Marian High School Theology Department Miss Hinora
Introduction to Catholicism First Semester 2014-2015
A. Materials
Textbook: Credo: I Believe from the Faith and Life Series 2012 Reprint
Available in Classroom: The Catholic Youth Bible and The Catechism of the Catholic Church
Supplies: Binder with folder and spiral bound notebook, loose leaf paper, pens, and Marian Calendar/Planner
B. Course Requirements
1. Read the chapters in the textbook as assigned for homework
2. Develop vocabulary necessary to express understanding of each chapter
3. Complete directed reading for each chapter as assigned (usually in small groups)
4. Take quizzes on the vocabulary and the assigned readings in the textbook
5. Keep a neat and well-organized notebook with notes from the class lectures, presentations, and discussions and keep all handouts in a folder
6. Participate in class by taking notes, asking questions, answering questions, and listening to
others
7. Read and reflect on selected passages in the Bible as assigned
8. Take tests based on the textbook, presentations, and discussions. Tests will contain a variety of types of questions: True or False, Multiple Choice, Fill in the blank, Matching, List, Short Answer, and Essay.
9. Homework includes but is not limited to: vocabulary development, reading assignments, studying for quizzes and tests, writing paragraphs, reading and reflecting on Scripture
10. Final Examination at the end of the semester with approximately 125 objective questions
(There is usually 1-1 ½ hours set aside for the final exam. A Study Guide will be completed just prior to the final exam.)
C. Topics for Introduction to Catholicism during the 1st Semester
I. Introduction
A. Prayer
B. Scripture: How to Navigate the Bible; How to Read the Bible; How to Understand the Bible
C. Dialogue: Express Yourself: Questions, Everyday Life, Current Events
D. Stories: Miracles and Blessings
E. Celebrations: The Holy Mass/Blessings/Eucharistic Adoration/Sacraments
F. What is Faith?
G. The Ten Commandments as Framework for Daily Life
II. God, the Father of All
A. The Blessed Trinity
B. Creator of Heaven and Earth
C. Realm of the Angels
D. Made in God’s Image
E. The Fall from Grace
F. The Chosen People
G. Moses Leaders God’s People
H. The Formation of God’s People “Israel”
I. The Words of the Prophets
III. God, the Son, the Redeemer
A. Birth
B. The Holy Family
C. The Kingdom of Heaven
D. The Father and Jesus are One
E. Your Sins Are Forgiven
F. True God and True Man
G. Rejected by the Proud
H. The Perfect Sacrifice
I. Resurrection
- Apostles are Sent
IV. God, the Holy Spirit, the Sanctifier
A. The Giver of Life
B. The Mystical Body
C. The Identity of the Church
D. Church Rules
E. Teach All Nations
F. Call to Holiness
G. Mary as Mother of God and in Our Lives
H. Everlasting Life
J. Celebrating the Church Year