CORRELATION 2014 Parish Edition to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines Junior High (Grades 7 and 8)

CORRELATION of 2014 Parish Edition to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines Junior High (Grades 7 and 8)

Table of Contents Correlation of Alive in Christ Parish Edition... 1 Task 1: Catechesis Promotes knowledge of the faith... 2 Task 2: Catechesis promotes a knowledge of the meaning of the Liturgy and the Sacraments and Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation... 29 Task 3: Catechesis for moral formation in Jesus Christ... 70 Task 4: Catechesis teaches the Christian how to pray with Christ... 110 Task 5: Catechesis prepares the Christian to live in Community and to participate actively in the life And The mission of the Church... 134 Task 6: Catechesis promotes a missionary spirit that prepares the faithful to be present as Christians in Society... 155 Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 i

Correlation of Alive in Christ Parish Edition This correlation of Alive in Christ, to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines, Grades 7-8 provides page references from only the Student Editions, grades 7 & 8. Other program components offer additional opportunities for instruction and development of the guidelines. The Catechist Editions include optional activities, scripture background, connections for liturgy links, and lectionary links and justice and peace. Take Out: Family Faith on the Go, a monthly Family magazine, offers practical family touch points, Catholic conversation starters, family faith-builders with prayers, saints and the Sunday readings and positive reinforcement for deepening Catholic identity in the home. The Alive in Christ website (aliveinchrist.osv.com) provides additional class and family activities for the young person as well as a faith glossary; faith-sharing questions based on the Sunday cycle of readings; and supplemental instructional resources for the catechist or teacher to help implement word, worship, and service in the classroom. Unique to Alive in Christ Grade 7 & 8 and cited in the correlation are such features as: Go to the Source challenges the adolescent to go directly to Scripture and find out more about the passage. In Summary: Catholics Believe reiterates lesson objectives and key concepts presented in the chapter. Where It Happened explores the places where biblical or Church events took place and where the Saints lived and grew in holiness. Catholic Faith Words define core Catholic teachings and help the students know and articulate the teaching of the Church in precise theological language. Catholics Today introduces young people to customs, practices, and devotions of our Church as experienced and celebrated throughout the world. The Church History Timeline presents key people, places, and events in the Church s growth and development, along with secular events that affected the course of Church history and the life and work of Catholics around the world. Live Your Faith Component develops the seven principles of Catholic Social teaching and is correlated to both seasonal and core chapters. The Our Catholic Tradition reference section presents information on our Creeds, Sacraments, prayers, and practices of our Catholic faith. Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 1

GRADES 7 & 8 TASK 1 Catechesis promotes a knowledge of Faith Alive in Christ Parish Student Edition Pages TAKE NOTE: Because of Alive in Christ s unique approach to its scope and sequence, many of the following standards were presented in an earlier grade level and expanded in the following pages Lesson One The Trinity We Believe 366 We Believe 364 CONTENT Grade 7 Grade 8 1. The Trinity is one God in three fully united and fully distinct Persons. 94-97 Catholic Tradition 90 you ever thought? 91 Activity 92 Diagram on 97 Catholic Faith Words 96 Go to the Source 96 Our Catholic Life 100 Reflect on the Trinity 101 Chapter Review 102 In Summary 99 We Believe 366 8, 68, 69, 94-99, 160, 176, 266, 280 Catholic Tradition 90 you ever thought? 91 Our Catholic Life 100 Catholic Faith Words 98 In Summary 99 Our Catholic Life 100 Profession of Faith 101 Chapter Review 102 We Believe 364-366 2. The Trinity is the central mystery of the faith. 3. The three Persons of the Trinity are the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. 4. St. Patrick used the shamrock as a visual aid to teach about the Trinity. Same as Gr. 7 Lesson 1 - #1 Same as Gr. 7 Lesson 1 - #1 The was presented in Grades 3 and 5 Same as Gr. 8 Lesson 1 - #1 Same as Gr. 8 Lesson 1 - #1 The was presented in Grades 3 and 5 5. God is one but not solitary (Fides Damasi: DS 71). Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are distinct from one another. 6. The distinction lies solely in the relationships which relate them to another. 7. God is the Father of Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit eternally proceeds from the Father and the Son. 8. The Trinity is one God fully united as one. Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 1 - #1 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 1 - #1 96 98-99 We Believe 364 96 98-99 We Believe 364 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 1-#1 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 1 - #1 Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 2

9. Each of the divine persons is God wholly and entirely: all three share the same attributes of all-loving, eternal, etc. Because of that unity the Father is wholly in the Son and wholly in the Holy Spirit; the Son is wholly in the Father and wholly in the Holy Spirit; the Holy Spirit is wholly in the Father and wholly in the Son (Council of Florence [1442]: DS 1331). 10. Jesus teaches us about the attributes of God. He teaches us that God is loving, caring, healing, forgiving, true, just, etc. Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 1 - #1 Especially In Summary 99 96, 106-109 you ever thought? 103 Activity 104, 105 Scripture and Go to the Source 106 I am Statements 107 Catholic Faith Words 106 Catholic Today 108 Two Nature of Jesus Christ 111 In Summary 111 Chapter Review 114 Prayer Ritual 113 We Believe 366 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 1 - #1 98-99 We Believe 364 God the Father We Believe 366 We Believe 364 1. The First Person of the Trinity is God the Father. 51, 54-59, 96-98 Activity 92, 93 Reflect on the Trinity 101 We Believe 366 94-99 Catholic Tradition 90 you ever thought? 91 Our Catholic Life 100 Catholic Faith Words 98 In Summary 99 Our Catholic Life 100 Profession of Faith 101 Chapter Review 102 We Believe 364-366 2. God the Father is the source of all that is, visible and invisible. 3. God is Father to all those baptized as His adopted sons and daughters. 4. God is the Father of mercy and also cares for all the unbaptized. Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 1 - #11 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 1 - #11 and Effects of Baptism 267 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 1 - #11 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 1 - #11 98 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 1 - #11 Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 3

5. God the Father s love is faithful Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 1 - #11 and eternal. God the Son We Believe 366 We Believe 364 1. The Second Person of the Trinity is God the Son. 78-81, 106-109 you ever thought? 103 Activity 104, 105 Scripture and Go to the Source 106 I am Statements 107 Catholic Faith Words 106 Catholic Today 108 Two Nature of Jesus Christ 111 In Summary 111 Chapter Review 114 Prayer Ritual 113 Take Note of the Big Question on 90, which is related to the chapter objectives and forecasts the learning in the unit. Catholic Tradition 90 We Believe 366 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 1 - #11 31, 98-99 In Summary 99 Our Catholic Life 100 We Believe 364 2. The Son of God is eternal. He has existed eternally in union with God and the Holy Spirit. Yet, He became incarnate in Jesus Christ in human history. 23, 27, 90, 106-107, 111, 255 Catholic Faith Words 106 Our Catholic Life 112 Two Nature of Jesus Christ 111 In Summary 111 We Believe 366 31 We Believe 364 3. Jesus Christ is both fully true God and true man. 4. Jesus Christ is Son of God, true God, one with the Father. 5. Jesus Christ is Son of Mary, true man. He is the perfection of who we are created to be. 6. Jesus Christ is our Savior and Redeemer. Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 1 - #17 31 We Believe 364 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 1 - #17 31 We Believe 364 109 30-31 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 1 - #17 31, 98-99 In Summary 99 Our Catholic Life 100 We Believe 364 Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 4

God the Holy Spirit We Believe 366 We Believe 364 7. The Third Person of the Trinity is the Holy Spirit, the Lord and giver of life. 118-119, 122-123 you ever thought...? 115 Scripture 118 Catholic Faith Words 118 List 121 Explain 123 Our Catholic Life 124 Prayer Ritual 125 In Summary 123 Chapter Review 126 We Believe 366 Development of the Fruits of the Spirit 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48 Gifts of the Spirit 269-272 43, 47, 69, 70, 81, 83, 95-99, 118, 122, 123, 124, 130, 135, 139, 149, 150, 151, 152, 159, 175, 257, 269, 278, 281 Catholic Tradition 90 Our Catholic Life 100 Take Note of the Big Question on 90, which is related to the chapter objectives and forecasts the learning in the unit. We Believe 364 We Live 374-375 Development of the Fruits of the Spirit 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40, 44, 48 Gifts of the Spirit 120-123 8. The Holy Spirit is only fully revealed by Jesus Christ. Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 1 - #22 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 1 - #22 9. The Holy Spirit is the Sanctifier of the Church and Her Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 1 - #22 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 1 - #22 members through the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit. 10. The Holy Spirit spoke through the prophets and came to Mary and the apostles, after the 46-49, 176, 250, 256, 364, 348 43, 46, 47, 48, 72, 96-97, 138, 175, 278 We Worship 372 Ascension, on the feast of Pentecost. 11. The Holy Spirit comes into our lives at Baptism. At Confirmation we receive 268-269 Identify 269 47, 120-121, 161, 200, 254, 269 We Worship 370 additional gifts of the Holy Spirit. CONTENT Grade 7 Grade 8 Lesson 2 Seeing with the Eyes of Faith 94-95 In Summary 99 66, 68, 70-71 In Summary 71 1. God created each person to share His blessed life and is always with them everywhere they go 54-57 Catholic Faith Words 57 In Summary 59 Because of Alive in Christ's unique approach to curriculum this was presented in Gr. 5; however, the teacher should revisit the understanding of this standard when presenting 54-57 you ever thought? 51 Our Catholic Tradition 50 Activity 52 Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 5

2. God desires to have a special relationship with each person. He is constantly drawing each person closer to Him in a deep friendship. 3. There is a desire and thirst for God in the heart of every human person that can only be satisfied by God. St. Augustine of Hippo said, You have made us for yourself, Oh Lord. And our heart is restless until it rests in you. 56-57 54-55 In Summary 59 54-59 54-55, 58-59 In Summary 59 4. Human beings are created with free will. Free will allows each person to accept or reject God s invitation to share their life with Him. 5. Free will is the capacity to make a reasonable choice. It is a grace and a gift from God that enables each person to freely give themselves to each other and to God. 32, 198-199, 210, 214 Catholic Faith Words 199 In Summary 219 Catholic Tradition 210 you ever thought? 211 We Live 378 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 2 - #4 Grace 266, 268, 283, 348, 369, 370 Our Catholic Life 260 Catholic Tradition 250 We Live 376 Take Note of the Big Question on 250, which is related to the chapter objectives and forecasts the learning in the unit 54, 59, 78, 256 Catholic Faith Words 54 Catholic Tradition 50 We Live 376 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 2 - #4 Grace 19, 98, 121, 151, 160, 200, 254-257, 266, 270, 271, 281, 296 Catholic Faith Words 98, 256 Catholic Tradition 250 We Worship 370 We Live 375 6. God does not force us to be close to Him and love Him; instead, He allows us to choose Him. 7. A person can exercise his or her free will and try to find other ways to satisfy their longing for God. When each person sins they freely choose to do things that hurt their relationship with God. 8. Temptations are things from outside or within a person that lure them to sin. Sin separates a person from God. Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 2 - #4 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 2 - #4 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 2 - #4 Sin 158-159 Catholic Faith Words 158 We Live 376 158-159 Catholic Faith Words 158 We Live 376 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 2 - #4 Sin We Live 375 We Live 375 Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 6

9. The effect of Original Sin, concupiscence, makes it more difficult to make good choices. Because of concupiscence a person can be mistaken into believing sinful choices are good choices. Sin limits the ability to give and receive love. 10. The Father sent His Son, Jesus, to overcome sin so that each person can love God and live the life of Faith. 11. Faith is a supernatural gift that allows each person to respond to God s love. It is a grace. Grace is God s activity in each person s life. 12. Faith is a yes to God allowing each person to give his or her entire self to God in a special relationship with Him. Faith is the proper response to God who first loved. 13. Faith is a personal act of commitment to God through Jesus Christ and in the Holy Spirit. 82, 130, 158-159, 160, 198, 199, 267 Reflect 159 In Summary 163 Catholic Faith Words 158 We Live 376 Jesus 106-109 you ever thought? 103 Activity 104, 105 Scripture and Go to the Source 106 I am Statements 107 Catholic Faith Words 106 Catholic Today 108 Two Nature of Jesus Christ 111 In Summary 111 Chapter Review 114 Prayer Ritual 113 We Believe 366-366 Faith 94-95 In Summary 99 94-95 Catholic Faith Words 95 In Summary 99 We Live 377 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 2 - #11 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 2 - #11 We Live 375 Jesus 31, 98-99 In Summary 99 Our Catholic Life 100 We Believe 364 Faith 66, 68, 70-71 In Summary 71 66, 68, 70-71 In Summary 71 Catholic Faith Words 68 Effects of Faith 70 Our Catholic Life 73 We Live 376 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 2 - #11 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 2 - #11 Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 7

14. Every person has the freedom to believe or not believe what is revealed in Scripture and Tradition about God. True faith is believing everything God has revealed. Faith is not picking and choosing those things we like to believe and disregarding those things we dislike. 15. Faith seeks understanding (St. Anselm). Faith should lead each person to desire a deeper and better understanding of God. Understanding develops over time and will not be completed until seeing God face to face. As understanding grows faith grows as well. 16. The priceless gift of faith can be lost through carelessness or sin. 17. Faith enables each person to enjoy on earth the very life of God. Faith in this life is the beginning of eternity. Faith is the realization of what is hoped for and evidence of things not seen. (Heb. 11:1) 18. Mary is the supreme model of faith. She trusted God would protect her as He carried out His plan in her life. 19. It is for her obedient faith that all generations have called Mary blessed. (Luke 1:48) 20. Mary s yes to the message of the angel gives us inspiration to say, yes. 66-71, 94-95 you ever thought? 63 Catholic Tradition 50 Catholic Faith Words 66, 95 In Summary71, 99 Take Note of the Big Question on 50, which is related to the chapter objectives and forecasts the learning in the unit We Live 377 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 2 - #14 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 2 - #14 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 2 - #14 28, 31, 32, 109, 135, 140, 200 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 2 - #18 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 2 - #18 66-69, 70-71 In Summary 71 Catholic Faith Words 68, 67 you ever thought? 63 Effects of Faith 70 Our Catholic Life 73 Catholic Tradition 50 We Live 376 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 2 - #14 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 2 - #14 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 2 - #14 19, 32, 226, 282, 297, 298, 306, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311 Our Catholic Life 232 Catholic Tradition 290 We Live 369 Take Note of the Big Question on 290, which is related to the chapter objectives and forecasts the learning in the unit Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 2 - #18 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 2 - #18 Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 8

21. Mary s faith never wavered. She never doubted that God would fulfill His word. Mary is an example of the supreme fulfillment of faith. Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 2 - #18 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 2 - #18 CONTENT Grade 7 Grade 8 Lesson 3 What the New Testament 6, 7, 9, 66, 67 6, 7, 23, 139, 146-147 tells us about Jesus We Believe 364 We Believe 363 1. The search for God requires the whole mind, will, heart, and the help of others who can aid the search for God, such as, parents, priests, and teachers. 2. The human person s openness to truth and beauty, sense of moral goodness, freedom, voice of conscience, and longing for eternity and happiness provoke questions about God s existence. 3. The existence of God can be known through the natural world. We are able to learn and encounter God through our ability to reason and through what is revealed by the life of Jesus Christ. 54-59 In Summary 59 Catholic Tradition 50 Catholic Faith Words 55 Scripture followed by have you ever thought? 51 Refer to Lesson 3 - #1 and 71, 199, 214-219, 239, 280, 281, 284 In Summary 219 Steps in Making a Moral Decision 219 Catholic Tradition 210 Our Catholic Life 152 you ever thought...? 211 Activity 212, 213 Our Catholic Life 220,372 Take Note of the Big Question on 210, which is related to the chapter objectives and forecasts the learning in the unit Prayer Ritual 221 We Live 372 54-59, 94-97, 214-215 Attributes of God 59 In Summary 59 Catholic Tradition 50 you ever thought? 51 54-57, 66-69, 70-71 Identify 69 Catholic Tradition 51 In Summary 59, 71 Refer to Lesson 3 - #1 and 230-231 Catholic Faith Words 230 Chapter Review 234 We Live 376 54-59 Catholic Tradition 50 you ever thought? 51 In Summary 59 Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 9

4. God s Revelation is necessary to teach what exceeds humans limited understanding about religious and moral truths. The Church clarifies these truths with firm certitude. 5. The coming of Jesus Christ reveals information about the mystery of God and the mystery of the human person. Pope John Paul II said, Jesus tells us what it means to be human. 6. Much of God s Revelation has been written down in the Scriptures by human authors through God s inspiration and the rest is preserved in Tradition. 54-59, 176-177 Catholic Tradition 50 Activity 52, 53, 55 In Summary 59, 179 Catholic Faith Words 55 Attributes of God 59 Our Catholic Life 60 Prayer 61 Chapter Review 62 Take Note of the Big Question on 50, which is related to the chapter objectives and forecasts the learning in the unit 78-81, 106-109 you ever thought...? 103 Activity 104, 105 Scripture and Go to the Source 106 I am Statements 107 Catholic Faith Words 106 Catholic Today 108 Two Nature of Jesus Christ 111 In Summary 111 Chapter Review 114 Prayer Ritual 113 Take Note of the Big Question on 90; which is related to the chapter objectives and forecasts the learning in the unit Catholic Tradition 90 We Believe 366 4-7, 54-57, 66-71 Catholic Tradition 50 Activity 50, 64, 65 you ever thought? 63 Outline 67 Catholic Faith Words 66, 69 Read & Discuss 69 In Summary 71 Catholics Today 71 Our Catholic Life 72 Closing Prayer 73 Chapter Review 74 66-69, 138-139, 174-179 Catholic Faith Words 175, 176 Scripture 174 Catholic Tradition 50 170 Take Note of the Big Question on 170, which is related to the chapter objectives and forecasts the learning in the unit you ever thought 171 In Summary 179 Chapter Review 182 We Believe 362 31, 98-99 In Summary 99 Our Catholic Life 100 We Believe 364 Because of Alive in Christ's unique approach to curriculum this was presented in Gr. 7; however, the teacher should revisit the understanding of this standard when presenting: 5-7, 66-69 We Believe 362-363 Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 10

Divine Inspiration 66-69 Catholic Faith Words 66 We Believe 364 7. Divine Inspiration is the gift of the Holy Spirit that enabled both the human writers and God to be true authors. 8. The human authors wrote with the language and thinking of their time. To fully understand what the writers intended to communicate; we need to study the conditions and use of language at the time. Sacred Scripture is relevant to all people of all times because of the deeper meaning God communicates through them. 9. Because God is the author of Scripture, everything the Bible says on matters of Revelation, faith and our salvation are true. This attribute is called inerrancy. 66-69 Catholic Faith Words 66 We Believe 364 6-7, 66-71 Catholics Today 71 In Summary 71 Scripture 70 Our Catholic Life 72 Catholic Faith Words 66, 69 you ever thought? 63 Catholic Tradition 50 Take Note of the Big Question on 50, which is related to the chapter objectives and forecasts the learning in the unit Refer to Lesson 3 - #8 Sacred Scripture 6-7 We Believe 364 1. The Bible consists of the Old 6, 7, 31, 57, 59, 66, 67, 68, Testament and New 69, 78, 82, 270 Testament. 66-67 We Believe 362 66-67 We Believe 362 6-7, 66-67 We Believe 362 Because of Alive in Christ's unique approach to curriculum this was presented in Gr. 7, however, the teacher should revisit the understanding of this standard when presenting: 5-7, 66-69 We Believe 362-363 5-7 We Believe 362 6, 7, 23, 43, 58, 59, 95, 139, 148 We Believe 362 2. The Old Testament is the name given to the 46 books at the beginning of Scripture that record salvation history before the coming of Christ. 3. It is called Old because it tells of God s teaching and actions before the coming of Jesus Christ who is the fullness of Revelation. It also focuses on the Old Covenant between God and the Jewish people. It contains the Pentateuch, the Historical books, the Wisdom books, and the Prophetic books. 6, 7, 66-67 We Believe 364 6, 7, 66-67, 78-79 We Believe 364 6, 7 We Believe 362 6, 7 We Believe 362 Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 11

4. The New Testament is the name given to the 27 books which record the life and teachings of Jesus Christ and some writings of the early Church. It contains the Gospels, the Acts of the Apostles, the Epistles or letters, and the Book of Revelation. 6, 7, 9, 66, 67, 270 We Believe 364 6, 7 We Believe 362 The Gospels 6-7 6-7, 186 1. The Gospels occupy the central 6-7, 42, 66, 146 place in Scripture: 6-7, 68-71 In Summary 71 Catholics Today 71 you ever thought? 63 Catholic Faith Words 69 2. They proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ, the Word of God, the definitive revelation of God. 3. They contain a record of the life of Jesus Christ and of His teachings and redeeming work. 4. The Gospels lead us to accept Jesus Christ in faith and apply His teachings to our lives. 5. There are three stages in the formation of the Gospels. 1) the life and teaching of Jesus, 2) the oral tradition, and 3) the written Gospels. 6. The authors of the Gospels are called the Evangelists. The four Evangelists are Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. These names are used as the titles of the Gospels they each wrote. 7. The Synoptic Gospels is the name given to the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke because of the verbal and sequential agreement between the three. Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 3 - #14 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 3 - #14 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 3 - #14 We Believe Gospel Formation 364 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 3 - #14 and We Believe Gospel Formation 364 68-69 The Gospels according to Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called the synoptic Gospels. Many stories are in two or all three of these Gospels, often in a similar order. The word synoptic comes from 2 Greek words meaning seen together. Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 3 - #14 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 3 - #14 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 3 - #14 7 7 7 The Gospels according to Matthew, Mark, and Luke are called the synoptic Gospels. Many stories are in two or all three of these Gospels, often in a similar order. The word synoptic comes from 2 Greek words meaning seen together. Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 12

8. The Synoptic Gospels were written during the late first century. Mark was written approximately during the years A.D. 63-70. Luke was written in A.D. 70-90 overlapping with Matthew written in A.D. 80-100. 9. Mark is believed to have been companion of St. Peter. He wrote for the persecuted Christians. His symbol is a lion with wings because his Gospel begins with St. John the Baptist s voice crying like a lion out in the wilderness. 10. Matthew was one of the 12 apostles. He was a tax collector that left everything behind when Christ called him to follow Him. He wrote for the Jewish converts to Christianity. His symbol is a man with wings because the Gospel begins with the human ancestry of Christ. 11. Luke was a Greek doctor, a Gentile, and a companion of St. Paul. He directed his Gospel to his fellow Gentiles (non-jewish Christians). His symbol is an ox with wings because he opens with Zechariah offering a sacrifice. 12. The Gospel of John was written approximately in A.D. 90-100. It was written for the Christians defending their faith. 13. John was one of the 12 apostles. He is believed to be the youngest of the apostles and was present at the Transfiguration with his brother, James, and Peter. He was the only apostle present at Christ s passion and death where he was entrusted with the care of Mary, and he accompanied St. Peter to Jesus tomb after the Resurrection. His symbol is the eagle because his Gospel starts with thoughts soaring above the Earth: the Divine Word. 69 Because of Alive in Christ's unique approach to curriculum this was presented in Gr. 6 and expanded in Gr. 7. The teacher may wish to revisit this standard by using the information found in Gr. 7 69 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 3 - #21 69 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 3 - #21 69 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 3 - #21 69 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 3 - #21 69 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 3 - #21 Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 13

14. The Synoptic Gospel contain: Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 3 - #20 7 The story of Jesus birth (Matthew and Luke) Scripture 26 Because of Alive in Christ's unique approach to curriculum the Birth of Christ was presented in every grade 1-7 and in Gr. 8, 30-32 The Baptism of Jesus Presented in Gr. 6 110 The Temptation of Jesus Scripture 34 Presented in Gr. 7 The sermon on the Mount Go to the Source 148 - the We Live 374 (Matthew), Sermon on the Plain (Luke) Beatitudes 150 The teachings of Jesus, including the Parables All of Chapter 8 - Model of Wisdom Go to the Source 214, 219 The miracles All of Chapter 5 - Jesus, 70 Word of God The Last Supper; the 38-49 38-39 Passion, death, Resurrection, and Ascension 15. The Gospel of John contains: 69, 106-107 147 The Prologue Scripture 106 Scripture 30 John uses Christ s dialogues and personal testimony and is more mystical Scripture 136 Scripture found in Jesus Example 138 Go to the Source 160, 254 John treats miracles as signs of Christ s glory/divinity 110-111 136-137 The Bread of Life discourse Go to the Source 160 I Am Statements 107 Story, Scripture and Go to the Source 186 41 I Am Statements 147 Christ s Last Supper discourse and Priestly Prayer The Passion, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ 16. Because each Gospel was written for a different audience, each Gospel focuses on a different aspect of the person of Christ. The emphasis on particular aspects of Christ creates four distinct portraits of Christ. 17. Mark emphasizes Jesus as the Suffering Servant. 18. Matthew emphasizes Jesus as the Teacher. 19. Luke emphasizes Jesus as the Savior. 69 Scripture 110, 115, 131 69 I Am Statements 147 69 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 3 - #21 69 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 3 - #21 69, 151 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson Go to the Source 148 3 - #21 69, 151 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 3 - #21 Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 14

20. John emphasizes Jesus as the Word of God. 21. Everything that Jesus taught is Good News for all people of every time. Chapter 5 - Jesus, Word of God especially the I Am Statements 6-7, 68-71 In Summary 71 Catholics Today 71 you ever thought? 63 Catholic Faith Words 69 I Am Statements 147 6-7, 42, 66, 146 CONTENT Grade 7 Grade 8 Lesson 4 Jesus True God and True We Believe 366 We Believe 364 Man The Incarnation Two Nature of Jesus 111 31, We Believe 364 1. The Incarnation refers to the eternal Son of God taking upon Himself a complete human nature. 106-109,134 you ever thought? 30, 103 Catholic Tradition 90 Catholic Faith Words 106, 109 Scripture and Go to the Source 106, 109 Catholic Today 108 Two Nature of Jesus 111 In Summary 111 Our Catholic Life 112 We Believe 366-367 31, We Believe 364 2. The Catholic Church firmly teaches that Jesus Christ was God incarnate in human flesh. 3. Jesus Christ is one person who is fully God and fully man. This means that at the same time He is completely divine and completely human. This is a mystery accepted by faith. 4. Jesus was fully human. He was like us in every way except sin. He worked with a human body, thought with a human mind, acted with a human will, and loved with a human heart. Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 4 - #1 31, 98-100 We Believe 364 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 4 - #1 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 4 - #2 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 4 - #1 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 4 - #2 Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 15

5. We can see Jesus humanity displayed in the events of his life. For example: Jesus could experience suffering, pain, and sorrow. We see this by His hunger and thirst in the desert, temptation by the devil, sorrow at the death of Lazarus, agony in the garden, and His death on the cross. His love for the little children, care for women, relationships with the apostles, and honor of His parents show us that He also experienced joy, love, happiness, and lived a virtuous human life. 6. Humans are created in the image and likeness of God. To live a fulfilled life, each person must learn and become who they were created to be. Each person must accept their humanity and use their gifts of intellect, free will, and love to become a reflection of God. 7. Because Jesus is fully human, He is the perfect example in how we should live. Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 4 - #1 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 4 - #2 54-58, 198, 214 Catholic Faith Words 57, 215 134, 136-139, 148-149 Jesus' Example 138 Discuss & Decide 139 In Summary 139 Catholic Faith Words 139 Scripture & Go to the Source 136 Scripture 137 Catholic Tradition 130 Take Note of the Big Question on 130, which is related to the chapter objectives and forecasts the learning in the unit. Our Catholic Life 140, 150 Activity 132 Examine 140 We Live 372-379 51-62 Our Catholic Tradition 50 you ever thought? 51 Living in His image 52 In Summary 59 Prayer of Petition 61 We Live 376 31, 80-81, 98-100, 152, 214-215, 238-241, 257 In Summary 243 We Believe 364 We Live 374 8. Jesus reveals what it means to be fully human. He teaches that by giving one s life to God and others is how one can truly find be who they were created to be. 9. The Incarnation affirms that human beings, although needing salvation, are good and meant for eternal life. Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 4 - #1 and #7 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 4 - #1 and #7 plus 200-201, 238-239 We Believe 369 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 4 - #1 and #7 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 4 - #1 and #7 plus 148-151 Catholic Faith Words 148 We Believe 369 Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 16

Mary We Believe 369 We Believe 369 1. Mary plays a key role in salvation history. God chose her to be the vessel through which Christ would come into the world. 30-32, 109, 135 In Summary 111 19, 32, 282, 297, 298, 306-309 In Summary 311 Catholic Tradition 290 Take Note of the Big Question on 290, which is related to the chapter objectives and forecasts the learning in the unit 2. God prepared Mary for her important role by first saving her from the stain of Original Sin. This grace is called the Immaculate Conception. 3. At the Annunciation the Angel Gabriel came to Mary and announced that she would be the Mother of God. Because of Alive in Christ's unique approach to curriculum this was presented in Gr. 4-6 and will be revisited in Grade 8 30 33, 109, 135 Catholic Faith Words 109 Go to the Source 109 Identify and Design 109 We Believe 369 308-309 Catholic Faith Words 309 In Summary 311 70, 79, 306-307 Scripture 306 List 307 In Summary 311 We Believe 369 4. Mary, out of love and faith, Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 4 - #12 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson - #12 accepted God s plan for her. 5. With her yes she became the Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 4 - #12 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson - #12 Mother of God and consequently the Mother of the Church. 6. Mary is called the first disciple Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 4 - #12 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson - #12 because she was the first to believe and follow Jesus Christ. CONTENT Grade 7 Grade 8 Lesson 5 The Mission and All of Unit 3: Jesus Christ All of Unit 3: Jesus Christ Message of Jesus The Mission 7, 50, 98, 297, 308 90, 110, 111, 112, 135, 170, 192, 198, 199, 203, 368 1. Christ came to restore the proper relationship between God and man that had been lost at the fall of Adam and Eve. 78-79, 106-107, 158-161 Scripture 160 In Summary 163 you ever thought? 75 Catholic Tradition 50 48, 54-55 We Believe 364 2. Adam and Eve broke their covenant with God and justly they were punished by the loss of paradise, original grace, original holiness, and original justice. 6, 57, 78, 158-159 Catholic Faith Words 79 48, 56-57 Catholic Faith Words 56 In Summary 59 Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 17

3. Part of their punishment was that all their descendants would be born with the stain of original sin. The effect of the original sin is a tendency towards sin called concupiscence. 4. Out of love for His creation, God promised that a Savior would come to redeem the world. Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of this promise. He came to suffer on behalf of sinful humankind giving each person access to eternal life. 158-159 We Live 376 160-163 In Summary 163 Tiles of Christ 161 Scripture 160 Catholic Faith Words 160 48 We Live 375 54-55, 100, 147-149 In Summary 151 We Believe 364 5. Christ came both to rectify the relationship between God and man, and to teach man how to live in this relationship so they might find their fulfillment in God. Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 5 - #4 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 5 - #4 The Message All of Unit 3- Jesus Christ All of Unit 5 Morality 1. In preparation for His public ministry, Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist and overcame the temptations of the Devil in the desert. In this way He set an example for everyone. Baptism of the Lord Presented in Grade 6 Temptations of Christ Scripture 34 Baptism of the Lord 110 Temptations of Christ Presented in Gr. 7 John The Baptist 23, 135 In addition, refer to aliveinchrist.osv.com for more information concerning John the Baptist John the Baptist 22, 23, 79 In addition, refer to aliveinchrist.osv.com for more information concerning John the Baptist 2. Christ s message calls each person to live in a way that prepares him or her for the coming of the Kingdom of God. When people follow the call of God they help to build up the Kingdom of God on earth. 6, 146-151 Catholic Tradition 130 you ever thought? 143 Catholic Faith Words 147 In Summary 151 Because of Alive in Christ's unique approach to curriculum this was presented in Gr. 2-7; however, the teacher may wish to revisit this topic when presenting 6 and Chapter 8 - Life in Christ Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 18

3. The Kingdom of God is the glorious reign of God that will bring love, peace, and justice to all. a. The Kingdom of God has already begun during our life on earth. We experience it through the life of the Church most especially the Sacramental Life of the Church and through our choice to live the life the Gospel calls us to live. b. When Jesus was on earth He preached about the Kingdom of God and its fulfillment in Heaven. c. The Sacrament of the Eucharist is participation in the Kingdom of God on earth. d. At the end of time, God will reign over Heaven and Earth. Proclaiming the Kingdom of God was Christ s central theme while He was on earth. 4. Jesus taught about the Kingdom of God through His parables and the way He lived His life. Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 5 - #7 a. 1. Sacramental Life 254-255 Catholic Tradition 250, 290 Take Note of the Big Question on 250, 290, which is related to the chapter objectives and forecasts the learning in the unit a. 2. Choices to live the Gospel 214, 216-219 In Summary 219 Scripture followed by Have you ever thought? 211 b. Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 5 #7 plus 320-321 c. 254-255, 256, 258-259 In Summary 259 d. Catholic Tradition 290 Take Note of the Big Question on 290, which is related to the chapter objectives and forecasts the learning in the unit 322-323 In Summary 323 146-147 Catholic Faith Words 147 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 5 - #7 a. 1. Sacramental Life 254-255 a. 2. Choices to live the Gospel 148-151 b. b. Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 5 # 7 c. 43, 81, 109, 120, 158, 161, 250, 254, 255, 258, 271, 281, 282, 283, 294, 295, 358, 364, We Worship 370 d. 148-149 We Believe 369 Because of Alive in Christ's unique approach to curriculum this was presented in Gr. 2-7; however, the teacher may wish to revisit this topic when presenting The Parable of the Tenants 103 The Pardon of the Sinful Woman 134 Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 19

5. Jesus made the Kingdom of God present through His presence on earth, His love for others, and His miracles. 6. Jesus chose twelve apostles to help Him spread the Kingdom of God on earth. 81, 110-111 Catholic Faith Words 110 In Summary 111 174-177 Catholic Faith Words 177 Catholic Tradition 170 you ever thought? 171 We Believe 364-365 Because of Alive in Christ's unique approach to curriculum this was presented in Gr. 3-7; however, the teacher may wish to revisit this topic when presenting Unit 3 Jesus Christ 134-135 Catholic Faith Words 134 We Believe 363 7. The twelve apostles are: Simon Peter, James the Greater, John, Andrew, James the Lesser, Thomas, Matthew, Simon, Philip, Bartholomew, Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot. The twelve apostles call to mind the twelve sons of Jacob whose descendants formed the twelve tribes of Israel. 8. In the same way Jesus called the apostles, He calls each person to be His disciple to continue the work He began on earth. We Believe 364-365 134-135 Catholic Faith Words 134 We Believe 363 174-175 Catholic Faith Words 175 Catholic Tradition 170 you ever thought? 171 134-135 Catholic Faith Words 134 9. Jesus wanted to show people how to live a happy life by keeping the Covenant. He gave us the two Greatest Commandments which sum up the Ten Commandments: 10. The first, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind." 11. And the second, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." 78-79, 82-83 Catholic Faith Words 83 In Summary 83 We Live 373-374 82-83 We Live 373-374 82-83 We Live 373-374 35, 57, 58, 59, 60, 214 Catholic Faith Words 59, 214 In Summary 59 Identify 59 Our Catholic Life 60 We Live 373 211, 214, 215, 338, Catholic Faith Words 215 We Live 373 211, 214, 215, 338, Catholic Faith Words 215 We Live 373 Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 20

12. In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus gave us the Beatitudes. They are at the heart of the teachings of Christ. 148-151 Catholic Tradition 130 Catholic Faith Words 149, 150 Take Note of the Big Question on 130, which is related to the chapter objectives and forecasts the learning in the unit Name 149 Where It Happened 148 Go to the Source 148, 150 Write 151 In Summary 151 Chapter Review 154 We Live 374 Because of Alive in Christ's unique approach to curriculum this was presented in Gr. 2-7; however, the teacher may wish to revisit this topic when presenting 48, 80, 257, 303, 344 We Live 374 13. The Beatitudes are a good portrait of what it means to be a part of the Kingdom of God. 14. The Beatitudes are a source of hope. They guide all people to bear witness to and proclaim the Gospel in every aspect of life. 15. Blessed refers to the true happiness and joy that comes from knowing and believing that God is our Father. True spiritual joy and happiness can be found by following God s way shown through Jesus life on earth. Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 5 - #17 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 5 - #17 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 5 - #17 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 5 - #17 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 5 - #17 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 5 - #17 The Beatitudes are: We Live 374 We Live 374 1. Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 5 - #17 2. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 3. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land. 4. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied. 5. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 6. Blessed are the clean of heart, for they will see God. 7. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 5 - #17 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 5 - #17 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 5 - #17 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 5 - #17 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 5 - #17 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 5 - #17 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 5 - #17 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 5 - #17 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 5 - #17 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 5 - #17 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 5 - #17 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 5 - #17 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 5 - #17 Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 21

8. Blessed are they who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 5 - #17 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 5 - #17 CONTENT Grade 7 Grade 8 Lesson 6 - The Passion and Death of We Believe 366 We Believe 366 Jesus 1. The individual responsibility of those involved in Christ s trial and sentence is known to God alone. Therefore, the blame for the death of Christ is not to be judged by us. On the cross, Jesus forgave the people who killed him. It is unjust to lay the responsibility for Jesus death upon Jews of different eras. The teacher should make this point when presenting 38-45, 160-161 The teacher should make this point when presenting 38-44, 149, 278, 279 In Summary 283 We Believe 364 2. It is all sinners who were the authors and the ministers of all the sufferings that the divine Redeemer endured (Roman Catechism I, 5, 11). Christ took upon Himself the sins and punishment of all people; therefore all people take part in the Passion and death of Christ. 3. The Passion and death of Jesus are all part of God s plan. Human reason cannot understand all parts of this plan. This is why God s plan for salvation is called a mystery. 4. Scripture foretold the passion of Christ. In the book of Isaiah the prophecy of the Suffering Servant is told. This foretells the story of the righteous one, my servant who freely suffers for the sins of another bringing redemption of another (Isa. 53:11). Christ s passion and death is the fulfillment of this prophecy. 38-45, 80, 160-161 Titles of Christ 161 In Summary 163 Catholic Tradition 130 80, 160-163 In Summary 163 Catholic Tradition 130 Because of Alive in Christ's unique approach to curriculum the understanding of Jesus as the Suffering Servant was presented in Grade 6; However, the teacher may wish to revisit it when presenting 38-45,80, 160-163 In Summary 163 Catholic Tradition 130 146-147 In Summary 151 38-44, 149, 278, 279 In Summary 283 We Believe 364 Because of Alive in Christ's unique approach to curriculum the understanding of Jesus as the Suffering Servant was presented in Grade 6; However, the teacher may wish to revisit it when presenting 38-44, 98-99, 149, 278, 279 In Summary 283 We Believe 364 Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 22

5. The night before he died, Jesus celebrated the Passover with the Apostles. It was at this Last Supper that the Sacrament of the Eucharist was instituted. 6. The continued gift of Himself is Christ s True Presence in the Eucharist. 7. Jesus includes the apostles present at the Last Supper at His offering of the Eucharist and instructs them to do this in remembrance of Himself. At this moment Christ, not only institutes the Sacrament of the Eucharist, but He ordains the apostles as priests of the New Covenant. 8. After the Last Supper, Jesus went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. There, He freely accepted the will of the Father and freely offered Himself up for the sake of humanity. 9. Jesus truly died on the cross. In God s plan, Jesus experienced the fullness of death. Christ s soul left His body and His body and soul remained apart for three days until they were rejoined at the Resurrection. 10. By His obedience, Christ makes up for the disobedience of all. 11. The Paschal Sacrifice is a sacrifice of love. It is Christ s love for humankind that leads Him to the cross. Passover 39, 259 Last Supper 79, 176, 188, 270 Go to the Source 120 We Believe 366 Sacrament of Eucharist 48, 140, 163, 178, 186, 187, 200, 250, 256, 257, 258, 259, 266 Effect of Eucharist 271 In Summary 271 Catholic Faith Words 270 258-259, 270-271 Catholic Faith Words 258 In Summary 259 78-79, 176, 188, 270 We Believe 366, 368 79, 81, 176, 188, 270 Go to the Source 120 We Believe 366 42-44, 81 We Worship 372 38-45, 80, 160-161 Titles of Christ 161 In Summary 163 Catholic Tradition 130 38-45, 80, 160-163 Titles of Christ 161 In Summary 163 Catholic Tradition 130 Passover 39, 47, 282 Last Supper 138, 158, 281 Sacrament of Eucharist 43, 81, 109, 120, 254, 255, 258, 281, 282, 294, 295 In Summary 271, 283 Catholic Tradition 250 43, 254, 280-281 Catholic Faith Words 280 6, 54-59, 94-95, 108, 110, 111 39, 138, 158, 278-279 In Summary 283 39, 40, 42-44, 278-279 In Summary 283 We Worship 372 6, 108, 146-147 In Summary 151 6, 38-44, 98-99, 108, 149, 278, 279 In Summary 283 We Believe 364 Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 23

12. Because of His sacrifice, all people can be united with God in Heaven at the end of time. 13. Just as Christ endured many sufferings during His Passion, we must all endure suffering in this life and unite it to His. 14. The symbol of the crucifix is a reminder of how much God loves each person. 15. Through the Passion and death of Jesus the separation between God and humanity - which is caused by sin - has been bridged. Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 6 - #11 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 6 - #11 The teacher should again stress this point when presenting 38-45, 80, 160-163 Titles of Christ 161 In Summary 163 Catholic Tradition 130 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 6 - #11 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 6 - #11 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 6 - #11 The teacher should again stress this point when presenting 6, 38-44, 98-99, 108, 149, 278, 279 In Summary 283 We Believe 364 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 6 - #11 CONTENT Grade 7 Grade 8 Lesson 7 - Jesus Christ: Glorious We Believe 366 We Believe 366 and Triumphant The Resurrection 42-44, 81 We Worship 372 6,35, 38, 39, 40, 42-44, 47, 96, 278-279 Scripture followed by Have you ever thought? 42 In Summary 283 We Worship 372 1. Through the life, death, Resurrection, and Ascension of Jesus Christ, all humanity has the opportunity to share in the eternal life God has planned for each person from the beginning of time. 2. The Resurrection is the event in which Jesus, who was truly dead, was raised from the dead. After the Resurrection he appeared to the Apostles and disciples in a glorious and resurrected body. 3. We refer to Christ as glorious and triumphant because of His victory over sin and through the Resurrection. 42-48, 56-57, 58, 81, 160-163 Catholic Tradition 130 In Summary 163 We Worship 372 42-48, 81, 176-177 We Worship 372 6,35, 38, 39, 40, 42-44, 47, 96, 278-279 you ever thought? 42 In Summary 283 We Worship 372 39, 40, 42-44, 138-139, 278-279 Scripture 42 In Summary 139, 283 We Worship 372 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 7 - #1 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 7 - #1 Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 24

4. The Resurrection and Ascension of Christ are real historical events. The empty tomb spoken about in the Gospels is physical proof of this event. 5. Mary Magdalene and the other holy women were the first eyewitnesses of the Resurrection. They found the tomb empty and acted as the first messengers of the Resurrection bringing the news to the apostles themselves. 6. The Resurrection of Christ is a mystery. Even the apostles struggled with doubts. They had seen Christ put to death with their very own eyes. The story relating Thomas doubt demonstrates the challenge to faith this event caused the apostles. 7. The Resurrection fulfills the promises of the Old Testament as well as those made by Jesus in the New Testament. This is pointed out through the phrase, in accordance with the Scriptures (1 Cor. 15:3-4). 8. Christ s Resurrection verifies all He proclaimed. It confirms that Jesus is the Son of God, that all of His teachings are true, and that all of God s faithful will be resurrected on the last day. Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 7 - #1 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 7 - #1 The teacher should stress the first messengers concerning the Resurrection when presenting 42-48, 81 We Worship 372 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 7 - #1 136-137 See Peter and Mary Magdalene s Action 136 43, 72, Scripture 42 and Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 7 - #1 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 7 - #1 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 7 - #1 Refer to Gr. 7 Lesson 7 - #1 Refer to Gr. 8 Lesson 7- #1 9. At each person s death their body and soul are separated. Like Christ s Resurrection, on the last day each person s body and soul will be reunited. This is called the Resurrection of the body. 10. The celebration of Easter, when the Church celebrates Christ s Resurrection, is the greatest feast in the Catholic Church. 23, 48, 318-323 you ever thought 315 In Summary 323 Activity 316, 317 42-44, 81 We Worship 372 148-149 We Believe 369 35, 38, 39, 40, 42-44, 47, 96, 278-279 In Summary 283 We Worship 372 Alive in Christ 2014 Parish Correlation to the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend Catechetical Curriculum Guidelines May 2015 25