Bishop Carroll Catholic High School
Evangelization
| Christian
Vocation
Mr.
Anthony Brandt
Available Before
School 7:25
After School till
3:45pm
brandtanthony@bcchs.org
“As
a body is one though it has many parts
and
all the parts of the body, though many, are one body,
so
also Christ.” 1 Cor 12:12
“Christ
is the head of the body, the Church.” Col 1:18
Course Objective:
- To
assist parents in forming disciples of Christ who enrich culture as stewards
of God’s gifts.
- To
inspire the students to a deep love for the Mystical Body of Christ, the
Catholic Church, and all she teaches.
- The
objective in the class in to inform students of how to defend the beliefs of
the Catholic Church against all other lines of thought, and teach them to
evangelize and spread the faith.
Required
Materials:
- Books.
a.
The New American Bible
b.
College Apologetics
c.
Catholicism and Fundamentalism
d.
Beginning Apologetics Packet
1.
Note Book / Paper.
2.
Spiral / Journal.
3.
3x5 Notecards.
4.
Pen / Pencil.
5.
Colored Pencils
Grading Scale:
- School
Policy (Pg 5, Student Agenda Book)
Class
Procedures:
- School
policies on discipline, chewing gum and dress codes will be maintained in
the classroom.
- Be
at class on time with required materials ready to be used.
- Active
awareness and participation will be expected of all students.
- No
passing of personal notes, distracting conversations or other disruptive
behavior.
- Be
respectful to all students.
- Be
respectful to teacher, such as not complaining or whining.
- Follow
the teacher’s directives and maintain your personal responsibilities.
Course
Evaluation:
- Class
Participation
- Bring
required materials.
- General
awareness and participation.
- Marginal
notes on class notes.
- Reading
Quizzes, Scripture Quizzes and Tests.
- Reflective
essays / assignments.
·
Community
Service Project:
o
20 hours of
community service.
·
Creative
Project.
Corrective Actions:
- Personal
eye contact, a motion toward the student(s) or teacher silence.
- Verbal
warning.
- Demerit
or class quiz.
- Call
parent.
- Refer
student to counselors office.
- Cheating
can result in loss of all points.
·
I reserve the right to move to any consequence depending on the
offense and the circumstance.
Late
Work:
- The
student him/herself is responsible for contacting the instructor concerning
all missed classes and homework.
- If
the student knows he/she will be gone he/she is responsible for arranging
homework before the student leaves.
- Unexcused
late work will not be accepted.
Rewards:
- Self-satisfaction
in completing requirements and passing the course.
- Verbal
praise and general body language.
- Written
notes on assignments and exams.
- A
deeper understanding of one’s relation to Christ and his Church.
General Course Outline:
I.
Introduction.
a.
Vocation vs. Career.
b.
The Agent, the End and the Means.
II.
Part II: The Agent.
a.
Our Vocation to Exist.
i.
Creation ex nihilo; Hierarchy of Creation; Personhood.
b.
Our Vocation to Exist as a Human Person.
i.
Imago Dei; Philosophy of the human person.
c.
Our Vocation to Exist as a Unique Individual.
i.
Personality
d.
Our Vocation to Exist as a Unique Man or Woman.
i.
Sexuality
III.
Part I: The End.
a.
Introduction: Why do we exist?
b.
Our Ultimate Ends.
i.
Happiness.
ii.
Beatific Vision.
iii.
Holiness.
iv.
Adoration.
v.
Love.
vi.
God’s Will.
c.
False Ends.
IV.
Part III: The Means.
a.
Our Vocation to Exist as a Catholic Man or Woman.
i.
Sacramentology and Paschal Mystery.
b.
Our Vocation to Exist as a Catholic “in the World, but not of the
World.”
i.
A public faith.
c.
Our Vocation within the Catholic Church.
i.
Matrimony.
ii.
Holy Orders.
iii.
Consecration.
1.
Religious Family Tree.
iv.
Single Life.
V.
Conclusion.
Modifications to the syllabus and
the course may be made at any time, you will be notified accordingly.
Christian Vocation
Mr.
Anthony Brandt
Available
Before School 7:25
After School
till 3:45pm
brandtanthony@bcchs.org
“As
a body is one though it has many parts
and
all the parts of the body, though many, are one body,
so
also Christ.” 1 Cor 12:12
“Christ
is the head of the body, the Church.” Col 1:18
Course Objective:
- To
assist parents in forming disciples of Christ who enrich culture as
stewards of God’s gifts.
- To
inspire the students to a deep love for the Mystical Body of Christ, the
Catholic Church, and all she teaches.
- To
impart an understanding of the depth and richness of the human person as
well as one’s own dignity and call to holiness.
- To
teach the student how to serve the human family within one’s own
vocation as a member of the Church, society and the world.
Required
Materials:
- Books.
- Bible
(Must have a bible at every class period whether we use them or not.)
- Catechism
of the Catholic Church
- Called
and Chosen by Fr. Lies
- Theology
of the Body for Beginners by Christopher West
- Mr.
Blue by Miles
Connelly
- Note
Book / Paper.
- Spiral
/ Journal.
- 3x5
Notecards.
- Pen
/ Pencil.
Grading Scale:
- School
Policy (Pg 5, Student Agenda Book)
Class
Procedures:
- School
policies on discipline, chewing gum and dress codes will be maintained
in the classroom.
- Be
at class on time with required materials ready to be used.
- Active
awareness and participation will be expected of all students.
- No
passing of personal notes, distracting conversations or other disruptive
behavior.
- Be
respectful to all students.
- Be
respectful to teacher, such as not complaining or whining.
- Follow
the teacher’s directives and maintain your personal responsibilities.
Course
Evaluation:
- Class
Participation
- Bring
required materials.
- General
awareness and participation.
- Marginal
notes on class notes.
- Reading
Quizzes, Scripture Quizzes and Tests.
- Reflective
essays / assignments.
·
Community
Service Project:
o
20 hours of
community service.
·
Creative
Project.
Corrective Actions:
- Personal
eye contact, a motion toward the student(s) or teacher silence.
- Verbal
warning.
- Demerit
or class quiz.
- Call
parent.
- Refer
student to counselors office.
- Cheating
can result in loss of all points.
·
I reserve the right to move to any consequence depending on
the offense and the circumstance.
Late
Work:
- The
student him/herself is responsible for contacting the instructor
concerning all missed classes and homework.
- If
the student knows he/she will be gone he/she is responsible for
arranging homework before the student leaves.
- Unexcused
late work will not be accepted.
Rewards:
- Self-satisfaction
in completing requirements and passing the course.
- Verbal
praise and general body language.
- Written
notes on assignments and exams.
- A
deeper understanding of one’s relation to Christ and his Church.
General Course Outline:
I.
Introduction.
a.
Vocation vs. Career.
b.
The Agent, the End and the Means.
II.
Part II: The Agent.
a.
Our Vocation to Exist.
i.
Creation ex nihilo; Hierarchy of Creation; Personhood.
b.
Our Vocation to Exist as a Human Person.
i.
Imago Dei; Philosophy of the human person.
c.
Our Vocation to Exist as a Unique Individual.
i.
Personality
d.
Our Vocation to Exist as a Unique Man or Woman.
i.
Sexuality
III.
Part I: The End.
a.
Introduction: Why do we exist?
b.
Our Ultimate Ends.
i.
Happiness.
ii.
Beatific Vision.
iii.
Holiness.
iv.
Adoration.
v.
Love.
vi.
God’s Will.
c.
False Ends.
IV.
Part III: The Means.
a.
Our Vocation to Exist as a Catholic Man or Woman.
i.
Sacramentology and Paschal Mystery.
b.
Our Vocation to Exist as a Catholic “in the World, but not of the
World.”
i.
A public faith.
c.
Our Vocation within the Catholic Church.
i.
Matrimony.
ii.
Holy Orders.
iii.
Consecration.
1.
Religious Family Tree.
iv.
Single Life.
V.
Conclusion.
Modifications to the syllabus
and the course may be made at any time, you will be notified accordingly.