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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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- lead reflection on selected Scripture passages - make the connection between the First Reading and the Gospel from the
Sunday liturgy
- demonstrate how the Gospel message can be lived in daily life
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- recognize that Jesus' Resurrection is the basis of our faith - identify Pentecost as the key event in the establishment of the
Christian Church
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- recognize that the sacraments are sacred encounters with Christ which
strengthen us and help us express our Catholic faith - recognize
a) the Church as an institution
b) the Pope as the vicar of Christ
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- give an explanation of the
basic beliefs of a Catholic using the Apostles' Creed and identify them in
the Nicene Creed - identify the Sacrament of Confirmation as a completion
of the Sacrament of Baptism
- identify the Gifts of the Holy Spirit working in their lives
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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. |
| - reflect on the missionary work of the early
Church (New Testament) as it proclaimed the good news for all nations
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compare and contrast the Christian way of life in the early Church (as
expressed in the 8 traits) with the Church of today |
- identify diversity of Catholic faith
traditions through cultural expressions at sacramental moments
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- recognize that science & technology are
powerful tools that can be used or abused
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- lead class prayer
- engage in a longer period of prayerful silence
- know the Nicene Creed and the Prayer for Reverence for Life
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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. |
12. Demonstrate the ability to apply Catholic principles to
interpersonal relations (e.g. family, peers, work, society, Church, etc.) |
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- participate in the
preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation - explain their personal
rationale for regularly receiving the Eucharist
- formulate their own rationale for regularly attending the Sacrament of
Reconciliation
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- reflect on their experience of sacramentals, symbols and rituals in
their preparation for Confirmation - demonstrate an understanding of how symbols help us experience the
Sacred
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- plan appropriate music and prayers for a liturgy - lead class prayer
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- make choices based on Christian faith to enhance interpersonal
relationships - demonstrate an understanding of the concept of chastity
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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 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. |
| - identify the role of compassion and
forgiveness in daily living as exemplified by the Beatitudes.
- demonstrate an understanding of the role of prayer in moral decision
making
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- explore the work of organizations that
protect human life - demonstrate an understanding of situations of
discrimination
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- identify outreach activities of the parish as a fulfillment of our
call to service in the Church - give examples of how making monetary contributions to the parish
supports the community life of the parish
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- demonstrate how the traits of Christian community can be lived in
concrete life situations (classroom, family, community) - affirm others when they are using their talents and gifts to build
Christian community
- identify the Catholic Church's call to ecumenism as a way to build
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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- analyze situations in the world which demonstrate the consequence of
ignoring the common good - recommend a course of action based on Catholic social justice
principles
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- identify and engage in the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy in
so far as they are able - reflect on the experience of engaging in the Corporal and Spiritual
Works of Mercy as a response to the Gospel call
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- examine how the saints lived their Baptismal call to service - identify the role of chastity in all Christian vocations and in their
present situation
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