Ecclesiology
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Vocabulary for Unit 7
A vocabulary list for unit 7 defining 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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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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Mary, Queen of Peace
A list of several questions regarding the Blessed Virgin Mary that can be used as writing or reflection prompts.
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Mysteries of the Church: EUCHARIST
A documentary that provides: 1) A theological basis for the Eucharist, 2) An explanation of precisely what transpires during the Eucharist, 3) The process by which the bread of the Eucharist is created and 4) An instance of a Eucharistic …
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Mysteries of the Church: AFTERLIFE
This documentary discusses conceptions of the afterlife and explains the historical basis for and characteristics of heaven, hell, and purgatory.
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Vocabulary for Unit 8
This vocabulary list is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students may use it as a reference for key theological terms to know.
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Where Does the Church Say?
This handout is part of the Living in Christ Series. It is a good resource for identifying the differences between various Church documents.
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Vocabulary for Unit 7
This vocabulary list is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students may use it as a reference for key theological terms to know.
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Vocabulary for Unit 6
This vocabulary list is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students may use it as a reference for key theological terms to know.
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The Domestic Church: Catholic Families
This article is part of the Living in Christ series. It discusses the domestic church, that is, the home of Catholic families, and uses Church documents to affirm the important role families play in the life of the Church.
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Vocabulary for Unit 5
This vocabulary list is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students may use it as a reference for key theological terms to know.
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The Church Is One
This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers an overview of the 4 marks of the Catholic Church, focusing especially on the characteristic of One.
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The Church as the Body of Christ and Sacrament
This article is from the Living in Christ Series. It offers an overview of two images of the Catholic Church: the Church as the Body of Christ, and the Church as a Sacrament.
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The Marks of the Church
This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the 4 marks of the Catholic Church: One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic.
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Vocabulary for Unit 4
This vocabulary list is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students may use it as a reference for key theological terms to know.
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The Visible and the Invisible Church
This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. It discusses the Catholic Church and the key features of its visible and invisible nature.
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Vocabulary for Unit 3
This vocabulary list is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students may use it as a reference for key theological terms to know.
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Vocabulary for Unit 2
This vocabulary list is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students may use it as a reference for key theological terms to know.
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Models of the Church Chart
This chart is part of the Living in Christ Series. It is a great resource for understanding Avery Dulles' information on the Models of the Church in an organized chart.
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Vocabulary for Unit 1
This vocabulary list is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students may use it as a reference for key theological terms to know.
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The Trinity
This article is part of the Living in Christ Series. Author Arthur David Canales offers an introduction to the Holy Trinity, including the dogma's historical development and key features.
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Vocabulary for Unit 1
This vocabulary list is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students may use it as a reference for key theological terms to know.