Syllabus

Unit

Title

Summary

Assessments

1

What is Sacred Scripture?

Introduction to the Bible, its purpose, use in the Mass, and praying with Scripture.

Quizzes for lessons 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6; Unit 1 Test.

2

How is the Bible Different from Other Books?

Divine inspiration, biblical interpretation, literary styles, and the unity of Scripture.

Quizzes for lessons 1-2 and 3-5; Unit 2 Test.

3

The Early World of Genesis

Creation, the Fall, and early stories of sin and God’s mercy.

Quizzes for lessons 1-2 and 3-5;  Unit 3 Test.

4

The Chosen People

The beginnings of God’s covenant with Abraham and the Patriarchs.

Quizzes for lessons 1-2, 3-4, and 5-6; Unit 4 Test.

5

Exodus

Moses, the Exodus, the Ten Commandments, and the Passover’s foreshadowing of Christ.

Quizzes for lessons 1-2, 3-4, 5-6; Unit 5 Test

6

The Royal Kingdom, Exile, and the Prophets

Israel’s monarchy, the Prophets, exile, and God's enduring faithfulness.

Quizzes for lessons 1-2, 3-4; Unit 6 Test

7

Jesus and the New Testament

Jesus as the fulfillment of Scripture, the Paschal Mystery, and the New Covenant.

Quizzes for lessons 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8; Unit 7 Test

8

God with Us

The Church as Christ’s visible presence today; Mary and the marks of the Church.

Quizzes for lessons 1-2, 3-4; Unit 8 Test

9

Your Kingdom Come

The Kingdom of God, the end of time, and the promise of eternal life.

Quizzes for lessons 1-2, 3-4; Unit 9 Test

Unit

Title

Summary

Assessments

1

Personal Growth

Being made in God’s image, vocation to love, the importance of family and friendship, and building a just and peaceful society.

Quizzes for lessons 1-2, 3-5, 6-7, 8-9; Exam for 1-5 and 6-9

2

Church History

The origin, mission, and history of the Catholic Church from Christ to today, including the future of the Church and our call to sainthood.

Quizzes for lessons 1-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9, 10-12, 13-15; Exam for 1-7 and 8-15

3

Morality

Understanding moral law, freedom, conscience, temptation, and sin; learning from Jesus’ teachings, the Ten Commandments, and Beatitudes.

Quizzes for lessons 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16; Exam for 1-8 and 8-15

4

Citizens and Government

Justice, natural law, civic duty, just war theory, and discerning moral versus legal obligations.

Quiz for lessons 1-2; Unit 4 Exam

5

God’s Plan for Love and Marriage

Theology of the Body, vocation of marriage, chastity, friendship, resisting temptation, and the dignity of human sexuality.

Quizzes for lessons 1-2, 3-4, 5-7, 8-9; Unit 5 Exam