Christian Morality (Period 1235) Assignments
- Instructor
- Mrs. Elizabeth Hise
- Term
- Spring 09
- Department
- Religion Department
- Location
- H-3
- Code
- 122
Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
Assignment
WEEK: June 1 to 5
READING: Chapter 10
REVIEW QUESTIONS: pages 186,197, in notebook
VOCABULARY:Due Block Day
STUDY GUIDE, part 2: Due Friday of this week
NOTEBOOK CHECK: Random days; complete notebooks will not have to type up review questions.
"PRACTICE" FINAL TEST: Friday, June 5
Vocabulary List:
euthanasia
extraordinary means of life support
ordinary means of life support
physician-assisted suicide
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
At this late date in the semester, I am assuming that all students are understanding of their classroom and homework responsibilities. I will not be accepting late work, unless a student is deserving of an extention due to an excused absence, emergency or special situation explained by a parent.
Please do you homework on time; come prepared for class every day in order to participate in class fully; and consider extra credit or Tutoring on Thursday afternoons to improve your understanding and grades.
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Assignment
WEEK: May 26 to 29
READING: Chapter 9
REVIEW QUESTIONS: pages 168,174,177 in notebook
VOCABULARY: Due on Block Day of this week
STUDY GUIDE, part 1: Due on Friday of this week
QUIZ 1: Tuesday
NOTEBOOK CHECK: Random days
QUIZ 2: Block Day
REVIEW QUESTIONS: Typed and due on Friday
REWARD CARDS: Students with "complete notebooks" for the semester do not have type up this chapter's review questions!
Vocabulary
domestic church
mean-world syndrome
prime time
youth culture
LAST EXTRA CREDIT: 3 parts - Research, Report, Class Presentation
Reading Background - chapter 11, text pages 211 to 218
Summary Paper - Due Friday
Focus - Explain what is meant by "the challenge of peace"? Explain the "just-war principles", and how they relate to nuclear arms, terrorism and the practice of non-violence.
Focus - Explain what is meant by "the challenge of peace"? Explain the "just-war principles", and how they relate to nuclear arms, terrorism and the practice of non-violence.
Class Presentation - Due Friday, let Mrs. Hise know the day before, that you will need 5 minutes of "presentation time".
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
At this late date in the semester, I am assuming that all students are understanding of their classroom and homework responsibilities. I will not be accepting late work, unless a student is deserving of an extension due to an excused absence, emergency or special situation explained by a parent.
Please do you homework on time; come prepared for class every day in order to participate in class fully; and consider extra credit or Tutoring on Thursday afternoons to improve your understanding and grades.
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Assignment
WEEK: May 18 to 21
TEST PREPARATION HINTS:
- The goals of marriage include:
a. being open to children and understanding the amazing power to co-create with God as a result of our sexuality.
b. loving the other in away that assists them to being the best that they can be; sacrificing for the other and demonstrating love.
c. contributing to the community by becoming a stronger individual and as part of a marriage that offers a home of hospitality to others, especially childen and thier friends.
d. becoming a sign of Christ in the world, and an instrument of Grace. The couple is daily strengthened by God's sacrament and in turn strengthens children and friends.
- We are body and soul created by God. We cannot separate one from the other; we are known and recognized by our human body, and our soul is carried in it.
- Our sexuality therefore is understood as a gift. In particular, it is a part of our total personhood, made in the image of God. Our sexuality should not be separated from the balance of who we are, or it becomes distorted. It has a function in realtion to our minds, souls, and body.
- A few concerns regarding the way the world treats our homosexual brothers and sisters would include:
a. encouraging just treatment of all people, all of God's children - assuring that every one is loved completely by God.
b. guiding all people to live chaste lives, understanding that marriage (of a man and woman) is the appropriate place for sexual intercourse.
- Grace, patience, and self-mastery all assist in living a chaste life.
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Assignment
WEEK: May 18 to 21
DUE TUESDAY: May 19
READING: pages 232 to 237
REVIEW QUESTIONS: page 237, in notebook
VOCABULARY: ADDITIONS TO THE LIST
DUE BLOCK DAY: May 20 or 21
REVIEW QUESTIONS: Typed with answers corrected
TEST: Chapter 12 - reading, vocabulary, review questions
WORKSHEET: "Pam Stenzel" video
EXTRA CREDIT: 3 parts - Research, Report, Class Presentation
Reading Background - chapter 11, text pages 202 to 210
Summary Paper - Due Block Day
Focus - Explain how violence "disfigures the human community", Pope JP 2. Explain what is meant by the four arguments the U. S. Bishops have against capital punishment, and according to Church teaching, the circumstance that would make capital punishment acceptable.
Focus - Explain how violence "disfigures the human community", Pope JP 2. Explain what is meant by the four arguments the U. S. Bishops have against capital punishment, and according to Church teaching, the circumstance that would make capital punishment acceptable.
Class Presentation - Due Block Day, let Mrs. Hise know the day before so that she can schedule you in for a 5 minute presentation.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
At this late date in the semester, I am assuming that all students are understanding of their classroom and homework responsibilities. I will not be accepting late work, unless a student is deserving of an extention due to an excused absence, emergency or special situation explained by a parent.
Please do you homework on time; come prepared for class every day in order to participate in class fully; and consider extra credit or Tutoring on Thursday afternoons to improve your understanding and grades.
Due:
Assignment
DUE FRIDAY:
READING: Chapter 12, pages 227 to 231
REVIEW QUESTIONS: page 231 to be placed in notebook
VOCABULARY: define Chapter 12 terms in notebook
QUIZ: The 10 Commandments - be able to list and explain numbers 1-5.
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Assignment
PRO-LIFE ESSAY CONTEST
WIN MONEY AS A CONTEST WINNER
EARN EXTRA CREDT POINTS IN THIS CLASS
SEE YOUR RELIGION TEACHER
DUE TO TEACHER BY MAY 14
Students in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles are invited to
compete in a LoveMatters.com Pro-life Essay Contest
compete in a LoveMatters.com Pro-life Essay Contest
1st Place: $1,000
2nd Place: $500
3rd Place: $250
Essay Topic – “Abortion is DEADLY!”
LoveMatters.com newspapers are currently being distributed to approximately 30,000 students at 48 Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. This Essay Contest is ONLY for students in these high schools in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. This includes students who are Freshman, Sophomores, Junior and Seniors. (We hope to have similar LoveMatters distributions and essay contests in other dioceses in the near future.)
Winning essays should convince readers that “Abortion is DEADLY” using facts, testimonies, stories and information found in the LoveMatters.com 32-page newspaper and website, and other sources. Footnotes are helpful, but not required. Three winners will be selected and notified on or about June 15, 2009. Winning essays will be posted on the LoveMatters.com website.
Essay length: 500 to 750 words. Essays should be ONE to TWO typed pages. Essays can be shorter, however, essays longer than two pages will not be considered. Essays must be typed.
Essays will be judged on: (1) Content, (2) Persuasive pro-life impact, (3) Grammar, spelling and punctuation, and (4) Essays should reference at least one story, article, testimony or quote from the LoveMatters.com newspaper or website – and the NAME "LoveMatters.com" should appear at least once within the body of the essay as a reference or source.
Submission Requirements: Freshman through Seniors at Archdiocese of Los Angeles Catholic high schools are invited to submit pro-life essays for this contest. Please submit your essay with a separate Cover Page, that includes: (1) Student First and Last Name, (2) Age and Grade, (3) School name and address (4) Student Home address (5) Phone number (6) Student Email address
DEADLINE.....Submit essays on or Before May 17, 2009
Submit by either Mail, FAX or Email to:
(A) MAIL TO:
LoveMatters.com - Essay Contest
1840 S. Elena Ave., #103
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(B) FAX to: (310) 375-4546
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Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(B) FAX to: (310) 375-4546
(C) Email: [email protected]
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Assignment
WEEK: May 11 to May 15
DUE BLOCK DAY:
READING: Chapter 12, pages 221 to 226
REVIEW QUESTIONS: page 224 (#1,#2,#3) in NOTEBOOKS
DUE BLOCK DAY:
READING: Chapter 12, pages 221 to 226
REVIEW QUESTIONS: page 224 (#1,#2,#3) in NOTEBOOKS
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Assignment
DUE FRIDAY, MAY 8
REVIEW QUESTIONS: Commandments 1 and 4
Page 152
1. What is the first commandment?
2. How does one create a false god?
3 Give an example to illustrate that someone proclaiming faith in the one, true God, may be worshiping a false god.
4. What three characteristics does Exodus associate with God?
5. Why does "loving" seem to be contradictory to "al-powerful"?
6. Give an example of slavery in the world today.
7. Name three terms that describe ways we can stray from the first comandment.
8. What does the Catechism say is the starting point to curing acedia?
Page 168
1. What universal human longing underlies the Peter Pan story?
2. What does is mean to call the family a domestic church?
3. In what sense is the Holy Trinity the model for family life?
4. What does it mean to say that the Catechism does not present an idealized image of family life?
5. Name responsibilities parents have toward their children.
6. Give an example of how modern lifestyles work against wholesome family life.
7. Name two guidelines for making a home a holy place.
8. What subtle destinction exists regarding children and persons in authority?
9. Name two duties citizens have.
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Assignment
WEEK: May 4 to 8
DUE TUESDAY: Read the following selections and answer the review questions noted.
Chapter 8 - Reading pages: 146 to 156 Questions on page: 152
DUE BLOCK DAY: Read the following selections and answer the review questions noted.
Chapter 9 - Reading pages: 162 to 168 Questions page: 168
Due Block Day: Quiz on the memorization of, and the basic understanding of commandments 1 - 5. Explanations to be continued in class.
DUE FRIDAY: All review questions typed, including those answered in class on block:
Chapter 10 - Reading pages: 188 to 196 Questions page: 197
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Assignment
WEEK: April 27 to May 1
Quiz: Chapter 7, Block Day
Activity: "If I could Rule the World", Due Friday
Quiz: Chapter 7, Block Day
Activity: "If I could Rule the World", Due Friday
Directions: "If I Could Rule the World"
1) Imagine that you could be in charge, and lead all of the people in this world.
2) What would you decree to be the top ten rules or guidelines leading people to moral relationships and a harmonious planet?
3) Create a list of these rules or directives. Use complete sentences for clarity of instruction.
3) Create a list of these rules or directives. Use complete sentences for clarity of instruction.
4) Do not copy the 10 Commandments!
5) Please submit your work on a formal sheet of paper, properly headed. You may use calligraphy to enhance the presentation, or you may type and use a creative font size and style. Any art added to your work will be considered "extra credit".
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Assignment
WEEK: April 20 to 24
Welcome back from Easter vacation, and Happy Easter!
CEREAL BOX PROJECT: Due block day this week.
READING: Chapter 7, pages 121-123, and selected sections to address handout.
HANDOUT: How to Make a Moral Decision, Due Friday
MAKE-UP CH. 6 QUIZ: Thursday, after school
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Assignment
WEEK: April 6 to 9
Due for Monday, April 6
Reading: Chapter 6, pages 101 to 105
Review Questions: page 103
Due to Begin on Block Day
Cereal Box Project: Metaphore for Buiding Moral Muscle
A. Design a cereal box complete with an original name, based upon a vocaulary term or virtue found in the reading of chapter 6. For example: "VIR CHEW IES" or "HOLY GHOSTIES"! You may have fun choosing the name, based upon a real attribute or a person of the Trinity, all necessary for a person to become developed morally.
B. Create a word search, crossword, or a game on the back of the box. The goal of hte game or word search should be to help the learner make connections between realted concepts.
C. Create a list of components on the side panel. This list should identify the elements of the greater concept; benefits of the main idea; promotional words or a slogan that encourages the use of the product.
D. Bring your computer generated art and print to class. Bring art supplies for coloring, stickers, glitter glue, and any other media to make your box attractive.
E. You may wish to include a toy or surprise to be found inside the box - all related to your main idea.
Due on Block Day
Reading: Chapter 6, pages 106 to 109
Review Questions: page 109
Quiz: Chapter 6 Vocabulary and Reading check - THURSDAY, APRIL 9
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Assignment
WEEK: Tuesday, March 31 to Friday, April 3
Monday: Holiday commemorating the work of Ceasar Chavez.
Tuesday: All classes meet; All Chapter 5 REVIEW QUESTIONS are due completed, in notebooks. Prepare for TEST tomorrow.
Wednesday: All classes meet: Chapter 5 REVIEW QUESTIONS are due TYPED; See questions below. TEST on Wednesday for all periods.
Wednesday's Homework: Bring an empty cereal box to class.
Extra Credit: If possible, donate an addtional empty cereal box for a student who does not do his/her homework. No one wants to be left out!
Extra, Extra Credit: Bring a box of cereal, bowls and spoons. I'll bring the milk.
Extra, Extra, Extra Credit: Bring in your "Rice Bowl" filled with donations for those who have no cereal...and so much less than we have to be comfortable in this life.
Thursday: Periods 1,3,5 meet. We will go over the test in class, and begin our conversation and learning about "Virtues", chapter 6. Please bring an empty cereal box for our activity.
Friday: Periods 2,4,6 meet. We will go over the test in class, and begin our conversation and learning about "Virtues", chapter 6. Please bring an empty cereal box for our activity.
Chapter 5 Review Questions, taken from the textbook:
Questions page 86
1. What does the story of Adam and Eve indicate about a Christian understanding of sin?
2. How does the story of Jesus respond to and complete the Adam and Eve story?
3. Name two biblical images used for sin.
Questions page 92
4. What modern tendency did Carl Menninger caustion against? What are the two negative consequences that can result from this tendency? How does Christian teaching counteract this tendency?
5. In the Gospels, what association is frequently made in discussions about sin?
6. What is the essential message about sin in the Christian story?
7. Define original sin.
8. What is the difference between mortal sin and venial sin?
9. Describe mortal sins and venial sins in terms of relationship.
10. What does is mean to say that "sin is a statement about the way we treat our relationship with God: it does not describe God's realtionship with us"?
Questions page 97
11. Name the fave characteristics of a Gospel-based perspective on sin.
12. Define apathy.
13. What is the difference between a vertical and a horizontal view of God?
14. Name three expressions of social sin.
15. Define the concept of sinful social structures.
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Assignment
WEEK: March 23 to 27
READING: Chapter 5 - Mon: pages 87 to 89; Tues: pages90 to 92; Block: pages 93 to 97
REVIEW QUESTIONS: Mon: page 86; Tues: page 92; Block: 97 (record in notebook)
FINAL TYPED DRAFT REVIEW QUESTIONS: Due on Test Day next Week
REVIEW DAY: Tuesday, March 30
CHAPTER 5 TEST: Block Day, Wednesday April 1 or Thursday April 2
READING: Chapter 5 - Mon: pages 87 to 89; Tues: pages90 to 92; Block: pages 93 to 97
REVIEW QUESTIONS: Mon: page 86; Tues: page 92; Block: 97 (record in notebook)
FINAL TYPED DRAFT REVIEW QUESTIONS: Due on Test Day next Week
REVIEW DAY: Tuesday, March 30
CHAPTER 5 TEST: Block Day, Wednesday April 1 or Thursday April 2
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Assignment
WEEK: March 16 to 20
EXTRA CREDIT: Will be collected until Thursday, March 19. Please see entry below, for extra credit opportunities.
READING: Chapter 5, pages 81 to 86 Due Block Day
VOCABULARY: Due in notebooks, on Block Day
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Assignment
WEEK: March 9 to 13
READING and OUTLINING: Chapter 4
Pages 62 to 65 Due Monday - Periods 2,4,5 Due Tuesday, March 10 - Period 3
Note: please define the following terms at the beginning of your outline:
1. conscience
2. erroneous conscience
3. hero
4. lax conscience
5. informed conscience
6. sin
7. "The Splendor of Truth"
Pages 66 to 71 Due Tuesday - all classes
Pages 72 to 77 Due Block Day - all classes
STATIONS OF THE CROSS: Friday, March 13 in Chapel
RICE BOWL COLLECTION: Take part in the Lenten "Rice Bowl" collection to help end hunger in our world. Please fill the bowl with financial donations and bring the filled bowl to class at any time before Holy Thursday. Thank you for your generosity!
EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS - Due Monday, March 16
1) Roll play opportunities in class: ask for your copy of the roll play on block day.
2) Lead the class in a special prayer: The Stations of the Cross; schedule your presentation date with Mrs. Hise.
3) Create a powerpoint presentation of The Stations of the Cross; schedule your presentation date with Mrs. Hise.
4) Chapter 2: Jesus
Option 1 - Draw an illustration, or find a news story that you believe is an example of Christ present in the world. Along with your picture or story, type a one page essay explaining your choice. Remember that Christ promised to be with us always; we are called upon to seek his presence and to be that presence.
Option 2 - Use the internet to investigate organizations that exemplify values and priorities that reflect the message of Jesus as described in the text. Prepare a presentation about one of the organizations for the class. Type up a brief summary or outline of your presentation. Here are some possibilities:
Catholic Relief Services
Amnesty International
Greenpeace
Catholic Campaign for Human Development
Oxfam America
Pax Christi
National Right to Life
5) Encyclical Research:
6) Propose a research or creative project in an area of morality that interests you.
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Assignment
WEEK: March 2 to March 6
SEE ANSWERS TO CHAPTER 3 REVIEW QUESTIONS - POSTED WITH ORIGINAL QUESTIONS ON DATE OF 2-24.
PREPARE: TEST, Chapter 3, Tuesday March 3
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Assignment
IN CLASS TODAY - ASH WEDNESDAY
TURN THIS IN:
SCRIPTURE: Matthew 18:21-22, page 50 of textbook
REACTION: What word or phrase or image stood out to you? Read about what the number "7" means in biblical symbolism. What does this passage say to you as you? How might it influence your Lenten promises to share more, pray more, and give up bad habits?
KEEP THIS PAPER - ALL REVIEW QUESTIONS DUE AND COLLECTED FRIDAY
READING: pages 49 to 54
REVIEW QUESTIONS: #7 through #13
If time allows, 20 minutes, begin the DVD news reports: Miracle on the Hudson. Classes did not view the entire clip and need to respond in writing.
TURN THIS IN TODAY:
VIDEO RESPONSE:
1) Give an example of someone who used "moral muscle", and briefly explain.
2) There were many decisions made that day, by many people, to lead to the eventual rescue of so many lives. Choose one of the situations reported, and identify the three sources of a moral decicion involed. For example, the most obvious is the pilots decision: Object - plane going down/people at risk Circumstances - no fault/gliding can be tried Intention - try anything to save lives.
3) What impressed you most about this story?
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Assignment
WEEK:Feb. 23 to 27
ASH WEDNESDAY MASS THIS WEEK
DUE TUESDAY
COPY AND PRINT OUT THE FOLLOWING TO BEGIN IN CLASS THIS WEEK:
REVIEW QUESTIONS CHAPTER 3
1) Briefly describe the lives of Elizabeth of Hungary, Maximillian Kolbe, and Pope John XXIII. How did they each model "saintliness"?
ASH WEDNESDAY MASS THIS WEEK
DUE TUESDAY
COPY AND PRINT OUT THE FOLLOWING TO BEGIN IN CLASS THIS WEEK:
REVIEW QUESTIONS CHAPTER 3
1) Briefly describe the lives of Elizabeth of Hungary, Maximillian Kolbe, and Pope John XXIII. How did they each model "saintliness"?
Elizabeth, as a young princess with wealth; and Maximillian, as a priest in WWII; both gave themselves to meet others' needs in imitiation of Christ. Pope John XXIII although Pope for a short time (1959 to 1963), modeled church as "mother" and "teacher" meeting more heads of state than predecessors, and convening the Second Vatican Council. He promoted communication and peace inside of the Church as well as between the Church and the rest of the world.
2) What is the communion of saints?
2) What is the communion of saints?
Refers to holy people - all people past and present - who are unified in Christ. It can also refer to holy things such as charity and the sacraments that bring about that unity.
3) How can St. Paul's analogy of the body be applied to the Church?
3) How can St. Paul's analogy of the body be applied to the Church?
The Church is one body in which all members play vital roles.
4) Explain your own analogy to be applied to Church. For example, you might think that the church is like a "lighthouse", indicating direction and warning against danger.
5) What does the Greek word for Church imply?
4) Explain your own analogy to be applied to Church. For example, you might think that the church is like a "lighthouse", indicating direction and warning against danger.
5) What does the Greek word for Church imply?
The term ecclesia reminds us that Christians are not meant to travel solo on their life journeys; everyone is both giver and receiver.
6) List the seven sacraments, and what each celebrates.
6) List the seven sacraments, and what each celebrates.
Baptism celebrates belonging; membership in the church or body of Christ. Considered the "gateway" to the Church.
Confirmation strengthens the grace of baptism, celebrates life filled with the Holy Spirit, and encourages service.
Eucharist celebrates Jesus who nurishes us through body and blood. Considered the "heart and summit of the Church's life".
Reconciliation (also called Confession or Penance) celebrates God's forgiveness.
Holy Orders celebrates service of priesthood.
Marriage celebrates the family, which is the first experience of "church" that a child knows.
Anointing of the Sick celebrates God's healing.
7) What is a sacrament?
A visible sign, instituted by Jesus, to deliver grace. A sacrament is an encounter with God.
8) Describe the relationship between the sacraments and morality.
8) Describe the relationship between the sacraments and morality.
Sacraments strengthen us with God's grace to live a moral life.
9) What are the sacraments of initiation? Describe one way that each of these three sacraments sets a direction for living a moral life.
9) What are the sacraments of initiation? Describe one way that each of these three sacraments sets a direction for living a moral life.
Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist.
10) What does the number 7 mean in biblical symbolism? What does it say about Jesus' message of forgiveness?
The number 7 symbolizes completeness. Jesus indicates that there is no limit to God's forgiveness of us, and we should place no limit on our forgiveness of others.
11) Define the terms alienation and reconciliation. How might they be related to the sacrament of Baptism?
11) Define the terms alienation and reconciliation. How might they be related to the sacrament of Baptism?
Alienation means a sense of distance and separateness from others, resulting in feeling uneasiness around others. Reconciliation refers to reuniting and getting back in touch wioth others, such as with God and the community in the sacrament.
12) What are the precepts of the Church?
12) What are the precepts of the Church?
a. To keep holy the Lord's day by going to mass and avoiding activites that will not refresh our soul.
b. To lead a sacramental life. Specifically to recieve communion frequently; and go to reconciliation regularly, at the very least once a year.
c. To study for Confirmation and to become confirmed.
d. To observe the marriage laws of the Church and to give religious training to one's children.
e. To strengthen and support the Church; specifically your parish and parish priests.
f. To do penance, including abstaining from meat and fasting form food on appointed days.
g. To join the missionary spirit and apostolate of the Church.
13) What is the magisterium?
13) What is the magisterium?
The teaching office and teaching authority of the Church.
14) Distinguish among the five types of written Church documents described on pages 55 and 56.
14) Distinguish among the five types of written Church documents described on pages 55 and 56.
Documents of Vatican II - written by the world's bishops from 1962-1965.
Catechism of the Catholic Church - official summary of Catholic teaching published in English in 1994.
Papal encyclicals - official letters from the pope to the Christian community.
Statements of Vatican Commissions - publications of commissions that work with the pope at the Vatican.
Pastoral letters - official letters from a bishop or group of bishops to members of his or their dioceses.
15) What instrument for seeking moral truth does natural law emphasize?
Human reason is emphasized as the way to gather information, integrate it with what you already have experienced and you know, consider what God will have to say about it through prayer and sacramental grace, human guidance, and scripture; and finally the person can analyze the situation.
16) In the Gospels what title is most frequently applied to Jesus?
Jesus is called most frequently rabbi or teacher.
Due:
Assignment
TODAY: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING BEGUN IN CLASS:
Review yesterday:
1) Choose a vocation. What are the thoughts and intuitions that indicte you are being "called" in that direction? How will you know if it is grace that is helping you to live that vocation?
Introducing Chapter 3: The Church
2) Using a blank sheet of paper, draw an image of "church". St. Paul used the image of a human body to describe the early Christian community. Read,
Clear your desks, and walk around the classroom to notice the various images used by other students. In small group record your discussion on these points:
a. Why did you select he image that you did?
b. Where are you in htis image of Church - inside or outside, active or passive, in communion or conflict?
c. Based on your drawing, what role are you assigning to the Church in your moral life?
3) Reading: Chapter 3, pages 42 to 48
4) Review Questions: #1 to 6
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Assignment
WEEK: Feb. 17 to 20
FRIDAY: In class essay - Chapter 2 Test:
During class time you will choose one of the following and write a one page eaasy answer:
1) Based on the chapter and the Gospels, where might we find God present in the world today? Explain.
2) Describe three Gospel passages that reveal the moral character of Jesus. Explain your choices.
3) Explain how the Beatitudes are similar to and different from the Ten COmmandments.
4) Name one image that Jesus uses to describe God's reign. Explain he meaning of that image.
5) Define and give an example of using "moral muscle".
MAKE-UP ESSAY CHAPTER 1 (only for students who did not complete this before the last grading period)
Type a one-page essay to answer one of the following questions:
1) Describe the contribution Dietrich Bonhoeffer made to our understanding of grace.
2) What is the theme of the parable "Using the Master's Talents?" How can htis theme be applied into modern Chirstian morality?
3) Describe the different types of grace and what they bring into our lives as humans.
4) What is vocation? Describe how it both affects and is affected by our relationship with God.
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Assignment
Week: February 17-20
Test: Chapter 2 - Block Day
CHAPTER 2 CROSSWORD REVIEW:
ACROSS
Beatitude characteristic - gentleness
Overturns commonly held attitudes - Jesus' "hard Sayings"
Laws given to Moses - 10 Commandments
Wedding at Cana - Jesus' first miracle
Fully human and fully divine - Incarnation
Observing laws to the letter - legalist
attitudes reflecting love of God - Beatitudes
Heavenly Banquet - Image of reign of God
Pushing ourselves more than the minimum in our moral life - moral muscle
The Beatitudes and moral teachings - Sermon on the Mount
As a step-by-step note-taking class - systematic presentation
Attempts to live the Beatitudes - Beatitude saint
DOWN:
Begins now and goes into eternal life - reign of God
Doing the least that a law requires - minimalist
Love God and your neighbor as yourself - Summary of the Law
Finds hope even in suffering - Christian joy
Depends upon how we treat the stranger - last judgment
Pronouncements as He encountered people - "morality on the run"
Be the person you were intended to be - "be perfect"
Models the command to serve others - foot washing (by Jesus)
Offer a glimpse into our true identity - sacraments
Test: Chapter 2 - Block Day
CHAPTER 2 CROSSWORD REVIEW:
ACROSS
Beatitude characteristic - gentleness
Overturns commonly held attitudes - Jesus' "hard Sayings"
Laws given to Moses - 10 Commandments
Wedding at Cana - Jesus' first miracle
Fully human and fully divine - Incarnation
Observing laws to the letter - legalist
attitudes reflecting love of God - Beatitudes
Heavenly Banquet - Image of reign of God
Pushing ourselves more than the minimum in our moral life - moral muscle
The Beatitudes and moral teachings - Sermon on the Mount
As a step-by-step note-taking class - systematic presentation
Attempts to live the Beatitudes - Beatitude saint
DOWN:
Begins now and goes into eternal life - reign of God
Doing the least that a law requires - minimalist
Love God and your neighbor as yourself - Summary of the Law
Finds hope even in suffering - Christian joy
Depends upon how we treat the stranger - last judgment
Pronouncements as He encountered people - "morality on the run"
Be the person you were intended to be - "be perfect"
Models the command to serve others - foot washing (by Jesus)
Offer a glimpse into our true identity - sacraments
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Assignment
Due:Block Day, February 11/12
Reading: pages 32-37
Outline, Part 3
XIII The Gospels contain many "Hard Sayings"
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XIV Jesus Gives Us the Law of the Gospel
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Reading: pages 32-37
Outline, Part 3
XIII The Gospels contain many "Hard Sayings"
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XIV Jesus Gives Us the Law of the Gospel
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Assignment
WEEK: February 9 to 13
DUE: Tuesday, February 10
READING: Chapter 2, pages 27 to 31
OUTLINE THE SECTION USING THIS GUIDE:
VII Jesus taught morality by entering into relationship with them, He taught by "doing". Read four scripture passages in class and state the moral message and apply it to a situation today.
A. Scripture
1. morality message is... 2) applied today...
B. Scripture
1. morality message is...2) applied today...
C. Scripture
1. morality message is...2) applied today...
D. Scripture
1. morality message is...2) applied today...
VIII Christ is found in others
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IV The Beatitudes are different from the Ten Commandments
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X The Beatitudes present us with 8 life goals
A. To be poor in spirit, which means to trust in God and accept His help.
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XI The Kingdom of God is the central teaching of Jesus
A. He gave wondrous images to help us appreciate it: examples are...
B. The Kingdom of God is already among us, even if we don't see it.
C. God's reign is of this world, and in heaven.
D. We are to share in the building up of the Kingdom on earth.
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XII Jesus modeled humble service at the Last supper.
A. Jesus tied a towel around his waist and got on his knees and washed his disciples feet, at a time when even a servant did not do that for another.
B. His message was...
C. Christians are commissioned by Jesus to serve one another and those who are hurting.
DUE: Tuesday, February 10
READING: Chapter 2, pages 27 to 31
OUTLINE THE SECTION USING THIS GUIDE:
VII Jesus taught morality by entering into relationship with them, He taught by "doing". Read four scripture passages in class and state the moral message and apply it to a situation today.
A. Scripture
1. morality message is... 2) applied today...
B. Scripture
1. morality message is...2) applied today...
C. Scripture
1. morality message is...2) applied today...
D. Scripture
1. morality message is...2) applied today...
VIII Christ is found in others
A.
B.
IV The Beatitudes are different from the Ten Commandments
A.
B.
C.
X The Beatitudes present us with 8 life goals
A. To be poor in spirit, which means to trust in God and accept His help.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
XI The Kingdom of God is the central teaching of Jesus
A. He gave wondrous images to help us appreciate it: examples are...
B. The Kingdom of God is already among us, even if we don't see it.
C. God's reign is of this world, and in heaven.
D. We are to share in the building up of the Kingdom on earth.
E.
XII Jesus modeled humble service at the Last supper.
A. Jesus tied a towel around his waist and got on his knees and washed his disciples feet, at a time when even a servant did not do that for another.
B. His message was...
C. Christians are commissioned by Jesus to serve one another and those who are hurting.
Due:
Assignment
WEEK:2/2/09
TEST - Chapter 1 (was postponed last week, due to Mass).
We will take the test in three parts:
Monday: Matching
Monday's Homework: one page essay, typed
Tuesday: multiple choice and true/false
Tutoring Available:
Thursday, after school; You may make up test points - see me.
Due Friday
Responses to Video: "Miracle at Midnight"
Reading: Chapter 2, pages 22 to 26
Outline: the primary and secondary points in this section.
You may use the guide below to help you out. I have begun the outline for you. Please fill in the blanks and complete the outline for Friday.
Outline: Chapter 2, Part 1: The Person of Jesus
I The Gospel (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) tells us the story of Jesus in history and indicates where Jesus can be found today.
A. Jesus can be found in "unexpected" places. For example:_________
II Jesus' personality is :__________
A. Jesus is not shy about asking personal moral questions.
B. Jesus is "incarnate", meaning, fully human and fully divine.
C. Jesus' approach to leading was by getting involved in people's lives, challenging them, but giving them the example to live by. (He wasn't a lecturer.)
D. Jesus didn't offer one lecture or one system to live by. He offered many stories, and attitudes and example so that we could learn by relationship with Him.
E. One key lesson that helps us understand Jesus' morality is the "Sermon on the Mount".
III Jesus shows moral character in what He says and what He does.
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IV Pope John Paul II noted the ways Jesus confronted wrongs in the Gospel of Luke.
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V Jesus, demonstrates he is "the Son of God"
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VI Love of God and Neighbor is the Guiding principle for the Christian Moral life
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C.
D.
Reading: Chapter 2, pages 22 to 26
Outline: the primary and secondary points in this section.
You may use the guide below to help you out. I have begun the outline for you. Please fill in the blanks and complete the outline for Friday.
Outline: Chapter 2, Part 1: The Person of Jesus
I The Gospel (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) tells us the story of Jesus in history and indicates where Jesus can be found today.
A. Jesus can be found in "unexpected" places. For example:_________
II Jesus' personality is :__________
A. Jesus is not shy about asking personal moral questions.
B. Jesus is "incarnate", meaning, fully human and fully divine.
C. Jesus' approach to leading was by getting involved in people's lives, challenging them, but giving them the example to live by. (He wasn't a lecturer.)
D. Jesus didn't offer one lecture or one system to live by. He offered many stories, and attitudes and example so that we could learn by relationship with Him.
E. One key lesson that helps us understand Jesus' morality is the "Sermon on the Mount".
III Jesus shows moral character in what He says and what He does.
A.
IV Pope John Paul II noted the ways Jesus confronted wrongs in the Gospel of Luke.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
V Jesus, demonstrates he is "the Son of God"
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
VI Love of God and Neighbor is the Guiding principle for the Christian Moral life
A.
B.
C.
D.
Due:
Assignment
CATHOLIC SCHOOL'S WEEK: Celebrate Service!
EXTRA CREDIT: Please bring in a donation for canned foods or canned foods to assist our local shelter at this time! The shelves are bare!
DUE Monday, January 26
READING: Chapter 1, pages 15-19
REVIEW QUESTIONS: 5 - 8
ACTIVITY: page 7 - Creative and thoughtful project:
1 - Draw a picture, create a collage, or write a poem or song with the theme "Morality - responding to God."
2 - Explain in a typed written page, why you chose the words or images that you used. Please remember to type a formal heading on your paper, and to put it on th back side of your picture.
DUE Tuesday, January 27
READING: Chapter 1, complete
REVIEW QUESTIONS: 9 - 12, complete, type written
PREPARE: text on Chapter 1 on block days
DUE Block Day: Wednesday or Thursday
TEST: Chapter 1, followed by:
"Catholic School's Week" Masses: during class time
TEST: Chapter 1
Due:
Assignment
Welcome to Christian Morality
Due Tuesday, 1/20/09:
READING: Chapter 1, pages 1-7
ACTIVITY: page 6, Activity and Reflection Questions - in notebook
PRINT OUT: this page containing the homework assignments for the week
Due "Block" Wednesday 1/21 or Thursday 1/22:
READING: Chapter 1, pages 8-14
ACTIVITY: page 7, creative activity in two parts (postponed to Due: Mon. Jan. 26)
QUIZ 1: in class, based upon the reading, pages 1-14, and class notes, discussion
PRINT OUT: copy and paste the review questions found below; print out for class; complete 1-4 for correction in class.
Due Friday, 1/23/09
READING: Chapter 1, pages 15-19
STUDENT-LED PRAYER PROPOSAL: completed worksheet due
REVIEW QUESTIONS: to be added to this site for your copy
Chapter 1 VOCABULARY and REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. What is morality? What role does natural law play in decision making? How can you access this natural law that God has etched in your soul?
2. Give an example to illustrate that moral decision making is both a blessing and a burden.
3. Why does being moral require a sense of responsibility?
4. What does it mean to say that morality is an everyday occurrence?
5. How did the story of “The Rescue” relate to morality?
6. How is Catholic morality different from morality?
7. How does the concept of “dignity” relate to Mrs. Hise’s classroom rule?
8. What realization is the starting point of Christian moral decision making? What does “love”, Jesus’ summary of the law, have to do with it?
9. Define the following terms: grace, sanctifying grace, actual grace.
10. How are Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Alfred Delp examples of individuals who lived a grace-filled life?
11. What is the relationship between the Holy Spirit and grace?
12. What is the relationship between the grace and Catholic morality?
13. How is the concept of covenant related to our vocation?
14. What does it mean to be a co-worker with God? How does this relate to your "vocation"?
15. What did the word talent mean in biblical times? What does the word mean now? How might the use of our talents relate to morality?