Course descirption

Contact: lsullivan@carondeleths.org or mrssulli@gmail.com
Online course information: http://www.mrssulli.blogspot.com
This course begins as an introduction to the Carondelet community. We will take a look at the history of the Sisters of St. Joseph, at St. Joseph and of the history of Carondelet. Then we will dive into the early church from Acts of the Apostles. We will explore the beginning of the church as a sect of Judaism to the present day church. We will study the events and people that have played a key role in the church development. In addition we will continue to enhance the faith formation of each student. Included in this course is the soph retreat led by Sr. Joann.
Topical Outline
1. First Century Church
2. Persecution of the Infant Church
3. Major Church councils
4. Middle Ages
5. The Renaissance
6. The Protestant Reformation - Catholic Counter Reformation
7. Growth of modern religious orders
8. Missionary movement in the church
9. Growth of the church in America
10. Second Vatican Council

Learning Expectations
1. Identify significant events in Church History
2. Trace the major movements of Church History
3. Identify cause and effects of Church History
4. Identify, find and use appropriate research materials in the library
5. Report bibliographic information

Book
The Catholic Church, Journey, Wisdom and Mission – The book is a class set and will only be used in class.
We also will be reading occasionally from the Bible. If you still have your Bible from last year you can bring it in and leave it on the bookcase.

Instructional Methods
1. Reading and engaging text
2. Library Research
3. Small group/class discussions
4. Class readings of the text.
5. Group and individual projects
6. Oral Presentations
7. Variety of lectures.
Evaluation of learning
1. Individual reflections and research papers
2. Oral presentations
3. Group Projects
4. In class prayer
5. Quizzes and tests
6. Final Project
Grade will be given based on a traditional point scale

Mrs. Sullivan’s Rules of Conduct
1. Act in an appropriate manner at all times.
2. Respect and Confidentiality are VITAL in this course. (and in life)
3. All school rules apply, there is to be no food or drink except water allowed in the classroom.
4. All assignments are to be turned in ON TIME. Late work is only accepted the day after the due date for ½ credit.
5. Bathroom visits will be restricted. Be mindful of using the restroom before class and asking too frequently to leave the room.
6. Class participation is a large part of your grade – be mindful of how you conduct yourself in class, speaking out of turn, working on other work, not being on task, etc. will occur in loss of participation points

*Participation points*
At the start of each quarter every students receives 25 points for participation. You will lose 5 points for the following: Chewing gum, lacking class materials and requesting to go to your locker, having non-religion class materials on your desk, being disrespectful to myself or others.
Assignments
All typed assignments are to be in 12pt times new roman font with standard margins double spaced. (prayer is excluded in this) I only accept late work one day after the due date. An excused absence will grant you the number of days missed to turn in your assignment. The only information in the heading needed is your name, date, period and the assignment, which is to NOT be double spaced; Points will be deducted if this is not followed.
Example:
Mrs. Sullivan
August 22, 2007
Period 3
Life of St. Joseph

Prayer:
Prayer in this classroom is to begin with the cantor: Let us Remember… and response: That we are in the Holy presence of God. Each prayer is to conclude with the leader saying: Saint Joseph and the response from the class is Pray for us. Then all will say: God is my light
Each student is to lead the class in prayer twice in the semester, or four times through the year, ALL prayers must be turned in the day of your given prayer, the prayer must be typed, but freedom is given to font and organization.
• 1st quarter – Your prayer assignment is to lead the class in a prayer of a saint or traditional Catholic prayer that you discover. You cannot use: The Our Father, Hail Mary, Serenity Prayer, St. Francis or Footprints. There are numerous website that can help you discover such prayers and book in the library as well.
• The remaining prayer assignments will be given to you as the next quarter comes closer.