PRESCRIBED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Catechism of Catholic Church
Prescribed Learning Outcomes
THE PROFESSION OF FAITH
It is expected that students will:
B1 explain why we study History
C1 defend the primacy and role of Peter in the early church emphasizing Apostolic Succession
C2 explain the effects of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost showing changes in apostolic behavior
C3 describe the importance of the Council of Jerusalem
C4 recount the significance of Jewish persecution as a continuing theme in Church history
C5 differentiate between pre- and post- conversion Saul
C6 illustrate knowledge of St. Paul’s journeys and the building of the early Christian communities
C7 recount the origins of Roman persecution as a continuing theme in Church history
C8 compare and contrast the persecutions of the early Christians to the personal and societal challenges
faced by Catholics throughout the world
D1 evaluate Constantine’s relationship with the Church and the Christianization of Roman culture
D2 explain the effects of the Edict of Milan on the legalization of Christianity
D3 relate the legalization of Christianity with the flourishing of theological debate concerning the
doctrines of Christology and the Trinity
D4 define the terms heresy and heretic
D5 explore the Church’s reaction to heresy and the development of Creeds
D7 identify the factors that led to the development of monasticism and its popularity
D8 compare the role of different monastic movements led by St. Anthony of Egypt and St. Benedict of
Nursia
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D9 recount St. Augustine’s conversion experience and his role as a defender of the Faith
D10 illustrate the positive contributions of Benedictine Monasticism to civilization
E1 identify causes of division between the Western and Eastern Churches
E2 evaluate attempts at reunification of the Catholic and Orthodox Churches
E3 compare and contrast between Islam and Christianity
E4 evaluate the successes and failures of the Crusades in relation to “Holy War” and Just War Theory
E7 recognize the role of religious art and architecture, universities and other emerging social institutions
sponsored by the Church in the development of Western Culture
E8 summarize the influences of the Mendicant Orders and the Scholastic Philosophy
F1 discuss the challenges to Church unity during the Avignon Papacy
G3 describe how Vatican I responded to the rise of secularism highlighting Papal Infallibility
G4 assess the key elements of Rerum Novarum focusing on the response of the Church
H3 outline the historical context that led to the Second Vatican Council
H6 assess the Church’s renewed approach to Ecumenism and Inter-Religious Dialogue
H7 appraise Paul VI’s encyclical Humane Vitae emphasizing the Church’s position on human sexuality,
sterilization and contraception
H8 recount John Paul II’s focus on “New Evangelization” in particular his emphasis on initial conversion
to Christ
I1 summarize the history of the Church as a community of faith
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CELEBRATION OF THE CHRISTIAN MYSTERY
It is expected that students will:
A3 describe the development of the structure of the Mass
A4 celebrate the Feast Days of the Liturgical Year that connect to Church history
F2 evaluate the impact of the historical events of the Reformation on Christianity
F3 summarize the impact of the Council of Trent on Christianity
H5 identify the changes in the Liturgy that encouraged the inclusion of the laity
LIFE IN CHRIST
It is expected that students will:
B2 compare different frameworks of understanding the Church
B3 rationalize why we should study Church history
D6 define monasticism
E5 contrast and compare the Crusades to the conflicts that are occurring in the name of religion
E6 define the historical context for and relate the Inquisition to contemporary issues
F5 reflect on the spiritual life of St. Teresa of Avila
G1 define: secularism
G2 critique secularism and its challenges to the Church using examples from the Enlightenment, French
Revolution, Scientific Revolution and Industrial Revolution
G5 distinguish between Social Justice and Charity
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H1 recognize threats to human dignity and the Church’s response through developing social teachings
H2 articulate a Christian response to modern threats on human dignity
H4 describe the increased emphasis on the role of the laity to be active participants in the Church and
world
H9 analyze Benedict XVI’s papacy with respect to Faith and Liturgical Renewal
H10 illustrate Pope Francis’ papacy as an example of Servant Leadership
I2 relate how he/she is heir to the gifts and challenges of the Catholic tradition
I3 articulate an understanding of how he/she sees self as part of the Church, a living member of the Body
of Christ
I4 participate in contemporary expressions of charitable works
CHRISTIAN PRAYER
It is expected that students will:
A1 relate the importance of Scripture to the history of the Christian community
A2 experience a variety of prayer expression (that teach and form people in the faith) which are drawn
from the history of our tradition.
F4 examine the renewal of the spiritual life led by St. Ignatius of Loyola
F6 recount the missionary outreach to the New World
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