students choose adjectives from a list to describe a specific person.
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About Myself
This handout provides a series of questions for students to answer about themselves.
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How Do I Know That I Am Fully Alive?
This handout asks students to rank statements according to their beliefs about what it means to be fully alive.
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Cases to Examine: Dealing with Conflict
This handout provides three situations for students to read and evaluate. Students must give a suggestion for how to respond to the conflict in each scenario based on the strategies in the book.
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The Ending is Yours
This handout provides the beginning of a story about a teen who is about to break up with his girlfriend. Students are to complete the story following teacher instructions.
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Cases to Examine: Self-respect
This handout provides three situations where teenagers are not fully respecting themselves. Students read the situations and respond with suggestions that demonstrate more self-respect.
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Role-plays: Kindness and Truth
This handout provides two role-play situations for students to practice open, honest communication in a kind, truthful way.
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TV Truth: Keeping a Record
This handout provides a chart to help students keep track of the types of truths and lies portrayed on TV.
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An Inventory on Money Matters
This handout provides a chart to help students keep track of their expenditures during one week
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Perspectives on Sex
This handout provides several comments from teenagers about sex. It can be used as a discussion starter or writing prompt.
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Three Perspectives on Drugs
This handout provides three different comments from teens about their drug and alcohol usage. This can be used as a discussion starter.
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Cases to Examine: What Are We Afraid Of?
Students read several real-life scenarios and explore the many fears, anxieties, and pressures that influence decisions.
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The Plight of the Worlds' Children
This handout provides several statistics and pieces of information about the alarming needs of children in our world.
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Hugh's Life, My Life
After reading the fictional story of Hugh in the textbook, use the chart below to reflect on the similarities and differences in the faith life of Hugh and you!
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Correlation to Curriculum Framework
Correlation to Curriculum Framework Course IV: Jesus Christ’s Mission Continues in the Church from The Church: Christ in the World Today.
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The Trinity - 3 in 1
A short video that uses the three forms of water (solid, liquid, gas) to explain the trinity.
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Tradition – Who We Are
A brief explanation of tradition versus Tradition. A short video about how Catholic traditions that have been handed down help God reveal himself to us.
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The Paschal Mystery
A personal reflection on how Jesus’ life, death, resurrection, and ascension save us from sin and death and bring us to new life in him.
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Asking the Saints and Mary for Prayers
A personal reflection on why Catholics ask the saints and Mary for prayers.
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Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory
An easy-to-understand explanation of what Catholics believe about Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory.
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Jesus’ Unconditional Love
A personal story about turning to Jesus for help and loving others unconditionally, just as Jesus loves us.
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What is Catholic Social Teaching?
A personal story about living out the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
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Catholicism is Universal
A personal story about discovering how Catholicism is truly universal.
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How the Trinity is Like an Apple Tree
A wonderful analogy on how the Trinity is like an apple tree.
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Chapter 44 Activity: Ask Annie and Andy
Students are asked to answer a series of “Dear Abby” style questions that deal with Internet safety.
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Chapter 44 Summary: Respecting Sexuality
A nice summary of the Sixth and Ninth Commandments, and how God wants us to conduct ourselves in sexual matters.
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Life Issues B Activity: Meeting Jesus: A Guided Meditation
A guided meditation that uses the imagination to spend time with Jesus and understand how he wants us to live.
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Life Issues B Summary: God, Where Are You?
A nice summary of the ways God promises to be with us always.
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Life Issues A Summary: Dealing with Peer Pressure
A good summary on dealing with peer pressure.
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Chapter 23 Activity: How Much Do You Know about the Church?
The descriptions below relate to the Church, present and past. Write the word or name from the box that matches each description. Some words will be used more than once.
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The Wise Old Man on the Porch
A personal story about seeing the Church as a wise elder sitting on a porch.
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Chapter 14
A PowerPoint on The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 14, The Organization of the Catholic Church.
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Chapter 14 Activities
Activities for Chapter 14 The Organization of the Catholic Church, including a core activity, core activity extension, and additional activities.
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Living in a Material World
A worksheet where students are asked to rank items on their necessity for living a happy life.
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Handout: Church Structure and Leadership
The structure of the Catholic Church can be pictured as a series of concentric rings, as shown in the following diagram. Each ring represents a special area of responsibility within the Church. As the circles get smaller, the roles are …
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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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Lesson 14 Summary
The lesson learning objectives and content summary for Lesson 14, The Organization of The Catholic Church
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Lesson 13 Summary
The lesson learning objectives and content summary for Lesson 13, The Mission of the Catholic Church.
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Lesson 3 Summary
The lesson learning objectives and content summary for Lesson 3, The Bible’s Big Picture.
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Lesson 2 Summary
The lesson learning objectives and content summary for Lesson 2, Knowing God: Reason and Revelation.
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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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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 3
A rubric for the final performance task options for Unit 3 focusing on the Paschal Mystery, the Holy Spirit and the Church, and the mission of the Church. The options include exploring one important ministry in a diverse Church, creating …
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Final Performance Task Options
The final performance task options for Unit 3 focusing on the Paschal Mystery, the Holy Spirit and the Church, and the mission of the Church. The options include exploring one important ministry in a diverse Church, creating a poster comparing …
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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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Vocabulary for Unit 3
A list of vocabulary words for Unit 3 that defines the terms bishop, Body of Christ, Catholic Church, charism, Communion of Saints, consecrated life, diocese, doctrine, Final Judgment, fruits of the Holy Spirit, Gifts of the Holy Spirit, laity, Marks …
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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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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks in Unit 2
Rubric for grading the final performance tasks for Unit 2 focusing on faith, the Trinity, the Kingdom of God, and creation in the image of God. The options include writing a personal creed, creating a Holy Trinity play, or exploring …
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 2
Options of final performance tasks for Unit 2 focusing on faith, the Trinity, the Kingdom of God, and creation in the image of God. The options include writing a personal creed, creating a Holy Trinity play, or exploring three Kingdom …
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A Preassessment of My Knowledge
Answer the following questions, which reflect specific beliefs contained within the Apostle’s Creed. If you are uncertain about your answer, write the letter “U” next to it. If you have no knowledge of a particular topic, leave the space blank.
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Vocabulary for Unit 2
A list of vocabulary words for Unit 2 including Annunciation, Blessed Trinity, church, Creation, creed, disciple, ecumenism, evangelist, faith, Gospel, Incarnation, Kingdom of God, Messiah, ministry, Original Sin, parable, Paschal Mystery, salvation, stewardship, and Theotokos.
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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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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 1
A rubric for the final performance tasks for Unit One about the basics of Catholicism, Scripture and Tradition, and Reason and Revelation. The options include reflecting on the Catholic faith in an essay, writing a personal story about your salvation …
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 1
Options of final performance tasks for Unit One about the basics of Catholicism, Scripture and Tradition, and Reason and Revelation. The options include reflecting on the Catholic faith in an essay, writing a personal story about your salvation history, or …
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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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Vocabulary for Unit 1
A list of vocabulary words for unit one, defines the terms Bible, biblical inspiration, canon, covenant, Deposit of Faith, Divine Revelation, Ecumenical Council, Gospel, inerrancy, Israelites, Law, Magisterium, natural revelation, New Testament, Old Testament, Parousia, reason, Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, …
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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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Being versus Doing
A scripture passage from the Gospel of Luke about Martha and Mary is read along with a commentary, and is followed by large group discussion questions.
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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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Sr. Thea: Her Own Story
A list of discussion questions from the video Sr. Thea: Her Own Story.
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Vocabulary for Unit 7
A vocabulary list for unit 7 defining terms associated with consecrated life.
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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks in Unit 7
A rubric assessing how well students did on the final performance task options for unit 7 that assess the students’ knowledge of consecrated life. The options include writing a biographical essay about a woman or a man who chose the …
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 7
Final performance task options for unit 7 that assess the students’ knowledge of consecrated life. The options include writing a biographical essay about a woman or a man who chose the consecrated life, or giving an oral presentation on a …
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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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What Do Sisters Do?
An article that discusses the roles and responsibilities of religious sisters.
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“To Brother”: A Personal Story
An article written by Br. Armand Alcazar FSC, who discusses his view of his vocation as a verb, “to brother”, or “brothering” in teaching and community life.
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The Formation of a Priest
A PowerPoint about a priest’s formation through their family, discernment, the vocations director, minor seminary, and theology studies.
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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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The Formation of a Priest
While watching the PowerPoint “The Formation of a Priest”, the students must fill out this worksheet by filling in the blanks.
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What Will God Call Me to Do
A reflection worksheet and class discussion on the video Gang Busters: One Man’s Mission to Stop Bullets by Creating Jobs.
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Vocabulary for Unit 6
A vocabulary list for unit 6 defining the terms dalmatic, dogmatic theology, Donatist heresy, formation, Holy See, insignia, and seminary.
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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 6
A rubric for grading the final performance tasks for unit 6 focusing on the vocation to ordained life and the Sacrament of Holy Orders. The options for final performance tasks include creating a brochure on priestly formation for prospective candidates, …
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 6
Options for final performance tasks for unit 6 focusing on the vocation to ordained life and the Sacrament of Holy Orders. The options for final performance tasks include creating a brochure on priestly formation for prospective candidates, or writing a …
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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 Three Degrees of Holy Orders: Deacons, Priests, and Bishops
<p>A PowerPoint about the roles of Deacons, Priests, and Bishops within the Catholic Church.</p>
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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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Video: The Famous Verse
A short explanation of John 3:16, discussing justification by faith versus salvation as a gift.
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How Can God be in Purgatory and Hell at the Same Time?
A brief explanation of God's presence, or lack thereof, in Purgatory and Hell.
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30th Anniversary of John Paul II’s Assassination Attempt
A video explaining the assassination attempt on Pope Saint John Paul II's life.
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Private Revelation
A reading taken from the Vatican document "The Message of Fatima", published by the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. The author is Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, who later became Pope Benedict XVI.
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When You Recite the Creed
A short video on why you shouldn't just say the Creed, you should pray the Creed.
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What About the Bad Popes?
A short video on how the Church is good, even though there have been bad popes.
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Leading with Humility: Pope Francis Blesses a Man with a Disability
A video clip of Pope Francis stopping to bless a man with a disability.
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Who's in Charge when a Pope Leaves His Post?
A short video clip that explains what happens when a pope leaves his post, either through death or resignation.
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Biography of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
A short video clip outlining the life and works of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
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What’s in the Name ‘Francis’?
A video on Saint Francis of Assisi, and why Pope Francis chose his name.
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Who is Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio?
A video on the life of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who became Pope Francis.
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Biography of the Holy Father Francis
The first Pope of the Americas Jorge Mario Bergoglio hails from Argentina. The 76-year-old Jesuit Archbishop of Buenos Aires is a prominent figure throughout the continent, yet remains a simple pastor who is deeply loved by his diocese, throughout which …
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Who Is Jorge Mario Bergoglio?
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, S.J., Archbishop of Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ordinary for Eastern-rite faithful in Argentina who lack an Ordinary of their own rite, was born on 17 December 1936 in Buenos Aires. He studied as and holds a degree …
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Middle School Retreat to Learn about the Church as a Saving Community
An outline to help plan a middle school retreat focused on the Church as a saving community.
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Researching the Role of the Magisterium
Several strips of paper that may come in handy when researching the role of the Magisterium.
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Where Does the Church Say…?
A chart outlining different types of Church documents, the author and audience of each particular document, and what’s in each document.
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Comparing and Contrasting the Three Degrees of Holy Orders
A chart that compares and contrasts the specific qualities of bishops, priests, and deacons.
