Curriculum Map 

Content

Jesus and the Paschal Mystery - Jesus' death & resurrection

Jesus - "I am with you always."

Jesus and the gift of the Holy Spirit - Pentecost

Going out to all the world - the Church's Mission

The Church as the Body of Christ

Jesus with us in the Sacraments

Skills

Reading the Scriptures thoughtfully

Understanding how the Church continues the Mission of Jesus

Ability to recall important sayings of Jesus before his Ascension

Knowing the Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Resources

Catholic text = CATHOLIC ESSENTIALS (Ave Maria Press)

The Good News Bible

Instructional Strategies

Scripture readings

Discussions

Guest speakers involved in Missions

Select film excerpts

Assessment

In-class participation in discussion and recall

Bible Quizzes on relevant Scriptures

Outcomes

Knowledge of Scriptures re: Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the Mission of the Church

Experience of committed persons continuing the Mission of Jesus

An examination of how each student may continue Jesus' work through service to others

Knowledge of the Sacraments as Jesus' presence in the Church