Please enable JavaScript.
Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.
Units 1-5, Unit 2: Jesus The Christ, Unit 4: Redeemed By Christ, Unit 5:…
Units 1-5
Unit 1: Soteriology
The Goodness of Creation
Ethics, Morality, Sin
Trolley Problem Scenarios: Ethics and Morality Based Decisions
Four Ethical Principles
The Fall From Grace
Original Sin and It’s Implications
Genesis Comparisons: Sin vs. Freedom
St. Thomas Aquinas’ Four Steps of Sin
Path to Restoration
Protoevangelium and Covenants
Prophets and Kingdom of Hope
The Word Became Flesh
Incarnation and its Theological Implications
Jesus as the New Adam; Mary as the New Eve
Unit 2: Jesus The Christ
The Incarnation
Hypostatic Union
Mary’s Fiat and Josephs Role
Theotokos
Immaculate Conception
Infancy Narratives
Comparison of Matthew and Luke
Genealogy of Jesus
Fulfillment of Prophecies
Jesus’ Public Ministy
Baptism and Theophanies
Sermons and Parables (e.g., Prodigal Son)
Wedding at Cana and Mary’s Intercession
Unit 4: Redeemed By Christ
Resurrection and Ascension
Evidence for the Resurrection
Comparison of Gospel Accounts
Jesus’ Glorified Body
Post- Resurrection Appearances
Road to Emmaus
Doubting Thomas
Commission of the Apostles
The Church and Salvation
Role of the Apostles
The Eucharist and Other Sacraments
Anticipation of Parousia (Second Coming)
Unit 5: Ecclesiology: The Beginnings of the Church
The Origin of the Church
Nature and Structure
Definition: Community called by God
Elements: Spouse of Christ, Sacrament of God’s presence
Function: Build the Kingdom of God on Earth
Biblical Roots
Protoevangelium: Genesis 3:15
Abraham’s covenant
Jesus’ ministry and Paschal Mystery
The Holy Spirit and the Church
Role of the Holy Spirit
Pentecost: Empowering apostles
Symbols: Wind and fire (Acts 2)
Christendom
Development of the Christian community
Expansion beyond Jerusalem.
The Work of the Early Church
Acts of the Apostles
Peter and Paul’s ministries.
Council of Jerusalem: Inclusion of Gentiles.
Missionary Work
Spread of the Gospel across the Roman Empire.
Persecution and martyrdom of apostles.
Key Themes
Evangelization, community building, sacraments.
Unit 3: God’s Plan for Salvation is Fulfilled
Suffering and Death of Jesus
Institution of the Eucharist
Memorial of Christs Sacrifice
Last Supper
Christ’s Body and Blood, Unity, and Service
Conspiracy Against Jesus
Betrayal By Judas
Role of the Scribes, Pharisees, and Sadducees
Connection to the Book of Job: Innocent Suffering
Jesus Enters Jerusalem
Triumphal Entry on a Donkey
Fulfillment of Prophecy
Contrasts to Worldly Kingship
The Cleansing of the Temple
Jesus Driving out Merchant
Criticism of Corrupt Practices
Message: Temple as a House of Prayer
The Last Supper and Agony in the Garden
Institution of the Eucharist
Jesus’ prayer: "Let this cup pass from me."
Betrayal by Judas
Trials and the Via Cruces
Trial before the Sanhedrin and Pilate.
Stations of the Cross: Key events.
Crucifixion: Significance of Deuteronomy 21:23
The Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus
Resurrection
Evidence: Empty Tomb, Eyewitnesses, Gospel Accounts
Jesus’ Glorified Body: Transcends Natural Laws
Ascension
Acts 1: Jesus' final instructions
Promise of the Holy Spirit
Holy Saturday and Easter Vigil
Jesus' descent to the dead
Reflection on God’s mercy and redemption