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The Social Doctrine of the Church: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
A PowerPoint presentation on the Social Doctrine of the Church: The USCCB
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Life in the Holy Spirit
A number of real-world scenarios that deal with the Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the fruits of the Holy Spirit.
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The Social Doctrine of the Church: Papal Social Teachings
A PowerPoint presentation on the Social Doctrine of the Church: Papal Social Teachings.
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The Rite of Confirmation
A worksheet on the Rite of Confirmation, with blank spaces for students to write down important information.
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Confirmation East and West
A chart where students can compare and contrast Confirmation in the Eastern Catholic Church and the Western Catholic Church.
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Using Learning Stations
Instructions on how to effectively use Learning Stations in the classroom.
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Principles of Catholic Social Teaching
A reading on the principles of Catholic social teaching.
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Who Is the Holy Spirit
A worksheet that uses Scripture passages to help students discover who the Holy Spirit is.
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Personal Experiences of Confirmation
Short answer questions on students’ personal experiences of confirmation.
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Vocabulary terms for Unit 4 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
A list of vocabulary terms for Unit 4 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
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Rubric for Final Performance Task in Unit 4 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
A grading rubric for final performance tasks for Unit 4 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
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Final Performance Tasks Options for Unit 4 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
A listing of several final performance tasks options for Unit 4 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
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Preassessment of My Knowledge of Confirmation
A preassessment of students’ knowledge of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
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The Sacrament of Confirmation
A PowerPoint presentation on the Sacrament of Confirmation.
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Dilemma Questions
A set of questions based on real-world situations and dilemmas that a person may be dealing with.
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Water Symbols
A PowerPoint presentation on water symbols that are used in the Sacraments.
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Pastoral Letters
A worksheet with short-answer questions about Pastoral Letters, from "Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society."
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Social Justice Papal Documents
An empty chart to be filled out during the class PowerPoint presentation on Social Justice Papal documents, from “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
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Vocabulary terms for Unit 2 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
A vocabulary list for Unit 2 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
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Action Plan for Living as a Disciple of Christ
A helpful chart that will assist each student develop an action plan for living as a disciple of Christ.
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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 2 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
A grading rubric for the final performance task options for Unit 2 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
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Reflecting on the Meaning of Infant Baptism
A worksheet focused on reflecting on the meaning of infant Baptism.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 2 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
A listing of several final performance task options for Unit 2 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
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Preassessment exercise for Unit 2 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
A preassessment exercise for Unit 2 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
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Using a Mind Map
A reading on using a mind map, which is a creative way to introduce a concept.
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The Conversion of Saint Augustine
A reading on the Conversion of Saint Augustine, with excerpts from “Confessions and Enchiridion.”
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Social Teaching in the New Testament
A PowerPoint presentation on Social Teaching in the New Testament.
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Vocabulary for Unit 3 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
A list of vocabulary terms for Unit 3 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 3
A grading rubric for several final performance tasks for Unit 3 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
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Social Teaching in the Old Testament
A PowerPoint presentation on Social Teaching in the Old Testament.
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The Social Dimension of the Paschal Mystery
A PowerPoint presentation on the social dimension of the Paschal Mystery.
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 3
A number of final performance task options for Unit 3 of "The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ."
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Preassessment of My Knowledge of Baptism and RCIA
A preassessment of students' knowledge of Baptism and RCIA.
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The Social Justice Principles Found in the Creation Accounts
A PowerPoint presentation on the Social Justice principles that are found in the Creation accounts.
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Using Multiple Intelligences in the Educational Process
A reading on using multiple intelligences in the educational process, including a chart on ways to use each intelligence in religious education.
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The Seven Catholic Sacraments
A PowerPoint presentation on the Seven Catholic Sacraments.
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The Meaning of Redemption (II)
A set of discussion questions centered around the meaning of Redemption: a matter of unconditional love, from "The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ."
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The Meaning of Redemption (I)
This survey provides an opportunity for students to identify some areas of their lives that they feel they need help to improve. Part 1 of this exercise is strictly personal; however, students’ reflections will help them with a complementary group …
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The Sacraments Seven Ways of Experiencing Christ
This chart contains a concise overview of each of the Seven Sacraments. Some information is left out for students to fill in.
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Sacramental Symbols in Scripture
A listing of scripture passages and complementary discussion questions from “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
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Describing Symbols and Rituals
A reading and questions on describing Symbols and Rituals, from "The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ."
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Identifying Symbols and Rituals
A worksheet on identifying symbols and rituals from objects and actions, from “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
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Vocabulary for Unit 2 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
Vocabulary terms for Unit 2 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 2
A rubric for the final performance task options for Unit 2 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 2
A listing of final performance task options for Unit 2 of “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
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Vocabulary for Unit 1
A vocabulary list for Unit 1 of “Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society.”
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Preassessment
The Leader’s Guide for a preassessment of students’ knowledge of the Sacraments.
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The Structure of the Liturgy
A PowerPoint presentation on the structure of the Liturgy.
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The Whip Around
A reading on a quick and participative assessment tool called the whip-around.
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The Liturgical Year
A research assignment on the Liturgical Year: unfolding the Paschal Mystery.
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Story Critique
Guidelines for critiquing “What is My Story?” from “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
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Human Expression Through Ritual
An activity on human expression through ritual from "The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ."
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Vocabulary for Unit 1
Vocabulary terms for Unit 1 of "The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ."
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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 1
A grading rubric for the final performance task options for Unit 1 of "The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ."
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Preassessment of My Knowledge of the Church's Liturgy
A preassessment of knowledge on the Church's Liturgy.
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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 1
A grading rubric for the final performance task options for Unit 1 of "Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society."
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 1
Options for final performance tasks for Unit 1 of "Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society."
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 1
Options for final performance tasks for Unit 1 of "The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ."
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What Is My Story?
An activity based on reflecting on moments in your life in which you faced a significant challenge, from “The Sacraments: Encounters with Christ.”
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Commitment to the First Commandment
A PowerPoint presentation on commitment to the First Commandment.
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God's Plan
A PowerPoint presentation on "God's Plan" from "Christian Morality, Our Response to God's Love."
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The Fourth Commandment
An excerpt from Pope John Paul II's letter to families in 1994, the Year of the Family, dealing with the fourth commandment.
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Student - Is This a Calling? Teresa of Avila
An excerpt on calling and vocation, written by Saint Teresa of Avila.
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Using the Card Deal Method
An instructional guide for using the card deal method, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Premarital Sex
An article on premarital sex, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Reproductive Technology
This article presents a general overview of the Church’s teachings on reproductive technology, and then considers the ethical ramifications of some of the most common forms of reproductive technology available today.
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Euthanasia and Physician Assisted Suicide
An article on euthanasia and physician assisted suicide, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Student Evaluation of the Socratic Seminar
A student evaluation form for the Socratic seminar.
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The Socratic Seminar
This class seminar will give you the opportunity to test your analytical and discussion skills through oral debate. This seminar is carried on in a very structured way, so it is important to learn the process and the rules.
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Red Card Green Card Process
The red card, green card process enables you to take a quick agree-or-disagree opinion poll to initiate discussion on a particular unit topic.
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The Moral Act
An excerpt on moral acts from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Facing the FACTS
An activity on the FACTS decision-making process used when faced with a moral dilemma.
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Matrix for Teachings on Forgiveness
A matrix activity for teachings on forgiveness, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Temptations and Grace
Quotations and questions dealing with temptations and grace, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Vocabulary for Unit 8
Vocabulary terms for Unit 8 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 8
A rubric for final performance tasks for Unit 8 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 8
Several performance task options for Unit 8 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Spotlighting Quotes on Respecting Sexualtity
Quotes on respecting sexuality, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Card Deal Questions on the Christian Vision of Marriage
An activity dealing with index cards from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Scripture Readings for Celebrating the Rite of Marriage
A list of Scripture readings that can be included in celebrating the Rite of Marriage, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Jigsaw Analysis of Primary Source Readings
A group activity dealing with the concept of human sexuality, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Sexual Integrity or Sexual Disintegration
A worksheet dealing the with concepts of sexual integrity and sexual disintegration, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Celebrating Marriage
A worksheet dealing with the rite of the Sacrament of Matrimony, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Vocabulary for Unit 7
Vocabulary terms for Unit 7 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 7
A rubric for final performance tasks for Unit 7 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Final Performace Task for Unit 7
Several final performance task options for Unit 7 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Blessed Are the Peacemakers
A worksheet with short answer questions, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Research Directions on Respect for Life Issues
Directions to research respect for life issues, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Beginning of Life and End of Life Issues Worksheet
A worksheet on beginning of life and end of life issues, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Vocabulary for Unit 6
Vocabulary terms for Unit 6 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 6
A rubric for final performance tasks from Unit 6 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 6
Options for final performance tasks for Unit 6 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Unit 6 Preassessment Questions
A preassessment for Unit 6 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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The Strengths of Catholic Social Teaching
A document highlighting the strengths of Catholic Social Teaching, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Poverty and Wealth
An excerpt on poverty and wealth from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Our Catholic Faith in Action
A chart that accompanies the Web Quest on our Catholic faith in action, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Calling Society to Justice Web Quest
A Web Quest dealing with calling society to justice, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to Gods Love."
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Calling Society to Justice Worksheet
A worksheet on calling society to justice, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Vocabulary for Unit 5
A vocabulary list for Unit 5 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 5
A rubric for the final performance task options for Unit 5 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Final Performace Task Options for Unit 5
Several final performance task options for Unit 5 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Martyrs in the Twentieth Century
A group discussion sheet on martyrs in the twentieth century, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Public Life and Faithful Citizenship
Group discussion questions, based on a reading assignment, on public life and faithful citizenship, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Fiddler on the Roof
Questions for discussion for "Fiddler on the Roof" from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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The Fourth Commandment and The Ten Commandments
A worksheet regarding the Ten Commandments, especially the Fourth Commandment, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Vocabulary for Unit 4
A vocabulary sheet for Unit 4 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 4
A rubric for final performance tasks for Unit 4 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Final Performace Task Options for Unit 4
A number of final performance task options for Unit 4 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Unit 4 Preassessment
A preassessment for Unit 4 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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What is a Sin against the First and Second Commandment
A small group activity on sins against the first and second commandment, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Directions for Short Research Report
Directions for a short research report dealing with topics from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Icons and iconography: Awe and Reverence
A research assignment dealing with icons, iconography, awe, and reverence, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Choosing a Path to Life
An exercise on choosing a path to life, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Psalms of Praise
An activity dealing with the Psalms of Praise, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Vocabulary for Unit 3
Vocabulary terms for Unit 3 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Rubric for Final Performace Tasks for Unit 3
A rubric for final performance tasks for Unit 3 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 3
Final performance task options for Unit 3 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Unit 3 Preassassment
A preassessment for Unit 3 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Viewing and Discussion Guide for The Mission
A viewing and discussion guide for the film "The Mission", from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Context of Roland Joffes Film The Mission
The context of Roland Joffes film, "The Mission," from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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WebQuest Searching for Signs of Social Sin
A WebQuest on searching for signs of social sin, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Determing the Elements of Human Acts
A worksheet on determining the elements of human acts from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Gospel Reflection on Sin and Salvation
A Gospel reflection on sin and salvation from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Defining Sin
A worksheet on defining sin from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Vocabulary for Unit 2
Vocabulary terms for Unit 2 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Rubric for Final Performace Tasks for Unit 2
A rubric for the final performance tasks for Unit 2 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Final Performance Task Options for Unit 2
Final performance task options for Unit 2 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Sin and Salvation
A worksheet on sin and salvation from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Reading Guide for the Splendor of the Truth
A reading guide for the Splendor of Truth from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Values in New Testament Moral Teachings
A worksheet on values in New Testament moral teachings from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Visual Representation of the Relationship between Law and Covenant Example
A visual representation of the relationship between law and covenant, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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A Look at Moral Law
A look at moral law from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Ignatius of Loyola and the Gift of Freedom
A reading on Saint Ignatius of Loyola and the Gift of Freedom, from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Reviewing the Foundations of Christian Morality
A review sheet on the Foundations of Christian Morality from "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Survey Summary Life in Christ
A survey summary for "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Vocabulary for Unit 1
A vocabulary list for Unit 1 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Rubric for Final Performace Tasks for Unit 1
A rubric for Final Performance Tasks for Unit 1 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Final Performance Task for Unit 1
A final performance task for Unit 1 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Unit 1 Preassessment
A preassessment for Unit 1 of "Christian Morality: Our Response to God's Love."
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Blooms Taxonomy and Understanding by Design
An article on Benjamin Bloom's concept of taxonomy and understanding by design.
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Cesar Chavez: Embrace the Legacy
A 5 minute documentary chronicling the life and mission of Catholic Cesar Chavez.
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The Everyday: Benedictine Life at Mount Saviour Monastery
A short clip on the life of a Benedictine monk.
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Contemplation - 2/2 Fr. Thomas Dubay
Father Thomas Dubay discusses contemplation and the means by which one can attain a deep prayer life.
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Contemplation - 1/2 Fr. Thomas Dubay
Father Thomas Dubay discusses contemplation and the means by which one can attain a deep prayer life.
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9/9 The Life of Pope John Paul II
A movie chronicling the entire life of Pope Saint John Paul II.
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8/9 The Life of Pope John Paul II
A movie chronicling the entire life of Pope Saint John Paul II.
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7/9 The Life of Pope John Paul II
A movie chronicling the entire life of Pope Saint John Paul II.
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6/9 The Life of Pope John Paul II
A movie chronicling the entire life of Pope Saint John Paul II.
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5/9 The Life of Pope John Paul II
A movie chronicling the entire life of Pope Saint John Paul II.
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4/9 The Life of Pope John Paul II
A movie chronicling the entire life of Pope Saint John Paul II.
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3/9 The Life of Pope John Paul II
A movie chronicling the entire life of Pope Saint John Paul II.
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2/9 The Life of Pope John Paul II
A movie chronicling the entire life of Pope Saint John Paul II.
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1/9 The Life of Pope John Paul II
A movie chronicling the entire life of Pope Saint John Paul II.
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Saint Francis De Sales
A short video about Saint Francis De Sales, including an excerpt from his writing.
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Robert Blachford v G.K. Chesterton
A re-enactment of a debate between Robert Blachford and Christian apologist G.K. Chesterton.
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Clarence Darrow v G.K. Chesterton
A re-enactment of a debate between famed lawyer Clarence Darrow and Christian apologist G.K. Chesterton.
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A Day in the Life of Saint Francis
An artistic, humorous, and educational account of the teachings of Saint Francis.
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Did You Know? Fatima (Feast Day: May 13)
A clip summarizing the events surrounding Our Lady of Fatima.
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Did You Know? Saint Bernadette (Feast Day: April 16)
A clip summarizing the life of Saint Bernadette.
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Life of Saint Ignatius of Loyola
A short documentary telling the story of Saint Ignatius of Loyola.
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Biography of Prophet Muhammad (6 of 6)
A documentary portraying the life of Muhammad, the development of Islam, and common misunderstandings of the faith.
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Biography of Prophet Muhammad (5 of 6)
A documentary portraying the life of Muhammad, the development of Islam, and common misunderstandings of the faith.
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Biography of Prophet Muhammad (4 of 6)
A documentary portraying the life of Muhammad, the development of Islam, and common misunderstandings of the faith.
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Biography of Prophet Muhammad (3 of 6)
A documentary portraying the life of Muhammad, the development of Islam, and common misunderstandings of the faith.
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Biography of Prophet Muhammad (2 of 6)
A documentary portraying the life of Muhammad, the development of Islam, and common misunderstandings of the faith.
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Words of Jesus: Catholic Social Justice - CF
A discussion among Social Justice Activists about their activities and Catholic Social Justice teachings.
