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Chapter 22 Summary: The Mission of the Church

A summary of Chapter 22, The Mission of the Church from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 21 Activity: Living Discipleship

Living as a follower of Christ is easier at certain times than at others. For example, when a group of friends wants to do something that you know is wrong and goes against Jesus’ teachings, it can be difficult to …

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Chapter 21 Summary: The Bible: The Letters

A summary of Chapter 21, The Bible: The Letters from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 20 Activity: Come, Holy Spirit

Read the Acts of the Apostles 2:1–4 in your Bible. In the space below, create an illustration to represent one or more of the events at Pentecost.

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Chapter 20 Summary: The Bible: The Acts of the Apostles

A summary Chapter 20 The Bible: The Acts of the Apostles from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 19 Activity: Sharing the Good News

Choose one of the following Scripture stories and read it in your Bible. In the space below, design a “Web page” containing a short news story about the event you read about. Be sure your Web page includes artwork about …

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Chapter 19 Summary: The Bible: The Gospels

A summary Chapter 19, The Bible: The Gospels from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Life Issues B Activity: WWYD (What Would You Do?) Role-Playing Scenarios

How you would respond to different life issue scenarios.

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Life Issues B Summary: Friends in Jesus

A summary of Life Issues B: Friends in Jesus from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Life Issues A Activity: I Am God’s Gift to the World

A fill in the blank worksheet.

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Life Issues A Summary: Who Am I?

A summary of Life Issues from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 18 Activity: Symbols of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit help us to love God. Each gives us special graces to respond to God’s call to live holy lives. Complete the names of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, and draw a suitable symbol …

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Chapter 18 Summary: Grace and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

A summary of Chapter 18, Grace and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 17 Activity: Spirit News Activity

The editor of the Spirit News, a newspaper whose goal is to report how the Holy Spirit is active in the world, has asked for story ideas about ways the Holy Spirit is at work in the world. You and …

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Chapter 17 Summary: The Holy Spirit

A summary of Chapter 17, The Holy Spirit from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 16 Activity: Symbols of the Resurrection

One of the symbols the Church uses to represent Christ’s Resurrection is the lily. This beautiful white flower comes to life in the spring, reborn from a lifeless bulb. It resembles a trumpet, an instrument used to announce important news, …

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Chapter 16 Summary: The Resurrection of Jesus

A summary of Chapter 16, The Resurrection of Jesus from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 15 Activity: Symbols of Jesus’ Suffering

Decorate the cross shape below with symbols that represent Jesus’ suffering and death. Refer to the Stations of the Cross on page 165 in the handbook. Choose two of the symbols you have drawn. Tell why you chose each symbol …

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Chapter 15 Summary: The Death of Jesus

A summary of Chapter 15, The Death of Jesus from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 14 Activity: Jesus Heals

Match column A with column B to complete the sentences about Jesus’ healing ministry.

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Chapter 14 Summary: Jesus Heals

A summary of Chapter 14, Jesus Heals from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 13 Activity: Picturing the Kingdom of God

In Sacred Scripture, Jesus teaches about the Kingdom of God. Although the Kingdom of God will reach its fullness in Heaven, we can strive to build it on earth. On the lines below, describe what you imagine the Kingdom of …

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Chapter 13 Summary: Jesus Teaches

A summary of Chapter 13, Jesus Teaches from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 12 Activity: Who Am I?

Recall times when you received unexpected good news, either of an everyday nature—such as getting a better grade than you expected on a test—or on a far bigger, perhaps life-changing, scale. Describe an example of each of these types of …

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Chapter 12 Summary: The Birth of Jesus

A summary of Chapter 12, The Birth of Jesus from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 11 Activity: Jesus Christ, True God and True Man

Recall times when you received unexpected good news, either of an everyday nature—such as getting a better grade than you expected on a test—or on a far bigger, perhaps life-changing, scale. Describe an example of each of these types of …

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Chapter 11 Summary: Jesus Christ, True God and True Man

A summary of Chapter 11, Jesus Christ, True God and True Man from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 10 Activity: Live It!

There are many ways to reveal God’s Word to others. Sometimes we do so through our words, other times through our actions. On the lines below, list three ways you can reveal God’s Word to others through your words, and …

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Chapter 10 Summary: The Bible: The Prophets

A summary of Chapter 10, The Bible: The Prophets from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 9 Activity: Faithful to God

It can be difficult to live in the modern world and remain faithful to God’s will. What are three things in your life that distract you from your faith in God and from following his will? List them in the …

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Chapter 9 Summary: Faith: Responding to God

A summary of Chapter 9, Faith: Responding to God from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 8 Activity: Living the Ten Commandments

When God gave the Ten Commandments to Moses, he gave his Law to all people. The Ten Commandments give us a summary of how we are to live. The following tablets contain the Ten Commandments, with an example of how …

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Chapter 8 Summary: The Bible: Covenants

A summary of Chapter 8, The Bible: Covenants from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 7 Activity: Humankind and Original Sin

Complete the crossword puzzle.

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Chapter 7 Summary: The Human Person

A summary of Chapter 7, The Human Person from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 6 Activity: Recognizing God’s Goodness

Have you ever noticed how news reports often feature bad news: natural disasters, crime, accidents, and so on? Even in your own life, you may sometimes feel like there’s bad news all around. But the reality is that despite the …

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Chapter 6 Summary: Creation

A summary of Chapter 6, Creation from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 5 Activity: Finding God’s Guidance in the Bible

Answer the following questions and look up the scripture passages.

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Chapter 5 Summary: The Bible: The Old Testament

A summary of Chapter 5, The Bible: The Old Testament Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 4 Activity: Symbols for the Blessed Trinity

According to tradition, Saint Patrick used a shamrock to represent the Blessed Trinity—the one God in three Divine Persons. The following symbols, the triquetra (TRY-kwetra), on the left, and the triangle, are also symbols for the Trinity. On the lines …

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Chapter 4 Summary: The Holy Trinity

A summary of Chapter 4, The Holy Trinity from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 3 Activity: The Mystery of God

Complete the Scripture quotes and sentences to solve the crossword puzzle about the mystery of God.

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Chapter 3 Summary: God the Father

A summary of Chapter 3, God the Father from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 2 Activity: A Salvation History Time Line

Put the following events in chronological order by numbering them 1 through 10. In the empty squares, draw three symbols to represent events from salvation history.

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Chapter 2 Summary: The Bible: God’s Plan for Salvation

A summary of Chapter 2, The Bible: God’s Plan for Salvation from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Chapter 1 Activity: Scripture Passage Search

Look up some or all of the following Scripture passages.

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Chapter 1 Summary: Revelation, Sacred Scripture, and Sacred Tradition

A summary of Chapter 1, Revelation, Sacred Scripture, and Sacred Tradition from the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Handbook Session Overviews

Overviews of the five sections in the Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Catechist Guide Overviews

As stated in other sections of this online resource, three catechist guides accompany the sessions presented in The Catholic Connections Handbook for Middle School- ers, Second Edition (CCH). Each session in the CCH is supported by a session in the …

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Program Scheduling

A guide for how to schedule programs based on the Catholic Connections program.

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Getting Started

This segment will help you to get started with Catholic Connections. First it de- scribes details about the program and section features. Then it describes specific “getting started” tasks and provides a checklist for your planning.

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Program Overview

An overview of Catholic Connections for Middle Schoolers, Second Edition.

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Parent Tip Sheet 2: Three Key Family Faith Activities

A tip sheet for parents focusing on three key family faith activities.

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Parent Tip Sheet 1: Developmental Characteristics of Young Adolescents

A tip sheet for parents focusing on developmental characteristics of young adolescents.

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Catechist Tip Sheet 6: Using Scripture

A tip sheet for catechists focusing on using scripture.

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Catechist Tip Sheet 5: Helping Young Adolescents to Pay Attention

A tip sheet for catechists focusing on helping young adolescents to pay attention.

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Catechist Tip Sheet 4: Effective Group Management

A tip sheet for catechists focusing on effective group management.

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Catechist Tip Sheet 3: Effective Storytelling

A tip sheet for catechists focusing on effective storytelling.

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Catechist Tip Sheet 2: Active Learning and Faith Formation

A tip sheet for catechists focusing on active learning and faith formation.

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Catechist Tip Sheet 1: Developmental Characteristics of Young Adolescents

A tip sheet for catechists focusing on the developmental attributes of young adolescents.

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The Prodigal Sons - Propaganda

A video, by spoken word artist Propaganda, about the hidden motivations behind the two ways that all of humanity runs from God, as illustrated in the parable of the Prodigal Son in Luke 15:11-32.

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"Prodigal Son" - Daniel Crawford

The story of the Prodigal Son, set to music. Sung by Daniel Crawford (with lyrics).

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Prodigal Son Spoken Word - Mike Olisemeka

A variation of the Prodigal Son, based on Luke 15:11-32, told through the spoken word.

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Knowing Through the Prodigal Son - Act 1

This drama is an adaptation of the story about the Lost Son from the Bible, Luke 15:11-32. The drama has three acts, this is act I.

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The Prodigal Son

A light-hearted rendition of the parable of the Prodigal Son, using Legos.

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Prodigal: An Animation

An artistic rendition of the parable of the Prodigal Son, told through song and illustrations.

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Hearing the Voice of God

A personal story about tuning out the noise and tuning in to God through prayer and quiet reflection.

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Touching the Lives of Others

A personal story about the mission and ministry of those in consecrated life.

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Ministering with Joy

A personal story about the joy and fulfillment of answering God’s call.

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The Gift of Commitment

A personal story about the joy of commitment in marriage.

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Recognizing the Presence of God

A personal story about recognizing the presence of God, and answering his call with confidence and joy.

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Celebrating Life: The Human Person and the Rules of God

A personal story about the life affirming ‘yeses’ within the Church.

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The Gift of Catholic Education: A Treasure to Inherit

A personal story about Catholic education.

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Unity Under Christ

A personal story about being open in sharing our faith and receiving the faith of others.

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The Holy Spirit Is Always at Work

A personal story about the constant work of the Holy Spirit.

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Striving and Competing for God

A personal story about striving to attain eternal life.

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Faith Alive

A personal story about God’s call to serve others.

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Prayer in the Zone

A personal story about praying while 'in the zone.'

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Love in Humble Service

A personal story about showing love through humble service.

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Bad News Becomes Good

A personal story about the Parable of the Fig Tree from the Gospel of Luke.

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Use Your Imagination

A personal story about experiencing the stories of the New Testament in new ways through imagination.

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The Books of the Old Testament

A song that lists the books of the Old Testament, in order.

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Catholic Bible Books Rap - Serra High School

A fun rap song that lists the books of the Catholic Bible, in order.

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73 Books of the Bible Song

A catchy song that names the 73 books of the Catholic Bible.

Saint Joseph Cafasso (1811-1860)

Saint Joseph Cafasso was born to peasant parents in Castelnuovo d'Asti, which is in the Piedmont region of Italy. He was ordained to the priesthood and became a popular professor of theology at the Institute of Saint Francis. Saint Joseph …

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God Leads Us to Action

A personal story about leading a just life every day.

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Make a Connection with People in Need

A personal story about having a spirit of solidarity with those in need.

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Defending a Friend's Dignity

A personal story about defending the dignity of others.

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Putting the Circle in Action

A personal story about using the circle of social action.

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What are you Called to do?

A personal story about actively living out the principles of social justice.

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The Wise Old Man on the Porch

A personal story about seeing the Church as a wise elder sitting on a porch.

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It's Never Too Late to Claim Chastity

A personal story about how it’s never too late to recommit to chastity.

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Following God's Will

A personal story about achieving good things by following God’s Will.

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Our Commitment to God

A personal story about being committed to God.

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Obedience to God's Will: Our Greatest Happiness

A personal story about how rules are created out of love and how obedience to those rules ensures lasting happiness.

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Create Your Own Crossword Puzzle

Use the link below to create your own crossword puzzles. Use the vocabulary from the course you are teaching, and create your own fun and engaging activity!   http://puzzlemaker.discoveryeducation.com/CrissCrossSetupForm.asp  

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Fall in Love With God

A personal story about being intentional about our Christian discipleship.

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Is God Calling Me?

A personal story about discerning God’s call.

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Find the Source of Salvation

A personal story about the mission of the Church to share the good news of salvation with others.

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Biblical Exegesis Chart

A chart where different types of Biblical Exegesis are explored.

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Practicing Biblical Exegesis

A worksheet where students are asked to demonstrate their understanding of biblical criticism by completing their own exegesis.

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Preparing a Wedding Ceremony (Part 2)

This handout accompanies the handout “Preparing a Wedding Ceremony (Part 1).” After reading and considering the various options listed on that handout, consult with your group and choose one option for each box in the first column below. For each …

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Chapter 38

A PowerPoint presentation with information from The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 38, The Lord’s Prayer: God’s Glory.

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Chapter 37

A PowerPoint presentation with information from The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 37, Praying Together.

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Chapter 36

A PowerPoint presentation with information from The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 36, Praying with Scripture.

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Chapter 35

A PowerPoint presentation with information from The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 35, Personal Prayer.

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Chapter 34

A PowerPoint presentation with information from The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 34, The Forms of Prayer.

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Chapter 33

A PowerPoint presentation with information from The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 33, Introduction to Prayer.

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Chapter 32

A PowerPoint presentation with information from The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 32, The Moral Life.

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Chapter 31

A PowerPoint presentation with information from The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 31, Respecting Truth.

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Chapter 30

A PowerPoint presentation with information from The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 30, Respecting Material Goods.

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Chapter 29

A PowerPoint presentation with information from The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 29, Respecting Sexuality.

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Chapter 28: In-Depth

A PowerPoint presentation with information from The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 28, Life Issues: War.

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Chapter 27

A PowerPoint presentation with information from The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 27, Honoring Family.

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Chapter 26

A PowerPoint presentation with information from The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 26, Honoring God.

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Chapter 25

A PowerPoint presentation with information from The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 25, Sources of Moral Truth.

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Chapter 24

A PowerPoint presentation with information from The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 24, Social Justice.

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Chapter 23

A PowerPoint presentation with information from The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 23, Introduction to Christian Morality.

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Chapter 22

A PowerPoint presentation with information from The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 22, Sacraments at the Service of Communion.

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Chapter 21

A PowerPoint presentation with information from The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 21, Sacraments of Healing.

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Chapter 20

A PowerPoint presentation with information from The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 20, The Eucharist.

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Chapter 19

A PowerPoint presentation with information from The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 19, Confirmation.

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Chapter 18

A PowerPoint presentation with information from The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 18, Baptism.

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Chapter 17

A PowerPoint on The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 17, Introduction to the Sacraments.

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Chapter 16

A PowerPoint on The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 16, Introduction to the Liturgy.

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Chapter 15

A PowerPoint on The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 15, The Last Things.

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Chapter 14

A PowerPoint on The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 14, The Organization of the Catholic Church.

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Chapter 13

A PowerPoint on The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 13, The Mission of the Catholic Church.

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Chapter 12

A PowerPoint on The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 12, The Holy Spirit.

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Chapter 11

A PowerPoint on The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 11, Jesus’ Resurrection.

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Chapter 10

A PowerPoint on The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 10, Jesus’ Death.

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Chapter 9

A PowerPoint on The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 9, Jesus’ Message and Mission.

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Chapter 8

A PowerPoint on The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 8, Jesus Christ: True God and True Man.

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Chapter 7

A PowerPoint on The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 7, The Promise of a Messiah.

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Chapter 6

A PowerPoint on The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 6, The Human Person.

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Chapter 5

A PowerPoint on The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 5, God Our Father.

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Chapter 4

A PowerPoint on The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 4, Faith.

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Chapter 3

A PowerPoint on The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 3, The Bible’s Big Picture.

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Chapter 2

A PowerPoint on The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 2, Knowing God: Reason and Revelation.

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Chapter 1

A PowerPoint on The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth, Third Edition Chapter 1, Being Catholic: The “Cliff Notes” View.

Saint John Nepomucene (1345-1393)

Saint John Nepomucene was a renowned preacher and a member of the 14th-century Bohemian court of King Wenceslaus IV. While at court, Saint John was a peacemaker and solved many arguments and disagreements. He was also the queen's confessor. When …

Blessed Luigi and Maria Beltrame Quattrocchi (20th Century)

Two of the first people Pope John Paul II beatified in the new millennium were Luigi and Maria (Corsini) Beltrame Quattrocchi. They were an Italian couple who were married for forty-six years. They had four children, three of whom entered …

Blessed Julian of Norwich (c.1342-1420)

Julian of Norwich was an anchoress (from the Greek word for recluse) who lived a life of solitude and contemplation. Julian stepped away from worldly activity to spend her days contemplating God. As part of her daily life, she lived …

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Vatican Council II

A PowerPoint presentation from Church History, Unit 8 on the Vatican II Council.

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Developments after the Second Vatican Council

A list of developments made after the Second Vatican Council that can be cut out.

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The Work of Pope Pius X: Mind Map

Use the student book to complete this mind map.

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Three Renewal Movements

Work with your group to complete the section of this handout that corresponds to your assigned topic.

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Vocabulary for Unit 8

A list of vocabulary words for Unit 8 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. The defined words include Body of Christ, catechists, Catholic Action, collegiality, concordat, exegesis, fascism, Gregorian chant, Marks of the Church, Marxist, new evangelization, pastoral, and …

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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 8

The rubric for the final performance task options for Unit 8 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. The options include writing journal entries from World War I to today, or writing an original graphic novel or comic book about …

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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 8

The final performance task options for Unit 8 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. The options include writing journal entries from World War I to today, or writing an original graphic novel or comic book about the Church in …

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List of Key Terms and People

A list of key terms and people that can be cut out.

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The Church in the Third Millennium

An excerpt from The Catholic Church: A Brief Popular History, by Cynthia Stewart that discusses background on the Church in the Third Millennium.

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Catholics Come to America

A PowerPoint presentation from Church History, Unit 7 on Catholics Come to America.

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Research Activity: Working for Social Justice

Answer the following questions about the organization you are researching. Use a separate sheet of paper as needed.

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Social Justice Organizations

A list of social justice organizations that can be cut out.

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School History Scavenger Hunt

Write your name and the names of your group members at the top of this handout. As a group, research the history of our school and complete the following questions. For each answer, note the source of your information. This …

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Vocabulary for Unit 7

A list of vocabulary words for Unit 7 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. The defined words include capitalism, communism, deterrence, social doctrine, social encyclical, socialism, and subsidiarity.

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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 7

The rubric for the final performance task options for Unit 7 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. The options include creating a children’s book about the Catholic Church in the United States, or creating a PowerPoint presentation about the …

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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 7

The final performance task options for Unit 7 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. The options include creating a children’s book about the Catholic Church in the United States, or creating a PowerPoint presentation about the Catholic Church in …

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The French Revolution

A PowerPoint presentation on The French Revolution from Church History, Unit 6.

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Pope Pius IX and the First Vatican Council

A PowerPoint presentation on Pope Pius IX and the First Vatican Council from Church History, Unit 5.

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Brochure on Vatican I

Work with your group to create a six-panel (folded) brochure describing the history and work of Vatican Council I.

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The Wonders of God's Creation

For the next twenty-four hours, pay attention to experiences and details of your day. The following list suggests phenomena for you to observe, and you may think of other subjects for observation. Create an observation journal on a separate sheet …

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Reading Reflection: Pope John Paul II's 1992 Address to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences

In your group, read the excerpt from Pope Saint John Paul II’s 1992 Address to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences. Work in your group to answer the questions about your assigned paragraph. Then complete the questions about the remaining paragraphs …

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Vocabulary for Unit 6

A list of vocabulary words for Unit 6 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. Defined words include deism, dogma, empiricism, ex cathedra, fideism, pantheism, rationalism, and Reign of Terror.

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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 6

The rubric for the final performance task options for Unit 6 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. The options include coming up with interview questions for Pope Pius IX, or creating the front page of a newspaper from the …

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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 6

The final performance task options for Unit 6 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. The options include coming up with interview questions for Pope Pius IX, or creating the front page of a newspaper from the day after Vatican …

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Strengthening the Papacy: Vatican I

A book excerpt from The Catholic Church: A Brief Popular History by Cynthia Stewart about strengthening the papacy during Vatican I.

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The Dominican Missionaries in the Spanish Colonial Period

A PowerPoint about The Dominican Missionaries in the Spanish Colonial Period from Church History, Unit 5.

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Missions to North America

With your partner, follow the instructions on this handout to trace the missionary activities in North America during the Age of Exploration.

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Read and Reflect: A Brief Account of the Destruction of the Indians

Complete this handout as you read the excerpt from Bartolomé de las Casas’s A Brief Account of the Destruction of the Indians. Use a separate sheet of paper as needed.

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Film Reflection: The Mission

Complete this handout as you view the film The Mission (1986, 125 minutes, rated A-III and PG).

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Explorers, Conquistadors, and Missionaries Mind Map

Complete this mind map as you listen to the presentations of your classmates. Attach lines and boxes to each topic to add notes.

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Vocabulary for Unit 5

A list of vocabulary words for Unit 5 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. The words that are defined are Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith, conquistadors, and enculturation.

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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 5

The rubric for the final performance task options for Unit 5 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. The options include creating a gallery of original art on the missionaries of the church in the age of exploration, or creating …

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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 5

The final performance task options for Unit 5 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. The options include creating a gallery of original art on the missionaries of the church in the age of exploration, or creating a Christian missionary …

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Around the World in More Than Eighty Days

Let’s take a glance around the globe to see some of the missionary efforts that began during the Fifteenth through Seventeenth centuries.

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The Popes of the Renaissance

A PowerPoint on The Popes of the Renaissance from Church History, Unit 4.

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Martin Luther and His Complaint against the Church

A PowerPoint on Martin Luther and His Complaint against the Church from Church History, Unit 4.

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The Council of Trent

A PowerPoint on the Council of Trent from Church History, Unit 4.

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Creating a Promotional Brochure

Your group has been assigned to create a brochure about one of the two major religious orders to emerge during the Catholic Reformation: the Jesuits or the Carmelites. Imagine that you are members of this new religious order during the …

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Examining the Joint Declaration on the Doctrine of Justification

Answer the following questions as a group.

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Guided Notes: The Council of Trent

Guided notes about the Council of Trent.

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Reflecting on Luther's Theses

Read these five excerpts from Martin Luther’s Ninety-five Theses. Then answer the reflection questions. Use a separate sheet of paper if you need more room.

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Reviewing Martin Luther's Complaint and the Church's Response

Use this handout to take notes from the in-class presentation on article 28, “Luther’s Complaint,” in the student book.

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Web Quest on Renaissance Culture

Write your group member’s names at the top of this handout, and circle the topic assigned to your group. Use the Internet to locate three reliable sources about your group’s assigned topic in Renaissance culture. Use this handout to organize …

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Vocabulary for Unit 4

A list of vocabulary words for Unit 4 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. The defined words include Apocrypha, College of Cardinals, deuterocanonical, grace, humanism, justification, merit, predestination, and theocracy.

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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 4

The rubric for the final performance task options for Unit 4 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. The options include making a video about the Protestant reformation and the Catholic reformation, or writing a journal from the perspective of …

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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 4

The final performance task options for Unit 4 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. The options include making a video about the Protestant reformation and the Catholic reformation, or writing a journal from the perspective of someone witnessing the …

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Dialogue with Others

Excerpts from the address of Pope Benedict XVI on Thursday, April 17, 2008 at the John Paul II center in Washington D.C.

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The Council of Trent

An article about The Council of Trent, excerpted from The Catholic Church: A Brief Popular History, by Cynthia Stewart.

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The Crusades

A PowerPoint on the Crusades from Church History, Unit 3.

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Medieval Teachings on the Eucharist

A PowerPoint on medieval teachings on the Eucharist from Church History, Unit 3.

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Scholastics and Medieval Universities

Complete this handout with your partner as you review article 24, “Scholastics and Medieval Universities,” in the student book.

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Challenges to the Papacy

Complete this handout with your group as you review article 21, “Challenges to the Papacy,” in the student book.

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Vocabulary for Unit 3

A list of vocabulary words for Unit 3 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. The words defined are chancel, conciliar movement, Divine Office, friars, Great Western Schism, indulgence, Medieval Inquisition, mendicants, mystic, nave, scholasticism, and Spanish Inquisition.

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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 3

The rubric for grading the final performance task options for Unit 3 of Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. The options include creating a podcast about the Church in the High Middle Ages, or creating a journal of a Christian …

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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 3

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