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Sanctum Series Learning Path: LA Congress


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The Church on earth is endowed with a sanctity that is real though imperfect. In her members, perfect holiness is something yet to be acquired. Strengthened by so many great means of salvation, all the faithful, whatever their condition or state — though each in one’s own way — are called by the Lord to that perfection of sanctity by which the Father himself is perfect. (CCC, 825) The Sanctum Series is an invitation to perfect holiness. With the goal of turning holiness into one’s way of life, this Series dives into various themes related to Catholic spirituality.

Here is the class outline:

1. Introducing Sanctum Series

Our God is holy and mighty, and he calls us to be holy. Let us go through the journey to holiness guided by the Spirit of the living God.

Welcome to Sanctum Series

2. Sacred Scriptures & Spiritual Life

As human beings, we are body and spirit. Do we take care of our spiritual well-being as much as we take care of our physical wellness?

Entry: Praise - Psalm 118 A Song of Victory
Entry Praise: Because He Lives
Engage: Parallax Video - The Story of the Fall of Jericho
Engage: Flipbook - The Story of the Fall of Jericho
Explore: Sacred Scriptures & the Spiritual Life
Discussion: Are you living a spiritual life?
Elaborate: Saint John of the Cross
My Spiritual Walk with Christ
Evaluate: Nurture Spiritual Life
Enact: God's Word Guiding My Spiritual Life
Eu-Charis: The Book of Divine Love

3. Eucharistic Spirituality

Jesus Christ is the heart of our Christian worship, and we are a Eucharistic people united in his sacrificial love.

Entry: Praise - Prayer For Vocation
Entry Praise: I Am the Living Bread
Engage: Flipbook - The Story of Balaam and the Talking Donkey
Engage: Parallax Video - The Story of Balaam and the Talking Donkey
Explore: Eucharistic Spirituality
Explore Further: The True Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist
Elaborate: Saint Pope John XXIII
Evaluate: Christ's Real Presence
Enact: Devotion to the Eucharist
Eu-Charis: The Alpha and Omega of Spiritual Life

4. The Spiritual Exercises

It takes time, space, habit, consistency and discipline to develop a life of prayer through the examen of consciousness.

Entry: Praise - To Jesus Christ Our Sovereign King
Engage: Flipbook - Selected Teachings from the Letters of St. Paul
Engage: Parallax Video - Selected Teachings from the Letters of Paul
Explore: Spiritual Exercises
Explore Further: Journey to Spiritual Freedom
Elaborate: Saint Pedro Calungsod
Evaluate: Achieving Spiritual Gains
Enact: Walking the Path of Holiness
Eu-Charis: Reaping Spiritual Fruits

5. The Spiritual Greats in the Catholic World

We honor and emulate the lives of the heroes of faith who are faithful disciples of the Lord and the servants of the Church.

Entry: Praise - Prayer of Generosity
Engage: Flipbook - The Parable of the Good Samaritan
Engage: Parallax Video - The Story of the Good Samaritan
Explore: The Spiritual Greats in the Catholic World
Explore Further: Spiritual Role Models
Elaborate: Saint Scholastica
Evaluate: The Holy Heroes
Enact: Imitating the Saints
Eu-Charis: The Intercession of the Saints

6. The Spirituality of the Laity

As baptized Christians, the lay faithful are called to be the "salt of the earth" and the "light of the world" and to become active evangelizers and builders of the kingdom.

Entry: Praise - Prayer of St. Pedro Poveda
Engage: Flipbook -The Armor of God
Engage: Parallax Video -The Armor of God from Ephesians
Explore: The Spirituality of the Laity
Explore Further: Call to Holiness
Elaborate: Saint Josemaria Escriva
Evaluate: Christian Witnessing
Enact: To Become God's Intruments
Eu-Charis: Live Out Holy Lives

7. The Spirituality of the Youth

St. Paul John II believed in the power of the youth to build a "civilization of love, justice, and peace." When the Church taps the energy of the youth to promote the "culture of life," then there is hope for the future.

Entry: Praise - World Youth Day Prayer
Engage: Parallax Video - Parable of the Lost Sheep
Engage: Flipbook - Parable of the Lost Sheep
Explore: The Spirituality of the Youth
Explore Further: Message to the Youth
Elaborate: Saint Pope John Paul II
Discuss: The Youth in the Modern World
Evaluate: Fire of Charity
Enact: Youth Transformation
Eu-Charis: Ignite Your Faith

8. The Need for Contemplation Today

In the midst of noise, confusion and chaos, we are invited to quiet the mind and heart and enter into contemplation. At the core of our being lies our God waiting for us to commune with him.

Entry: Praise - Psalm 86 Prayer Asking For Help
Engage: Flipbook - The Story of Samson's Life and Love
Engage: Parallax Video - The Story of Samson's Life and Love
Explore: The Need for Contemplation Today
Explore Further: The Mystery of Prayer
Elaborate: Thomas Merton
Evaluate: Growth and Self-Mastery
Enact: Track your Spiritual Progress
Eu-Charis: Spending Time with the King

9. Mary, Our Spiritual Mother

The Blessed Virgin Mary leads us to Jesus Christ, her beloved son. She is first of all the Mother of God, and our spiritual mother.

Entry: Praise - Prayer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Engage: Flipbook - The Story of Jonah
Engage: Parallax Video -The Story of Jonah
Explore: Mary Our Spiritual Mother
Explore Further: Mary, Mother of God
Elaborate: Saint Pope Paul VI
Essay: Behold, Your Mother
Evaluate: Spiritual Motherhood
Enact: Develop a Marian Devotion
Eu-Charis: Mary's Fiat

10. Workplace Spirituality

There is dignity and honor in every work we do. God is present in the marketplace and in every workplace where human connections and encounters happen.

Entry: Praise - Psalm 86 Prayer Asking For Help
Engage: Flipbook - Wise Words from the Book of Psalms Part-1
Engage: Parallax Video - Wise Words from the Book of Psalms Part 1
Explore: Workplace Spirituality
Explore Further: Theology of Work
Elaborate: Saint Alphonsus Liguori
Essay: Meaning of Servant Leadership
Evaluate: Christian Values at Work
Enact: Honor God's Gifts
Eu-Charis: Faith and Good Work

11. Immigrants and Exilic Spirituality

The Holy Family depicts the story of an immigrant's life, of exile and of a journey with purpose and mission.

Entry: Praise - Prayer of St. Benedict
Engage: Flipbook - The Story of Job - Part 1
Engage: Parallax Video - The Story of Job
Explore: Immigrants & Exilic Spirituality
Explore Further: The Way of the Cross
Elaborate: Saint Gianna Molla
Reflection Essay: The Effect of Spiritual Exile
Evaluate: Christian Migrants
Enact: Support for People in Exile
Eu-Charis: Compassion for the Suffering of Others

12. Spirituality in the Digital Age

As the modern world continues to evolve, it is confronted with technological changes that can be harmful or transformational for the survival and expansion of humanity. Are we ready to use the digital tools to evangelize in this new era?

Entry: Praise - Divine Mercy Chaplet
Engage: Flipbook - The Story of Naboth and Ahab
Engage: Parallax Video - The Story of Naboth and Ahab
Explore: Spirituality in the Digital Age
Explore Further: Evangelization in Media
Elaborate: Saint Pedro Poveda
Reflection Essay: The Relevance of Faith in the Digital Age
Evaluate: The Blessing of the Digital World
Enact: Getting into Digital Catechesis
Eu-Charis: Armed with Digital Tools

13. Holiness as a Way of Life

The only way to reach heaven's gate is holiness. The saints are holy people who set the example on how to live the way of the Lord while on earth. It is not perfection they aspire but sanctification through God's love and grace.

Entry: Praise - Prayer to St. Vincent de Paul
Engage: Flipbook - The Inner Disposition of Jesus
Engage: Parallax Video - The Inner Disposition of Jesus
Explore: Holiness as a Way of Life
Explore Further: The Imitation of Christ
Elaborate: Saint Junipero Serra
Evaluate: Spiritual Practices
Enact: Our Journey to Holiness
Eu-Charis: The Choice to Live Holy

14. Sanctum Series Summary

Reaching the end of this arduous spiritual journey is incredible. With great humility, you have learned that without God, you can do nothing. With him, all things are possible. Continue to stay close to Jesus and solidify your bond with him. Never let go!

Eu-Charis For Sanctum Series
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