Immaculate Heart Academy
Washington Township, NJ
Contact Ms. Braden:
GBraden@ihahs.com ds3
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Text: Stoutzenberger, Joseph. Celebrating Sacraments. Winona, MN: Saint Mary’s Press, 2000.
Course Description:
This course presents to the student first an overview of the history and general meaning of sacraments. It then presents a more focused study on the seven sacraments: Sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist); Sacraments of healing (Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick); Sacraments at the source of Communion (Matrimony and Holy Orders).
Course Objectives:
¨ “demonstrate an understanding of concepts underlying the Catholic sacramental vision: sacramental awareness, grace, symbols, rituals, and prayer.”
¨ “describe the relationships between Jesus, the church, and the seven sacraments.”
¨ “identify major developments in the history of the sacraments in general and of the seven sacraments in particular.”
¨ “show understanding of what realities of human life are celebrated by each of the seven sacraments.”
¨ “identify the major symbols used in each of the seven sacraments and the key aspects of each ritual.” (Celebrating Sacraments, Teacher Manual, 12)
¨ further develop critical thinking skills so as to deepen awareness, discover compassion, develop responsibility, and act conscientiously;
¨ continue to live out the gospel message of service.
Refer to Course Requirements:
My e-mail is msb@wdemail.com
At any time, if you need help in Religion, please feel free to set up an appointment to meet with me. My homeroom is Room 231.