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CHAPTER 13: HOW DO I KEEP MY FAITH IN A WORLD FULL OF CHANGES?
Chapter Goals
In this chapter the children will learn:- to examine the challenges to faith the Church faced in 1648–1789
- to appreciate the faithful response that was demanded of the Church at this time
- to respond in faith and love to the challenges we face today.
Share and Discover: How Does Change Affect Faith
What changes have you witnessed in the Church and the world? How have these changes affected
the way you now view your faith?Online Assessment: Due for Completion by 1/11/2021
Direct students to the Sadlier Connect website: https://religion.sadlierconnect.com/@PAR70079
Using the username and password assigned to you, log in and take the online assessment for Chapter 13: HOW DO I KEEP MY FAITH IN A WORLD FULL OF CHANGES? Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 1/11/2021. -
CHAPTER 14: WHAT DO I DO TO TAKE CHARGE OF MY LIFE?
Chapter Goals
In this chapter the children will learn:- to understand the reasons for revolutionary turmoil, especially in France
- to appreciate the courage of the Church in facing the turmoil and persecutions of this time
- to choose to live as good Catholics and good citizens in the world today.
Share and Discover: Courage of the Church
This chapter of the We Live Our Faith program brings young people through a dark period in Church history. The Enlightenment spread throughout Europe and attempted to weaken the position of the Church. Revolution in a most violent manner came to France. Unrest continued with the infamous Reign of Terror that resulted in the Napoleonic wars. In facing these seeming insurmountable obstacles, the Church never gave way in its charge of keeping the faith.
Today, there continue to be turmoil, unrest, violence, and war in the world. Since 9/11 our culture
has increased fear and uncertainty. Remind the young people of the courage of the Church.
Encourage the young people that to be steadfast in their faith is to have the bedrock to take charge of their lives. The challenge for the Catholics of the middle of the 18th century is the challenge we face now: to choose to live as good Catholics and good citizens in the world that we find ourselves in. Take time to point out values that Jesus called his followers to in facing the world of their time. To be a good Catholic—standing up for the values and doctrine of the Church—defines a good citizen.
Online Assessment: Due for Completion by 1/25/2021
Direct students to the Sadlier Connect website: https://religion.sadlierconnect.com/@PAR70079
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CHAPTER 15: HOW DO I LEARN?
Chapter Goals
In this chapter the children will learn:- to acknowledge the many Catholics who worked for the rights and dignity of people between
1814 and 1914 - to cherish the selfless spirit of those who dedicated themselves to sharing the Gospel of Christ
- to help the Church to reach out to the poor and oppressed in today’s world
Share and Discover: Showing God's Love to Others
Stress that although some people are called to go to other parts of the world to teach others about Jesus, there are other ways that we can participate in this work.Explain that by showing the love of God to others, we are teaching them about him.
Throughout the history of the Church, brave men and women have helped to spread the Good News of Jesus throughout the world. Through our baptism, we are called to participate in spreading the Good News.
Have them ask themselves “What are some ways that you can show God’s love to others?” You may need to give them some ideas, such as being kind, sharing, and praying. Discuss ways of sharing God’s love with others.
Online Assessment: Due for Completion by 2/1/2021
Direct students to the Sadlier Connect website: https://religion.sadlierconnect.com/@PAR70079
Using the username and password assigned to you, log in and take the online assessment for Chapter 15: WHAT GOOD QUALITIES DO I HAVE? Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 2/1/2021. - to acknowledge the many Catholics who worked for the rights and dignity of people between
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CHAPTER 16: DOES MY VOICE COUNT?
Chapter Goals
In this chapter the children will learn:- to understand some of the circumstances that influenced the growth of the Church in the United States from 1861 to the present
- to appreciate the work of the Church in continuing to voice messages of justice, peace, and
equality during times of political and social change - to share our faith with others as we meet the challenges of the present and the future.
Share and Discover: YES, Their Voice Counts
Begin your conversation by asking and answering this Big Question: “Do their voices as Catholic youth count?” The answer of course is yes! Their voices are heard and count when they address, and begin to meet by word and action, the challenges of today.
After affirming that the young people’s voices do in fact count, encourage them to use their voices to spread messages of justice, peace, and equality. Remind them that their voices are powerful tools and that they are called to use them for good and positive purposes. Their voices will not be lost as long as they are the voices of committed Christians continuing to voice the Church’s message.
The message of their voice strengthens when they enter into ministries of service that the Church
offers to society. In a very important sense they must be present to speak their voice.
Online Assessment: Due for Completion by 2/8/2021
Direct students to the Sadlier Connect website: https://religion.sadlierconnect.com/@PAR70079
Using the username and password assigned to you, log in and take the online assessment for Chapter 16: DOES MY VOICE COUNT? Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 2/8/2021. -
CHAPTER 17: WHAT CAN I DO TODAY TO MAKE A BETTER TOMORROW?
Chapter Goals
In this chapter the children will learn:- to recognize that, as members of the Church, we are called to practice peace, truth, and justice
- to desire peace, truth, and justice in our own lives and in the lives of all people
- to become peaceful, truthful, and just so that we can help to change the world
Online Assessment: Due for Completion by 2/22/2021
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CHAPTER 18: WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS IN MY LIFE?
Chapter Goals
In this chapter the children will learn:- to recognize the importance of our full participation in the liturgy
- to respect the sacredness of all human life and the dignity of the human person
- to build upon the efforts of the Church in transforming the world through faith
Share and Discover: What's the Word
Activity Download
The letters that Paul wrote to the early Christian communities in places like Corinth and Ephesus encouraged them to grow in faith. Look up each of the passages and write the advice that Paul gives about being a community of faith.
Online Assessment: Due for Completion by 3/01/2021
Direct students to the Sadlier Connect website: https://religion.sadlierconnect.com/@PAR70079
Using the username and password assigned to you, log in and take the online assessment for Chapter 18: WHAT ARE THE MOST IMPORTANT THINGS IN MY LIFE? Please have your student complete and submt the assessment by the end of Monday, 3/01/2021.