Class Overviews 1-31-2012

Church History

Chapter 9 http://quizlet.com/4160618/nda-didache-series-flash-cards/

Chapter 10 – http://quizlet.com/4545425/nda-didache-series-flash-cards/

I.  Prayer

II.  Review 10 minutes

III.  A look ahead Avignon Papacy, Schism and Ockham/Nominalism

Morality

I.  Prayer – Psalm

II.  Preferential Option for the Poor – Video

III.  Flannery O’Connor – Video Clip

IV.  Theology of the Cross

        A.  Historical Background

        B.  Starting Point of Alienation

              1.  Jesus in a final (i.e. exhaustive) way reveals a healing of alienation

              2.  Takes on human frailty and death

V.  Discussion as Pertains to Morality

       A.  Social Morals – Eschatology and Theology of the Cross

Church History and Morality Questions

Church History

1.  Explain the three characteristics of a Catholic artist (1 paragraph).

2.  Name at least 4 ways that the Pieta speaks to people.

3.  What new technique did Abbot Suger use?

4.  Explain what a “porta coeli” is.  (Do not simply translate)

5.  How was Suger’s work a theology of the incarnation?

Morality

1.  List 5 reasons for and 5 reasons against reintorducing gray wolves.

2.  How does the theme of stewardship of creation relate to this issue. (1 paragraph)

3.  How could one use the idea of solidarity against the idea of reintroducing the wolves? (1 paragraph)

4.  What is your view?  Explain.

Class Overviews for January 30, 2012

Morality

I.  Prayer

II.  5 Minutes to Study

III.  Vocabulary Quiz – Chapter 9 – 20 Points

IV. General Knowledge – A and B in Terms of C – It is possible to compare unlike things if one finds a third category for comparison.

V.  SND’s and Their Impacts – Brain storm

Church History

I.  Prayer

II.  Robert Barron’s Catholicism – Watch and Discuss – Are we more visual than text bound?  If so, how does that impact the Church and us?

III.  Review for Wednesday’s Quiz

IV.  A Look Ahead – Avignon, Schism and Nominlism

V.  Splits in Christianity

VI.  Catholic Schools Week – Thomas Nast – Catholics have come a long way within US Society.  – http://www.harpweek.com/09cartoon/BrowseByDateCartoon.asp?Month=May&D

Class overviews for January 27

NOTICE – Morality Quiz Chapter 9 – Postponed Until Monday

Morality

1.  Prayer

2.  Debrief Sr. Rita’s Uganda Presentation – Any surprises? Any thoughts on what NDA could do to be in solidarity with our Uganda sister school?

3.  Ugandan Martyrs excerpt from Lawrence S. Cunningham’s The Catholic Heritage

4.  Gray Wolf Video – http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/in-the-valley-of-the-wolves/introduction/212/

5.  Gray Wolf Case Study

– Stewardship of Creation

– Solidarity

– Points of Tension

Church History

1.  Prayer

2.  Gothic Architecture – Mysticism of Light – Abbot Suger handout

– Answer questions on the board

3.  Role  of Catholic Artists

– Sacramentality

-Mediation

-Community

January 25 Class Overviews

Church History 

I.  Prayer

II.  Gothic Architecture Videos

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvqImggSUmA

III.  Reading Packet

IV.  Class Wide Discussion

Morality

I.  Prayer

II.  Solidarity Examples

III.  Solidarity Group Work

IV.  Class Wide Discussion

Morality Chapter 9 Vocabulary Link

Here is the Link for Friday’s quiz – http://quizlet.com/4000261/nda-didache-series-flash-cards/

October Sky Viewing Guide

Name _______________________

October Sky viewing guide – 30 Points

1. Give a detailed description of the economic situation of Coalwood, WV.  (10 Points)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. How does mentoring function within this film?  Who are the main mentors? (10 Points)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3. What virtues does Homer possess?  How can those be applied to others? (10 Points)

 

 

Morality Links for Social Justice and Water

Water Links –

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204368104577136620616547672.html

http://www.mercurynews.com/science/ci_19667718

Social Justice Links –

http://www.osjspm.org/page.aspx?pid=441 – this has a sidebar with options for major themes, notable quotations and the documents themeselves

 

 

 

 

 

Living Water project instructions

Living Water

“Whoever believes in me, as scripture says:

‘Rivers of living water will flow from within him.’”

John 7: 38, NAB

Chapter 9 Group Project – 60 Points/10 Points

 

Produce a Powerpoint or Prezi Presentation with 5 Content Slides as well as 1 Slide with your group names and works cited

 

Slide 1 – Detail a Major Threat to the World’s Water Supplies

Group 1 – Agricultural Runoff

Group 2 – Ground Water Contamination

Group 3 – Scarcity of Fresh Water

Group 4 – Dead Zones in the Coastal Waters

Group 5 – Water Born Diseases

Group 6 – Pick any of the above

 

Slide 2 – Scriptural Reference to Water

 

Slide 3 – Theme of Catholic Social Teaching – Where is it explained? What does it mean?

 

Slide 4 – Apply this Theme from Slide 3 to the Problem from Slide 2

 

Slide 5 – Practical Step to Address the Problem Keeping in Mind the Social Teaching Theme

 

Each slide is worth 10 points.  An excellent slide will have proper grammar, will have accurate and pertinent information and will have inviting graphics.

 

10 more points will be factored in for the flow and professionalism of the presentation.

 

Finally, 10 points will be assessed for how attentive each student is as an audience during other group presentations.