COURSE INFORMATION SHEET RELIGION DEPARTMENT DATE: FEBRUARY 2016 SECONDARY SCHOOL: St. Michael s Choir School PRINCIPAL: Mr. B. White DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mr. J. Woodger CURRICULUM POLICY DOCUMENT COURSE TITLE PRE-REQUISITE Church Teachings HRT 3M1 Ontario Catholic Secondary Curriculum Policy Document - Religious Education from the Institute of Catholic Education (ICE) COURSE CODE GRADE & TYPE HRE 4M1 12 University FULL SEMESTER Winter 2016 CREDIT VALUE 1.0 COURSE DESCRIPTION adapted from Ontario Catholic Secondary Curriculum Policy Document, Religion Education Institute for Catholic Education At the end of this course, students will have had the opportunity to live out their faith in action through service initiatives in the community. Students will develop an understanding of the importance of service as an integral component of the Christian faith. Students will also have an understanding of the source of the Catholic Faith: Tradition and Scripture, interpreted by the Magisterium. This course will empower students to be able to go to the source of the faith, Magisterium documents, to better understand questions that arise about life, morality, and faith. Vatican II s Dogmatic Constitution of Divine Revelation states that sacred tradition, Sacred Scripture and the teaching authority of the Church, in accord with God's most wise design, are so linked and joined together that one cannot stand without the others, and that all together and each in its own way under the action of the one Holy Spirit contribute effectively to the salvation of souls. (DV, 10). This quote makes clear that God s plan of salvation is reveled through Tradition, Scripture, and the teaching authority of the Magisterium and that all three are crucial. Instructor: Classroom 227 Phone Number 416-393-5518 E-mail Address: Course Website andrew.hume@tcdsb.org www.smcsreligion.com Instructors Information E-mail Policy: I will attempt to respond to legitimate e-mail enquiries from students and/or parents within 24-48 hours. If you do not receive a reply within this period, please re-submit your question(s) in person or by calling the school at 416-393-5518. Where a question cannot be easily or briefly answered by e-mail, I will indicate that the student or parents should see me in person at a designated meeting time. Issues involving grades or discipline will only be discussed in person or over the telephone, not through e-mail. Page 1 of 5
UNIT 1: PROFESSION OF FAITH UNIT 2: CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHNG UNIT 3: WORSHIP UNIT 4: MORALITY HRE 4M1 Syllabus Course Outline Week Topic(s) for the Week Weekly Readings (1) Feb. 1 Feb. 5 Course Introduction / Philosophical Principles YOUCAT #1-6 (2) Feb. 8 Feb. 12 Catholic Creeds YOUCAT #25-79 (3) Feb. 15 Feb. 19 Revelation in Scripture Essay #1 (Feb. 19) YOUCAT #14-19 (4) Feb. 22 Feb. 26 The Tradition of the Faith YOUCAT #121-140 (5) Feb. 29 Mar. 4 (6) Mar. 7 Mar. 11 The Magisterium Test #1 (Mar. 4) Conversations between Theologians and the Magisterium Dei Verbum YOUCAT #141-145 Donum Veritate Mar. 14 Mar. 18 MARCH BREAK NO CLASSES (7) Mar. 21 Mar. 25 Pope Leo XIII and the Rights of Laborers Rerum Novarm (8) Mar. 28 Apr. 1 Pope John XXIII and the need for Peace Pacem in Terris (9) Apr. 4 Apr. 8 (10) Apr. 11 Apr. 15 Caritas in Veritate: Vision of Pope Benedict XVI An Ecological Direction: Pope Francis Essay #1 (Apr. 15) Caritas in Veritate Laudato Si (11) Apr. 18 Apr. 22 Prayer and Feast Days YOUCAT #469-489 (12) Apr. 25 Apr. 29 Marion Theology / Saints in the Economy of Salvation (13) May 2 May 6 Sacraments of Initiation YOUCAT #80-85 YOUCAT #146-149 YOUCAT #208-213, 217-223 YOUCAT #203-204, #194-196 (14) May 9 May 13 Sacraments of Healing YOUCAT #224-247 (15) May 16 May 20 Sacraments of Service Essay #1 (May 20) (16) May 23 May 27 The Sanctity of Life (17) May 30 Jun. 3 Human Sexuality & Theology of the Body (18) Jun. 6 Jun. 10 Family Life Issues / Exam Review YOUCAT #248-271, #132-145 Evangelium Vitae YOUCAT #280, 378, 379, 383-385 Letter on the Pastoral Care of Homosexual Persons and YOUCAT #416-425 #294, 400-414 Jun. 13 Jun. 17 Final Exam (Date to be Determined) Page 2 of 5
Policy & Procedures In addition to guidelines outlined in the SMCS agenda book, please review the following guidelines on what constitutes plagiarism: represents as one s own any idea or expression of an idea or work of another in any academic examination or term test or in connection with any other form of academic work PLAGIARISM submits, without the knowledge and approval of the instructor to whom it is submitted, any academic work for which credit has previously been obtained or is being sought in another course or program of elsewhere submits any academic work containing a purported statement of fact or reference to a source which has been concocted. Forgery of, or in any other way alters or falsifies, any document or evidence cited or referenced. Students will also be culpable if they knowingly circulate a forged, altered or falsified document, whether the record be in print or electronic form LATE ASSIGNMENTS All assignments are due in class on the day they are assigned. If your assignment is late for any reason, it should be accompanied by a note from a doctor explaining why you were unable to complete this on time. Failure to produce a note will result in 5% taken off per day (including weekends and holidays). Assignments are to be: Typed ASSIGNMENT FORMAT Double Spaced Chicago Format Title Page Include on each page Name and Page number Only hardcopy submissions will be accepted, do not e-mail your essays to instructor EXTRA HELP Available by appointment with the teacher. RESOURCES COURSE TEXT YOUCAT Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church WEBSITE www.smcsrelgion.com EXCURSIONS See Discipleship Project on Page 5 Page 3 of 5
Course Evaluation Break Down FINAL MARK # Term Due Date % Category 1 Test 1 Friday Mar. 4 10% 10% Tests 3 Essay 1 (Creed Statement) Friday Feb. 19 10% 4 Essay 2 (Papal Essay) Friday Apr. 15 10% 30% Essays 5 Essay 3 (Contemporary Ethical Issue) Friday May 20 10% 6 Seminar Discussions Ongoing 20% 20% Participation 7 Discipleship Project Before Final Class 5% 8 Discipleship Project Reflection Before Final Class 10% 15% Discipleship 9 Final Exam To Be Determined 25% 25% Final Tests Test 1: Will cover content from Weeks 2-5 of the Course (Creed, Scripture, Tradition, and Magisterium). Test #1 will consist of the following format: Part A 10 Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark per question) Part B Two short Answer Questions (From a choice of five options) Part C An in-class Essay Essays Essay 1: Creed Statement Students are to select 1 (one) statement from either the Apostles Creed or the Nicene Creed. Students are to write an essay that explores the theological notions of their chosen statement. Specifically, students should trace the history of this idea and explain where it originated from and if it evolved, changed, or deepened over time. Essay 2: Papal Essay Students are to select a Pope from either the 20 th or 21 st century and explore their main theological ideas espoused during their papacy. This essay is not a biography, but rather a chance to explore some of the major documents and ideas promulgated during the pontiff of the chosen pope. In addition to the documents that the Pope promulgated, secondary sources should be consulted (please use a minimum of 5 sources). Pope Francis (2013 ) Pope Benedict XVI (2005 2013) Pope John Paul II (1978 2005) Pope John Paul I (1978) Pope Paul IV (1963 1978) Pope John XXIII (1958 1963) Pope Pius XII (1939 1958) Pope Pius XI (1922 1939) Pope Benedict XV (1914 1922) Pope Pius X (1903 1914) Page 4 of 5
Essay #3: Contemporary Ethical Issue This course applied Magisterial teachings of the Church to various issues in the 21 st Century. For the I.S.U., students are to select an issue (such as an ethical debate, a Church rite or practice, etc ) that was not discussed in this course and research what the Magisterium teachings are regarding this topic. Students must consult a minimum of 5 sources for their assignment. Amongst these 5, the Bible, an Encyclical or Papal letter, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church must be included. Some key questions to consider when writing this essay are: What are the key issues involved? (Provide evidence that the issue was studied in a systematic and scholarly manner. Present principal arguments (pro and con). Identify implications for individuals, society. A personal reflection (What are your views on this matter). Length: 2000 words Discipleship Project An integral component of the Catholic faith is service to one s brothers and sisters. Christ tells his Apostles in Matthew s Gospel this when he says, Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me. (Mt 25:40, NRSV). Christ elaborates in John s Gospel when he says everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another (Jn 13:35, NRSV). It is evident then, that actions rooted in loved are needed in addition to an understanding of the Magisterium s teachings to be Catholic. For this assignment, students will work in groups of 2-5 and will plan an excursion to either a food bank, shelter, retirement home, day care, or other service venue. The groups will each plan a trip that the entire class will participate in. Working with their teacher, the groups will be assigned a different day for their excursion to take place on. No two groups can plan to visit the same venue. While visiting the venue, the class will participate in service. It is the responsibility of the planning group to contact the venue in advance and to ensure that there is some constructive way that the class can help during their visit. Discipleship Project Reflection In following up with each groups visit to a venue of service, each group member is to write a paper reflecting upon the service conducted at their venue and to relate it to a) the Bible b) the Catechism and c) a Papal Encyclical letter. Students are to connect their service to the Catholic Church s teachings and articulate how this particular form of service is consistent with the Catholic faith. Page 5 of 5