1/17/08

(C)

Lesson Unit/Topic

1.  Introduction to Morality

2.  Morality in a pluralistic society

Read pp. 9-14

Write (to hand in):

Under the heading “Morality as a Response to God”  5 bullet points are listed, describing 5 “helps” God has given us to help us make good moral decisions.

a.)    Summarize in writing each of the 5 helps (Intelligence & freedom, Holy Spirit, etc.)

b.)    Then describe a made-up example of a moral decision (a right or wrong choice) that someone must make, and show how 3 or 4 of these “helps” could assist her in making a good decision in that case.

1/22/08

(E)

Lesson Unit/Topic

1. Implications of pluralistic society for morality
2. Understand sources of our understanding of right & wrong
3. Examine sources of help & support for determining what is right from a Christian perspective.

1.  Pick 2 characters from literature, TV or movies - one you consider to be generally moral, and one you consider to be often or mostly immoral.

2.  Write:  Explain the reasons why you consider each of them to be moral or immoral and give one or more examples of their moral, or immoral, actions.

 For each of the 2 characters, also explain any Gifts or Fruits of the Holy Spirit (see page 13) that seem especially evident or missing in their lives.

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1/24/08

(A)

Lesson Unit/Topic

1.          Consider characters in media that exemplify moral, immoral (or amoral decision-making.)

2.      Discuss the Formation of Character and Moral Identity

3.  Introduce: Theological & Cardinal Virtues

Read pages 19-25 in the text  and also read the 2 case studies of moral decisions made by the teenagers. For each example, write:

Write:  Describe the moral dilemma (conflict) the main character faces in each Case (Christine & Derek).  Also explain what you think about his/her decision and why, noting also whether any Virtues appear particularly present or absent in his/her decision.

1/28/08

(C)

Lesson Unit/Topic

1. Examine cases of moral decision making & application of Virtues
2. Apply virtues to life of Dorothy Day

In Notebooks - Write 7or 8 lines of notes relating to paper topics based on what you have seen thus far in the film. Specifically comment on:
a. Dorothy’s human limitations
b. Her moral strengths
c. Her virtues &/or or lack of virtues
d. Most striking statement or action thus far.

1/30/08

(E)

Lesson Unit/Topic

Examine Life of Dorothy Day as model of moral character

See Essay Assignment on Dorothy Day (see web page)

Section 02 - See Special Assignment on Web Page

2/1/08

(A; First Friday)

Lesson Unit/Topic

1.  Examine Life of Dorothy Day as model of moral character
2. Discuss life of Dorothy Day in relation to students’ own lives & society today
3. See link between immediate choices and long-term moral character & destiny

Complete Essay Assignment on Dorothy Day (see web page)

Section 02 - See Special Assignment on Web Page.

2/5/08

(C)

Lesson Unit/Topic

Section 06 -

Begin Chapter on "Being Human".  Discuss Philosophies of Life

Section 02 

1.  Examine Life of Dorothy Day as model of moral character
2. Discuss life of Dorothy Day in relation to students’ own lives & society today
3. See link between immediate choices and long-term moral character & destiny

Section 06 -

Read pages 31-39

Write (paragraph form, to hand in)

1. 1^st question in left column on p. 32.

2.  Pick three principles (“tips” described on pages 31-32) that you think are particular challenges for many teenagers today and explain why each of these is difficult.

Section 02

Complete Essay Assignment on Dorothy Day (see web page)

2/7/08

(E)

Lesson Unit/Topic

Begin Chapter on "Being Human".  Discuss Philosophies of Life

Sections 02 & 06

Read pages 40-46.
1. View a TV commercials or pick an ad from a magazine or newspaper, or highway billboards (or a combination of the above).
2. Write:
a. a brief description of the commercial or ad

b. describe the “philosophy of life” reflected in the commercial or ad. (e.g. what the commercial/ad is telling you is important in life or where you can find meaning & purpose in life.)

c. Support your analysis with specific references to the ad & aspects of the ad.

d. Attach the ad if possible – will make it easier for class to visualize.
 

2/11/08

(A)

Lesson Unit/Topic

Human Dignity

Dignity of Women

Study for Test on Introduction Chapter and Chapter 1.

2/13/08

(C)

Lesson Unit/Topic

Test on Introduction & Chapter 1

In light of class discussion of the place of women in the Bible and Church Tradition, write an essay (approx. 1 page) describing how you see the role of women in the Church today, including what you believe are any positive or negative aspects.  Also write how you see the role of women in the Church in the future – either the same as it is now, or any changes.  Note:  these are your personal opinions.  There are no right or wrong responses.  Just be sure to explain the reasons for your views.  (Will be given a homework grade).

2/15/08

(E)

Lesson Unit/Topic

Fully Human Life

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2/26/08

(A)

Lesson

1. Conclude Discussion of Human Dignity
2. Introduce STOP Method of Moral Decision Makingson Unit/Topic

1.Read pp. 55-60 in Chap. 2.
2. Write (to hand in) - Thoroughly explain:
a. The role of Prudence in making moral decisions.
b. The importance of The Moral Object in making
c. The author states, we must “look truth in the eye and call things by their proper names …. without self-deception”.
i. Why is this important, and
ii. How can we try to avoid this “self-deception”? 

2/28/08

(C)

Lesson Unit/Topic

1. Lenten Prayer – God in our Midst
2. Apply Components of Stop Method

1. Read pp. 60-63
2. Write:
a. Explain the role “Intention” Plays in determining the morality of an action.
b. How might different intentions affect the morality of an action, i.e. the extent to which an action is right or wrong?
c. Look at the cases on p. 63. Pick 2 of them (1 from examples #1-5 & 1 from examples #6-10) & for each, explain the intention and the moral object (action) and why you feel that the decision for each is moral or not.

3/3/08

(E)

Lesson Unit/Topic

1. Case Studies – application of Stop Method
2. Reality Revealing Questions

1. Read Text pp. 63-68 & “Stop Sign Prank” Handout
2. Write to hand in): Assuming the Moral Object (Action) is the students’ taking of the stopsigns, how do the following components of STOP apply to this incident?:

a.) Intention

b.) Circumstances

c.) Alternatives

d.) Consequences

e.) your judgment about their actions

3/5/08

(A; 1:10)

Lesson Unit/Topic

 Stop Method - Case Studies – Circumstances, Alternatives & Consequences

Read pp. 68-73.

Write

1. Find a substantial article in the newspaper (approx. half- page +) or magazine (approx 1+ pages) about a moral issue. The article could be about a personal/individual or social issue, decision or situation.

2. Analyze this moral issue, applying all elements of the STOP method – see website for form, including “others” and “prayer” (for prayer you could write about the general type of prayer you would recommend, or  compose an appropriate original prayer)

3. Final product: approx. 2 page paper, typed, due Tuesday March 11. Grade will equal one-half test grade.

Note. Grading criteria will include:

a. Depth or complexity of article on the moral issue

b. Thoroughness and quality of written analysis using all STOP categories (available on web page)

c. Thoroughness and quality of student’s expression of her judgment regarding the morality of the action or decision, and rationale for student’s judgment.

3/7/08

(C; First Friday)

Lesson Unit/Topic

1. Role of Intention
2. Examine cases of “honesty”

Complete Article Assignment

3/11/08

(E)

Lesson Unit/Topic

-STOP Method Applied to Issues from media.

-Role of Others & Prayer in Moral Decision-Making

- Cases of honesty, integrity and kindness

Study for Test

3/13/08

(A)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Test - Chapter 2

• Begin Chapter 3

Read pp. 79-87

In Notebooks, summarize the following:
1. External freedom
2. Internal freedom
3. Freedom “for”
4. Each of the 6 “Impediments to freedom” on pp. 86-87.

3/17/08

(C)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Freedom & Responsibility

Read the Case Study: “Dying to Be Whole”
Write:
1. Explain any aspects of freedom, or impediments to freedom, that relate to this story
2. Write a different ending to the story (at least several sentences) using 1 or more components of the STOP Method that leads to a better result.

3/19/08

(E; Class Mtg)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Impediments to Freedom

Try to get to Holy Week Services in your parish.  Have a Happy Easter.

3/24/08

(A)

Lesson Unit/Topic

1. Conclude Chap. 3 – Freedom & Responsibility
2. Introduce Chap. 4 - Jesus as Moral Guide

Read pp. 88-97
Write in notebooks (at least 3 facts for each):
1. How does “law” help us to be moral?
2. What is natural law?
3. What is the Old Law
4. How does the New Law differ from the Old Law

3/26/08

(C)

Lesson Unit/Topic

1. Review: Natural Law, Old Law, New Law
2. Reflect on Jesus’ teachings in the New Law

Read pp.103-109. Write (to hand in) answers to questions #4, 6, 7 on p.126

3/28/08

(E)

Lesson Unit/Topic

6 Antitheses in Matthew's Gospel

4/1/08

(A)

Lesson Unit/Topic

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1.      Read pp. 110-115

2.      Write:  Reflection essay.  Approx. 1 page.  Pick 2-3 of the Beatitudes and/or  Antitheses that you believe are challenging, but important.   Explain why you believe each of these is difficult, yet especially important in today’s world or in your life.

4/3/08

(C)

Lesson Unit/Topic

3.  Case Studies -applying principles

Study for Test

4/7/08

(E)

Lesson Unit/Topic

Test on Chapters 3-4

2. Read pp. 129-132. In Notebooks: Name and summarize each of the 6 types of “wrong or incomplete” conscience.

4/9/08

(A; 1:10)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Understand the concept of "Conscience"

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Read pp.138-142. Also, find 1 article related to your Annotated Bibliography topic. Write: the name of the article, the author & source, and write 1 paragraph on what you found interesting about this article (to hand in).

4/11/08

(C)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Apply ideas related to Conscience and false conceptions of conscience to Case Studies

4/22/08

(E)

Lesson Unit/Topic

1. Following Conscience
2. Ways of informing Conscience
3. View film clip of Gandhi as role model of Conscience & Fortitude

1. Review notes & text on Conscience and Fortitude (pp.138 to top of 142)
2. Write:  Essay (approx 1 page) on how Gandhi displays a good conscience and the virtue of fortitude.

4/24/08

(A)

Lesson Unit/Topic

1. Discuss Gandhi as model of conscience & fortitude
2. Introduce topic of Sin

Write (To hand in. Approx. 1 page):
1. Explain how sin and the consequences of sin (especially forms of alienation) are evident in this story.
2. Also write what advice would you give a friend in this situation.

4/28/08

(C)

Lesson Unit/Topic

1. Consider evidence of sin in world.
2. Sin, alienation and effects on relationships

Read pp. 159-167
Write: Find 2nd article of Annotated Bibliography. Cite source & 1 par. on why you found article interesting.

4/30/08

(E; Class Mtg)

Lesson Unit/Topic

1. Explore why concept of sin is avoided in society
2. Discuss example of teenagers in Rockdale County
3. Examine Jesus’ attitude toward sin & sinners in His words & actions

A.  Read pp. 161-167
B.  Work on Annotated Bibliography.
C.  Write (in notebooks): Summarize:
1.Jesus’ attitude toward sin & sinners

2. Original Sin
3. Personal Sin
4. Social Sin
5. Venial Sin
6. Mortal Sin

5/2/08

(A; First Friday)

Lesson Unit/Topic

Discuss "Lost Children" Video and apply concepts related to conscience, sin, and social sin

1. Read pp. 167-169.
2. The Sacrament of Reconciliation has includes concepts of “metanoia”, “confession” and “reconciliation
Write in your notebooks, with a minimum of 3 points for each word, the meaning of each of these terms
3. Work on Annotated Bibliography Project

5/6/08

(C)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Understand Different Kinds of Sin

• Apply to Examples of Sins

.Complete Annotated Bibliography

5/8/08

(E)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Jesus' attitude toward sin & forgiveness

Note:  Written components below are to hand in.

1.Pick three of the sins from the left column on p. 168. Write: Pretend you are the priest and assign an interesting/helpful “penance” for each of the 3 sins, also explaining why each penance is appropriate.
2. Read pp. 225-227 and write answer to Question #1 on p. 244.

5/12/08

(A)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Pam Stenzel:  "Sex Has A Price Tag"

Write (about 1 page, in paragraph form, not an outline) your reaction to Pam Stenzel’s Presentation “Sex has a Price Tag”. You might pick out 2, 3 or a number of points she made that you think were especially important or interesting, and explain why.

(Study Guide for Friday's Test is also posted on Web Site)

5/14/08

(C; 1:10)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Conclude topic of Sin

• Begin discussion of Pam Stenzel Video

.Study for Test on Chapters 5 & 6

(Study Guide Posted on Website)

5/16/08

(E)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Test on Chapters 5 & 6

• Male & Female differences regarding STD's & emotions

Read pp. 228-240.

Develop outline for oral presentation on Annotated Bibliography project.

5/21/08

(A)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Finish topics raised in Pam Stenzel video

• Student Presentations

.1. Read pp. 232-234
2. Write (in notebooks). Summarize the meanings of:
a. chasity
b. abstinence
c. lust
d. modesty

5/23/08

(C)

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Student Presentations

• Church Teaching on Sexualtiy

.Review Intro Chapter through Chapter 3

5/28/08

(E)

Lesson Unit/Topic

.

5/30/08

(A)

Lesson Unit/Topic

Prepare for Final Exam