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Ecclesia Series Learning Path: LA Congress


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God, in his goodness, created the world and humanity to share in his own divine life. All the sharers of grace and belief are supposed to gather intimately as a family of God. However, sin and the old Adam shattered the Father’s plan. It would take a New Adam in Christ to come in order to inaugurate the Church - the family of God renewed. (cf. CCC, 763) From this singular faith event emerges an ecclesial tradition in full blossoming, sharing its charisms and character to people of all ages and fertilizing every Christian's ongoing ministry and discipleship. Welcome to the Ecclesia Series.

Here is the class outline:

1. Introducing Ecclesia Series

The Church stands on a firm, solid foundation in Jesus Christ, her founder and cornerstone. No evil can ever destroy her. She remains strong and formidable in the face of trials and tribulations. The living Word of God is her inspiration and guide. Welcome to the Ecclesia Series.

Welcome to Ecclesia Series

2. Jesus & His Apostles

Jesus Christ called and chose twelve imperfect men and formed them to be his closest friends, companions in the journey, and builders of the kingdom of God.

Entry: Praise - Holy God, We Praise Thy Name
Engage: Flipbook - The Story of Zaccheus, the Tax Collector
Engage: Parallax Video - The Story of Zaccheus
Explore: Jesus and His Apostles
Explore Further: The Story of the Twelve Apostles
Reflection Essay: My Response to Jesus' Call
Elaborate: San Lorenzo Ruiz
Evaluate: Jesus and His Disciples
Enact: Take Action!
Survey: Serving in Parish Ministries
Eu-Charis: Following Jesus

3. Jesus' Public Ministry

Through Jesus' words and deeds, he bore witness to the Father's love and became the image of the invisible God.

Entry: Praise - Psalm 23 The Divine Shepherd
Engage: Flipbook - The Amazing Works of Jesus
Engage: Parallax Video - The Amazing Works of Jesus
Explore: Jesus' Public Ministry
Reflection Essay: Jesus' Miracles
Elaborate: Saint Catherine of Sienna
Evaluate: Life and Works of Jesus
Enact: Take Action
Eu-Charis: Trust in God

4. The Acts of the Apostles

The life and works of Jesus continued to spread far and wide as the early Christians preached the Good News of salvation.

Entry: Praise - Faith of Our Fathers
Engage: Flipbook - The Parables of the Ten Bridesmaids and the Use of Talents
Engage: Parallax Video - The Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids & the Use of Talents
Explore: The Acts of the Apostles
Reflection Essay: My Faith Testimony
Elaborate: Saint Stephen
Evaluate: Life of the Early Church
Enact: Take Action
Eu-Charis: Blood of the Martyrs

5. The Dogmas of Faith

The Catholic Church firmly believes and proclaims dogmas of faith to be divine truths.

Entry: Praise - Apostles Creed
Engage: Flipbook - The Call of Abraham
Engage: Parallax Video - The Story of Abraham's Calling
Explore: The Dogmas of Faith
Discussion: Understanding The Church's Dogma
Elaborate: Saint Leo the Great
Evaluate: The Call of Faith
Enact: Take Action
Eu-Charis: Obedience and Charity

6. The Sacred Scriptures

The Holy Spirit inspired and guided human authors to write the Word of God in Sacred Scriptures.

Entry: Praise - Prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas
Engage: Flipbook - The Parable of the Sower
Engage: Parallax Video - The Parable of the Sower
Explore: The Sacred Scriptures
Reflection Summary: Getting To Know Sacred Scriptures
Elaborate: Saint Thomas Aquinas
Evaluate: Word of God - Sacred Scriptures
Enact: Take Action
Eu-Charis: Reading the Bible

7. The Sacred Tradition

Jesus Christ commissioned his disciples to continue his work of salvation by the power of the word and by living good examples.

Entry: Praise - Psalm 119 Hope in the Lord
Engage: Flipbook - The Story of Israelites in Egypt
Engage: Parallax Video - The Story of Israelites in Egypt
Explore: The Sacred Tradition
Elaborate: Pope Benedict XVI
Evaluate: Word of God - Sacred Tradition
Enact: Take Action
Eu-Charis: God's Inspiration

8. The Magisterium

The Church teaches and preaches the Good News of salvation. She has given the Magisterium as the teaching authority of the Church.

Entry: Praise - Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Engage: Flipbook - The Story of Joseph
Engage: Parallax Video -The Story of Joseph
Explore: Magisterium
Elaborate: Saint John Baptist de la Salle
Evaluate: Teaching Authority of the Church
Enact: Take Action!
Eu-Charis: Guided by the Holy Spirit

9. The Commandments

The law of God's love is summarized in The Commandments - to love God above all and to love our neighbors.

Entry: Praise - Prayer of St. Benedict
Engage: Flipbook - Moses and the Ten Commandments
Engage: Parallax Video - The Story of Moses Part 1
Explore: The Commandments
Discussion: Do We Really Know the Big Ten
Elaborate: Saint John Fisher
Evaluate: God's Commandments
Enact: Take Action!
Eu-Charis: Right Relationship

10. The Beatitudes

The be-attitudes of Jesus' disciples follow the way of the Beatitudes.

Entry: Praise - Blest are the Pure in Heart
Engage: Flipbook - The Story of the Apostles Calling and the Beatitudes
Engage: Parallax Video - The Story of the Apostles Calling the Beatitudes
Explore: The Beatitudes
Elaborate: Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Evaluate: Blessed Are You
Enact: Take Action!
Eu-Charis: Blessed Gift

11. The Liturgy of the Church

As one Body of Christ, the Church celebrates the liturgy as communal worship.

Entry: Praise - All Creatures of Our God and King
Engage: Flipbook - The Story of Philip
Engage: Parallax Video - The Story of Philip
Explore: The Liturgy of the Church
Elaborate: Saint Ignatius of Loyola
Evaluate: The Worship of the Church
Enact: Take Action!
Eu-Charis: Strive To Be Worthy

12. The Mission of the Church

To build the kingdom of God and proclaim the good news of salvation - that is the mission of the Church.

Entry: Praise - The Church's One Foundation
Engage: Flipbook - The Flight from Egypt
Engage: Parallax Video - The Story of the Flight from Egypt
Explore: The Mission of the Church
Elaborate: Saint John Bosco
Evaluate: Christian Witnessing
Enact: Take Action!
Eu-Charis: Be A Missionary

13. Discipleship and Ministry

Following Jesus Christ and being a part of his evangelizing work is the call of every Christian.

Entry: Praise - Song of Daniel
Engage: Flipbook - The Story of David
Engage: Parallax Video - The Story of David
Explore: Discipleship and Ministry
Elaborate: Sister Faustina of Divine Mercy
Evaluate: Following Christ
Enact: Take Action!
Eu-Charis: Lead By Example

14. Ecclesia Series Summary

We are the Church. We are the People of God. We are the Christian community. We are the Body of Christ. We are the stewards of the kingdom. Let us take this responsibility with conviction and devotion.

Eu-Charis For Ecclesia Series
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