Cornerstones

Catholic Forms of Prayer

• Biblical prayer and meditation
• Vocal prayer and contemplation
• The Lord’s prayer and blessing prayers including Grace before and after meals
• Catholic staples – The Hail Mary and the Rosary

Introduction to Catholic Social Justice Teaching

• Biblical Foundations of Catholic Social Justice teaching
• The dignity of the human person
• The common good
• The preferential option for the poor
• Subsidiarity and Participation
• Stewardship of Creation
• Global Solidarity
• Key points of a spirituality for justice

Catholic Moral Decision Making

• Conscience and its role in decision making
• How is conscience formed to seek the good
• Human dignity as a key element of Catholic moral framework
• The pastoral care of pupils

Introduction to the New Testament

• Interpreting the person and mission of Jesus
• Characteristics of the Gospels
• New Testament Letters and early church growth
• The Fourth Gospel and New Testament Christology

Introduction to Liturgy

• Foundations for understanding worship and its practice
• The liturgical year: the worship calendar
• Our bodies in worship
• Our words in worship
• Planning & evaluating a worship service

Understanding the Gospels

• Interpreting the Person and Mission of Jesus
• Matthew and Mark
• Luke’s Two Volume Narrative
• John’s Unique Approach

Introduction to Sacraments

• The sacramentality of all God’s creation
• The community as sacrament of Christ
• Baptism and Confirmation
• The Eucharist
• The spirituality and practices of Reconciliation

Understanding the Old Testament

• The structure, nature and purpose of the Old Testament
• Formation of Israel as Covenant People (Exodus and onwards)
• Prophecy and the Covenant Community
• The Psalms and Writings – expressions of Israel’s relationship with God