The Church is the sacrament, the primary visible instrument, through which the Spirit is bringing about the total oneness that lies in store for us all.

GENERAL "CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH" REFERENCES
(CCC: 776)

DOCTRINAL CONCEPTS STUDENTS WILL:
(CCC: 27, 32-33, 35,36-43, 44-45, 50, 65-66, 78, 128-130, 162, 309-314, 325, 326, 426, 483, 515-517, 723, 750, 765, 770, 771, 779, 811, 817-818, 946-959, 825-826, 865, 963-975, 1023-1029, 1034-1037, 1717, 1812-1829, 2030, 2104-2109)
* Be able to articulate the mystery of Christian death ( heaven, hell, purgatory, individual death, and judgement).
* Explain the theology of the communion of saints.
* Name and explain the four Marks of the Church. (one, holy, catholic, apostolic)
* Identify and differentiate between Christianity and other world religions, and also atheism.
* Describe major periods of Catholic Church history:
* Paul's vision of Church
* Apostolic Church
* Monastic development
* Medieval Christendom
* Reformation
* Church in the age of Reason
* Modern (post Vatican II) Church
* Reflect upon ones' faith journey.
* Understand how and why the Church celebrates feast days and honors Mary.
* Recognize the difference between the worship of God and intercessory prayer through Mary and the Saints.
* Understand that we are fully human only if we live a life recognizing that God made us and that we find fulfillment only in God.
* Explain that by nature we can know God through creation, our own consciences and our longing for God.
* Explain that the Church, through her doctrine, life, and worship, evangelizes to each generation.
* Describe how faith is a priceless gift which may be lost. Faith must be constantly nourished by the Word of God, work through charity and be rooted in the faith of the Church.
* Recognize that evil, especially moral evil, is a great mystery — but even this is not outside God's powerful providence, which orders all things for good.

SACRAMENTAL CONCEPTS STUDENTS WILL:
(CCC: 737, 813, 817-818, 839-845, 860-862, 873, 894, 980, 1070, 1076,1095, 1163-1178, 1194, 1195, 1211, 1322-1419, 1324, 1345-1355, 1435, 1424, 1468, 1469, 1601-1666, 2104-2109)

* Demonstrate an understanding of the origins and development of the Eucharistic Liturgy.
* Recognize the Church's liturgical seasons, rituals, colors, and symbols.
* Define the role of the Pope, Cardinals, Bishop, Priest, Laity and Deacon.
* Describe the Eucharist as the central action of the Church.
* Explain that marriage is the appropriate context for sexual fulfillment and the family is the most basic community.
* Relate conscience, sin and Penance to issues of adolescent life.
* Identify the specific order and parts of the Mass (The Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of Eucharist).
* Identify specific liturgies associated with feasts and seasons of the Church Year.
* Understand that Baptism and the Church are necessary for salvation. But martyrs for the faith, catechumens who die, and all those who seek God in ignorance of Baptism can be saved without actual Baptism.
* Understand the meaning of Confirmation: "The Baptized are more perfectly bound to the Church; enriched with the strength of the Holy Spirit, and empowered and obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed." (catechism)

MORAL CONCEPTS STUDENTS WILL:
(CCC: 285, 299, 783-786, 1427-1429, 1776-1802, 1917, 1939-1942, 2415-2418, 2419-2463, 2456)

* Verbalize and internalize the Church's teaching regarding abortion, euthanasia, capital punishment, and warfare.
* Contrast Christian values with contemporary consumerism.
* List and describe the major themes found in Catholic Social Teachings ( eg; option for the poor, life and dignity for the human person, dignity of work).
* Recognize the needs of the global community.
* Recognize that gospel values, most importantly the Ten Commandments and The Great Commandment often run counter to the prevailing culture.
* Recognize their responsibility for stewardship over creation (in their use of talents, choices, vocation, etc.).
* Apply principles of peace in their personal lives to solve problems (example from the Prayer of St. Francis, Gospels).
* Recognize that there are objective moral norms and attempt to identify them.

PARTICULAR PRAYER / SPIRITUALITY CONCEPTS STUDENTS WILL:
(CCC: 2567, 2660, 2662, 2659, 2746-2758, 2746-2758)

* Recognize that God calls them to be a person of prayer.
* Plan and participate in a variety of prayer forms and services guided by Catholic tradition. (eg. meditation, silence and contemplation, guided imagery, song, dance and drama, Rosary, spontaneous prayer, Liturgy of the Hours, May Crowning, and retreat).
* Participate in and study the background of a variety of Catholic devotions (eg. Stations of the Cross, Liturgy of the Hours, Benediction, Marian devotions, Novena) in order to appreciate the rich heritage of the ancient and living Church.
* Recognize and evaluate The Lord's Prayer as the most perfect of prayers.

SCRIPTURAL / BIBLICAL CONCEPTS -- STUDENTS WILL:
(CCC: 101-141, 120, 128-130, 156, 258, 768,1076, 1287, 2003 771, 702, 731, 770, 787-796, 798, 799, 800, 801, 812)

* Demonstrate an understanding of the Judaic roots of the Christian Church.
* Retell the Pentecost event as described in Acts of the Apostles.
* Recognize the Church as the Body of Christ as expressed in Paul's letters.
* Retrace the missionary journeys of St. Paul.
* Recognize that the Holy Spirit continually inspires and guides the Church as a whole and its members.
* List and describe the gifts of the Holy Spirit, described in Paul's letters.
* Discuss the distinct characteristics of the early Church as described in Acts.

VOCABULARY

Acts of the Apostles - Encyclical - Pastor - Apocalypse - Evangelization - Pentecost - Apostles Creed - Faith - Prayer - Apostolic Age - Grace - Precepts of the Church - Ascension - Providence of God - Catechumenate - Hell - Purgatory - Catholic - Hierarchy - Pope - Catholic - Infallibility - Reformation - Church Fathers - Intercessory Prayers - Religious - Orders - Communion of Saints - Judgment - Stewardship - Concupiscence - Justice - Tradition - Conscience - Laity / lay ministries - Vocation - Devotions - Liturgy of the Hours - Doctors of the Church - Marks of the Church - Epistles - Paraclete

LITURGICAL SYMBOLS AND GESTURES TO BE UNDERSTOOD
* Paschal Candle
* Baptismal Font and Holy Water
* Church Architecture (local)
* Styles / types of crucifixes

PRAYERS TO BE LEARNED
* Apostles Creed
* Nicene Creed
* Angelus

PRAYERS TO BE ENCOURAGED
* Encourage various forms of creative prayer( Psalm Prayers, Prayer of St. Joseph, Agnus Dei, Kyrie, St. Patrick's Breast Plate, Thoughts in Solitude by Thomas Merton...).
* Traditional Morning Prayer eg: Liturgy of the Hours and Children's Daily Prayer Book

ASSESSMENTS WHICH PROMOTE LEARNING
* Create an examination of conscience by modifying an existing examine to reflect their perception of sin in their own life.
* Defend and justify the receiving of Penance on a regular basis.
* Apply the Four Marks of the Church to contemporary parish life, using a parish bulletin.
* Demonstrate familiarity with Church documents which emphasize social teaching.
* Analyze a current public policy debate using the Church's social teaching as criteria.
* Place major Church events, figures, etc. on a time line.
* Discuss missionary and stewardship activities of the Church.
* Explain the history of the Church in the Pacific Northwest.
* Develop a written commentary on the petitions of the second half of The Our Father.
* Explain vocation in scripture, history, the living Church and world today.
* Analyze scientific theories using the church's teaching as criteria. (e.g. evolution).