Course of Study 2008-2009

 

 

I.    Course Title:  7th Grade Theology

 "Understanding Catholic Christianity"

 

II.  Course Description:

The course is an introduction to the Catholic Faith that will help to promote in all students both an intellectual understanding of faith and an appreciation of the spiritual and affective dimensions of faith.  The course attempts to foster a conscious and active excitement in participating in the liturgical and sacramental, moral, scriptural and traditional life of the Catholic Church.

 

III. Student Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

           

*Understand the meaning and importance of faith

                        ESLR addressed:  Spiritual, (ACRE 2.6; MDS 1)

            *Understand the power of Prayer

                        ESLR addressed:  Spiritual, Physical, (ACRE 2. 24,

            *Recognize and understand how Christianity is rooted in Judaism.

                        ESLR addressed: Intellectual, (ACRE 2. 12, 14)

            *Recognize and understand Sacraments and Liturgy.

                        ESLR addressed:  Spiritual and Social, (ACRE 2. 44, 45, 57)

            *Describe how prayer and scripture give meaning to life today.

                        ESLR addressed: Social, Spiritual, (ACRE 2. 7, 24, 28, 44, 45,

            *Create art projects about prayer, Jesus, creation stories

                        ESLR addressed: Spiritual, (ACRE 2. 26, 29, 33)

*Understand and appreciate the scriptures and tradition as the inspired word of

            God.

                        ESLR addressed: Spiritual/Moral, (ACRE 2.14, 22, 45)

            *Understand and appreciate Christian Moral Principals

                        ESLR addressed: Moral, (ACRE 2, 30, 35)

            *Understand and learn about Jesus and the Paschal Mystery

                        ESLR addressed:  Intellectual, Social, (ACRE 2, 29)

            *Understand and respect the person you are called to be.

                        ESLR addressed:  Spiritual, Intellectual, Physical, Social,

(ACRE 2, 13,16)

            *Understand the beginning of the church and the how the Spirit

                        inspires growth and development.

                        ESLR addressed:  Spiritual, (ACRE 2. 1, 2, 6)

           

 

IV.  Student Assessment:

The Student performance in this course will be measured by:  Tests, Quizes, Homework, Class work, and Projects.

 

 

 

V.   Course Content:

           

In this course the student learns the basic doctrines of the Catholic Church.  This

            Course helps students to develop their faith through formation in doctrine and the

            Experience of Christian living. 

                        *To develop a sound theological background in Faith.

                        *To examine the meaning of Catholic Traditions.

                        *To understand the four pillars of the Catechism and the Catholic Church

                           (creed, liturgy, morality, and prayer).

 

VI.  Teaching Strategies:

 

Prayer, Bible Studies, Lectures, DVD, Speakers, Discussions, Art Projects, Recitation, Research Project, Reading Text, Internet Research, Power Point Presentations, Student Power Point Presentations, Story Telling, Studying Maps of the Holy Land and other church related areas, using Google Earth and other online mapping, and Reading the Bible.

 

VII.  Materials of Instruction:

 

Text Book ̉Understanding Catholic Christianity".

The New American Bible, The Catechism of the Catholic Church.

 

VIII. Grade Level Taught:  7th Grade

 

IX.   Course Length:  One Year

 

X.    Course Prerequisites:  Entrance to Palma Junior High School

 

*EE, Essential Elements

*USCCB, United States Catholic Conference of Bishops

*MDS, Monterey Diocesan Standards

*CCC, Catechism of the Catholic Church

*ACRE, Assessment of Catechesis Religious Education