Lớp Giáo Lý XT/RLLD for Teens Class Syllabus 2017-2018 Classroom Location: Red A Class meeting time: Saturdays from 10:00AM to 11:30AM Catechists & Contact Information: 1. Anh Aaron Nguyen Assistant Catechist 2. Chi Cynthia Nguyen Assistant Catechist 3. Anh Ky Cai Assistant Catechist 4. Anh Khoi ChuChe Catechist 5. Chi Thuong ChuChe Class Coordinator: 503-261- 3773 thuong.chuche@gmail.com Textbooks & References: 1. Gioi Luat Yeu Thuong (Xung Toi Lan Dau) 2. Thanh Le The Holy Mass (Ruoc Le Lan Dau) 3. Kelly, M.A. (2011). Call to Celebrate: Reconciliation & Eucharist. Madison: OurSundayVisitor. Learning Outcomes: 1. At the minimal level, the student: RECONCILIATION: o Understands the Sacrament of Reconciliation forgives sins committed after Baptism and sorrow for sin is the most important part. o Understands God is always ready to forgive us and the Sacrament of Reconciliation is a sacrament of conversion. o Knows how to prepare for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, how to examine of conscience and how to make a confession. o Understands the significance of penance. o Understands the Holy Spirit remains with us to help us grow and become more like Jesus. EUCHARIST: o Understands that the Eucharist is the real Body and Blood of Christ. o Knows how to receive Holy Communion, with reverence. o Has the desire to receive Holy Communion. o Participates appropriately in Mass, given the age, mental and physical capacity of the student. 2. At the common level, the student masters the minimal level, plus: ON SACRAMENTS o Knows that the Eucharist, together with Baptism and Confirmation, are sacraments of initiation. o Understands sacraments are celebration with meaningful and effective rituals (e.g., gestures, prayers) and symbols (e.g., water, white garment) instituted by Christ and celebrated in the Church to bestow the grace for our salvation. ON THE EUCHARIST o Understands as a banquet, in remembrance of Jesus last supper with his disciples. o Believes as presence of Christ, as in his Word and in the community gathering in His name. o Experiences as a source of healing and consolation. 3. At the advanced level, the student also: Desires to join Christ and the Church in bringing forgiveness, healing, peace and health to all. Connects Reconciliation and the Eucharist with the work of mercy and social justice. Continues to grow in developing relationship with God and with others, with a healthy acceptance of one s sinful self. Updated 2017-10- 05 TC Page 1
SCHEDULE & ASSIGNMENTS: Ngày Lịch Trình Lớp Date Class Schedule 9/23/2017 First Class PTA Meeting 1PM 9/30/2017 Parent Meeting 10:30AM in Church School Welcome Assembly If, students are dismissed to individual classes, XT RLLD Teens will meet with GL Lop 3 XT/RLLD. Blessing Ceremony with Cha Welcome and Icebreakers, Introductions & Overview of Class, Get To Know You Card 10/07/2017 Get To Know You Card (for new Students) Review of Class Syllabus and Create Class Covenant Reconciliation Unit Lesson 1: We Are Loved by God Gioi Luat Yeu Thuong Chapter 1 10/14/2017 Reconciliation Unit Lesson 2: We Are Called to Love God Gioi Luat Yeu Thuong Chapters 2, 3, and 4 10/21/2017 Reconciliation Unit Lesson 3: We Are Called to Love Others Part 1 Gioi Luat Yeu Thuong Chapters 5, 6, 7 10/28/2017 Reconciliation Unit Lesson 4: We Are Called to Love Others Part 2 Gioi Luat Yeu Thuong Chapters 8, 9 2. Parent Contact Info Sheet with Signature 3. Read Gioi Luat Yeu Thuong/Commandment of Love: Chapter 1 4. Do exercises on page 11 5. Read Gioi Luat Yeu Thuong/Commandment of Love: Chapters 2, 3, and 4. 6. Do Exercises on pages 17, 23, 29 7. Reflection Journal & Daily Prayers of Love: Chapters 5, 6 and 7 3. Do Exercises on pages 35, 41, 47 4. Oral Quiz on the Our Father and Hail Mary of Love: Chapters 8 and 9 3. Do Exercises on pages 53 and 61 11/04/2017 No Class - CYC 11/11/2017 Reconciliation Unit Lesson 5: We Miss the Mark Gioi Luat Yeu Thuong: Chapter 10 1. Reflection Paper on Reconciliation & Daily Prayers of Love: Chapter 10 Updated 2017-10- 05 TC Page 2
Ngày Date Lịch Trình Lớp Class Schedule 11/18/2017 Reconciliation Unit Lesson 6: We Reflect and We Are Sorry Gioi Luat Yeu Thuong: Chapter 10 1. Reflection Paper on Reconciliation & Daily Prayers 2. Do Exercises on page 67 3. Oral Quiz on Glory Be and Act of Contrition 11/25/2017 No Class - Holiday 12/02/2017 Reconciliation Unit Lesson 7: We Are Forgiven & We Go Forth Gioi Luat Yeu Thuong: Chapter 11 12/09/2017 Reconciliation Unit Lesson 8: How to Go to Confession Gioi Luat Yeu Thuong: Chapter 12 Review Games Objective: Students will learn how to make confession. 12/16/2017 Oral Quiz on Act of Contrition Exam on Reconciliation Unit or Reflection Paper? Class Celebration 12/23/2017 Christmas Break of Love: Chapter 11 3. Do Exercises on page 73 of Love: Chapter 12 3. Do Exercises on page 81 4. Oral Quiz on the Ten Commandments 1. Prepare for Exam or Turn in Reflection Paper on Reconciliation 12/30/2017 New Years Break 01/06/2018 Catechists Retreat 01/13/2018 Review & Practice for First Reconciliation 1. Turn in Reflection Paper on Reconciliation 01/20/2018 Parents Meeting at 10AM in Church 01/27/2018 Xưng Tội Lần Đầu First Reconciliation Review & Practice for First Reconciliation First Reconciliation & Celebration Parent and Child Meet in the Church Confessors: TBD 02/03/2018 Eucharist Unit Lesson 1: The Sacrament of the Eucharist Thanh Le/The Holy Mass: Chapter 1 2. Read Thanh Le/The Holy Mass: Chapter 1 3. Do exercises on page 11 Updated 2017-10- 05 TC Page 3
Ngày Lịch Trình Lớp Date Class Schedule 02/10/2018 TNTT Retreat for all Students 02/17/2018 Tet Holiday 02/24/2018 Eucharist Unit Lesson 2: The Holy Mass, Gathering and the Liturgy of the Word Thanh Le/The Holy Mass: Chapters 2 and 3 03/03/2018 Eucharist Unit Lesson 3: Liturgy of the Eucharist and Concluding Rites Thanh Le/The Holy Mass: Chapters 4 and 5 03/10/2018 Eucharist Unit Lesson 4: Beatitudes and Jesus Commandment of Love Thanh Le/The Holy Mass: Chapters 6 and 7 2. Read Thanh Le/The Holy Mass: Chapters 2 and 3 3. Do exercises on page 19 and 25 2. Read Thanh Le/The Holy Mass: Chapter 4 and 5 3. Do exercises on pages 33 and 39 2. Read Thanh Le/The Holy Mass: Chapters 6 and 7 3. Do exercises on pages 47 and 53 03/17/2018 RE Congress 03/24/2018 03/31/2018 Palm Sunday Easter 4/1, Triduum Eucharist Unit Lesson 5: The Last Supper within the context of Palm Sunday and Easter Triduum Thanh Le/The Holy Mass: Chapter 1. Start working on Final Reflection Paper and Art Project 2. Reflection Journals & Daily Prayers 1. Keep working on Final Reflection Paper, Art Project & Daily Prayers 04/07/2018 DHLCTX/Divine Mercy Weekend Eucharist Unit Lesson 6: Mary Model of Loving and The Church Teaches Us to Love Thanh Le/The Holy Mass: Chapters 8 and 9 1. Continue to work on Final Reflection Paper and Art Project 2. Read Thanh Le/The Holy Mass: Chapters 8 and 9 3. Do exercises on pages 59 and 65 4. Reflection Journals & Daily Prayers 5. Oral Quiz on Beatitudes Updated 2017-10- 05 TC Page 4
Ngày Date Lịch Trình Lớp Class Schedule 04/14/2018 Review Session 1. Continue to work Final Reflection Paper and Art Project 2. Reflection Journal & Daily Prayers 04/21/2018 Field Trip? 04/28/2018 Student Presentations 1. Turn in Final Reflection Papers & Art Project 2. Reflection Journals & Daily Prayers 05/05/2018 Student Presentations 05/12/2018 Parent- Child Retreat Mother's Day 5/13 05/19/2018 Last Class Day Pentecost Sunday 5/20 05/26/2018 Memorial Day Weekend (5/28) Corpus Christi (5/31) 6/2/18 Practice/Rehearsal Time TBD 6/3/18 At 2:30PM Thánh Lễ RLLD / First Communion Mass Parent and Child Retreat Mandatory Meet in West Hall Class Party Practice for RLLD Mass / Tập cho Thánh Lễ RLLD Time will be determined / Giờ sẽ thông báo sau Group Picture TBD / Giờ chụp hình lớp sẽ báo sau Mass / Thánh Lễ lúc 2:30PM Updated 2017-10- 05 TC Page 5