Saint Patrick High School Curriculum Guide 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: https://sites.google.com/a/stpatrick.org/sacraments/ 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. 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: 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 (https://sites.google.com/a/stpatrick.org/sacraments/) 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
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. 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 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 Duration 4 Weeks
New Life 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
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 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 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 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.