Religious Education Curriculum Directory (3-19) - The Catholic ...

Religious Education Curriculum Directorya Die and rise with Christ (1227)b Freed from Original Sin and all sins (1263)c Adopted children of God (1265-1266)d Members of the Church (1267-1270)e Indelible character; cannot be repeated (1272-1274)f Holy Spirit and discipleship (1241)F Requirements for receptiona For adults (1247-1249)b For infants (1250-1252)G Other points:a Catechesis for baptized (1253-1255)b Minister of the sacrament (1256): in ordinarycircumstances and in danger of deathc Necessity of Baptism (1257-1261)H Appropriating and living this sacrament (1694)a Reminders of our Baptism in the Church’sliturgy: Easter vigil, renewal of baptismalpromises, sprinkling rite at Mass (281, 1217,1254,1668, 2719)b Reminders of our Baptism in pious practices:blessing with holy water (fonts in churchesand homes), sign of the cross (1668)c Prayer and reflection on the meaning of Bap-tism (1694, 1811, 1966, 1988, 1987, 1992, 1997,2015)d Sharing in the Death and Resurrection ofChriste Turning away from sin and selfish actions; on-going conversion3.3.3. Confirmation (1286-1314)A Definition: the sacrament in which the gift of theHoly Spirit received at Baptism is confirmed,strengthened, and perfected for living the Christianlife and spreading the faith to others; in thissacrament we receive a permanent sign or characterso it cannot be repeatedB Understanding the sacramenta Scriptural basis: The book of Isaiah foretoldthat the Spirit of the Lord shall rest on thehoped-for Messiah (Is 11:2; 1286); The HolySpirit descended on the Church (Acts 8:14-17;1287-1288)b Historical development (1290-1292)c Theologyd Western Church (1286-1288)e Eastern Churches (1289)f Etymology: from confirmatio (strengthening)— it is not about a personal ratification ofbaptismal promisesC Celebration.a Rite of Confirmation (1298-1300)b Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)(1232-1233, 1298)c Eastern Catholic Churches confirm (chris-mate) at the time of Baptism and, in somecases, administer Eucharist as well (1290-1292)D Essential elements of the sacrament (1300)a Laying-on of hands and anointing withchrism; saying the words of the formulab Other elements (e.g. taking the name of aSaint)E Effects and implications (1303)a Perfection of baptismal grace (1285)b Help of Holy Spirit’s gifts and fruits (1830-1832)c Indelible character; cannot be repeated (1303-1305)d Call to spread and defend faith (1303)e Discernment of God’s call (1303)f Stewardship (1303)g Members of Church (1267)h Common priesthood (1268)i Rights and duties (1269)j Call to mission (1270)k Ecumenical aspect (1271)F Requirements for receptiona Baptized and age (1306-1308)b Preparation, Confession, sponsor (1309-1310)G Other points:a Minister (1312-1314)H Appropriating and living this sacrament: life inthe Holy Spirit (1694)a How to know the Holy Spirit’s promptings andactions in your life, with the help of the HolySpirit (1694)b Learn Sacred Scripture (50-51, 94-95, 1066)c Live the sacraments (1071-1072, 1091-1092)d Love the Catholic Church — the Church thatChrist begane Prayer is the foundation for knowing and fol-lowing the will and actions of the Holy Spirit(1309, 1073, 2670-2672)3.3.4. The Eucharist (1322-1405)A Definition: the sacrament which re-presents in theMass the sacrificial Death of Christ and his Resurrection— making it possible for us to eat his Bodyand drink his Blood (1323)34