Diocese of Greensburg Curriculum Religion Grade 8
Unit Content Skills Confirmation Holy Spirit Students will be able to: Pentecost Body of Christ Define sacrament. Sacrament Categorize the seven sacraments into the three groups. Sacraments of Christian Initiation Discuss the Sacraments of Christian Initiation. Confirmation Explain the role of the Holy Spirit in today's church. Role of the Holy Spirit in the Sacraments Explain the events and effects of Pentecost. Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit Name and model the Twelve Fruits of the Holy Spirit in Discipleship his/her daily life. Twelve Fruits of the Holy Spirit Identify the steps of the Rite of Confirmation. Rite of Confirmation Identify the role of the bishop in the Rite of Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) #1285-1321 Confirmation. Discuss the matter and form of the sacrament of Confirmation. Recognize the importance of the 7 Gifts of the Holy Spirit and how they are bestowed through the Sacrament of Confirmation
Background of What is "the Church"? The students will be able to: the Church What are the goals of the Church? Six models of the Church Identify the six models of the Church Four marks of the Church Identify the Four Marks of the Church and provide modern examples
Unit Content Skills Early Church Pentecost The students will be able to: History Assumption Acts of the Apostles Explain the difference between 'Catholic' and 'catholic' Council of Nicaea Explain how the Holy Spirit lives in the Church Edict of Milan Describe how work and pray unite baptized Christians Constantine Discuss the importance of the succession of the popes Peter and Paul Council of Jerusalem
Catholic Life Faith The student will be able to: Spiritual Relationship Grace Define Faith Conversion Explain the meaning of faith within the context of their Apostolic Succession own personal, spiritual relationship with Jesus Deacon Define Grace and recognize its presence in their own Priest personal life Bishop Identify a conversion experience Body of Christ Summarize the role of Apostolic Succession in the Universal Church Catholic Church Disciple Differentiate among the roles of Deacons, Priests, and Bishops Assess the role of Laity as the Body of Christ Recognize that all are part of the Universal Church Identify the role that the early disciples played and how we follow their example of evangelization
Unit Content Skills Development of Monk The students will be able to: the Monastic Life Monastery Benedict Discuss the effects of life in a monastery Charism Listen to Gregorian Chants Antony Discuss saints who lived a monastic life Missionary Gregorian Chant Monasticism Saint Augustine Saint Ignatius of Loyola Saint Vincent College
The Reformation Indulgences The students will be able to: Martin Luther 95 Theses Define indulgences and misconceptions about Printing Press indulgences Latin Vulgate Identify the key points from the Council of Trent Council of Trent Compare and contrast predestination with free will Anglican Church Identify the four major changes of Vatican II Puritans Predestination Protestantism Wittenberg Vatican II John XXIII Paul VI Mass in the vernacular
Advent Dec. 8 Immaculate Conception The students will be able to: The three purposes of Advent (celebrate the birth of Christ, welcome Him into our heart and prepare for the Discuss the purpose of Advent second coming) Develop their own plan for Advent and how they Annunciation prepare spiritually for Christmas Visitation Discuss the role of John the Baptist as the precursor to The Nativity of the Lord the Messianic message Symbols of Advent Unit Content Skills
Messiah Discuss the development of today's modern nativity John the Baptist beginning with Saint Francis Saint Francis Identity which Advent Gospel readings proclaim the Parousia second coming and which proclaim His birth Gaudete Sunday
The Church in Puritans The students will be able to: North America Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School System Discuss Elizabeth Ann Seton's impact on America o The Life of American Saints, such as St. Discuss Bishop John Carroll's impact on America Elizabeth Ann Seton, St. John Neumann Learn how the catholic school system was established o The Catholic Church's role in Religious Liberty in America in America, including an explanation of the right to object to an objective evil according to one's conscience
Christmas Nativity of the Lord The students will be able to: Birth of Jesus, December 25 Incarnation Identify the days which begin and end the Christmas Dual natures of Jesus season Identify why the Church honors Mary during the Christmas season To explain the contrast between the divinity of Jesus and the humanity of his birth (nativity) Explore the duality of Jesus through the Incarnation (both divine and human) Discuss ways they can live the Christmas message all year
Unit Content Skills Lent Students in Grade 8 will have an understanding of the following: The students will be able to:
Significance of 40 days Difference between abstinence and fasting Define Lent, fasting, and abstinence Significance of Ash Wednesday Identify the Pillars of Lent Laetare Sunday Name the days of the Triduum Parousia Emphasize characteristics of Triduum liturgies Specific events of the Last Supper Connect events of the Last Supper to our call to serve others
Pure of Heart Dignity Students will be able to: Love Conjugal love Explain that all people are created with inherent dignity Conscience that cannot be measured or taken away. Chastity Explain the importance of self-control and give Modesty examples. Purity Explain the importance of keeping selves chaste and Commitment give examples. Abstinence Explain the importance of waiting for marriage to have Church Teaching on Contraception sexual relations. Every marriage act must be open to children. Compare and contrast modesty and purity. Sacrament of Matrimony Compare and contrast chastity and abstinence. Temptation Explain ways to act and speak in ways that are Covet respectful to God's creation of the human person. Identify ways to keep themselves healthy - spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically. Identify and explain the different forms of love (agape, filia, and eros). Explain the Sacrament of Marriage. Explain the church's teaching on contraceptives. Explain that the sexual union in marriage has two purposes: the sharing of love between spouses and the transmission of life. Explain that married people are called to love in conjugal chastity, while those unmarried live chastely
Unit Content Skills
Catholic Social Papal encyclicals (Rerum Novarum, Humane Vite, The students will be able to: Teaching Lauduta Si, Populorum Progressio) Life and Dignity of the Human Person Discuss the role of an industrialized nation and the Call to Family, Community, and Participation development of modern CST. Rights and Responsibilities Model the directives contained in the encyclicals. Option for the Poor and Vulnerable Explain each CST principle. The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers Identify the origins of CST in the Gospels. Solidarity Analyze the role of the CSTs in the mission of the Care for God's Creation Church. Service to Community Mission of the Church
Easter The Resurrection of the Lord The students will be able to: Paschal Mystery Absolution, Anointing, Petition, and Resurrection Recognize Jesus' life as proclaimed in the Mass. Parable: The Good Shepherd Cultivate a deeper love and understanding for the Road to Emmaus Eucharist Feast of the Divine Mercy Prepare their own witness testimony to Jesus to share *Ascension (40 Days after Easter) the Good News with others *Pentecost (50 Days after Easter) Reflect on and rejoice in the beauty that is the mercy of God Explain the gifts of the Holy Spirit
Prayers and Lord's Prayer The students will be able to: Celebrations The four forms of prayer revealed in Scripture: adoration, petition, intercession, and thanksgiving. Write a spontaneous prayer Act of Contrition Memorize and Recite prayers The Diocese of Greensburg Vocation Prayer Examine our relationship with God through personal How to make and examination of conscience prayer Planning a Mass for their class Experience various traditions of Catholic prayer forms The use of Sacramentals by Catholics such as rosary, benediction, contemplative prayer, and Praying with Scripture meditation in order to appreciate the traditions of the Guided Meditation Church Acts of Faith, Hope, and Love Unit Content Skills
Church's Liturgical Year
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