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== BIG IDEAS: Ten Fundamental Concepts == | == BIG IDEAS: Ten Fundamental Concepts == | ||
For understanding and practicing the Christian Faith, Catechumens (students of the Catechism) can use these fundamental, or underlying, ideas to apply to their general learning about the Catholic Faith and Life in Christ. | For understanding and practicing the Christian Faith, Catechumens (students of the Catechism) can use these fundamental, or underlying, ideas to apply to their general learning about the Catholic Faith and Life in Christ. | ||
'''Overview list''' | |||
* for detailed view of each BIG IDEA to go [[Big Ideas for Catechism/Detailed list of the BIg Ideas for Catechism]] | |||
=== 1. Jesus Christ === | === 1. Jesus Christ === | ||
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* Jesus = "God saves" | * Jesus = "God saves" | ||
* Christ = "Messiah" = "Mission" | * Christ = "Messiah" = "Mission" | ||
* | * Jesus if fully God and fully man | ||
=== 2. The Trinity === | === 2. The Trinity === | ||
* one God, three persons | * one God, three persons | ||
** | ** the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit | ||
* one God, three natures: | |||
* one God, three natures | ** the ''Creator'', the ''Savior'' and the ''Sanctifier'' | ||
** | |||
=== 3. Sin === | === 3. Sin === | ||
* | * an offence against God (CCC 1850) | ||
* | * sin = separation from God | ||
* hell = eternal separation from God | |||
* | * concupiscence = our tendency towards sin | ||
* | * the “three-fold sins” ''lust of the flesh'', ''lust of the eyes'', ''pride of life'' | ||
* mortal v. venial sin | * mortal v. venial sin | ||
=== 4. Thoughtful worship === | === 4. Thoughtful worship === | ||
* | * "'''Four Senses of Scripture'''": ''Literal, Allegorical, Moral, Anagogical'' | ||
* seeking God and truth through the "Two Wings" of Faith and Reason | |||
* praying thoughtfully, purposefully and actively | |||
* seeking God and truth through the "Two Wings" | |||
* praying thoughtfully | |||
=== 5. Life in Christ === | === 5. Life in Christ === | ||
* Sermon on the Mount and The Beatitudes | * Sermon on the Mount and The Beatitudes | ||
* Ten Commandments & Christ's clarifications & New Commandments | |||
* Ten Commandments & Christ's clarifications | * seeking a State of Grace | ||
* | * "Repent, and believe" | ||
* | |||
=== 6. Christ as fulfillment of the Old Testament === | === 6. Christ as fulfillment of the Old Testament === | ||
* Jesus fulfills the "Old Covenant" and gives us the "New Covenant" (or "Testement") | |||
* = History of Salvation | |||
* | * ''The New is hidden in the Old, and the Old is revealed by the New'' | ||
* | |||
=== 7. The Mysteries === | === 7. The Mysteries === | ||
* | * works of the Holy Spirit: "the seen and the unseen" | ||
* using our "Wings of Faith" and recognizing the limits of Reason | |||
* using | |||
=== 8. Sacraments === | === 8. Sacraments === | ||
* the seen and unseen: "the visible sign of the hidden reality of salvation" (CCC 774) | |||
* the seen and unseen: "the visible sign of the hidden reality of salvation" | * an "outward sign" instituted by Christ to give Grace | ||
* the Holy Spirit | * we see the Sacramental Act, but our faith reveals the workings of the Holy Spirit | ||
* types and purposes of Sacraments | * types and purposes of the Sacraments | ||
=== 9. The Mass === | === 9. The Catholic Mass === | ||
* Real presence of Christ | * "Real presence of Christ" | ||
* | * weekly attendance at Mass | ||
* proper attire for Mass | * proper attire for Mass | ||
=== 10. The Bible === | === 10. The Bible === | ||
* | * reading the Word of God (the Bible) is prayer | ||
* familiarity with the Biblem, its parts and organization | |||
* | * applying Biblical knowledge to the "Liturgy of the Word" at Mass | ||
* applying Biblical knowledge to Liturgy of the Word | |||
== The Catechism of the Catholic Church == | == The Catechism of the Catholic Church == |
Revision as of 16:25, 9 May 2024
Big Ideas for Catechism / Catechesis
In preparation for catechesis, or the learning of the Catholic faith and preparation for life in Christ, students (catechumens) may prepare for deeper understanding of the faith and its lessons by developing first a set for fundamental, or foundational ideas.
Note: these are not from the Catholic Church, but developed by a Catechist
The "Big Ideas" represent necessary concepts for students to know in order to access higher order concepts for their catechism.
- none of these ideas are sufficient alone to understand the Catholic Faith and develop Life in Christ
- but all of these ideas are necessary for that understanding
BIG IDEAS: Ten Fundamental Concepts
For understanding and practicing the Christian Faith, Catechumens (students of the Catechism) can use these fundamental, or underlying, ideas to apply to their general learning about the Catholic Faith and Life in Christ.
Overview list
- for detailed view of each BIG IDEA to go Big Ideas for Catechism/Detailed list of the BIg Ideas for Catechism
1. Jesus Christ
- Jesus = "God saves"
- Christ = "Messiah" = "Mission"
- Jesus if fully God and fully man
2. The Trinity
- one God, three persons
- the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit
- one God, three natures:
- the Creator, the Savior and the Sanctifier
3. Sin
- an offence against God (CCC 1850)
- sin = separation from God
- hell = eternal separation from God
- concupiscence = our tendency towards sin
- the “three-fold sins” lust of the flesh, lust of the eyes, pride of life
- mortal v. venial sin
4. Thoughtful worship
- "Four Senses of Scripture": Literal, Allegorical, Moral, Anagogical
- seeking God and truth through the "Two Wings" of Faith and Reason
- praying thoughtfully, purposefully and actively
5. Life in Christ
- Sermon on the Mount and The Beatitudes
- Ten Commandments & Christ's clarifications & New Commandments
- seeking a State of Grace
- "Repent, and believe"
6. Christ as fulfillment of the Old Testament
- Jesus fulfills the "Old Covenant" and gives us the "New Covenant" (or "Testement")
- = History of Salvation
- The New is hidden in the Old, and the Old is revealed by the New
7. The Mysteries
- works of the Holy Spirit: "the seen and the unseen"
- using our "Wings of Faith" and recognizing the limits of Reason
8. Sacraments
- the seen and unseen: "the visible sign of the hidden reality of salvation" (CCC 774)
- an "outward sign" instituted by Christ to give Grace
- we see the Sacramental Act, but our faith reveals the workings of the Holy Spirit
- types and purposes of the Sacraments
9. The Catholic Mass
- "Real presence of Christ"
- weekly attendance at Mass
- proper attire for Mass
10. The Bible
- reading the Word of God (the Bible) is prayer
- familiarity with the Biblem, its parts and organization
- applying Biblical knowledge to the "Liturgy of the Word" at Mass
The Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Student familiarity and comfort with the Catechism
- purpose
- structure
- format
- abbreviations
- vocabulary
Next Priorities for Catechesis
in alphabetical order, not order of importance