Goals:
Students will be able to detail the growth, challenges, persecutions, and councils throughout Church History, with an emphasis on the elucidation of Church teaching and ritual.
Students will be able to discuss and explore their understanding of the Catholic faith and their relationship with God.
Students will be able to relate the biblical origins of modern-day Catholic rituals, prayers, and beliefs.
Students will be able to discuss the Church’s teaching in regards to morality and their own understanding of it, specifically relating it to the conduct of their daily lives.
Year 1
Trimester 1: The Word of God
Unit 1: The Mass: What is it?
Unit 2: The Old Testament and the Messiah
Trimester 2: The Body of Christ
Unit 1: The New Testament: Luke and Acts
Unit 2: 29-313 // Under Roman Authority
Unit 3: 313-1522 // As Roman Authority
Trimester 3: The Church Today
Unit 1: 1522-Today // After Roman Authority
Unit 2: What is Morality?
Year 2
Trimester 1: The Guidance of Christ
Unit 1: The Mass: Where does it come from?
Unit 2: Grace and the Sacraments
Trimester 2: Living His Commands
Unit 1: The Virtuous Life
Unit 2: Where does Morality come from?
Unit 3: How do we live?
Trimester 3: Church Teachings
Unit 1: The Last Things
Unit 2: Other Religions and Catholicism
Interview with Pope Francis