CS30.10
Examine the influence of ecumenical and interfaith dialogue on one's faith, religious communities and society.

[SH, KG, DHP, CH, SSM]

Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Compare distinctive features among various faiths (e.g., moral codes, religious or spiritual expressions, concepts of God, artistic representations).

(b)

Investigate examples of how dialogue fosters co-operation and acceptance amongst diverse faith traditions such as:

  • sharing traditions through the arts
  • Pope Francis' 2015 meeting with Hindu, Buddhist, Muslim and Christian communities in Sri Lanka
  • Evangelicals and Catholic Together, an ecumenical document, developed in the United States in 1994
  • Pope Benedict XVI's 2009 meeting with National Chief Phil Fontaine expressing sorrow for residential school abuse and support for Truth and Reconciliation
  • annual National Day of Prayer in Solidarity with Indigenous Peoples established December 12, 2002
  • annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
  • The Common Witness Project
  • various local and school-based initiatives.
(c)

Reflect on the development of one's spiritual beliefs and examine how effective dialogue influences faith and deepens understanding.

(d)

Discuss personal religious and spiritual beliefs with individuals or groups of various faiths (e.g., in-class sharing, meetings with Elders, digital exchanges, exchanges through Saskatoon Centre for Ecumenism).

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R006729
Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue (Imprimatur ed.)
This resource explains the importance of ecumenical and interreligious dialogue, while highlighting the key tenets of faiths such as: Lutheran, Methodist, Islam, Baptist, Judaism, Sikhism and Buddhism. Each chapter begins with learning outcomes for faith and discipleship formation for the student, plus each section also provides opportunities for students to reflect upon what they are learning in features such as: Read, Reflect and Share.
•  Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue. Teacher's Resource
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $37.95 US
Record posted/updated: September 6, 2019
R011551
Church History: Apostolic Times to Today
This book examines the events of the Church's life, the contributions to human life it has made, and studies the challenges the Church has faced over time, from her earliest history. Key terms are explained in the margins and review questions are included at the end of every chapter.
•  Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. Teacher Guide
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $28.95 USD
Record posted/updated: June 21, 2021
R005761
Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society
This resource discusses the social teachings of the Church and what they express about God's plan for all people and our obligations to care for one another, especially those most in need in society. Subjects such as abortion, the death penalty, suicide, euthanasia, war, racism, immigration, sexual exploitation, and disability are addressed from the standpoint of sustaining and nurturing a culture of life. Key terms are explained in the margins and review questions are included at the end of ...
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•  Catholic Social Teaching: Christian Life in Society. Teacher Guide
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $28.95 USD
Record posted/updated: June 21, 2021
R011870
Living in Christ Series
Living in Christ is a Catholic high school resource series that presents the basic tenets of the Catholic faith in an engaging and accessible format for students.
•  Jesus Christ: God's Love Made Visible
•  Jesus Christ. Teacher Guide: God's Love Made Visible
•  The Living Word: The Revelation of God's Love
•  The Living Word. Teacher Guide: The Revelation of God's Love
•  The Paschal Mystery: Christ's Mission of Salvation
•  The Paschal Mystery. Teacher Guide: Christ's Mission of Salvation
•  Vocations: Answering God's Call
•  Vocations. Teacher Guide: Answering God's Call
Media and Formats : Book
Price : unavailable
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R049305
Convinced
This documentary tells the stories of individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds who chose to become Catholics. Conversion experiences are shared by agnostics, atheists, Protestants and Catholics who had fallen away from the Church. This program explores these individuals' spiritual journeys of becoming Catholic and their understanding of faith.
Media and Formats : CD/DVD
Price : $24.10
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R052009
Confronting the Ideologies of Our Time
This resource, part of the Father Michael Ryan series, provides Catholic educators with a brief introduction to the ideologies that exist in contemporary society and their relationship to the Catholic faith. Topics include: materialism, atheism, scientism and relativism.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $15.50
Record posted/updated: January 22, 2019
R019726
World Religions. Student Resource and Online Student Centre: A Canadian Catholic Perspective
This student resource provides a Canadian perspective on the Catholic faith and its relationship to other world religions such as Judaism, Islam and Hinduism. The study of each faith includes a personal reflection from a follower and a comparison of that faith to Catholicism. Information on Canadian Indigenous traditional spirituality is also included, as well as opportunities for students to review and apply their learnings in Check Your Understanding, Think About It and Make It Personal fea...
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•  World Religions. ExamView Test Bank: A Canadian Catholic Perspective
•  World Religions. Teacher's Resource: A Canadian Catholic Perspective
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $80.50
Record posted/updated: October 18, 2020
R017012
Ecumenism and Interreligious Dialogue. Student Edition (Semester ed.)
This resource presents the guiding principles of ecumenism and discusses how interreligious dialogue can lead to a greater understanding of other faiths and an acceptance of the commonalities that exist in the search for the truth. Each chapter includes: supplementary reading, study questions and practical exercises.
•  Ecumenism and Interreligious Dialogue. Teacher's Manual
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $30.00 US
Record posted/updated: February 4, 2020