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B. Isn’t the Bible just another piece of literature?1. No. While Scripture contains various types ofliterary forms and genres, it is more than justliterature. It is the inspired Word of God (CCC, no.135).2. Since it is not just another piece of literature,Scripture cannot be either read or understoodmerely in the same way as other literature (CCC,no. 108).3. Scripture always needs to be read or interpreted inthe light of the Holy Spirit and under the directionof the Church (CCC, nos. 100, 111, 119, 137).C. Is the Bible always literally true?1. It depends on what one means by “literally.” TheChurch does not always propose a literalist orfundamentalist approach to Scripture but rather acontextualist approach. The Church teaches thatall of Scripture is true on matters pertaining toreligious and salvific teaching because it is inspiredby God for that purpose (CCC, nos. 107, 116).2. The Bible has a definite historic basis for eventsrecounted in both the Old and the New Testaments;the Church particularly upholds the historicity ofthe Gospels (CCC, no. 126). However, the Churchdoes not claim that the Bible’s purpose is to presentscientific or historical facts (CCC, no. 107).3. The Church gives guidelines for interpretation ofSacred Scripture (see earlier in outline).D. Isn’t the Bible about the past? Why do people todaythink it applies to them?1. While the Bible contains history, stories, andteaching about events in the past, Scripture is theliving Word of God. While the content is rootedin particular moments in history, the message istimeless and universal.2. God continues to speak to us through Scripture;this is why the liturgies of the Church alwayscontain Scripture and why personal prayer focusedon Scripture is vital.E. Why do Catholics maintain beliefs and practices thatare not in the Bible?1. The Bible is not the sole means that God choseto hand on the truths of Revelation. Scriptureand Tradition are the two complementary waysRevelation is passed down (CCC, nos. 80, 97).2. There are teachings that come through Traditionthat are not explicitly found in Scripture. However,nothing taught through Tradition ever contradictsScripture since both come from Christ through theApostles (CCC, no. 82).3. Apostolic Tradition refers to those things thatJesus taught to the Apostles and early disciples,which were passed down to us at first by wordof mouth and were only written down later. Weidentify these beliefs as coming from Traditionand understand that this Tradition is part of God’sRevelation to us (CCC, no. 83).F. Why do some people try to change what the Churchteaches about Jesus Christ?1. People have tried to change teaching aboutChrist for many different reasons. Sometimes itis to justify their particular belief or lack of belief.Sometimes it has been out of sincere but misguidedor misinformed efforts to try to explain mysteriesabout Jesus Christ or God’s Revelation.2. In the early history of the Church, there were anumber of heresies about Jesus Christ which arosewhen people tried to explain the mystery of who hewas and is. An example of this is the Arian heresy,which denied the full divinity of Christ.3. Sometimes people did not like what Jesus taught ordid or what happened to him. There were a numberof “gospels” written, which the Church, underthe guidance of the Holy Spirit, recognized as notauthentic. Some of these gospels shied away fromteaching the Incarnation, suffering, Death, andResurrection of Jesus.4. In modern times, there are individuals and groupswho try to explain in natural scientific terms themiracles of Jesus, thus undermining his divinity.Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for theDevelopment of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age5
II. Who Is Jesus Christ?The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the mystery of Jesus Christ, the living Word of God, the Second Personof the Blessed Trinity. In this course students will understand that Jesus Christ is the ultimate Revelation to us from God.In learning about who he is, the students will also learn who he calls them to be.I. God and RevelationA. Revelation: God’s gift of himself.1. Divine Revelation (CCC, nos. 50-73).a. Definition/meaning.b. The divine plan is disclosed—salvation history.2. Scripture, Tradition, and the Deposit of Faith(CCC, nos. 74-100, 103-108, 134-135).a. Definitions/meanings.b. Scripture is the inspired record of God’sRevelation in history.c. Tradition is the living transmission of themessage of the Gospel in the Church.B. Faith: the response to God’s self-Revelation.1. What is faith in general (CCC, nos. 143-144,153-165)?a. A grace that enables an assent of mind, heart,and will (CCC, no. 143).b. Willingness to believe and trust in what Godhas communicated to us.c. Relationship with God: Father, Son, and HolySpirit (CCC, nos. 150-152).2. Faith in Jesus Christ leads to discipleship (CCC,nos. 520, 546, 562, 654, 1533).a. Recognition and acceptance of him as theSon of God who died to save us from our sins(CCC, no. 1248).b. Willingness to believe and trust in what Jesushas taught us about the Triune God, aboutourselves, and about how to live (CCC, nos.915, 1693, 1816, 1823, 1986, 2262, 2347,2427, 2466, 2612).c. This faith has practical implications for dailylife and one’s relationship with Christ (CCC,no. 908).d. Involves active participation in the Churchcommunity and working to spread the faith byword and example.3. The relationship between faith and religion (CCC,nos. 2084, 2135).a. Religion refers to a set of beliefs and practicesfollowed by those committed to the service andworship of God.b. Faith is different from religion.4. The fullness of Revelation is reflected in the lifeand teaching of the Catholic Church (CCC, nos.748-870).a. The Church was founded by Jesus Christ(CCC, nos. 811-812).b. Church is the Body of Christ in the world.c. The Church is a unity of one faith in one Lordthrough one Baptism (CCC, nos. 813-16).d. The Magisterium guards and hands on thedeposit of faith and is entrusted with theauthentic interpretation of Revelation (CCC,nos. 880-896).II. Jesus Christ’s Revelation About GodA. Son of God from all eternity and Son of Mary from themoment of the Incarnation (CCC, nos. 486, 496, 487,501, 721-730).1. Mystery of the Incarnation: Emmanuel (God-iswith-us)(Jn 3:16-17; CCC, no. 484).a. Jesus Christ is the Logos, the Word of God, thefulfillment of God’s promise to Adam and Eveand to the people of ancient Israel (CCC,nos. 761-762).b. Christ continues his presence in the worldthrough the Church (CCC, nos. 732,737-739, 747).c. All events of Christ’s life are worthy ofreflection and imitation (see Gospel accounts).B. The Revelation of Jesus about God (Jn 14:9).1. God is Trinity: one in three Divine Persons (CCC,no. 234).a. This is the central mystery of our faith (CCC,nos. 235-237).6Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for theDevelopment of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age
Page 4 and 5: ContentsAbbreviations. . . . . . .
Page 6 and 7: IntroductionI have told you this so
Page 8 and 9: all the religious truths that God i
Page 12 and 13: . The Divine Persons are distinct f
Page 14 and 15: V. ChallengesA. How can we know God
Page 16 and 17: III. The Mission of Jesus Christ(Th
Page 18 and 19: 3. Where Jesus has gone, we hope to
Page 20 and 21: IV. Jesus Christ’s Mission Contin
Page 22 and 23: 7. The members of the Church are al
Page 24 and 25: 2. The Church teaches what God has
Page 30 and 31: c. Able to give free consent (CCC,
Page 32 and 33: VI. Life in Jesus ChristThe purpose
Page 34 and 35: d) Charity to others in judgment an
Page 36 and 37: ElectivesOption A: Sacred Scripture
Page 38 and 39: VII. Overview of the New TestamentA
Page 40 and 41: Option B: History of the Catholic C
Page 42 and 43: Protestants.2. Cuius Regio-Eius Rel
Page 44 and 45: 1. Rise of parochial schools and ed
Page 46 and 47: Our Response (1983); Sowing Weapons
Page 48 and 49: 2. Real happiness is found in fulfi
Page 50 and 51: d. Education of children and extend
Page 52 and 53: . Special focus of deacon is minist
Page 54 and 55: Option E: Ecumenical and Interrelig
Page 56 and 57: . Common ties between the Catholic
Page 58 and 59: a. God is one and that God is Triun

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