Creating a Christian Lifestyle: Chapter Presentation Rubric 130 points In a group of 4 or 5 people, you will present in one class period, one chapter in an exciting and innovative way which your class will remember for years to come! Presentations must:
*Video footage may be shown as one visual aid for part of the presentation, may be no longer than a total of 7 minutes long. Grades will be based on: -the oral presentation (everyone must present, 75 mins was used affectively and informatively, flow from one concept to the next and the presenters, creativity) -the effort put into and content of the powerpoint and visual aid -the activity done as part of the presentation -the thoroughness of the section outline & quiz (with answer key) Work on presentations will be done in class 5/4 ONLY. ALL Presentations must be complete and checked for a grade Wednesday 5/6. The presentations will be Wednesday 5/6 (Chapter 11), Thursday 5/7 (Chapter 12), Monday 5/11 (Chapter 13), Tuesday 5/12 (Chapter 14), Thursday 5/14 (Chapter 15) *Christian Service Hours and Essay are due this day.
FINAL EXAM REVIEW Religious Life/Ordained Ministry -what is a religious order? -Evangelical Counsels-vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. -Essentials to religious life – community, prayer and service. -3 types of religious congregations – contemplatives, mendicants and service congregations. -Discovering a call to religious life – attraction to religious life, ability to meet the requirements, inner sense of being called by God -Religious formation – period of preparation (novitiate, professional training, vows) -Ordained ministry – sacrament of ordination or
holy orders -tradition of ordained ministry is ancient: Jesus’ call to the 12 men who would become his Apostles -Eucharist is the central celebration of the Christian community -called as Leaders, Mediators and servants -Bishops successors of the Apostles -Deacons-ministers of charity of the word and of the liturgy -Qualifications for the Priesthood – attraction, ability to live as a priest (vows), sufficient intellectual ability Marrying/Growth in Marriage -The Healthy family – open communication, affirmations, trust, a sense of tradition, shared leisure time, a sense of right and wrong, a sense of responsibility, and a shared religious vision. -Faithfulness, hospitality to new life – “I” to “We” -7 Seasons of a marriage -Why Marry? -Marriage as a Covenant of Love -The Engagement – marriage preparation -The wedding celebration Single Life -Singleness – a call to love and serve; Jesus is a model to follow -Being single – opportunities and problems Dating -Dating allows opportunities to enjoy each other in a relaxed unpressured way. -Pressures and problems of dating – high expectations, pitfalls to romance, jealousy dependency, and exclusitivity -Dating and Sex – consequences; church teaches that sexual intercourse should be the
expression of deep love between two persons who share the lifelong commitment of marriage Communication -Need to communicate-relationships are built on communication -Body Language, Listening & Verbal language Friendship -The mutual love and caring of friendship are as necessary to the human spirit as food and water are to the body. -Levels of friendship-acquaintances, collaborators, buddies and even relatives. -Levels of intimacy bonding two persons. (9) -when a friendship ends Love -What is love? For Christians the choice to love is the most important decision of our life. -Types of Love (7) When we love, we truly live in God. -Love is a challenge – when we choose not to love, we sin and cause others harm. Sexuality -Understanding sexuality that it is integral to being human to being made in God’s image. -Valuing ourselves as sexual persons as a healthy expression of sexuality. -When sexuality is distorted – rape, lust, pornography, selling through sex, and teenage pregnancy. -Chastity – keeping one’s sincerity and honesty in body as well as in emotion and word. Suffering and Healing -Loss and Suffering – inevitable part of life -“WHY?” -Jesus was not exempt from suffering, nor unaware of the suffering of others. Jesus responded with love. -Transforming the Pain – compassion, action for justice, peace and healing. Money and Possessions -Putting money in its place -pitfalls of possessing – awareness and avoidance of illusions (confusing wants with needs) -Christian approach – live simply so that others may simply live Work -Work is essential to human dignity -Why work? Earn money, fulfill ambitions, develop a sense of identity, do what we love, build the earth or answer a call. -Christian vision of work-work has dignity because it is a form of cocreation with God. Growth for Life -our need to grow to reach our potential; growth by learning, through creating. Changes Ahead -new horizons, identity (answering the Christian call to fullness of life), autonomy =strong sense of identity, personal power (influence and make a difference). *ESSAY DUE TUESDAY MAY 26th *TAKE HOME ESSAY: (35 points) 1 page TYPED single spaced. Please answer the question thoroughly and completely. Pay close attention to additional questions and be sure to answer all questions using complete sentences giving relevant examples to support your argument. 1. How would someone know if God is calling him to the priesthood? Which lifestyle—single, married, religious, or ordained—do you think God may be calling you to live? (Be sure to explain each lifestyle thoroughly when explaining which one you are called to or not and why?) |
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