Date

Classwork

Homework Assignment

Sept 22

First day of class

• Orientation to the Faith Review Sheet
• Discussion on what it means to be a Christian -
  • When did you/do you become a Christian?
  • What responsibilities do you have, if any?
  • Why is it important to go to Church and follow the Church's teachings?

None assigned

Sept 29

• A "Do Now" that reviews information from last class.
• Unpacking the Creed - beginning to understand what we profess
  
  • What are the Four Marks of the Church?
  • Introduce the dogma of the Communion of Saints

Students should be able to define or explain the following terms: 

• Sacred Scripture
• Sacred Tradition
• Magisterium

Students are to begin researching lives of the Saints in preparation for selecting their patron saint and confirmation name.

Oct 6

• A "Do Now" that reviews information from the last class.
• Chapter 1 of the textbook (we started it last week)
• Introduce the dogma of the Communion of Saints

(just review - no worksheet is required to be turned in for the 4 Marks. Students should review and know that information)
Students should know the 4 Marks of the Church and what each one means: 

• One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic

Research a saint and prepare a 1-page report on that saint's life. Include what that person did in life and why it is considered virtuous; and include why you have chosen this saint as a model for your life. This paper is due on October 20. 

Be prepared to share this information with the lower grade students. I will explain this in class. Please Note/Update: We have costumes for the students to wear, so you don't need to provide them.

Oct 13

Textbook pages 30, 32-33: The nature of living a moral life; what does morality really mean and how do we make good choices for our life?
The choices we make have consequences - the difference between venial and mortal (serious) sin.

Textbook page 36-37: How to properly form your conscience.

We will begin examining the sacraments in more detail, using this handout (click this link to view/open the document)

Complete your saint essay - 1 page report on the saint you've chosen. (See above). 

This is due 10/20.

Download and begin studying the Faith Review Sheet. We will be using this in class for the next several weeks.

Oct 20

The Saints paper is due. See the homework assignment from October 6. 

Oct 27

My apologies that I was ill this week. 

Nov 10

Nov 17

Food collections for St. Vincent de Paul Society