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* understanding the Word of God through the "Four Senses of Scripture"
* understanding the Word of God through the "Four Senses of Scripture"
** esp. for recognizing implications in Biblical passages beyond the literal word
** esp. for recognizing implications in Biblical passages beyond the literal word
*** esp. for parables
*** ex. Fourth Commandment to "Honor your father and your mother"
**** extension = obey all legitimate authority
** applying Jesus' clarifications
** applying Jesus' clarifications
*** ex. “''You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.''” ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/22?34 Mt 22:37])
*** ex. “''You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.''” ([https://bible.usccb.org/bible/matthew/22?34 Mt 22:37])
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* Parts of the Mass and their purpose and implications on worship
* Parts of the Mass and their purpose and implications on worship
* The Eucharist and Holy Communion  
* The Eucharist and Holy Communion  
* attendance at Mass
== The Bible ==
* Student familiarity with the Bible
** its parts and organization
** actually using the Bible
*** finding passages
*** flipping through pages
*** using Biblical references
* applying Biblical knowledge to Liturgy of the Word
== The Catechism of the Catholic Church ==
* Student familiarity and comfort with the Catechism
** purpose
** structure
** format
** abbreviations
* vocabulary


== Next Priorities for Catechesis ==
== Next Priorities for Catechesis ==


=== The Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit ===
* in alphabetical order, not order of importance


=== Church as Bride of Christ ===
=== Church as Bride of Christ ===
=== Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit ===


=== Magisterium of the Church ===
=== Magisterium of the Church ===


== The Catechism of the Catholic Church ==
=== Typology ===
 
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* Student familiarity with the Catechism
** purpose
** structure
** format
** abbreviations
* vocabulary


== Key practices for Catechumens ==
== Key practices for Catechumens ==