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A Living Sign of Hope
We believe that because we are transformed by faith in the Risen Jesus, his presence in the world becomes more visible through us. Read the following statements that are based on Jesus’ teachings, and then answer the questions that follow. …
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How and Why Do People Suffer?
In the boxes below, give examples for each type of suffering, and respond to the questions that follow.
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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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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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John, Chapter 17: Praying for Others
Brainstorm personal family issues that are of concern to you as well as any issues that may be troubling your friends. Using the outline below as a guide, write a personal intercessory prayer in the blank space.
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Human Rights and the Life of Jesus
Match the events in Jesus’ life outlined below with the articles from the United Nations documents “Universal Declaration of Human Rights” and “United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child,” outlined on the handout “Human Rights” (Document #: TX003012), …
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Human Rights
Several articles from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and Convention on the Rights of the Child.
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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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"You Have Heard…But I Say"
An article about Jesus’ command to love everyone, even those who society has deemed unlovable.
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Living God's Call
A reading, with reflection questions, on living out God’s Call of unconditional love, agape, for all.
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War and Peace in Catholic Social Teaching
An article on war and peace in Catholic social teaching.
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Socratic Seminar Observation Form - Student
A student observation form for the Socratic seminar.
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Student Evaluation of the Socratic Seminar
A student evaluation sheet for the Socratic seminar.
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The Challenge of Peace
An article on the foundations for a justified war and the just war doctrine.
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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 5 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
A grading rubric for the final performance task options for Unit 5 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
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Principles of Catholic Social Teaching for Business Ethics
An article on the principles of Catholic social teaching for business ethics.
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"Homeless: Motel Kids of Orange County" Movie Guide
A movie guide with questions pertaining to the film “Homeless: The Motel Kids of Orange County.”
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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 6 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
A grading rubric for the final performance task options for Unit 6 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 4 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
A grading rubric for several final performance task options for Unit 4 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 7 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
A grading rubric for several final performance task options for Unit 7 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
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Planet Partner Survey
A self-assessment survey on how well students are stewards of creation.
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Living the Life of a Disciple: Prayer Service
A small-group planning sheet for a classroom prayer service on living the life of a disciple.
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Justice Conversation Starters
A list of several conversation starters or self-reflection questions on the topic of justice.