Jesus Christ: His Mission and Ministry/Source of our Salvation

Course Policy- Mrs. Jo Newville Montoya

Room (800)991-5907 ext. 2

Course Overview

The purpose of this two-semester course is to introduce students to the Mystery of Jesus Christ, the Living Word of God, the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity. In this course students will understand that Jesus Christ is the ultimate revelation to us from God. In learning about who he is, the students will also learn who he calls them to be. Students will learn that for all eternity, God has planned for us to share eternal happiness with him which is accomplished through the Redemption Christ won for us. They will also be introduced to what it means to be a disciple of Christ and that life as a disciple entails.

This course will be conducted in conjunction with the ESLRs of Mary Star of the Sea High School: nourishing the soul by providing an environment permeated with the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Roman Catholic Church; building strong character by providing an educational environment imbued with respect and responsibility; challenging the mind of students to pursue knowledge, truth and wisdom; and building a culture of life and love in the present and future world based on the positive achievements of the past by working individually and with others for the common good.

This course meets the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops High School Framework.

Materials

Each day students will be expected to bring the following to class. Failure to do so will result in a lower participation grade for the day:

Jesus Christ: His Mission and Ministry, Ava Maria Press, 2011 (first semester)

Jesus Christ: Source of Our Salvation, Ava Maria Press, 2011 (second semester)

The Catholic Youth Bible, Saint Mary's Press

Three-ring binder with loose-leaf paper

Pen, blue or black ink

Course Outline

Fall SemesterSpring Semester

  1. God’s Revelation and Our Response1. God’s Good Creation
  2. Who is Jesus Christ?2. The Fall and Promise of a Savior
  3. Tracing the Historical Life of Jesus3. The Coming of the Messiah
  4. Jesus Christ’s Revelation about God 4. The Ministry and Message of Jesus Christ
  5. Jesus Helps Us to Understand5. The Passion and Death of Jesus Christ
  6. Jesus’ Life Reveals His Mission6. The Resurrection of Jesus Christ
  7. The Church Knows Jesus by Many Names7. Redemption through the Paschal Mystery
  8. What Jesus Tells Us about Ourselves8. Living the Paschal Mystery: A Call to Holiness
  9. Friends and Disciples of Jesus9. Discipleship: Following in the Footsteps of Jesus
  10. Jesus Teaches Us to Pray10. Prayer in the Life of a Disciple of Jesus

Grading

Students will earn their grade based on the following:

Tests/quizzes- 45% (Final Exam= 10%)

Homework/classwork- 35%

Semester Project- 10%

Class Participation- 10%

Helpful Information

  1. Students are expected to be in their assigned seats with all materials on their desk when the bell rings. Tardy students are to report to the Main Office for the proper tardy slip.
  1. Be respectful of everyone in the classroom. One person speaks at a time while the rest listen with an open and objective mind. All opinions are to be valued. Do not be afraid to ask questions or seek clarification.All are welcome.
  1. Turn in all assignments on time. Late work will be accepted under the following terms: after collection until the beginning of the period the next class period=20% off, and from the first day late until the end of the quarter=50% off. Please see me if special circumstances arise concerning late work. If you have an excused absence, it is your responsibility to come to me and ask what work you missed. You will have a week to turn in the assignments you missed while you were absent. Since notice of tests and projects are posted at least a week in advance, students who are absent the day before a test/project due date or miss a test/project due date with an excused absence are expected to complete the missed test or turn in the project upon return to class. Homework assignments will be posted on the school website.
  1. Complete your own work. Cheating is stealing the work/knowledge of another. Copying someone else's class/homework is considering cheating. If you choose to cheat, you will be subject to the consequences established in the academic integrity policy.
  1. All tests will be assigned a minimum of one week before the test. Quizzes will be announced. Tests/quizzes willinclude the following: multiple choice, matching, true/false, short answer, fill-in.
  1. Extra credit will be given on tests/quizzes and will always be related to your knowledge of Jesus and His Church.
  1. Students may earn an academic detention if homework/classwork assignments are not completed.
  1. You will get out of this course what you put into it. Participate in this course as fully as possible. I know that you have valuable contributions to make to this class. I am here for you. Please see me if you need additional assistance. I look forward to sharing this course with you.

“For God soloved the world, that Hegave Hisonly begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” John 3:16

Course Policy- Mrs. Jo Newville Montoya

Signing below acknowledges that I have read, understood, and agreed to abide by the procedures and expectations outlined in the Religion 10 course information sheet.Please detach this page and turn it in by Monday, August 28, 2017. Thank you.

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“We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28