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Hello and welcome to Christian Ethics 20 – A Community Called Church.This course is about what kind of life Christians live together as a result of their faith. We study two main perspectives on the Church: what the Church IS, and what the Church DOES.1.Christ’s Body: the ChurchLiving As Christ’s BodyDefinition of ChurchHistory of the ChurchCreed of the ChurchSacraments of the ChurchPersonal and Communal PrayerMission and Evangelization2.Christian MoralityKey ConceptsMoral DevelopmentMoral TheoriesChristian Moral PrinciplesConscience and Decision MakingSin and Forgiveness3.Contemporary Moral IssuesReverence for All Created Life(Euthanasia)Justice and Peace(Walking with Our Sisters)Non-Violence(Terrorism and Religious Extremism)TopicsTime frameGrading Value1.Christ’s Body: the Church~40 classes (Feb-Mar)40% of final mark2.Christian Morality~20 classes (Apr-May)20% of final mark3.Contemporary Moral Issues~20 classes(May-Jun)20% of final markChristian Service AssignmentOutside of class (10 hours)10% of final markFinal Exam (comprehensive)June 22, 201510% of final markEssential QuestionsUltimately, I want you to have clear and confident answers to fundamental questions as you complete this course. These questions shape how we will engage with the topics of study.What is the Church?Why would someone want to belong to the Church?What impact has the Church had on humanity?Who can call themselves Christian?How can one understand what the Church is?How can one see and touch God?How much is faith personal or communal?How well does the Church bring Good News?How can we determine right from wrong?What language do we use to discuss right and wrong?Can a person make better decisions?Is right and wrong just a matter of opinion?How does one use Scripture and Church teaching in making decisions?How does one choose?How does one deal with immorality?What’s a Christian to do?Who decides who lives?Who has the right to be safe?How peaceful is religion?Course ExpectationsChristian Ethics is in the unique position of being a ‘required elective’ in our school – required because the faith tradition is central to the existence of our school community, and elective because you could complete your high school education without it at another public school. Out of this position arise two principles which determine the expectations of this course:No student who makes an honest effort in Christian Ethics 20 should fail the course.No student who does not make an honest effort in Christian Ethics 20 should attend a Catholic High School.An Honest EffortAttend class on time and prepared with materials, pen, paperTreat yourself, others, the teachers and religious activities respectfullyComplete assigned tasksEntering into our classroom, you agree to make an honest effort – and I agree to remind you if you forget to.Reminders:Spoken and writtenRequired appointments at lunch or after schoolReminders to and from parents and administration of our agreementAll policies governing student behaviour found in your agenda apply in this course.Christian Service AssignmentAll material and expectations related to the Christian Service Assignment can be found at:christianserviceassignment. ................
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