CS20.9
Assess the value and examine challenges of a life of service in the model of Jesus.

[KG, DHP, SSM]

Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Explain the Catholic understanding of servant leadership including the relationship between service and power (i.e., the ability to create change).

(b)

Describe how Jesus is a model of service within Scripture.

(c)

Recognize how Jesus, by his nature, teachings and actions, is at the root of Catholic social teachings (e.g., the value of solidarity stems from the Incarnation, the preferential option for the poor is reflected in the Beatitudes , the call for social justice is rooted in Jesus' ministry).

(d)

Discuss the relationship between service and the call to 'love as Jesus loved'.

(e)

Examine personal and communal challenges of corporal and spiritual works of mercy within a model of Christ-like service.

(f)

Conduct an inquiry into the impact of service on individuals and society considering how service brings:

  • joy to an individual
  • hope to a community
  • peace and justice to a society
  • God's grace to humanity.
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Record posted/updated: September 6, 2019
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•  The New Testament: The Good News of Jesus Christ. Teacher Guide
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Price : $28.95 USD
Record posted/updated: August 24, 2021
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Price : $28.95 USD
Record posted/updated: June 21, 2021
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Record posted/updated: June 21, 2021
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