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1 Saint Patrick High School Curriculum Guide Department Religious Studies Grade Freshmen Semester 1 Class Catholic Foundations Required Text Additional Materials Jesus Christ: God s Love Made Visible Carrie J. Schroeder downloaded from Intel Study ipad Apps Other Showbie Good Reader Mindmeister Keynote Haiku Educreation Cell Storming FlowVella USCCB Bible (Online) Catechism of the Catholic Church Your God is Too Small J.B. Phillips Class website Class Website: Course Description Catholic Foundations is the first class offered curriculum at Saint Patrick High School. It will serve as the basis for the remaining four years of study in the Religion Department. We will study the doctrinal, biblical and spiritual roots of the Catholic is an academic element to the course that will be graded, which will be enhanced by incorporating the elements of spirituality, service and life experiences of the students

2 Course Standards Chicago Archdiocese Curriculum Freshman Year CREED: Understand, believe and proclaim the Triune God as revealed in the signs of creation, Sacred Scripture, Catholic Tradition and human experience. SACRAMENTS: Understand and participate in the sacraments of the Church as efficacious signs of God s grace instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church. CHRISTIAN LIVING: Understand and live the moral teachings of the Church through a life of discipleship in Jesus Christ expressed in love for God, conversion, the dignity of the human person, positive self-image, personal integrity, social justice, and love of neighbor SACRED SCRIPTURE: Read, comprehend and articulate salvation history as conveyed in God s revelation through the signs of scripture. LITURGY: Understand and celebrate the liturgical rites of the Church as expressed in the Church Year and epitomized in the Eucharist the source and summit of Christian life. CHRISTIAN PRAYER/ SPIRITUALITY: Understand and express the different forms of prayer consciously recognizing the work of the Holy Spirit and the meaning of self-surrender to God. CATHOLIC CHURCH: Understand and appreciate the mystery of the Church, the Body of Chris the community of believers, as expressed in the Church s origin, mission of evangelization, hierarchical structure, marks, charisms, members and the communion of saints. PARISH LIFE: Understand and participate in the life of the Church as lived in the parish through its community, cultural aspects, worship, sacramental life, service, missionary endeavors and organization. VOCATION: Understand and undertake discipleship in Christ responding in faith by participating in the mission of the Church through living a specific call in the life of the Church ECUMENISM AND DIOLOGUE: Understand and participate in the call of the Church to be a sig of unity in the world through knowledge of and collaboration with Christian churches, Jews, Muslims and all faith traditions. Unit Themes (Table of Contents) Theme 1: The Trinity

3 Theme 2: Revelation Theme 3: Jesus: The Definitive Revelation of God Theme 4: Jesus: The Definitive Revelation of God s Plan Theme 5: Faith and Our Response to Jesus Agreed Upon Assessments Forms of assessments may include but are not limited to. Pre-assessments Class Discussions Small Group Discussions Group or Individual Projects Quizzes Unit Exam Homework All homework will be assigned and turned in using the ipad. We will be using a variety of methods. The Catholic Foundations website ( ) will serve as the source of Assignments and Worksheets along with due dates of the required work we will cover this during the semester. Catholic Foundations Unit Affirmation Statements Unit 1 The Trinity Duration: 6-8 Weeks Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing: God wants us to know him so that we can share in his life. This began when God initiated the relationship with humanity by revealing himself to us. God reveals himself through the Church and Tradition, our everyday lives and the people around us. Catholicism is not just about me and Jesus ; it is about the whole community of believers the Body of Christ.

4 Unit 1 How do we know God really exists? How can we find God? How can we know God? What does it mean to share in the life of God? Why can t I just pray on my own to God? Unit 2 - Revelation Duration 6-8 Weeks Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing: God is love Catholics are monotheistic and believe in only one God. Catholics are Trinitarian and believe there are three Persons in one God. The Trinity is a model of love for the human condition. Unit 2 Who is God? How is God one, yet Trinity? How are Father, Son and Holy Spirit the same yet different? What difference does a Trinitarian God make in my life? Unit 3 - Jesus: The Definitive Revelation of God Duration 6-8 Weeks Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing: Jesus Christ was born both fully divine and fully human at the same time. The times and places Jesus lived affected how he lived and taught. Jesus Christ made God s love visible to us in a perfect way. God invites us to be in communion with him through Jesus

5 Unit 3 How could Jesus be both fully divine and fully human? What does perfect love look like? Did it matter where and when Jesus taught? What does it mean to be in communion with God? Unit 4 - Jesus: The Definitive Revelation of God s Plan Duration 6-8 Weeks Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing: Jesus commandments to love God and neighbor are explained in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus parables help us to understand the Kingdom of God Jesus desires us to take seriously his commandments to love God and others Treating all of creation with respect and dignity enables us to grow in faith and as disciples Unit 4 What are some of the different ways Jesus reached the people he taught? How can we learn more about God, others and creation through the teachings of Jesus? What is the Kingdom of God Like? What happens when we treat others and creation with respect and dignity? Unit 5 - Faith and Our Response to Jesus Duration 6-8 Weeks Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing:

6 God made us to love him and others Jesus promoted the dignity of other people, especially those who were considered outcasts by society. Jesus forgave and healed then and does so today, providing another example of the Christian way to live. God wants us to make morally good decisions but gives us the free will to choose him as his way of life or to reject him. Unit 5 What were we made for? What does love look like? How did Jesus treat other people? Do we have to follow Jesus example? Student Learning Outcomes Upon completing the course, the student will be able to: Define and express the concept of Revelation as it is found in both the Bible and Tradition. Articulate a deeper understanding of a monotheistic God who is also Trinity. Express both academically and on a personal level an understanding of Jesus Christ as both fully human and fully divine at the same time. Demonstrate the ability to use the Bible while focusing on the concepts of Kingdom of Heaven, parables and the Sermon on the Mount. Define and explain the concept of the Paschal Mystery as it has been understood throughout the history of the Church and how it remains meaningful today on a personal level. Respond to the revelation of the gift of salvation through a faith and discipleship based in the tradition of the Church and experienced on a personal level. Course Learning Outcomes

7 The student will be able to: The ability to use his ipad to navigate his way through an essentially paperless class The completion of Assignments and Individual/Group Projects. Group discussion and note taking of assigned readings. Successful completion of regularly scheduled tests. Create presentations using a variety of ipad apps as directed by the teacher in the class.

8 Department Religious Studies Grade Freshmen Semester 2 Class Mass and Sacraments Required Text Additional Materials The Sacraments : Encounters with Christ (Michael T. Greene downloaded from Intel Study ipad Apps Other Showbie Good Reader Mindmeister Keynote Haiku Educreation Cell Storming FlowVella USCCB Bible (Online) Catechism of the Catholic Church Class Website: Course Description The Mass and Sacraments class leads the students toward a deeper understanding of the liturgy and of the Sacraments, instituted by Christ and given to us through the Church. We will explore the foundational concepts basic to an understanding of liturgy and the Sacraments. The Sacraments are first introduced through an exploration of symbols and rituals which is followed by presenting the Sacraments as symbols and encounters with Christ in our lives. The Sacrament will be considered and explored in the following groupings: 1) Sacraments of Initiation; 2) Sacrament of Healing; and 3) Sacraments at the Service of Communion. Throughout the course, the importance of the Sacraments as encounters with the Risen Christ, and a strengthening of our relationship with him, is emphasized.

9 Course Standards Chicago Archdiocese Curriculum Freshman Year CREED: Understand, believe and proclaim the Triune God as revealed in the signs of creation, Sacred Scripture, Catholic Tradition and human experience. SACRAMENTS: Understand and participate in the sacraments of the Church as efficacious signs of God s grace instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church. CHRISTIAN LIVING: Understand and live the moral teachings of the Church through a life of discipleship in Jesus Christ expressed in love for God, conversion, the dignity of the human person, positive self-image, personal integrity, social justice, and love of neighbor SACRED SCRIPTURE: Read, comprehend and articulate salvation history as conveyed in God s revelation through the signs of scripture. LITURGY: Understand and celebrate the liturgical rites of the Church as expressed in the Church Year and epitomized in the Eucharist the source and summit of Christian life. CHRISTIAN PRAYER/ SPIRITUALITY: Understand and express the different forms of prayer consciously recognizing the work of the Holy Spirit and the meaning of self-surrender to God. CATHOLIC CHURCH: Understand and appreciate the mystery of the Church, the Body of Chris the community of believers, as expressed in the Church s origin, mission of evangelization, hierarchical structure, marks, charisms, members and the communion of saints. PARISH LIFE: Understand and participate in the life of the Church as lived in the parish through its community, cultural aspects, worship, sacramental life, service, missionary endeavors and organization. VOCATION: Understand and undertake discipleship in Christ responding in faith by participating in the mission of the Church through living a specific call in the life of the Church ECUMENISM AND DIOLOGUE: Understand and participate in the call of the Church to be a sig of unity in the world through knowledge of and collaboration with Christian churches, Jews, Muslims and all faith traditions. Unit Themes (Table of Contents)

10 Theme 1: Liturgy: Official Worship of the Church Theme 2: The Sacraments: Redemptive Love Made Visible Theme 3: Baptism: Plunging into New Life Theme 4: Confirmation: Anointed to Run the Good Race Theme 5: The Eucharist: Source and Summit Theme 6: The Sacraments of Healing: Restoring Relationships Agreed Upon Assessments Forms of assessments may include but are not limited to. Pre-assessments Class Discussions Small Group Discussions Group or Individual Projects Quizzes Unit Exam Homework All homework will be assigned and turned in using the ipad. We will be using a variety of methods. The Catholic Foundations website ( will serve as the source of Assignments and Worksheets along with due dates of the required work we will cover this during the semester. Mass and Sacraments Unit Affirmation Statements Unit 1 Liturgy: Official Worship of the Church Duration: 4 Weeks Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing: The liturgy is the official, communal and public worship of the Church. In the liturgy, the People of God participate in the work of God. All of the Church s liturgies are celebrations of the Paschal Mystery of Christ.

11 In the liturgical year, the whole mystery of Christ unfolds. Unit 1 Who is at work in the liturgy? How do we participate the Paschal Mystery of Christ in the liturgy? Why is the liturgy important in the life of the Church? How does participation in liturgy make our lives better? Unit 2 - The Sacraments: Redemptive Love Made Visible Duration 4 Weeks Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing: Through the Sacraments we are given a door, a way in, to the life of grace, which is the life of relationship with God. Through the Sacraments we encounter Christ and enter into the mystery of his death and Resurrection. Through the Sacraments, Christ works in the Church today. Symbols and rituals play an essential role in the Sacraments. Unit 2 Why are the Sacraments so important to the Church? How does meeting Christ in the Sacraments, in faith, change us? Why do human beings need more than words to express deep meaning? How do symbols work and what do they have to do with the Church s Sacraments Unit 3 - Baptism: Plunging into New Life Duration 4 Weeks Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing:

12 The three Sacraments of Christian initiation begin and strengthen our life in Christ. The Easter Vigil is the most appropriate time to celebrate the Sacraments of Christian Initiation. Baptism requires an ongoing conversion, a continual turning toward God in the midst of our everyday lives. Through Baptism we are united with Christ and made adopted children of God. Unit 3 Why is the Easter Vigil the most appropriate time to celebrate the Sacraments of Christian Initiation? Why is conversion of heart and renunciation of sin essential for all who are initiated into the Christian faith? Why is immersion in water or pouring of water an apt symbolic action for Baptism? What does it mean to you to be given a share in the priesthood of Christ through Baptism? Unit 4 - Confirmation: Anointed to Run the Good Race Duration 4 Weeks Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing: The Holy Spirit brings life where there is death, guides and clarifies where there is loss and confusion, brings hope in the face of despair and creates unity amid diversity. The Sacrament of Confirmation, as a Sacrament of Initiation seals the Christian with the Holy Spirit. Confirmation unites us more firmly with Christ, strengthens our relationship to the Body of Christ, the Church, and helps us bear witness to our faith in words and service. The Holy Spirit empowers us to discern God s will. Unit 4

13 Who is the Holy Spirit and how does the Spirit work in the world? What is the central symbolic action of Confirmation and how does this action convey meaning? What are the effects of Confirmation? What is the relationship among the Holy Spirit, Confirmation and the discernment of God s will? Unit 5 - The Eucharist: Source and Summit Duration 4 Weeks Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing: Through the Eucharist, we enter into the Paschal Mystery the Passion, Death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Christ. In the Eucharist we are united with Christ and the entire Church. Jesus Christ is the Bread of Life, our food for life s journey. The Eucharist is the source and summit of Christian life. Jesus Christ is truly present in the Eucharist Our participation in the Eucharist calls us to be the Body of Christ in the world. Unit 5 Why is it important for us, as baptized Catholics, to gather for the Eucharist especially on Sunday? In what way is Jesus Christ truly and fully present in the Eucharist? What are the effects of the Eucharist in our lives and in the world? What is the relationship between reverence for the Eucharist and living a life or moral integrity and service to others? Unit 6 John Baptist de la Salle Duration 3 Weeks Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing:

14 John Baptist de la Salle was the founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and the patron Saint of teachers. Saint Patrick High School was founded based on the Lasallian heritage John Baptist de la Salle influence went far beyond the creating of a religious order. DLS influenced the whole field of education including present day practices. Saint Patrick High School is part of the world wide Lasallian educational system which includes a number of high schools and colleges in the Midwest. Unit 5 What is the history of the Brothers of the Christian Schools? What are the founding principles of a Lasallian education? What does it mean to be Lasallian? Who was John Baptist de la Salle? What are some other examples of Lasallian education in the Midwest? The world? Course Learning Outcomes The student will be able to: The ability to use his ipad to navigate his way through an essentially paperless class The completion of Assignments and Individual/Group Projects. Group discussion and note taking of assigned readings. Successful completion of regularly scheduled tests. Create presentations using a variety of ipad apps as directed by the teacher in the class.

15 Department Religious Studies Grade Sophomore Semester 1 Class The Old Testament Required Text Additional Materials The Bible - The Living Word of God by Lauren M. Lefrancois (downloaded from Intel Study) ipad Apps Other Showbie Good Reader Mindmeister Keynote Haiku Educreation Cell Storming FlowVella USCCB Bible (Online) Catechism of the Catholic Church Class Website: Course Description The Old Testament is offered during the first semester of sophomore year at Saint Patrick High School. In begins the process of a full year of Scripture study, completed with the study of the New Testament in the second semester. We will study the foundations and spiritual roots of our biblical faith. The academic element to the course, we will allow the student to gain the necessary tools to use the bible to enhance their spiritual and life experiences. Course Standards Chicago Archdiocese Curriculum Sophomore Year CREED: Understand, believe and proclaim the Triune God as revealed in the signs of creation, Sacred Scripture, Catholic Tradition and human experience.

16 SACRAMENTS: Understand and participate in the sacraments of the Church as efficacious signs of God s grace instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church. CHRISTIAN LIVING: Understand and live the moral teachings of the Church through a life of discipleship in Jesus Christ expressed in love for God, conversion, the dignity of the human person, positive self-image, personal integrity, social justice, and love of neighbor SACRED SCRIPTURE: Read, comprehend and articulate salvation history as conveyed in God s revelation through the signs of scripture. LITURGY: Understand and celebrate the liturgical rites of the Church as expressed in the Church Year and epitomized in the Eucharist the source and summit of Christian life. CHRISTIAN PRAYER/ SPIRITUALITY: Understand and express the different forms of prayer consciously recognizing the work of the Holy Spirit and the meaning of self-surrender to God. CATHOLIC CHURCH: Understand and appreciate the mystery of the Church, the Body of Chris the community of believers, as expressed in the Church s origin, mission of evangelization, hierarchical structure, marks, charisms, members and the communion of saints. PARISH LIFE: Understand and participate in the life of the Church as lived in the parish through its community, cultural aspects, worship, sacramental life, service, missionary endeavors and organization. VOCATION: Understand and undertake discipleship in Christ responding in faith by participating in the mission of the Church through living a specific call in the life of the Church ECUMENISM AND DIOLOGUE: Understand and participate in the call of the Church to be a sig of unity in the world through knowledge of and collaboration with Christian churches, Jews, Muslims and all faith traditions. Unit Themes (Table of Contents) Theme 1: Theme 2: Theme 3: Theme 4: Theme 5: What is the Bible? How can we know God? Revelation, Inspiration and Vocation What is Salvation History? God s Call to the Early Leaders of Israel Israel s Response to the Covenant under the Judges and Kings Theme 6: The Prophets: The Bearers of Challenge and Hope

17 Agreed Upon Assessments Forms of assessments may include but are not limited to. Pre-assessments Class Discussions Small Group Discussions Group or Individual Projects Quizzes Unit Exam Homework All homework will be assigned and turned in using the ipad. We will be using a variety of methods. The Catholic Foundations website ( will serve as the source of Assignments and Worksheets along with due dates of the required work we will cover this during the semester. The Bible Unit Affirmation Statements Unit 1 What is the Bible? Duration: 4 Weeks Unit 1 This first unit provides a wide and deep foundation for the rest of the course Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing: The Bible is the story of our salvation and tells us of God s enduring love for humanity Bible is a word that means books and is a collection of sacred books containing the truth of God s Revelation Biblical exegesis or the critical interpretation and explanation of a biblical text can lead to a deeper understanding of the Bible s meaning for the people it was written to and a more accurate interpretation of what it means for us today.

18 Catholics both read the Bible and believe in the Church s Tradition. Through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, Catholic Church leaders and scholars help to explain and interpret the Sacred Scriptures Unit 1 What is the Bible What is in the Bible? How can I make sense of the Bible if it was written so long ago and to different people? How do Catholics read the Bible? Unit 2 How Can We Know God? Revelation, Inspiration and Vocation Duration 4 Weeks Unit 2 The second Unit examines Divine Revelation; the Inspiration God gave the authors of the Bible and the connection between God s Revelation and call. Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing: Divine Revelation refers to God s self-communication through which he makes known the mystery of his divine plan. God Reveals himself in many different ways in the Bible and continues to do so today. Divine Inspiration is the divine assistance the Holy Spirit gave the authors of the books of the bible so the authors could write in human words the salvation message God wanted communicated. Unit 2 How can I know God? How has God communicated with humanity in the Scriptures? What is the relationship between Revelation, Inspiration and Vocation?

19 How does God call us in our everyday lives? Unit 3 What is Salvation History? Duration 4 Weeks Unit 3 The third Unit sets the stage for the remaining Units by giving an overview of salvation history, an explanation of why salvation was necessary and a context for understanding the significance of Christ s redemption Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing: Salvation history is the pattern of specific events in human history in which God clearly reveals his presence and saving actions. In one sense we can say that all human history is salvation history God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit has been present and active in the lives of his People since the beginning of time! Salvation history began with humanity s first sin and ended in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Original Sin led to the loss of original holiness made humans subject to death and brought sin into the world. Christ s saving Death/Resurrection gave humanity the grace to be in communion with God. Although human beings may have turned from their relationship with God during salvation history, God always remains faithful to them Unit 3 Why do we need to be saved? What is salvation history? Why did God allow Original Sin? How does salvation history help me to better understand the Bible? Unit 4 God Calls the Early Leaders of Israel Unit 4 Duration 4 Weeks

20 The Fourth Unit focuses on God s call to the patriarchs and their wives and to Moses, Aaron and Miriam, asking them to lead the people of Israel. These calls were significant for the forming the people of Israel and give us insight into God s call to us today. Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing: The first leaders of Israel received a unique calling from God. The people of Israel became who they were through significant events such as the call of Abraham and the other Patriarchs, the Exodus and the Covenant at Mount Sinai. From the beginning of their covenant relationship with God, the people of Israel had a specific pattern. This was the cycle of redemption, in which they sinned and moved away from the covenant but were able to return to God because of God s faithfulness and love. Unit 4 Who were the first leaders of Israel that God called? What role did these leaders play in founding Israel? What role did these leaders play in the covenant relationship with God? What characteristics do these early leaders model for us today? Unit 5 Israel s Response to the Covenant under the Judges and Kings Duration 4 Weeks Unit 5 The fifth unit examines Israel s covenant relationship with God under different leaders. The Israelites were in a cycle in which they moved away from God and then needed a servant leader to bring them back to the Covenant. We will become familiar with the various judges and kings and reflect on the personal qualities that were in line with what God wanted. Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing: The covenant relationship between the Israelites and God required specific responsibilities from the people of Israel and their leaders.

21 God wanted the judges and the kings to rule in a way that was faithful to the Covenant. The judges and kings were tempted by other gods and pleasures and sometimes turned away from the Covenant. Servant leadership was the model of government that ensured fidelity to the Covenant with God. Unit 5 What was the Covenant between God and the Israelites after they entered the Promised Land? What was the relationship between the people of Israel and their leaders? What characteristics made it possible for judges and kings to rule the way God wanted them to? What can the failures and successes of the Israelite judges and kings teach us about leadership today? Unit 6 The Prophets: Bearers of Challenge and Hope Duration 4 Weeks Unit 5 The sixth unit introduces the prophets who participated in the cycle of redemption by calling the kings back to the covenant relationship with God. Then you will consider how God calls you to be prophetic today Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing: The prophets were individuals called to speak to the people on his behalf. They reinforced that God wanted a close relationship with his People, which meant the people must be faithful to him alone and treat one another with justice The prophets gave the people hope when they had strayed from God and were in trouble. God calls us today to hear the words of the prophets and apply them to our lives. Unit 6

22 What is the role of the prophets in salvation history? Who were the prophets and what messages did the deliver to Israel and why? What was the prophets effect on Israel? What difference can the Old Testament prophets make for us today?

23 Department Religious Studies Grade Sophomore Semester 1 Class The New Testament Required Text Additional Materials The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ by Rita E Cutarelli and Carrie J. Schroeder (downloaded from Intel Study) ipad Apps Other Showbie Good Reader Mindmeister Keynote Haiku Educreation Cell Storming FlowVella USCCB Bible (Online) Catechism of the Catholic Church Class Website: Course Description This second semester sophomore course provides an introduction to the New Testament based on the understanding of the Old Testament studied in the previous semester with a focus on a deeper understanding of the Catholic approach to Sacred Scripture. It examines the relationship between the Old and New Testament as well as the history, Christology, and ecclesiology of the books of the New Testament as the fulfillment of Salvation History in the person of Jesus Christ. Course Standards Chicago Archdiocese Curriculum Sophomore Year CREED: Understand, believe and proclaim the Triune God as revealed in the signs of creation,

24 Sacred Scripture, Catholic Tradition and human experience. SACRAMENTS: Understand and participate in the sacraments of the Church as efficacious signs of God s grace instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church. CHRISTIAN LIVING: Understand and live the moral teachings of the Church through a life of discipleship in Jesus Christ expressed in love for God, conversion, the dignity of the human person, positive self-image, personal integrity, social justice, and love of neighbor SACRED SCRIPTURE: Read, comprehend and articulate salvation history as conveyed in God s revelation through the signs of scripture. LITURGY: Understand and celebrate the liturgical rites of the Church as expressed in the Church Year and epitomized in the Eucharist the source and summit of Christian life. CHRISTIAN PRAYER/ SPIRITUALITY: Understand and express the different forms of prayer consciously recognizing the work of the Holy Spirit and the meaning of self-surrender to God. CATHOLIC CHURCH: Understand and appreciate the mystery of the Church, the Body of Christ, the community of believers, as expressed in the Church s origin, mission of evangelization, hierarchical structure, marks, charisms, members and the communion of saints. PARISH LIFE: Understand and participate in the life of the Church as lived in the parish through its community, cultural aspects, worship, sacramental life, service, missionary endeavors and organization. VOCATION: Understand and undertake discipleship in Christ responding in faith by participating in the mission of the Church through living a specific call in the life of the Church ECUMENISM AND DIOLOGUE: Understand and participate in the call of the Church to be a sign of unity in the world through knowledge of and collaboration with Christian churches, Jews, Muslims and all faith traditions. Unit Themes (Table of Contents) Theme 1: Introduction to the New Testament Theme 2: A Catholic Approach to Scripture: Exegetical and Interpretive Methods Theme 3: The Development of the Gospels and the Writings of Mark

25 Theme 4: Theme 5: Theme 6: The Gospels of Matthew and Luke The Gospel of John Acts of the Apostles & the Pauline and Deutero-Pauline Letters Agreed Upon Assessments Forms of assessments may include but are not limited to. Pre-assessments Class Discussions Small Group Discussions Group or Individual Projects Quizzes Unit Exam Homework All homework will be assigned and turned in using the ipad. We will be using a variety of methods. The Catholic Foundations website ( will serve as the source of Assignments and Worksheets along with due dates of the required work we will cover this during the semester. Introduction to the New Testament Unit Affirmation Statements Unit 1 The first unit lays the groundwork for this course s exploration of the New Testament enables us to integrate our prior Scripture study with new material regarding a Catholic approach to Scripture. Unit 1 Introduction to the New Testament Duration: 4 Weeks Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing:

26 The New Testament continues the story of God s loving relationship with humanity through the life of Jesus Christ and the early Church. Scripture and Tradition are the means by which Divine Revelation is transmitted. Scripture informs the doctrine of the Church. Scripture plays an essential role in the life of the Christian community. Unit 1 How does the New Testament continue the story of God s loving relationship with humanity? By what means is Divine Revelation transmitted? What is the relationship between Scripture and the doctrine of the Church? Why does Scripture play a significant role in the life of the Christian community? Unit 2 The second Unit examines Divine Revelation; the Inspiration God gave the authors of the Bible and the connection between God s Revelation and call. Unit 2 A Catholic Approach to Scripture: Exegetical and Interpretive Methods Duration 4 Weeks Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing: Various exegetical methods enable us to read and interpret Scripture contextually Literary criticism enables us to analyze a Scriptural text by examining its genre, plot, characters and symbolism Socio-historical criticism enables us to understand the culture and world in which a scriptural text was written Ideological criticism enables us to understand how our won worldview shapes our interpretation of the Scriptures. Unit 2 What is the purpose of exegesis? How does socio-historical criticism inform our interpretation of Scripture?

27 How does literary criticism inform our interpretation of Scripture? How does ideological criticism inform our interpretation of Scripture? Unit 3 - The Development of the Gospels and the Writings of Mark Duration 4 Weeks Unit 3 Now that we possess a basic understanding of a Catholic approach to Scripture, including a firm foundation in exegetical methods, this unit offers a general overview of the development of the four Gospels before focusing our study on the Gospel of Mark, the first gospel written. Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing: The canon of the New Testament was formed over a period of nearly two centuries in a process that began with the life and teaching of Jesus and proceeded through oral tradition to written tradition and finally the inclusion of the inspired texts. Mark, Matthew and Luke created synoptic Gospels because they share much in common; John differs in form and content. Mark portrays Jesus as a suffering Messiah who experiences all the joys and sorrows of human life. In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus proclaims the Reign of God in parables and miracles. Unit 3 Through what process was the canon of the New Testament formed? Why Mark, Matthew and Luke are called synoptic Gospels? What is Mark s Christology? In the Gospel of Mark, how does Jesus proclaim the Reign of God?

28 Unit 4 - The Gospels of Matthew and Luke Duration 4 Weeks Unit 4 Now that we have an understanding of the Gospels and in particular the Gospel of Mark, this unit focuses on the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. We will study each Gospel s Christology as well as how Jesus proclaims the Reign (Kingdom) of God in each of these Gospels. Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing: Matthew portrays Jesus as the New Moses, the fulfillment of the ancient promise made to the people of Israel. In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus proclaims the Kingdom of Heaven in powerful teachings to disciples of every generation. Luke portrays Jesus as a universal Savior, extending God s love and mercy to all people. In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus proclaims the Reign of God in acts of compassion on behalf of the poor and marginalized. Unit 4 What is Matthew s Christology? In the Gospel of Matthew, how does Jesus proclaim the Kingdom of Heaven? What is Luke s Christology? In the Gospel of Luke, how does Jesus proclaim the Reign of God? Unit 5 The Gospel of John Duration 4 Weeks Unit 5 Now that we have completed an in-depth study of the synoptic Gospels, this unit will immerse us the theological emphasis and literary features of the Gospel of John.

29 Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing: The Gospel of John consists of a prologue, the Book of Signs, the Book of Glory and an epilogue. John portrays Jesus as the Divine Son of God. The Gospel of John presents the person of Jesus through the use of metaphors and symbols. Careful exegesis of John s Gospel enables us to avoid any damaging anti- Semitic misinterpretations. Unit 5 What is the structure of John s Gospel? What is John s Christology? What literary tools does John use to present Jesus? Why must we carefully examine John s portrayal of the Jewish people? Unit 6 Acts of the Apostles & the Pauline and Deutero-Pauline Letters Duration 4 Weeks Unit 6 In this unit we will continue our progress through the New Testament by engaging in close study of the Acts of the Apostles. By presenting biographical information about Saint Paul, this unit provides important background for the upcoming unit. In this unit we will continue our progress through the New Testament by studying the Pauline and Deutero-Pauline letters Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing: The Acts of the Apostles presents an ideal vison of the early Christian community. The Acts of the Apostles recounts the expansion of the Apostles ministry to include the Gentiles.

30 The Acts of the Apostles recounts the Apostles missionary activities to the ends of the earth. Paul was instrumental in the growth of the early Christian community. First-century letters, including Paul s follow a specific format and have recognizable characteristics. Many of Paul s letters respond to specific problems that the early Christian communities were facing. In his letters, Paul presents a vison of the Church as Christ s own body, animated by the Holy Spirit. In his letters, Paul helps the early Christian community to understand the saving effect of their faith in Jesus. Unit 6 How does the Acts of the Apostles describe the early Christian community? What was the significance of the Apostles mission as recounted in the Acts of the Apostles? What was the mission of the Apostles? What role did Saint Paul play in the growth of the early Christian community? What are the format and characteristics of first-century letters? How does Paul try to support the early Christian communities? What is the ecclesiology found in the First Letter to the Corinthians? According to Letter to the Romans, how are we saved?

31 Department Religious Studies Grade Junior Class Church History Required Text Additional Materials Church History: Apostolic Times to Today (downloaded from Intel Study) ipad Apps Other Showbie Good Reader Mindmeister Keynote Haiku Educreation Cell Storming FlowVella USCCB Bible (Online) Catechism of the Catholic Church Class Website: Course Description This course will provide the student a general knowledge of the Church's history from apostolic times to the present. The student will gain a greater understanding of the founding by Christ, through the Apostles, of His Church and its 2000 year legacy of guiding Jesus' people in prayer and action. We will investigate the glory, pain, holiness and sin as the Church progressed from the time of the persecutions, through the growth of the Middle Ages, the turmoil of the Reformation and to its understanding and mission in the world today Course Standards Chicago Archdiocese Curriculum Junior Year CREED: Understand, believe and proclaim the Triune God as revealed in the signs of creation, Sacred Scripture, Catholic Tradition and human experience.

32 SACRAMENTS: Understand and participate in the sacraments of the Church as efficacious signs of God s grace instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church. CHRISTIAN LIVING: Understand and live the moral teachings of the Church through a life of discipleship in Jesus Christ expressed in love for God, conversion, the dignity of the human person, positive self-image, personal integrity, social justice, and love of neighbor SACRED SCRIPTURE: Read, comprehend and articulate salvation history as conveyed in God s revelation through the signs of scripture. LITURGY: Understand and celebrate the liturgical rites of the Church as expressed in the Church Year and epitomized in the Eucharist the source and summit of Christian life. CHRISTIAN PRAYER/ SPIRITUALITY: Understand and express the different forms of prayer consciously recognizing the work of the Holy Spirit and the meaning of self-surrender to God. CATHOLIC CHURCH: Understand and appreciate the mystery of the Church, the Body of Christ, the community of believers, as expressed in the Church s origin, mission of evangelization, hierarchical structure, marks, charisms, members and the communion of saints. PARISH LIFE: Understand and participate in the life of the Church as lived in the parish through its community, cultural aspects, worship, sacramental life, service, missionary endeavors and organization. VOCATION: Understand and undertake discipleship in Christ responding in faith by participating in the mission of the Church through living a specific call in the life of the Church ECUMENISM AND DIOLOGUE: Understand and participate in the call of the Church to be a sign of unity in the world through knowledge of and collaboration with Christian churches, Jews, Muslims and all faith traditions. Unit Themes (Table of Contents) Theme 1: The Early Christian Centuries Theme 2: The Age of the Fathers and the Early Middle Ages Theme 3: The High Middle Ages Theme 4: The Renaissance, the Reformation and the Counter-Reformation Theme 5: The Age of Exploration

33 Theme 6: Theme 7 The Church in the Age Reason and Revolution The Church in the Post-Modern Era Agreed Upon Assessments Forms of assessments may include but are not limited to. Pre-assessments Class Discussions Small Group Discussions Group or Individual Projects Quizzes Unit Exam Homework All homework will be assigned and turned in using the ipad. We will be using a variety of methods. The Catholic Foundations website ( will serve as the source of Assignments and Worksheets along with due dates of the required work we will cover this during the semester. Introduction to Church History Unit Affirmation Statements Unit 1 In this Unit, the students will explore the development on the Church in Apostolic times, the persecution endured by early Christians and the effect of Constantine s legalization of Christianity. Unit 1 The Early Christian Centuries Duration: 4 Weeks Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing:

34 The missions of Saints Peter and Paul and the development of the New Testament were essential in spreading the Word of God and preserving it for later generation. For three centuries after Jesus death and Resurrection, Christian s risked persecution and martyrdom for their faith, but the Church grew despite this risk. Constantine significantly affected the development of the early Church by proclaiming religious toleration in the Roman Empire and moving the seat of government to Constantinople. The historical study of the Church is the study of reality with both invisible (spiritual) and visible aspects. Unit 1 How can the study of Church history deepen our faith and our understanding of God? How did the persecution and martyrdom of the early Christians contribute to the growth of the Church? How did Saints Peter and Paul contribute to the early spread of Christianity? How did Constantine support Christianity contribute to the Church s development? Unit 2 The student has learned about the Church and early Christian centuries, they will explore the Age of the Fathers and the Church in the early medieval period, after the collapse of the Roman Empire in the West. This Unit examines the work of the early Church Fathers and the Ecumenical Councils, the beginning of Western monasticism, the development of Islam and its consequences for the Church, Charlemagne s Holy Roman Empire and the schism that divided the Church in the Middle Ages.. Unit 2 A Catholic Approach to Scripture: Exegetical and Interpretive Methods Duration 4 Weeks Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing: The work of the early Church Fathers and Ecumenical Councils enhanced the stability and unity of the Church by articulating and defending Church teachings about the Trinity, Mary, and the Church s authority.

35 Following the fall of the Roman Empire in the West, the Church faced many threats and experienced lasting and significant developments including the development of monasticism. The rise and spread of Islam in the seventh century altered the political and religious composition of all of Arabia and North Africa, the Iberian Peninsula and parts of Asia Minor, with catastrophic results for the Church. Charlemagne s rule as Holy Roman Emperor ushered in a period of conflict between secular and ecclesial interests that threatened the spiritual authority of the Pope as the leader of the People of God. Growing tension and differences between the Eastern and Western Churches led to a decisive schism between the two in 1054 AD. Unit 2 How did the work of the early Church Fathers and Ecumenical Councils develop the Church doctrine? How did western monasticism shape and influence the Church and society in the Middle Ages? How did Islam develop and what challenges did its spread of bring for the Church? In what way were the Roman Empire and the Church weakened following Charlemagne s rule as Holy Roman Emperor? What differences and tensions between Eastern and Western Churches led to their definitive schism? Unit 3 - The High Middle Ages Duration 4 Weeks Unit 3 This unit will focus on the Church of the High Middle Ages. The student will examine the causes of the Crusades and their effect on the Church, other challenges facing the papacy and the Church, and the development in religious orders, Church teachings, architecture and education in this period. Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing:

36 The Crusades were launched to regain territories lost to the Turks, but the campaigns ended in a mix of gains and losses. The decline in the strength of the papacy led to the Avignon Papacy, which in turn brought about the Great Western Schism. The Church and Western society were strengthened by the intense activity and renewal of monastic orders that started in the eleventh century. The Church s teaching, particularly on the Eucharist, was strengthened through the Lateran Council IV, and heresies against the Eucharist were quelled through the Medieval Inquisition. Unit 3 What were the motivations for the Crusades and what were their outcomes. What led to the Great Western Schism and how did this schism affect the Church? How did major developments and reforms in monastic life during the High Middle Ages shape the Church and Christendom? How did the Church defend and explain its teaching on the Eucharist in the medieval era? What are the similarities and differences between the Medieval Inquisition and the Spanish Inquisition? Unit 4 - The Renaissance, the Reformation and the Counter- Reformation Duration 4 Weeks Unit 4 In this Unit, the student will learn about the abuses within the Church that led to Martin Luther s protests and eventually to the Reformation that divided Christendom, as well as the Catholic Reformation led by the Council of Trent. The students will also study religious orders founded in the 1500 s. Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing:

37 The Renaissance period included a movement called humanism, which sought to revive classical learning and focus on human achievements and not the divine. The Protestant reformation began when questionable Church practices in the sixteenth century, especially the sale of indulgences, led Martin Luther and other critics to split from the Catholic Church and establish other Christian denominations. The Ecumenical Council of Trent clarified and defined Church teaching n the creed, Scripture, original sin, justification and the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist. The Catholic Reformation, inaugurated by the Council of Trent, gave rise to the establishment of several new religious orders. Unit 4 How did society and culture of the Renaissance period reflect the revival of classical learning? How did abuses relating to indulgences provoke protests by Martin Luther and other Catholic theologians of the era? How did the Council of Trent clarify and reform Catholic doctrine? How did the Church s reform in the sixteenth century lead to the founding of new religious orders? Unit 5 The Age of Exploration Duration 4 Weeks Unit 5 In this Unit, the student will explore the Church in the New World during the Age of Exploration. Specifically, the student will learn about the missions to evangelize the people of Latin America, the Far East and North America from the fifteenth through the seventieth centuries. Students will be able to master the following ideas through discussion, projects and testing: