MRS. J. JOHNS

Theology

jjohns@mpslakers.com

Senior Religion Seminar (college prep)

Senior religion seminar syllabus 2011 - 2012

Date Assigned	Assignment	Due Date
	Supplies for 2011-12 school year: Notebook Looseleaf and binder Textbook: Vocation: Our Response to God’s Call (Publisher: Harcourt)
8/30/11	Reflection paper: 10 pts. 2 paragraphs on the following and consider the social, intellectual, financia,l spiritual and emotional aspects: What do you want out of life? What does life want from you?	9/1 (A) 9/6 (B)
9/12/11	1. Textbooks will be in on 9/9, books must be purchased by 9/16. 2. Assignment: Answer the following questions in complete sentences: ( 5 pts. Each) Refer to your notes in answering: a. How does God “call” each person to a particular vocation? b. Why is knowing yourself well enough so important in making a vocational choice? What things do you need to know about yourself before deciding on a permanent way of life? c. What is the process of discernment? In your own words, explain the steps involved in this process. d. Which of the steps in the discernment process have you used and found valuable in making decisions? Explain.
9/19/11	Seniors must have their books by 1^st day of class this week. Vocations $30 in CM. Read p. 71 – 80 highlighting key points. Be ready to discuss material next class. Interview someone on the single life. Person must be at least 25 years old. Type 2 page double-spaced paper answering the assignment given to you in class. (20 pts.)	9/26 or 28 (A) 9/27 or 29 (B)
9/26/11	Read p. 82 – 92. Be ready to discuss next class. Guest speakers on the single life, Tuesday B3 & B4 Review for the test on the Single Life. Test 10/4 (A) 10/3 (B)
10/3/11	Read p. 101 – 106. Be ready to discuss material in next class
10/13	· 8 Questions for homework. · Read p. 108 – 117. Highlight key points.
10/17	· Took notes in class. · Read rest of chapter 4. · 8 questions on the cloistered and active religious.
10/25/11	· SENIOR RETREAT THIS FRIDAY, 10/28. Permission slips by Wednesday. · Test on chapter 4( B-day on Wednesday, A-day on Thursday) · Essay assignment: one page typed MINIMUM on the following: a. If you were interested in becoming a consecrated religious, in which type of religious community would you be most interested (i.e. cloistered, nun or monk; or active religious—sister, priest, brother. Explain how their duties would appeal to you. b. What do you think would be most rewarding about the religious way of life you’ve chosen? Most challenging?
10/31/11	Watching “Karol: The Man Who Would Become Pope” in class this week.
11/8/11	Finish video on Pope John Paul II. Read p. 131 – 141. Always be ready for a pop quiz on the reading material. **In notebook, do Quick Check on p. 135 & 141.
11/14/11	11/14/11 Read p. 136 – 141 ***List the 5 main ideas concerning their vocation of: The order of bishop The order of presbyter The order of deacon. Come up with 5 main ideas concerning their vocation. ***In notebook, do quick check on p. 147 and 152
11/29/11	Study for test for chapter 5, “The Ordained Life.” Test on 12/1 (B) and 12/2 (A)
12/5/11	ü Read p. 1 – 6 in Matrimony packet. Answer the 8 questions on p. 6 in your packet. ü Reflection paper: Describe a Catholic married couple you know. How does each spouse work toward the salvation of the other? How does the sacrament of Matrimony add a new dimension to natural (civil) marriage? ü Read p. 6 – 9. Answer 4 questions on p. 9 in your notebook.	o
12/12/11	Read the rest of the Matrimony packet. Answer the following questions in your notebook: a. Define covenant. In what ways is a Christian marriage a covenant? b. What are the two purposes of sex in a sacramental marriage? Explain fully. c. Why is contraception, including sterilization, in violation of the two purposes of marriage. Explain fully. d. What was significant about Jesus’ attendance at the wedding at Cana? e. What are some ways spouses find true communion with one another? f. Define domestic church. G. How does the sacrament of Matrimony call spouses to be in communion with society?	o
12/19/11	Test on Sacraments and Matrimony on 12/21 (A) and 12/22 (B)	o
1/3/12	Begin chapter 6 in text on marriage. Read p. 161 – 170 highlighting key points.	o
1/9/12	Read p. 172 – 178. Do “Quick Check” p. 177, writing questions and answers in your notebook. Will do a homework check next class. SERVICE HOUR PAPERS ARE DUE Feb. 1 & 2 Read the rest of the chapter. Answer these questions in notebook: A. What is fidelity? B. What can be called upon during these times to help the marriage survive? C. What did Pope John Paul II say in our culture has undermined the institution of marriage? D. What is a civil divorce? E. If the Church permits some civil divorces, why is a couple still considered married in the eyes of the Church? F. What is an annulment? Explain fully. G. If those people get remarried without the benefit of an annulment, what are they no longer allowed to do within the Church?	o
1/23/12	Reflection paper on Catholic married couple has been cancelled. If you’ve already completed it, I will take it for a grade. SERVICE HOUR PAPERS DUE FEB. 1 & 2.. Remember, we are going to the Highmark Caring Place this week.	o
1/30/12	SERVICE HOUR PAPERS ARE DUE THIS WEEK: 2/1 (A) 2/2 (B) Read p. 191 – 199. Always be ready for a pop quiz. “Quick Check” questions and answers in notebook: P. 194, # 1 & 4 p. 199 # 1 – 4.	o
2/6/12	Read p. 201 – 212. Highlight key points.	o

Christian Ethics (college Prep)

^{Christian Ethics Syllabus 2011-2012}

Date Assigned	Assignment	Due Date
	Supplies for 2011-12 school year: Notebook Looseleaf and binder Textbook: Deciding (Publisher: Michele McCarty)
9/6/11	Textooks must be purchased by 9/9 Newspaper will be used for next class. Bring one in!
· 9/12/11	o Read p. 20 – 27 in text. o On looseleaf, answer questions 1,5,6,7 on p. 24 o Read p. 30, 32, 33 and highlight key points. Be ready for discussion next class.	· 9/14 (B) 9/15 (A) · 9/16 (B) 9/20 (A)
9/19/11	Reflection paper 1 – 1½ pages typed double spaced on one of the following reflections: p. 26 # 1 & 2 OR p. 27 # 1,2,3	9/21 (A) 9/22 (B)
9/26/11	Finish reading chapter 2. Test this week Spiritual Profile (term project) due 10/18 (B) 10/27 (A).
10/3/11	Read p. 40 – 49 in class. Homework: read the rest of the chapter. Be ready to discuss material next class Be working on your Spiritual Profiles.
10/6/11	Find an ad describing one of the advertising tactics from p. 50 – 51. Label it as one of them and explain( on paper) how the ad influences the consumer to buy the product.	10/11 (A)
10/12/11	Mass Media assignment: 2 pages double-spaced. See me for rubric. Spiritual Profiles due 10/17.	10/13 (A) 10/14 (B)
10/17/11	Spiritual Profiles due 10/17 (A2) 10/27 (A4) 10/18 (B2) Took notes on Conscience. David Robinson video shown in class. Reflection paper: 1 page typed or written ü In the video, what topic or topics did you most identify with? Refer to his words of wisdom when explaining how you identified. ü Reflect on how you can use his advice.	10/25 (B) 10/26 (A)
10/24/11	§ Finish chapter on Conscience. § Examine the Church document on conscience, Veritatis Splendor. § ***If absent , please see me for the assignment on this church document. A4: Spiritual Profile due this Thursday, 10/27
10/31/11	Watching “A Beautiful Mind” in class this week. There is a follow up assignment. Please see me for the questions if you’ve been absent.
11/8/11	Begin ch. 6. Read p. 118 – 129. Answer the following questions in your notebook: 1) Explain Catholic teaching concerning infallibility. On what is this belief based? 2) What is the duty of the Church’s magisterium. Define this word. 3) What obligations do Catholics have to obey and follow Church teaching? 4) Explain why blind or forced obedience is not required of Catholics. 5) What is the relationship b/w Church teaching and following one’s conscience? ***Always be ready for a pop quiz on reading material.	Next class
11/14/11	Read p. 131 – 146 (rest of the chapter) Answer questions in your notebook from p. 137 #1,3,6,7,8 and p. 141 # 2 & 3. Due 11/16 B and 11/17 A Answer the following in your notebook: due during class time 1. 1.Briefly explain Catholic teaching regarding conscientious objection. 2. Explain what our response should be to immoral and to imperfect laws. 3. Explain the catholic position on: when individuals and groups are morally justified in using armed resistance to political oppression or when a war may be considered a just war. 4. Define common good. 5. Explain how morality and politics each serve the common good but in a different way. 6. Name at least two moral limits imposed on combatants even during war time. TEST ON CHAPTER 6 ON 11/22 (b) 11/23 (a)
11/29/11	Finish movie, “The Power of One.” Answers to questions due on 12/5 (B) and 12/6 (A) 20 pts. 1. Define human solidarity. a. .Explain what human solidarity involves for the Christian. a. Give 2 examples of how this has been demonstrated in this movie 2. Define conscientious objection. A. Who in the movie made this choice? Give 2 prominent examples and explain in detail. B. How did Geel Piet come to terms with his conscience and authority? 3. Define the term “common good.” A. How did Geel Piet and PK serve the common good of their society? Explain. 4. Explain the significance of the movie’s title, “The Power of One.” ***Begin reading ch. 9, p. 224 – 230.
12/5/11	Read p. 233 – 241 and highlight key points. Read from p. 242 to the end of the chapter. Reflection paper: (15 pts.: 1 page typed or legibly written) Using the information learned on p. 238 – 239, give reasons why a person who commits suicide may not be held as culpable in the eyes of God as someone who premeditates another person’s murder.	12/13 (B) 12/14 (A)
12/12/11	Finish reading chapter 9. Answer questions in notebook: “Clarify”, p. 241 & 247. Notebook check will follow and be graded.
12/19/11	Began research in library on VIC (Values In Conflict) research papers. (due 1/25 & 26) Construct a question that pertains to a moral issue concerning your VIC for next class.
1/3/12	Finished chapter 9. Open-book test on 1/5 (A) 1/6 (B) Do questions on p. 255, Overview questions ( in notebook)
1/9/12	Begin ch. 10. Read p. 256 – 260. Do questions on p. 260, # 2 & 5 (in notebook) Notebook check next class. Service hour papers are due Feb. 1 & 2. Working on small research paper or power point in class concerning physical or mental disabilities/syndromes: due first class next week for 25 pts. Either a power point or 2 page research paper. Be ready to present with your partner.	1/23/12
1/23/12	VIC (Values in Conflict) papers (100 pts.) are due 1/25 (A) and 1/26 (B). No excuse for this paper to be late due to the fact you received this assignment before Christmas break. Power-point presentations are due and to be presented this week on “stigmas and prejudices” of a specific physical or psychological condition. (25 points) SERVICE HOUR PAPERS ARE DUE NEXT WEEK, Feb. 1 & 2
1/30/12	Reflection Paper: 1 – ½ pages on the following: · What negative behavior pattern would you most like to change in yourself? · Explain 3 practical ways you could begin changing this behavior pattern for the better. · If you could turn this around, how would it enhance your life now and in the future? Read p. 264 – 275. Answer the following questions in your notebook: v How important is motive (intention) in moral decision making? Why? v How can you determine what your real motives are? v Can a good end result justify using the wrong means to obtain it? v Why can it be so difficult to forgive? v Why is it so important to forgive? SERVICE HOUR PAPERS ARE DUE 2/1 (A) AND 2/2 (B)	1/31 (A) 2/1 (B)
2/6/12.	Read p. 278 – 291. In notebook: What is the message of this part of the chapter? List 10 key points in sentence form.