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course descriptionThe purpose of this course is to give theyoung people a ‘general’ appreciation ofthe <strong>Scripture</strong>s as the liv<strong>in</strong>g word of God.Through their study of this course theywill encounter the liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>Word</strong> of God,Jesus Christ. They will explore the Bible,authored by God through the <strong>in</strong>spirationof the Holy Spirit, become familiar withthe sections of the Bible, and learn how toread the Bible. Particular attention will begiven to the four accounts of the Gospel,through which they may grow to knowand love Jesus Christ <strong>in</strong> a more personalway.before you beg<strong>in</strong>. . . .An overview of the Bible and how tolook up a Bible referencechapter 1God’s Desire for Us; Our Desire for Godfocus question:Where do we f<strong>in</strong>d mean<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong> life?content summary:Discussion of students’ own wants,needs, desires; and where God fits <strong>in</strong> /The desire for God is universal / Humanlife is special / Analysis of the Genesisaccounts of Creation / Human be<strong>in</strong>gsshare <strong>in</strong> God’s div<strong>in</strong>e life / God promisesus salvation / The desire for God iswritten on the human heart / Example ofSt. August<strong>in</strong>e of Hippokey scripture references:Old TestamentGenesis 1:1—2:25 (Creation accounts)New TestamentEphesians 2:10; 1 John 4:7–8, 10key catechism sources:27, 45, 68, 70, 180, 183, 229faith glossary:faithlearn by example:St. August<strong>in</strong>e of Hippochapter 2God Reaches Out to Us <strong>in</strong> Many Waysfocus question:Is it reasonable to believe <strong>in</strong> God?content summary:Belief <strong>in</strong> God / Evidence for God <strong>in</strong>the natural world as proclaimed <strong>in</strong> thePsalms / We can beg<strong>in</strong> to know Godthrough human reason<strong>in</strong>g / The FiveProofs of St. Thomas Aqu<strong>in</strong>as for theexistence of God / The human responseto evil and belief <strong>in</strong> God / Reflections ofMother Teresa of Calcutta / Example ofKathar<strong>in</strong>e Drexelkey scripture references:Old TestamentDeuteronomy 32:11; Psalms 8:3–9, 18:2;19:1–4, 23:1–3, 29:7–8; Wisdom 13:1–3,5New TestamentRomans 1:20key catechism sources:32, 33, 36, 46–47, 230faith glossary:Transcendencelearn by example:Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta;St. Kathar<strong>in</strong>e Drexelchapter 3God’s Revelation through the Biblefocus question:How does understand<strong>in</strong>g the pasthelp us to understand the present andshape our future?content summary:The <strong>in</strong>fluence of past experiencesand of our family on who we are / TheBible as the story of God’s action <strong>in</strong>human history, reveal<strong>in</strong>g God’s planfor humank<strong>in</strong>d / Abraham and Sarah/ Moses / Jesus, the climax of God’s1
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