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8/27/07

(A-C-E)

Lesson Unit/Topic

1. Welcome & Introduction

2. Meaning of Social Justice

3. Reflect – personal experiences of justice & injustice

1.Read pp 9-12.

2.Write – to collect

   a. Explain which one of the statistics on p. 10 you found most striking or surprising, and why.

   b. Explain in your own words, what is Catholic Social Teaching (CST) & where does it come from?

  c. What do you think is the meaning of the quote by Sr. Teresa of Avila? (on p. 12., top left.)

8/29/07

(A-C-E)

Lesson Unit/Topic

1. Review Course objectives & expectations

2. Define Catholic Social Teaching

3. Relate concepts of CST to real-world applications

- Read pp. 13-17.

-Write in notebooks:

1. Name & summarize the  key ideas of each of the 9 Principles  of CST (should note at least 2 points for each).

2. Give examples (real or imagined) of a violation of 3 of those Principles.

8/31/07

(A-C-E)

Lesson Unit/Topic

1. Understand the 9 Principles of CST

2.  Examine application of principles to example of prejudice

1.   Review the 9 Principles of CST

  2.  Write:

a. Identify 3 of the CST Principles which SHA, as a community, accomplishes especially well.   Explain how and why each of these 3 seems to be well achieved.

b.  Explain 2 of the CST Principles that could be better accomplished at SHA.  Explain how and why we should do so.

c.  Read the homework assignment for the next class.  You may want to begin now finding an appropriate article.

9/5/07

(A-C-E)

1.                  Review CST Principles

2.                  Examine CST Principles in Relation to example of Racism

3.                  Explore types of Human Rights

1. Look through newspapers &/or magazines to find an example or situation of social justice being promoted or hindered.

2.  Write:

a.         Summarize article

b.         Describe how the situation described in the article demonstrates promotion or rejection one or more of the 9 Principles of CST. 

c.         Staple article to your paper.  

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9/7/07

(A-C-E)

Lesson Unit/Topic

1.                  Applications of justice principles – examples from media

2.                  Relate examples to Principles & Rights

3.                  Understand concept of Human Rights

4.                  Incorporation of “Rights” in Catholic Social Teaching  esp. John XXIII's Pacem in Terris.

Read pp. 20-25.

Write:  Answer #16 on p. 26 in essay form (approx. 1 page).  In your answer, note which of the arguments, pro or con, you especially agree or disagree with from pages 22-23. 

9/11/07

(A-C-E)

1.                  Examine Pornography in context of human rights, freedoms & responsibility.

2.                  Explain procedures for Group Project & Presentation

3.                  Review test topics.

Study for Test on Chapter One

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Test on Chapter 1

• Examine life of Mother Teresa

a.) Read pages 24-25 & 45 about Mother Teresa and Cesar Chavez.

b.) In notebook, write 5 noteworthy facts about each of them.

c.) Begin search for 1st article related to Group Project.

Lesson Unit/Topic

1.       Compare and Contrast Social Action approaches of Mother Teresa and Cesar Chavez

2.      Understand differences between justice and charity

1. Read Handout – “Case Study:  Cesar Chavez & the UFW, and write answers to the 3 discussion questions in paragraph form to hand in.
2. BRING BIBLES or LAPTOPS TO NEXT CLASSES

1.                  Review concepts of justice and charity

2.                  Identify forms of social action at each level – justice & charity

3.                  Explore concepts of Justice in Old Testament passages

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1. Read pages 34-41 in textbook.

    2.    Part 1 of Reflection  Paper. See Outline on course web page

BRING BIBLES or LAPTOPS TO NEXT CLASSES

Lesson Unit/Topic

1.                  Examine charity & justice examples

2.                  Investigate Old Testament Passages on Justice & their implications

 1.BRING BIBLES OR LAPTOPS TO NEXT CLASS PLEASE.

2.    Part 2 of Reflection  Paper. See Outline on course web page

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1.                  Complete discussion & notes on Old Testament passages on Social Justice

2.                  Examine New Testament  passages on Social Justice

3.                  Highlight key figures over the centuries who expressed & developed Catholic Social teaching & example.

Topic of Immigration

 – Read pp. 46-47

Consider the 2^nd bullet point under “Research & Debate” on p. 47.    Some in the U.S. believe that we should have tougher immigration laws and restrict the numbers of foreign people entering our country.  Others believe the U.S. should continue to allow foreign people in to meet growing needs for workers.  Write an answer to the following question underlined:  Do you believe the U.S. Government should enact stricter immigration laws,  more lenient immigration laws, or keep the same laws?  Be sure to develop your answer fully based on your views & the reading above.

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Discuss Immigration and Catholic Social Teaching

• Historical Development of CST

• Understand the concept of Virtues and the 4 types of justice associated with the Virtue of Justice

Homework:

1.      Read pages 30-34.

2.      Write:  Pick 3 of the 4 types of justice, and write a paragraph for each one, showing how it could (or does) apply in some way to the Immigration issue.

Lesson Unit/Topic

Understand the Cardinal Virtues.

- Examine social justice issues in society that relate to concepts of Virtues & the 4 types of justice

Study for Test on Chapter 2

Lesson Unit/Topic

- Begin Chapter 3

Do Preliminary Outline for Group Project.

Lesson Unit/Topic

-Introduce Chapter 3 on            Community & our Social Nature

-Understand our connectedness  & interdependence as human beings

-Apply concept of interconnectedness to current social issues

Lesson Unit/Topic

1. Understand Concepts of subsidiarity, solidarity & preferential option for the poor.

2. See Archbishop Oscar Romero as an exemplary model of conversion to understanding and applying these principles in his life.

Lesson Unit/Topic

1. See Archbishop Oscar Romero as an exemplary model of conversion to understanding and applying the principle of preferential option for the poor in his life.
2. Understand how social structures that can oppress the poor.
3. Consider Christian responses to oppression, in the context of Christian Social Justice.

Begin Reflection Paper on Archbishop Romero  (See Handout available on website)

Lesson Unit/Topic

1 Discussion of Romero and related CST Principles
2 Understand concept of “natural law”

Complete Reflection Paper

Lesson Unit/Topic

1. Examine Societal Attitudes that work against “right to life”
2. Church’s Teaching on Abortion

Read pp.  76-82.

Write – to hand in:  Please answer  #2,3,4,6 on p. 97.

Lesson Unit/Topic

1. Effects of Roe v. Wade
2. Cultural mentality that promotes disrespect for life
3. Abortion Facts
4. Stem Cell Research

Letter to Newspaper or Government Official (see Handout)

Lesson Unit/Topic

1. Letters to Editors/Govt. Officials on Abortion
2. Analyze what can be done about Abortion politically, personally & as a Church

Read pp. 85-95.  Write in your notebooks the answers to the following questions on p. 97 – numbers 9,10,11,12, 16, 17, 19. Note a minimum of 3 points for each question.

Lesson Unit/Topic

1. Understand Church Teaching on Euthanasia and Capital Punishment.
2. Discuss Case Studies that related to Euthanasia and Capital Punishment

Lesson Unit/Topic

1.  Complete Euthanasia & Capital Punishment.

2.  Seamless Garment

Begin Chapter 5 - Prejudice

Begin study for Test on Chapters 3 & 4

Continue work on group projects

Lesson Unit/Topic

Discuss types of Prejudice

Prejudice in Modern Society

Study for Test on Chapters 3 & 4

Lesson

Test on Chapters 3 & 4

.Read pp. 108-113
Write:
1. Summarize each of the 5 Stages of Prejudice and give an example of each.
2. How serious do you believe is the problem of discrimination against women today? Explain.

Lesson Unit/Topic

Lesson Unit/Topic

1. Examine Reasons for Prejudice
2. Consider how we can act against prejudice
3. Begin examination of Racism

Review Chapter on Prejudice

Work on Group Projects

Lesson Unit/Topic

Begin Chapter 6 on

Read pp. 124-132
Write – to hand in – complete sentences

1. How might “institutionalized racism” be apparent in today’s educational system?
2. List a few facts as to how African Americans may experience inequalities in American life, and explain why these inequities may exist.
3. Explain some of the prejudices Hispanics have experienced.
4. Considering the textbook’s information on Affirmative Action, and what you may have heard elsewhere, do you believe Affirmative Action is good program for today?

Lesson Unit/Topic

Hispanics & others

Read the two articles from The Hartford Courant (front & back of page)
Write: Select 1 of the articles and write a reaction to the article answering these questions:
1. What point is the columnist is making? (Or, several points if you prefer to approach it that way)
2. What are the key facts or perceptions cited that support this position.
3. What is your viewpoint about the issue(s) raised?

Lesson Unit/Topic

Racism against African Americans, Hispanics & others in history & today

Happy Thanksgiving

Lesson Unit/Topic

Group Project on Poverty

Study for Test on Chapters 5 & 6

Lesson Unit/Topic

Test on Chapters 5 & 6

ii. Also – From the 4 you selected above, pick 1 of them and explain what you suggest that U.S. citizens or the U.S. government could do to address this problem.

Lesson Unit/Topic

1. Understand key statistical facts on extent of Poverty in U.S. & World
2. Reflect on Personal Attitudes & Society’s attitudes Toward Poverty

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Read Article Entitled “Teach A Woman to Fish...and Everyone Eats. Why Women are Key to Fighting Global Poverty”.
Please write answers to the following questions, to hand in:

1. What did the Kugeria Women’s Group achieve, and why were they more successful than the men?
2. Why is it crucial, as the author states, for women to be involved in efforts to fight poverty, and how does she believe can be achieved?
3. What does the Bible say that has implications for “The Feminization of Poverty”?

Also begin planning for brochure on Organizations/Actions to Overcome Hunger & Poverty (link on web page).

Lesson Unit/Topic

1. Discuss article on feminization of poverty, and the critical role of women in overcoming global poverty.
2. Introduce causes of global hunger.

Read pp.152-156
Begin work on Brochure Assignment (link on web page)

Lesson Unit/Topic

3.  What we can do to work against global poverty & hunger.

Read pp. 157-165

Complete Brochure Assignment

Lesson Unit/Topic

Further develop understanding of Global Poverty through the experience of Sr. Christine Kiley, ASCJ with a Catholic Relief Services program in Africa.

Study for Test on Chapter 7

(Study Guide on Web Page; PowerPoint also).  Be sure to bring home study materials Wed. as there is a chance of a snow day Thursday.

Lesson Unit/Topic

Test on Chapter 7

Group Project Presentation on Peace

1.) Read pp. 182-187 & 197

2.) In notebooks:  Outline the first 8 Principles of a “Just War” that are described.

3.) Also, put a check mark next to two of these principles that you believe are especially important with regard to the current war in Iraq

4.) Finally, answer (in your notebook) the first question on the bottom of p. 197.

Lesson Unit/Topic

Junior Class Trip

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Lesson Unit/Topic

• Understand the Principles of a Just War in Catholic Church Teaching

• Group Project Presentation on Environment

Have a joyous Christmas and New Year.

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Review Test & Brochures on Poverty

• Continue Church Teaching on Peace:  Just War Principles and Non-Violence Tradition.

Read pp. 239-242.

Write in notebooks: 

Summarize the 6 Principles about the environment from Renewing the Earth. Also in notebooks, from the list on pages 239-240, name 5 things you can personally do to help the environment. Begin studying for exam (See Study Guide on web page).

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Causes of war

• Church Teaching on Peace

• Review for Exam - Chapters 1-6

Prepare for Exam.

Lesson Unit/Topic

• Church Teaching on the Environment

• Review for Exam - chapters 7-10

Study for Final Exam