Conf3 Fall 2024 and HS OCIA 2024-25 lesson plans

Curriculum consists of 7 weeks final preparation for Confirmation on Nov. 4 for Conf3 students. Then continues for OCIA students through May 2024 in preparation for their Confirmation in May 2025.

Definitions:

Conf3 = "Conference 3" for third year grouping of Religious Education / Confirmation classes
OCIA = Order of Christian Initiation for Adults
- formerly called RCIA for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
  - an "order" is a group of people with similar pursuits or occupations, or otherwise similarly organized
  - a "rite" is a ceremonial practice
  - "order" is more appropriate for a group of people (an order) in preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation (a rite)

OCIA Lesson plans

Lesson 1:

Conf3 Sept 18-Oct 3 (7 lessons)

Consists of seven lessons for students completing their final year of Confirmation classes

Lesson 1: Sept 18

Lesson-plan 01: Prior Knowledge, World v Scripture, Thoughtful Worship

the World versus Scripture (is it "science"?)
extending the Word of God: thoughtful worship

Handouts

Lesson 2: Sept 25

Agenda:

Creation
What is sin?
Adam & Eve and the Fall
Why does God punish sin?
- or does our sin punish us?
- extend the sin to the consequence
If sin is separation God, then how do we get back w God?
The Cross

Handouts