COURSE PLAN SAINT HYACINTH OF POLAND

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1 SAINT HYACINTH OF POLAND COURSE PLAN METHODOLOGY: St. Hyacinth of Poland by Mary Fabyan Windeatt is represented by the abbreviation. Each weekly assignment is summarized in the first lines of the week s daily course plan. The specific daily assignments are outlined in the following lines indicated by the 1, 2, 3 and 4 abbreviations. We suggest assigning the weekly written assignment at the beginning of the week to be completed by the following Monday. This will allow the student time to think about the assignment while he is reading. The chapter study questions, chapter vocabulary and glossary are located in the Literature Study Question booklets available for purchase from. Answers should be given in complete written or oral sentences. All the Final Exam questions will be taken from the Study Questions & notes listed in these course plans. Words in the vocabulary section will be taken from the words in the course plans. St. Hyacinth of Poland is a historical novel that records the life and miracles of St.Hyacinth Ordrowaz. Set in the early 13 th century, Mary Fabyan Windeatt faithfully documents not only the saints life and miracles, but also provides the reader with a strong vision of the history, culture and geography of Northeastern Europe. It is suggested that the reader refer to a map throughout the reading so as to understand the areas of Europe that are referenced. Characters: Dominic De guzeman - a Spanish Friar Bishop Ivo Odrowatz- The bishop of Cracow, Poland and Uncle to Fr. Hyacinth and Fr. Ceslaus Hyacinth - Nephew to Ivo Odrowatz Ceslaus-Nephew to Ivo Odrowatz and brother to Hyacinth Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved KK1

2 WEEK 1 Book Weekly Breakdown Goals and Notes for the Week Chapter 1-8 Have the student look up all the vocabulary words for Chapters 1-8 in the glossary prior to reading. Study questions may be completed as the student reads or at the end of the week when reading has been completed. Notes Student Daily Assignments Parent Daily Guidelines 1 Chapter 1-3 Have the student read Chapter 1 Chapter 3 and do Study Questions. Chapter 1. The Four Apostles. The first chapter begins in the year 1220 in the City of Rome. The nephew of Stephen Cardinal Orsini has made a miraculous recovery due to the intercession and prayers of a religious assembly led by a Spanish friar named Dominic De Guzman. A bishop from Poland, Ivo Odrowatz, hears about this miracle and wishes to meet Dominic before they leave for Poland. It is a young priest, Hyacinth, who suggests that they should have some of Dominic s friars come to Cracow, Poland. The next day the three polish priests go to Santa Sabina to meet with Dominic De Guzman. Unfortunately, He has so few friars that he is unable to fulfill Ivo s request. After a moment he suggests that Hyacinth, his brother Ceslaus and two of the bishop s servants stay and train to become friars. Chapter 2. A New Life. The new friars are settled in Santa Sabina. Fr. Dominic explains how he founded his order in 1215 to fight the Albegensian Heresy. He wrote a Rule for his order to follow based on prayer and suffering. Later the novices discuss contemplation with Fr. Tancred. At the end of the chapter, Bishop Ivo returns to take his charges back to Poland. Chapter 3. Northward The Course. A week later Dominic decides to send the novices to Poland as friars. The party sets out in May while it is warm. After a while they rest and say the divine office. Hyacinth tells the history of Poland, most notably about Prince Mieszko, who allowed Christianity to thrive in Poland. However, as St. Hyacinth points out, because of familial disputes, Poland continues to be a divided country with no time to think about God. While the polish friars discuss the history of their land, Dominic thinks of the future salvation of Poland. Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved KK2

3 2 Chapter 4-6 Have the student read Chapter 4-6 and do Study Questions. Chapter 4. The Father. As Dominic is leaving the party at the town of Viterbo, Hyacinth confesses his doubts over the father leaving the new friars. Henry suggests that they can help each other through the celebration of the mass and small prayers or offerings. Dominic points out that prayer can unite the group even through death. Before leaving, Dominic leaves Hyacinth in charge of the new order as their Superior. As the brothers travel, they stay at various monasteries and meet friars of other orders - specifically the Friars Minor founded by Francis of Assisi. Finally the party reaches southern Austria to find news that the Bishop of Salzburg has invited them to stay. Hyacinth is worried that this will interfere with their plans to return home, but eventually humbly offers the decision to God. Chapter 5. First Fruits When they arrive in Friesach, they are greeted by the population, who are curious about the new order of friars. After six weeks, Hyacinth has fifty interviews with men who wish to join his order. Despite the setback for Hyacinth to return and the amount of work that must be done in Friesach, he remembers to daily unite his order with the Divine Will. He asks the Archbishop what he would like Hyacinth and his order to do. The Archbishop recommends that he stay until October, appoint a prior and then leave for Poland. After speaking to Brother Herman, Hyacinth decides to make him prior of the new monastery. He recommends that Brother Herman continue to trust in the Blessed Mother for strength. Chapter 6. A Poor Man Comes to Cracow. After Brother Herman s appointment, Hyacinth receives word from Andreas, the Bishop of Prague, asking for Hyacinth to send him one of his friars. Father Hyacinth decides to send his younger brother Ceslaus. The brothers realize that the way to converting more souls is through their personal sacrifices. In Moravia, Hyacinth must part with another friend, Brother Henry, who is a native to that region, so that he may found another monastery. A week later Hyacinth leaves for Cracow by himself. As he nears the city he meets two children, Stanislaus and Elizabeth. During his conversation he discovers that the children have not been baptized and he begins teaching them their Catechism. As they talk, Bishop Ivo s golden carriage arrives to meet Hyacinth. Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved KK3

4 3 4 Chapter 7-8 Written Assignment Have the student read Chapter 7-8 and do Study Questions. Chapter 7. The Work Begins. When the party of clerics and noblemen arrive, the Duke Leszek prostrates himself at Hyacinths feet and declares that a vision of Our Lady has been seen in the sky, giving her blessing to Hyacinth. In the following weeks Hyacinth has thirty young men apply for admission to the order. Bishop Ivo tells Hyacinth that they have decided to give him the Church of the Holy Trinity. One day Hyacinth and his novices are taking an outing and begin to discuss Father Dominic. Brother Florian suggests that Dominic should come see the new convent; Hyacinth tells the novices that he has been told by God of Dominic s passing. To cheer the novices, Hyacinth tells them about Dominic and his mission. Later Bishop Ivo discusses the Way of the Cross with Duke Leszek. At the end of the chapter, the people of Cracow celebrate the placement of St. Stanislaus relics to their city. Hyacinth gives a speech on the life and history of Bishop Stanislaus. At the end of this chapter, a widow s son drowns. Chapter 8. Two Promises. Hyacinth has been asked to revive the widow s son. After praying to Christ with the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the boy is revived. Hyacinth reminds the people that the miracle was not a result of his power but of St. Stanislaus and God. On the Feast of the Annunciation, the friars open their convent, allowing the people of Cracow to visit the cloister. The Papal Legate is in attendance with his nephew Father James. When the procession of friars enters the church, James feels called to join their order. Though his uncle and other nobles feel this is a mistake, he is received into the order a week later. By 1225 Hyacinth opens two more orders. In 1224, Hyacinth is blessed with a vision of the Queen of Heaven. She tells him that anything he asks shall be granted through her. He asks for the salvation of Northern Europe. In return, the Blessed Virgin asks him to bring her more souls. Have the student complete the written assignment in a minimum of 1 paragraph, due Monday. Written Assignment: Dominic De Guzeman tells young Herman to go to his mother for advice and help. Which mother is he talking about and how does that help Herman? Week 1 Grade Book Assignments Include (A) Points Earned (B) Possible Points A/B x100 =% (C) Vocabulary Assignment Study Questions Written Assignment Other: Week 1 Average Add up column C & divide by number of included assignments = % Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved KK4

5 WEEK 2 Book Weekly Breakdown Goals and Notes for the Week Chapter 7-16 Optional assignment: Find a map and use a highlighter to trace Hyacinth s various travels through Europe. Make sure to include: Rome, Friesach (Austria), Cracow, Pomerania (Germany), Kiev (Ukraine). Have the student look up all the vocabulary words for Chapters 1-8 in the glossary prior to reading. Study questions may be completed as the student reads or at the end of the week when reading has been completed. Notes Student Daily Assignments Parent Daily Guidelines 1 Chapter 9-11 Have the student read Chapter 9-11 and do Study Questions. Chapter 9. The Work Continues. Three years later Hyacinth is fulfilling his desire to Christianize Northern Europe. He leaves for Prussia with three companions: Florian, Godmus, and Benedict. The land is rough. The travelers hear tales of hardened Prussian warriors and how past missionaries had become martyrs. Hyacinth tells them about his visit with the Blessed Mother so as to rouse their spirits. He suggests they begin their work in Pomerania so that they may secure the friendship of the Duke Swientopelk. On their way they must cross the Vistula, however, this becomes impossible due to torrents of rain. When the pagan locals are unwilling to help, Hyacinth offers their dilemma to Mary and begins to walk across the Vistula. He beckons his companions to follow, but finds them too afraid. He returns and uses his cloak as a raft to help them cross the river. A week later the duke receives them and willingly gives them land and money for a monastery. St. Hyacinth requests the Island of Gedan for the new convent. Chapter 10. The Light Comes to Russia. The new establishment on the Island of Gedan is dedicated to St. Nicolas. When Hyacinth leaves for Prussia he makes Benedict the prior. During the journey to Prussia, the three brothers discuss the errors of the Russian church. They decide to start in Kiev, the capital of Russia. Hyacinth mentions that his brother has moved to working in Breslau under Bishop Lawrence. During their travels, brother Florian learns to accept the Cross rather than run away. When they arrive in Kiev, they kneel in prayer. Kiev is ruled by Prince Vladimir Rurikovitch, who is eastern orthodox and unfriendly towards westerners. They find the prince unwilling to allow them to preach. As the friars are escorted out they happen upon the young blind princess, who Hyacinth heals. Chapter 11. Gathering Clouds. Princess Anna tells her overjoyed father that Hyacinth was the one to heal her. Vladimir asks for Hyacinth s forgiveness for his earlier error and soon converts. Soon the story of Hyacinth s life is circulated around the city of Kiev. Unfortunately, the eastern priests became jealous of the Brothers attention. Before they can help the eastern Christians, however, they decide to convert the pagans. Hyacinth sets out for the woods of Dnieper with Brother Martin. The young friar tells Hyacinth about the political strife in Poland. The upheaval had spread to Prussia in Silesia, forcing Martin to ask the Knights of the Cross to come and restore peace. When Hyacinth and Martin arrive at the Dnieper they find that the pagans are already offering sacrifice. Hyacinth again walks across the water toward the island. After much noise, Martin sees Hyacinth driving out a demonic creature from the woods while the pagans kneel in penance. Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved KK5

6 2 Chapter Have the student read Chapter and do Study Questions. Chapter 12 The Passing Years. The heretical priests are outraged to hear of Hyacinths work at the Dnieper and plot against him. One day the Prince comes to the monastery looking ill and unhappy because the priests have threatened to depose him. Hyacinth decides to install Godinus as the prior and leave Kiev for Cracow with Florian. When they return they discover that Bishop Ivo is dead and the priest to succeed him was martyred in Dalmatia. Years later, there is news of an invasion by Batu Kahn, the Tartar Chieftain. Hyacinth discusses the problem on the way to the General Chapter in Paris. Ceslaus organizes a similar Chapter in Sandomierz in Chapter 13. Thunder in the East. Ceslaus receives word that Hyacinth in near and staying at a country estate. However, during his stay there was hail damage to the farm and fields. Hyacinth tells the farmers to pray and the next morning the crops are restored. At the end of the chapter, Hyacinth connects the miracle to Saint Margaret of Antioch. At one of the meetings the Friars discuss where they should evangelize and Hyacinth brings up the problem of the Tartars. He continues to explain that Poland will be the sacrifice for the rest of Europe. He reminds his peers of St. Stanislaus and the miracle after his death. He likens this miracle with the union of Poland through suffering. In 1240 an army under Batu Kahn s cousin, Mangu Kahn, arrives at Dnieper. As the city of Kiev awaits an attack by the encroaching army, Hyacinth and his friars prepare with prayer and sacrifice. Hyacinth s term as Prior is coming to an end and he is saddened to leave Kiev. Finally in November 1240 the Tartars storm Kiev. Hyacinth calms his brothers and takes the golden ciborium. He begins a procession to the chapel but stops when he hears the voice of the Virgin Mary, who asks Hyacinth, with the strength of Christ, to take her as well. Chapter 14 The Storm. The brothers leave the monastery and enter the streets with the statue of Mary and the Blessed Sacrament. The tartars begin to storm the group but are stopped by the power of the statue and ciborium. They immediately kneel, letting the friars pass. Hyacinth sees the encampment and leads the brothers down to the water. They escape away from the Tartars and Kiev. They find safety in Lemberg and by January they hear of Kiev s destruction. In April of 1241 they hear of Liegnitz s capture but mysteriously the Tartars withdraw after winning the battle. The tartars leave Poland and Hyacinth prophesies their return in The following summer, Hyacinth receives word that Ceslaus is dead. During an attack he had mounted the city walls as a sacrifice. As the Tartars fired poisoned arrows an unearthly light surrounded Ceslaus causing the Tartars to stop their attack. Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved KK6

7 3 4 Chapter Written Assignment Have the student read Chapter and do Study Questions. Chapter 15 Apostle of the North. Hyacinth cures Vitoslava s twin boys from blindness and asks her to consecrate them to Our Lady. Meanwhile the Cistercian order announces that they will retire from preaching and become a cloistered order. However, they would continue to offer certain prayers throughout the day for their brothers in Christ. Hyacinth receives word that both Father Henry and Herman have passed away. At sixty years old Hyacinth is finally able to return to missionary work and decides to head for Vilna. Afterwards he continues towards Kiev with the hope of evangelizing the world, and in doing so rejects honors of becoming a bishop. In 1257 Hyacinth returns to Cracow, two months before turning seventy-two. In July, Hyacinth leaves Cracow to visit friends in the country. Along the way he acquaints himself with the young man, Vislaus, who is to guide him to his destination. As Vislaus goes ahead he falls from a bridge and is killed. Chapter 16. The Message. Hyacinth is implored by the people to raise Vislaus from the dead, which he does through prayer. When Hyacinth returns to the Monastery of the Holy Trinity he is weak and worn out from performing miracles. The Father Prior explains a vision he had to the novices regarding Hyacinth and his desire to die. After concluding the mass, the Prior could see a heavenly vision of Mary and Christ offering Hyacinth a crown. On the Eve of the Assumption Hyacinth calls for Brother Florian and wishes to chant the Lauds and Matins with the other brothers. As he prays, he thinks of the night the Blessed Mother came and spoke to him. Hyacinth then asks is he may assist in the Mass. On the way back to Hyacinth s cell, Florian asks what he will do without his friend, Hyacinth promises to give him an answer soon. The next day he receives Extreme Unction and he tells Florian that to call upon him from Heaven when he is in need. Have the student complete the written assignment in a minimum of 1 paragraph, due Monday. Written Assignment: Hyacinth is able to perform many miraculous deeds, but he makes it clear that they are accomplished through prayer. Find an example of Hyacinths faith and how prayer played a part. Week 2 Grade Book Assignments Include (A) Points Earned (B) Possible Points A/B x100 =% (C) Optional Assignment Study Questions Written Assignment Other: Week 2 Average Add up column C & divide by number of included assignments = % Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved KK7

8 WEEK 3 Book Weekly Breakdown Goals and Notes for the Week Written Assignment Written assignment: Congratulations! You have finished reading St. Review Final Exam Hyacinth of Poland. Now you need to write a nice book report on the story. Notes Student Daily Assignments Parent Daily Guidelines Written Assignment Review Written Assignment. Have the student work on book report. Review the paper to make sure everything written supports the thesis statement, and the entire paper has a gentle flow from one supported idea to the next. Check for spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors. Have the student rewrite the paper neatly if he is writing it in long hand. Have the student study for the Final Exam. Review all your Study Questions, the starred vocabulary, and the characters. 5 Final Exam Have the student take the Final Exam. Week 3 Grade Book Assignments Include (A) Points Earned (B) Possible Points A/B x100 =% (C) Written Assignment Final Exam Other: Other: Week 3 Average Add up column C & divide by number of included assignments = % Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved KK8

9 ASSIGNMENT ANSWER KEY WEEK 1: Written Assignment: Dominic De Guzeman tells young Herman to go to his mother for advice and help. Which mother is he talking about and how does that help Herman? Answers will vary but important points are: Dominic is talking about the Blessed Mother Through her intercession anything is possible Herman is overjoyed and happy at placing trust in Mary s intercession. WEEK 2: Written Assignment: Hyacinth is able to perform many miraculous deeds, but he makes it clear that they are done through prayer. Find an example of Hyacinths faith and how prayer played a part. Answers will vary but a few main points to look for are: Hyacinth crosses the river near Kiev to convert the pagans and drive away an evil demon When the Tartars storm Kiev When the Blessed Mother tells Hyacinth that all will be granted to him if he asks her. Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved KK9

10 FINAL EXAM Score /97 Part I. Study Questions. Answer each question in complete sentences. (3 points each) 1. Why does Hyacinth suggest that Dominic send his friars to Poland? 2. Who else does Dominic enlist to become friars and true apostles? 3. What prompted Dominic to found his order of friars? 4. What does Dominic tell Herman to do in response to his troubles? 5. What does Brother Henry say about the size of a prayer? 6. Why do the brothers travel on foot? 7. What are the three types of members that Dominic founds? 8. What does Mary ask Hyacinth to do in return for Christianizing Northern Europe? 9. Who is Batu Kahn? 10. What two things stop the Tartars from killing the friars? Part II. Vocabulary. Use each of the following words in a sentence. (2 points each) Compline Jealous Legate Formidable Paten Episcopacy Consecrate Intercession Novitiate zealously Part III. Names. Match the name with the description of the person. (2 points each) Dominic De Guzeman Ceslaus St. Stanislaus Bishop Ivo Odrowatz Herman Hyacinth Brother Florian A servant to Bishop Ivo who is not very wise, but very humble a Spanish Friar who founded a holy order in response to the Albegensian Heresy. The nephew of Ivo Odrowatz and brother of Hyacinth a friar who wishes to convert Northern Europe The martyred Patron Saint of Poland a friend that worked with Hyacinth until his death The bishop of Cracow, Poland and Uncle to Fr. Hyacinth and Fr. Ceslaus Part IV. Essay. Throughout the story, Hyacinth, Bishop Ivo and Dominic talk about the Way of the Cross. Using the text find examples of the Way of the Cross and how Hyacinth used it for the conversion of Northern Europe. (30 points) Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved KK10

11 FINAL EXAM ANSWER KEY Part I. Study Questions. Answer each question in complete sentences. (3 points each) /33 1. Why does Hyacinth suggest that Dominic send his friars to Poland? So that northern Europe may be converted. 2. Who else does Dominic enlist to become friars and true apostles? The bishops lay servants Herman and Henry 3. What prompted Dominic to found his order of friars? The outbreak of the Albegensian Heresy. 4. What does Dominic tell Herman to do in response to his troubles? Go to his mother, meaning the Virgin Mary. 5. What does Brother Henry say about the size of a prayer? But it isn t the length of the prayer that counts, Father! 6. Why do the brothers travel on foot? Because of their vow of poverty. 7. What were the three types of members that Dominic had founded? 1. The preaching friars and lay brothers. 2. cloistered nuns, 3.lay people. 8. What does Mary ask Hyacinth in return for Christianizing Northern Europe? To bring her more souls. 9. Who is Batu Kahn? The grandson of Genghis Khan, a Tartar Chieftain who is invading Europe. 10. What two things stop the Tartars from killing the friars? The statue of Mary and the Blessed Sacrament which Hyacinth is carrying. Part II. Vocabulary. Use each of the following words in a sentence. (2 points each) /40 Each sentence should show the student understands the meaning of the word. Compline: the seventh and last of the canonical hours Episcopacy1 : government of the church by bishops or by a hierarchy 2 : EPISCOPATE Jealous 1 a: intolerant of rivalry or unfaithfulness b: disposed to suspect rivalry or unfaithfulness2: hostile toward a rival or one believed to enjoy an advantage Consecrate: 1: to induct (a person) into a permanent office with a religious rite; especially : to ordain to the office of bishop2 a: to make or declare sacred; especially : to devote irrevocably to the worship of God by a solemn ceremony b: to effect the liturgical transubstantiation of (eucharistic bread and wine) c: to devote to a purpose with or as if with deep solemnity or dedication3: to make inviolable or venerable <principles consecrated by the weight of history> Legate: a usually official emissary Intercession: 1 : the act of interceding 2 : prayer, petition, or entreaty in favor of another Formidable: 1 : causing fear, dread, or apprehension <a formidable prospect> 2 : having qualities that discourage approach or attack 3 : tending to inspire awe or wonder : IMPRESSIVE Novitiate 1 : the period or state of being a novice 2 : a house where novices are trained 3 : NOVICE Paten 1: a plate usually made of precious metal and used to carry the bread at the Eucharist2 a: PLATE b: something (as a metal disk) resembling a plate Radiance: 1 : the quality or state of being radiant 2 : a deep pink 3 : the flux density of radiant energy per unit solid angle and per unit projected area of radiating surface Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved KK11

12 FINAL EXAM ANSWER KEY Part III. Names. Match the name with the description of the person. (2 points each) /14 Herman - A servant to Bishop Ivo who is not very wise, but very humble Dominic De Guzeman - a Spanish Friar who founded a holy order in response to the Albegensian Heresy. Ceslaus - The nephew of Ivo Odrowatz and brother of Hyacinth Hyacinth- a friar who wishes to convert Northern Europe St. Stanislaus- The martyred Patron Saint of Poland Brother Florian- a friend that worked with Hyacinth until his death Bishop Ivo Odrowatz- The bishop of Cracow, Poland and Uncle to Fr. Hyacinth and Fr. Ceslaus Part IV. Essay. Answers will vary but here are a few points to look for. (30 points) When the friars travel they go on foot as a sacrifice. Hyacinth encourages his brothers to offer the danger of the Tartars up as a Holy Sacrifice for Northern Europe Being separated from his beloved brother, Ceslaus. Copyright 2011 All Rights Reserved KK12