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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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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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 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 Ideal Church: Romans, Chapter 12
This handout lists 26 objectives of the ideal church as presented in Romans, Chapter 12
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Catholicism is Universal
A personal story about discovering how Catholicism is truly universal.
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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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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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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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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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Exploring Religious Orders and Congregations
A research assignment worksheet done in pairs to find important information about different religious orders.
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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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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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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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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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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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9/9 The Life of Pope John Paul II
A movie chronicling the entire life of Pope Saint John Paul II.
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8/9 The Life of Pope John Paul II
A movie chronicling the entire life of Pope Saint John Paul II.
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7/9 The Life of Pope John Paul II
A movie chronicling the entire life of Pope Saint John Paul II.
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6/9 The Life of Pope John Paul II
A movie chronicling the entire life of Pope Saint John Paul II.
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5/9 The Life of Pope John Paul II
A movie chronicling the entire life of Pope Saint John Paul II.
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4/9 The Life of Pope John Paul II
A movie chronicling the entire life of Pope Saint John Paul II.
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3/9 The Life of Pope John Paul II
A movie chronicling the entire life of Pope Saint John Paul II.
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2/9 The Life of Pope John Paul II
A movie chronicling the entire life of Pope Saint John Paul II.
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1/9 The Life of Pope John Paul II
A movie chronicling the entire life of Pope Saint John Paul II.
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Mysteries: Celibacy
A documentary discussing the historical/theological precedents for celibacy.
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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: EXORCISM
A documentary discussing the traits of a possessed individual and the means by which a priest will exorcise the individual.
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Mysteries of the Church: PAPACY
A documentary detailing the development of the Papacy, the Pope's role in the Catholic Church, and the process by which a Pope is selected.
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Mysteries of the Church: CANONIZATION
A documentary providing a definition of Sainthood, descriptions of the lives of a number of Saints, miracles performed by the Saints, and the comprehensive process whereby an individual is declared a Saint by the Catholic Church.
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Mysteries of the Church: MARIAN APPARITIONS
An overview of the many Marian apparitions and their significance.
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Mysteries of the Church: SEMINARY
Explains how priests were formed in the early stages of Christianity.
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Mysteries of the Church: STIGMATA
Discusses the instances, credibility, and significance of the Stigmata.
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Mysteries of the Church: SIN
A documentary discussing sin, its manifestations, its history, and the ways in which Christianity is a response to it.
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Mysteries of the Church: GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
An explanation of the various gifts of the Holy Spirit and the way in which they help the church.
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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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Mysteries of the Church: ANGELS
Provides a description of the theology and historical basis for the existence of Angels and demons.
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Mysteries of the Church: APOCALYPSE
An explanation of the apocalypse as discussed in the book of Revelation.
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Mysteries of the Church: Women in the Church
A documentary discussing the integral and often contentious role of women, past and present, in the Catholic Church. Note: Viewing begins at 1:01.
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Mysteries of the Church: Christianity and Science
A cinematographically excellent documentary explaining in colloquial and relatable language the unexpectedly amicable relationship between science and Christianity.
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Mysteries of the Church: Creation and Evolution
A cinematographically excellent documentary explaining in colloquial and relatable language the Church's understanding of creation and its attitudes towards science and evolution.
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Mysteries of the Church: Christian Denominations
A cinematographically excellent documentary explaining in colloquial and relatable language the history of the development of many Christian denominations.
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Mysteries of the Church: Jesus and Art
A cinematographically excellent documentary explaining in colloquial and relatable language the signifiance of art for the representation of Jesus.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 8
This resource is from the Living in Christ Series. It offers various project ideas for students who are or have been studying ecclesiology, especially, the role of community, prayer, and discipleship in the Church.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 7
This resouce is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers various project ideas for students who are or have been studying ecclesiology, especially the role of the Magisterium on matter of faith and morals.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 6
This resource is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers various project ideas for students who have recently studied ecclesiology, especially ecumenism and interreligious dialogue.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 5
This resource is part of the Living in Christ Series. If offers various project ideas for students who have recently studied eccesiology, especially the roles of the hierarchy, the vowed religious, and the laity.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 4
This resource is part o the Living in Christ Series. It offers ideas for final assessment activities for students studying apostolic succession, sacraments, and the four marks of the Church.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 3
This resource is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers various project ideas for students who have recently studied eccesiology, especially the nature and role of the Catholic Church.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 1
This resource is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers ideas for assessing students who have recently studied the Church, including the scriptural accounts of early Church.
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Review of Concepts for The Church: Christ in the World Today
This review is part of the Living in Christ Series. Students can review main ideas from studying the Church and ecclesiology.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 1
This resource is part of the Living in Christ Series. It offers ideas for final assessment projects for students studying Christology, including revelation, the Church, and tradition.