RELIGIOUS STUDIES 8 COURSE SYLLABUS

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1 Dominican International School RELIGIOUS STUDIES 8 COURSE SYLLABUS GRADE LEVEL: 8 SCHOOL YEAR: TEACHER: MR. JOHN ERICK S. MOJE jmoje@dishs.tp.edu.tw COURSE DESCRIPTION: Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. Luke 24:27 Introduction: The Religious Studies course for grade eight students are anchored on the three Pillars of the Campus Ministry Department namely: Word for Doctrine, Witness for the valuing and application of the concept learned, and Worship for the celebration of faith. The harmony of these three pillars will help to ensure wholistic formation of the students. The purpose of this course is to supply the students with a general knowledge of the Church s history from apostolic times to the present. They will be introduced to the fact that the Church was founded by Christ through the Apostles and is sustained by him throughout history through the Holy Spirit. The students will come to know that the Church is the living Body of Christ today and, as such, has both Divine and human elements. In this course, students will learn about the Church s 2000 years of history and about how the Church is led and governed by the successors of the Apostles. Interdisciplinary Performance Task may result in a deeper understanding of the content. Students will also expose to the realities of world/ Church through short report about the current issues and their reaction about them. This will help them develop not only social awareness or global-mindedness but their strong sense of responsibility. Weekly Reflection about the Word of God will also help the students develop interior silence in response to the challenges of present time. The Word will be an invitation for them to live with faith, hope, and love in their hearts.

2 Models of Values: Dominican Saints Months Name of Dominican Values/Virtues Saints August St. Dominic de Guzman TRUTHFUL, JOYFUL, COMPASSIONATE, AND JUST September St. Albert the Great FAITH AND REASON October Bl. Giorgio Frassati JOY AND TEMPERANCE November St. Martin de Porres COMPASSIONATE AND HELPFUL December The Holy Family LOVE AND UNITY January St. Thomas Aquinas ORAGANIZED AND REFLECTIVE February Fra Angelico DILIGENCE AND PRAYERFUL March St. Rose of Lima PURITY OF HEART AND WILL TO FOLLOW GOD April St. Catherine of Siena COURAGEOUS AND FORTITUDE May St. Vincent Ferrer SIMPLICITY OF LIFE AND FAITHFULNESS COURSE OBJECTIVES: SWBAT: A. Discover the Marks of the Church from the Beginning A.1. Apostolic: Founded on the Apostles; A.2. Holy: Jesus Christ in the Sacraments; A.3. Catholic: Open and Respectful of all; A.4. One: Praying for UNITY; B. Explore the Growth of the Christendom B.1. Councils, Cultures, and Conflicts; B.2. Liturgy and Unity, Worship and Beauty; B.3. The Church and the Empire; B.4. Prayer for Understanding; C. Explore the Age of Faith and Beauty C.1. Faith Expressed and Lived; C.2. Mass in the Cathedral; C.3. The quest for Salvation; C.4. Devotions D. Accept the challenge of Reason, Rebellion, and Reform D.1. A Time for Reform; D.2. Forgiveness and Reconciliation; D.3. Morality and Salvation; D.4. Seeking a Common Prayer;

3 E. Shed light about the returning of Christianity E.1. Modern Ecumenical Councils; E.2. Renewal of the Liturgy; E.3. The Moral Struggles of the New Age; E.4. A Prayer for the Church; F. Celebrate the many Feast Days and Seasons of the Church F.1. Advent F.2. Christmas F.3. Lent F.4. Holy Week F.5. Easter F.6. Ordinary Time F.7. Holy Days (Dominican/ Saints Feasts) F.8. Feasts in honor of Mother Mary G. Get familiar and commit oneself to practice Dominican way of life G.1. STUDY= TRUTH; G.2. PRAYER=JOY; G.3. COMMUNITY=JUSTICE; G.4. SERVICE/PREACHING= COMPASSION; ASSESSMENT: 50 % Academic - Seatwork - Homework - Daily/Graded Participation - PETA (Performance Task) - Major Exam (First Quarter=Written Exam; Second Quarter= Practical Exam; Third Quarter Exam=Written Exam; Fourth Quarter= Practical Exam;) Note: All the rubrics for the activities of Religious Studies are found in the Atlas under assessment be it written, Oral, or Practical. 50 % Deportment (Behavior) - Truthful.20 points - Organized..20 points - Reflective...20 points - Courageous...20 points - Helpful..20 points TOTAL 100 points Note: The highest possible grade students can get every quarter in Deportment 95 points the way it was designed using the current grading system. The Project D (Detention) affects the Deportment Grade of students. SOME OF THE TEACHING STRATEGIES/APPROACHES APPLIED TO FACILITATE EFFECTIVE TEACHING-LEARNING PROCESS OF THE SUBJECT

4 WORD: Dominicans are TRUTHFUL! Faith Book: This is used to write student s reflection about Sunday Gospel or Bible story; This can be done individually, by partners, or by group; Big and small group discussion and report; Movie Viewing: Bible Stories or documentaries related to the lessons; Seatwork and Chapter Review from the Textbook; Announced or surprised Quiz; WITNESS: Dominicans are ORGANIZED, HELPFUL, and COURAGEOUS! Group Dynamics Activities: These are used to intensify the value of collaboration and unity within the group; Dramatization/ Bibliodrama, Role playing, photography (Capturing God s message into picture), creativity in painting and coloring; The PETA varies accordingly; WORSHIP: Dominicans are REFLECTIVE! Prayer is an essential part of the subject because it gives students a chance to communicate with God joyfully; Holy Mass is the highest form of worshipping God. Reflection/deepening about the Mass is followed during the class; Prayer Composition: This gives students a chance to compose or to write personal prayer. Different ways of prayer will also be introduced to the students; Meditation also helps students develop concentration and appreciate silence; PRIMARY TEXTBOOK & OTHER RESOURCES 1. Christian Community Bible. Catholic Pastoral Edition. 2. Faith and Word Edition. Blest Are We 8. Rev.Richard N. Fragomeni, Ph. D., Maureen Gallagher, Ph. D., et al., Alive in Christ. Our Sunday Visitor Curriculum Division, Our Sunday Visitor, Jesus Christ, His Mission and Ministry. Michael Pennock., Journeying With the Word. John Erick Moje., 2014 Online References: Bible Stories about Jesus (New Testament) and other Bible stories from the Old Testament; ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: - Students are REQUIRED to have Religious Studies notebook. It will serve as one major requirements of the subject per quarter; - The FB or Google Classroom code will be given to students during RS Class; - There will be NO Homework to be given during weekend except during major exams or quizzes; It is to give them a chance to spend quality time with their family;

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6 Schedule of Instruction SUBJECT: 1st QUARTER TENTATIVE COURSE CONTENT (NB: Depending on time and interest, the teacher may delete and/or add other selections.) Week / Date Week 1 Aug 3 rd to 4 th Only 1.5 Days Week 2 Aug 7 th to 11 th Only 4 Days Week 3 Aug 14 th to 18 th Week 4 Aug 21 st to 25 th Topic / Projects / Assessments Thursday Orientation in the morning. M/H School regular class after lunch Welcome/ Group dynamics/ Getting to know Introduction of the Subject (Religious Studies) Expectations and Responsibilities Tuesday (Half Day) Blessing in the morning and the Celebration of the Feast Day of St. Dominic de Guzman (August 08, 2017) Dominican Ethos - Life of St. Dominic - Dominican Pillars (Study, Prayer, Community, and Service/Preaching) - Dominican Core Values (Truth, Joy, Justice, and Compassion) Slo s: D TORCH----Dominicans are Truthful, Organized, Reflective, Courageous, and Helpful) - Short Quiz Opening Mass: The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mother Mary (August 15, 2017 from 8:20 am to 9:20 am) Reflection about the Mass Revelation and Response God invites us to respond him with total trust. o The Story of Abraham and Sarah; A Prayer of Trust and Basic Prayers Opening Mass: The Solemnity of the Assumption of Mother Mary (August 15, 2017 from 8:20 am to 9:20 am) Reflection about the Mass Apostolic: Founded on the Apostles The faith of the Catholic Church, summarized in the Apostle s Creed, is the same as the faith of the

7 Apostles. The Story of Peter and the Early Church; The Apostle s creed; Week 5 Aug 28 th to Sep 1 st Week 6 Sep 4 th to 8 th Week 7 Sep 11 th to 15 th Week 8 Sep 18 th to 22 nd Week 9 Sep 25 th to 27 th Only 3 Days Q1 EXAMS Oct 2 nd and 3 rd (Half Days) Apostolic: Founded on the Apostles The faith of the Catholic Church, summarized in the Apostle s Creed, is the same as the faith of the Apostles. The Story of Peter and the Early Church; The Apostle s creed; Holy: Jesus Christ in the Sacraments In the Sacraments, we meet the Risen Lord. We become the Church, God s holy people a. Breaking Bread Together; Eucharistic Prayer II Holy: Jesus Christ in the Sacraments In the Sacraments, we meet the Risen Lord. We become the Church, God s holy people b. Breaking Bread Together; Eucharistic Prayer II Catholic: Open and Respectful of All The word, Catholic means universal. Catholics are called to welcome all people. o The Council of Jerusalem; o A Prayer of the faithful; o PETA and Completion of the Subject s Requirements for the First Quarter St. Dominic de Guzman and St. Thomas Aquinas, pray for us!

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9 2 nd QUARTER TENTATIVE COURSE CONTENT (NB: Depending on time and interest, the teacher may delete and/or add other selections.) Week / Date Week 1 (10) Oct 5 th to 6 th Only 2 Days Week 2 (11) Oct 11 th to 13 th Only 3 Days Topic / Projects / Assessments Beginning of the a month-celebration of the Most Holy Rosary Faith Book: Reflection on a Sunday Gospel One: Praying for Unity All the followers of Christ are called to serve. Unity and diversity; The Lord s Prayer; Faith Book: Reflection on a Sunday Gospel Showing the result of First Quarter Examination Subject Coverage for the Second Quarter Chapter 5: Councils, Cultures, and Conflicts Twenty-four church traditions make up the Universal Catholic Church Word: A Religious Debate, Heresies, Council of Chalcedon, and Fathers of the Church; Faith Words: Ecumenical Council, Heresy, Fathers of the Church; Witness: The Council of Nicea; Saint Leo the Great and other Church Fathers who fought against heresy; Worship: The Nicene- Constantinople Creed Week 3 (12) Oct 16 th to 20 th Faith Book: Sunday Gospel Reflection Chapter 5: Councils, Cultures, and Conflicts Twenty-four church traditions make up the Universal Catholic Church Word: A Religious Debate, Heresies, Council of Chalcedon, and Fathers of the Church; Faith Words: Ecumenical Council, Heresy, Fathers of the Church; Witness: The Council of Nicea; Saint Leo the Great and other Church Fathers who fought against heresy; Worship: The Nicene- Constantinople Creed

10 Week 4 (13) Oct 23 rd to 27 th Week 5 (14) Oct 30 th to Nov 3 rd Faith Book: Sunday Gospel Reflection Chapter 6: Liturgy and Unity, Worship and Beauty Word: The Church in the East, The Church in the West, Liturgy Adapts to culture; Faith Terms: Paschal Mystery, Liturgy Witness: Respect the Dignity of the Eucharist; Worship: Early Eucharistic Celebrations (Saint Justin Martyr) Mass in honor of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Faith Book: Sunday Gospel Reflection Chapter 6: Liturgy and Unity, Worship and Beauty Word: The Church in the East, The Church in the West, Liturgy Adapts to culture; Faith Terms: Paschal Mystery, Liturgy Witness: Respect the Dignity of the Eucharist; Worship: Early Eucharistic Celebrations (Saint Justin Martyr) Week 6 (15) Nov 6 th to 10 th Week 7 (16) Nov 13 th to 17 th Week 8 (17) Nov 20 th to 24 th Week 9 (18) Nov 27 th to Dec 1 st Week 10 (19) Dec 4 th to 8 th Only 4 Days Week 11 (20) Dec 11 th to 15 th Only 2 Days / Exams The Feast of Christ the King Jesus as King of Mercy and king of all kings; Jesus Model of Leadership Advent Season: Weeks of Peace, Hope, Joy, and Love Practical Exam in the Making Practical Exam in the Making Practical Exam Submission of output Mon Thu - Classes might be interrupted for 60 th Anniversary Celebrations Friday Whole day celebration St. Dominic de Guzman and St. Thomas Aquinas, Pray for us! Dec 18 th to Jan 2 nd Christmas Break

11 3rd QUARTER TENTATIVE COURSE CONTENT (NB: Depending on time and interest, the teacher may delete and/or add other selections.) Week / Date Week 1 (21) Jan 3 rd to 5 th Only 3 Days Week 2 (22) Jan 8 th to 12 th Week 3 (23) Jan 15 th to 19 th Week 4 (24) Jan 22 nd to 26 th Topic / Projects / Assessments Countercheck the score of Second Quarter Exam and the grade obtained for the quarter; Subject coverage for the Third Quarter; New Year s Mass Reflection about the Word of God during the Mass Chapter 7: The Church and the Empire The Church reminds us that obedience to God comes before obedience to any civil authority. Word: The Challenge of Discipleship on page 116 Faith Terms: Canon Law, Christendom, Natural Law Witness: Augustine and the Kingdom on page 114; Charlemagne on page 118 Worship: A prayer of Meditation on page 120 Chapter 7: The Church and the Empire The Church reminds us that obedience to God comes before obedience to any civil authority. Word: The Challenge of Discipleship on page 116 Faith Terms: Canon Law, Christendom, Natural Law Witness: Augustine and the Kingdom on page 114; Charlemagne on page 118 Worship: A prayer of Meditation on page 120 Chapter 8:Prayer for Understanding Word: A Church Divided, Reasons for the Divisions Faith Terms: Doctrine, Schism, icon, Witness: Spirituality Expressed Through Art; A pope work on reconciliation; Worship: Praying with Saint Anselm Chapter 8:Prayer for Understanding Word: A Church Divided, Reasons for the Divisions

12 Faith Terms: Doctrine, Schism, icon, Witness: Spirituality Expressed Through Art; A pope work on reconciliation; Worship: Praying with Saint Anselm Week 5 (25) Jan 29 th to Feb 2 nd Week 6 (26) Feb 5 th to 9 th Week 7 (27) Feb 12 th to 14 th Only 3 Days / CNY Week 8 (28) Feb 21 st to 23 rd CNY / Only 3 Days Chapter 9: Faith Expressed and Lived Word: The Growth of the Monastery, Our Call from God Witness: Saint Benedict of Nursia: God-centered life; Saint Thomas Aquinas Worship: Divine Reading on page 154 Supplementary Lesson; Lenten Season Chapter 9: Faith Expressed and Lived Word: The Growth of the Monastery, Our Call from God Witness: Saint Benedict of Nursia: God-centered life; Saint Thomas Aquinas Worship: Divine Reading on page 154 February 14 Ash Wednesday Mass Supplementary Lesson about the Season of Lent Seven Last Words of Jesus Way of the Cross Chinese New Year Celebration PETA for the Season of Lent Supplementary Lesson about the Season of Lent Seven Last Words of Jesus Way of the Cross Week 9 (29) Feb 26 th to Mar 2 nd Only 4 Days Wednesday No Class Lenten PETA Week 10 (30) Mar 5 th to 9 th IOWA TESTS Week 11 (31) March 12 th to 16 th Week 12 (32) March 19 th to 23 rd Only 3 Days / Lenten PETA Review Review. Review Submission of subject s requirement

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14 4th QUARTER TENTATIVE COURSE CONTENT (NB: Depending on time and interest, the teacher may delete and/or add other selections.) Week / Date Week 1 (33) Apr 9 th to 13 th Topic / Projects / Assessments Easter Mass and Easter Egg Hunting Faith Book: Sunday Gospel Reflection (The Resurrection of Jesus) Chapter 11: The Quest of Salvation Word: The Crusades Faith terms: Crusades, hell, heaven, Witness: Defending God s Will; Galileo s Daughter Worship: Praise God on page 178 Week 2 (34) Apr 16 th to 20 th Week 3 (35) Apr 23 rd to 27 th Week 4 (36) Apr 30 th to May 4 th Week 5 (37) May 7 th to 11 th AP Mock Exams Easter Mass and Easter Egg Hunting Faith Book: Sunday Gospel Reflection (The Resurrection of Jesus) Chapter 11: The Quest of Salvation Word: The Crusades Faith terms: Crusades, hell, heaven, Witness: Defending God s Will; Galileo s Daughter Worship: Praise God on page 178 Chapter 12: Devotions Word: The Mendicant Orders, Medieval Devotions Faith Terms: Devotion, Piety, Mendicant Order Witness: The Imitation of Christ; Blessed Titus Brandsma Worship: The Rosary on page 190 Chapter 12: Devotions Word: The Mendicant Orders, Medieval Devotions Faith Terms: Devotion, Piety, Mendicant Order Witness: The Imitation of Christ; Blessed Titus Brandsma Worship: The Rosary on page 190 Practical Exam in the Making

15 Week 6 (38) May 14 th to 18 th Week 7 (39) May 21 st to 25 th Only 1 Day / Exams / Graduations Week 8 (40) May 28 th to June 1 st Practical Exam in the Making Practical Exam in the Making/ Submission of output! St. Dominic de Guzman and St. Thomas, Pray for us!