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1. Read, interpret and apply Scripture to life. |
2. Demonstrate an understanding of liturgical seasons and feasts. |
3. Present a reasoned rationale for being Catholic. |
4. Illustrate basic understanding of Catholic dogma and doctrine in
light of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
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- locate specific
Scripture passages in the New Testament - give reflection and a personal response to Scripture stories
- translate the messages from Scripture to specific life situations
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- recognize the season of ordinary time as the season to reflect on
Jesus' parables and miracles - identify the names and know the significance of the Marian feasts.
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- explain that the Catholic Church gives us guidance in making moral
decisions - show an understanding of Christ as the founder and head of the Church
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- recognize that God formed a faith community in the Old Testament and
that this new community is the Church in the New Testament - develop an understanding of the life of Jesus and His message of Love
- demonstrate memorization of the
Apostles' Creed
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5. Illustrate a basic understanding of the history of the Church and an
appreciation of her basic traditions. |
6. Demonstrate a knowledge and appreciation of the diverse cultural
expressions of Catholicism. |
7. Demonstrate an appreciation for the relationship between faith and
culture (e.g. through arts, social sciences, sciences, technology, etc.)
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8. Pray regularly and use a variety of prayer forms to enrich and
express personal and communal spirituality. |
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- explore the role of missionaries in establishing the Church in Canada - relate the mysteries of the Rosary to the life of Christ
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- acknowledge and affirm the Catholic faith tradition as expressed in
the First Nations community - celebrate an aspect of First Nations spirituality rooted in Catholic
tradition
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- critique an example of print media in the light
of Catholic values |
- identify the four different categories of prayer (praise,
thanksgiving, contrition, petition) - become familiar with the Rosary
- participate in an extended prayerful silence
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9. Demonstrate an
understanding and appreciation for the importance of Sacraments, with an
emphasis on the centrality of the Eucharist, in the life of Catholics.
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10. Celebrate the presence of the Sacred through participation in
worship experiences using sacramentals, symbols and rituals. |
11. Use appropriate resources to plan and participate in liturgy and
other prayer experiences.
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12. Demonstrate the ability to apply Catholic principles to
interpersonal relationships (e.g. family, peers, work, society, Church,
etc.) |
| - identify the Sacraments of Initiation
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recognize the importance of the Sacraments of Initiation
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- identify the colours of the liturgical year and their significance - participate in a Marian celebration
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- identify and give examples of the basic elements of a prayer service - based on Scripture readings, formulate the Prayers of the Faithful
for a liturgy
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- practice inclusion of peers with Jesus as a role model - reflect the virtue of chastity in one's speech
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13. Demonstrate the
ability to make moral decisions consistent with Church teachings.
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14. Demonstrate an
understanding and respect for the gift of life; demonstrate an understanding
of responsible stewardship. |
15. Demonstrate an appreciation for faith community by participating in
its life and activities as an essential way of coming to know God. |
16. Express a willingness to develop and use God given gifts and
talents in a Christ-like way to build Christian community. |
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- use the
commandments as a basis for moral decision making - apply the commandments
to concrete examples of moral decision making
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- show respect for the
disabled - participate in an activity that protects a part of God's
creation
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- participate in the celebration of liturgical services by taking an
active role - identify the family, the class, and the school as Christian community
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- show respect and appreciation for others' gifts and talents - identify the qualities and characteristics of a Christian community
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17. Critique societal structures in light of Catholic social justice
principles and apply to social and personal situations. |
18. Engage in service to the community (e.g. family, parish, local,
national, and global) in response to the Gospel call. |
19. Examine the variety of Christian vocations as ways to live out the
Baptismal call to a life of service. |
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- identify situations of oppression in our world - take responsibility for planning and carrying out fund raising
activities for the oppressed
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- show reverence for God's creation through care of the environment - identify Jesus as a model of service
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- examine the vocation to the religious life - demonstrate an understanding that happiness is found through living
God's call within us
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