CS30.11
Examine how Catholic faith and teachings can support individuals and communities in positively transforming society.

[KG, DHP, CH, SSM]

Indicators for this outcome
(a)

Evaluate how individual and societal values and beliefs are influenced positively and negatively by popular culture (e.g., raising awareness, documenting the human condition, stereotyping, desensitizing, desiring fame and celebrity).

(b)

Discuss the Catholic culture of encounter as a means of transforming the world through, for example:

  • developing Catholic virtues (e.g., cardinal virtues such as justice and courage, theological virtues such as charity, cardinal virtues such as humility and generosity)
  • scriptural studies and church teachings (e.g., John 17:14-19, Luke 10:25-37, culture of love espoused by Saint Pope John Paul II, teachings on the preferential option for the poor)
  • community and global action (e.g., church youth group, L'Arche, Chalice, Development and Peace).
(c)

Discuss how society is affected by the values demonstrated by organizations and social structures (e.g., business supporting community, media promoting social justice, government cooperation, reverence for life in health care, gender inequality in families, corporate social sin, abuse in sport, inequities in education).

(d)

Describe ways that individuals can influence organizations and social structures by promoting Christ-centred values.

(e)

Respond to the work of diverse artists who represent Christian stories and teachings considering how the work may help deepen faith and transform society.

(f)

Examine how the Church's support for the arts throughout history has affected development of faith and understanding of Church teachings (e.g., funding architecture, sculpture, stained glass, paintings, music and poetry).

(g)

Explain how the Catholic responsibility to bring Christ to culture (i.e., ushering in the Kingdom of God) leads to involvement in the 'new evangelization' though personal and communal actions such as:

  • service
  • social justice
  • giving witness to Christ
  • forming Christ-centred families, local and global communities.
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Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue(Imprimatur ed.)
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•  Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue. Teacher's Resource
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $37.95 US
Record posted/updated: September 6, 2019
R055021
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•  Encountering Christ in the Sacraments. Teacher's Resource
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $27.00 USD
Record posted/updated: June 21, 2021
R011551
Church History: Apostolic Times to Today
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•  Church History: Apostolic Times to Today. Teacher Guide
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $28.95 USD
Record posted/updated: June 21, 2021
R005761
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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
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•  Jesus Christ. Teacher Guide: God's Love Made Visible
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•  The Living Word. Teacher Guide: The Revelation of God's Love
•  The Living Word: The Revelation of God's Love
•  The Paschal Mystery. Teacher Guide: Christ's Mission of Salvation
•  The Paschal Mystery: Christ's Mission of Salvation
•  Vocations. Teacher Guide: Answering God's Call
•  Vocations: Answering God's Call
Media and Formats : Book
Price : Free
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R102524
The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth(3rd ed.)
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•  The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth. Teacher Guide
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $30.95
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R044083
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•  God's Word Revealed in Sacred Scripture. Teacher's Resource
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $37.95 US
Record posted/updated: February 24, 2021
R042333
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $14.95 USD
Record posted/updated: June 22, 2021
R044542
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•  Son of God and Son of Mary. Teacher's Resource
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $27.00 USD
Record posted/updated: June 21, 2021
R102343
Ablaze: Stories of Daring Teen Saints
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $14.99 USD
Record posted/updated: June 17, 2021
R103087
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $18.50
Record posted/updated: February 14, 2019
R102178
YOUCAT English: Youth Prayer Book
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $14.95 US
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R040099
YOUCAT English. Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $19.95 US
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R103269
NOOMA Complete Collection
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Media and Formats : CD/DVD Video
Price : $39.99 USD
Record posted/updated: June 17, 2021
R102168
Holy Goals for Body and Soul: Eight Steps to Connect Sports with God and Faith
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $14.95 USD
Record posted/updated: June 22, 2021
R039334
100 Things Every Catholic Teen Should Know
Common questions teens have about the Catholic faith are grouped by theme in this easy-to-read resource. Topics include: the existence of God, salvation, the Magisterium, the Church, the Sacraments, morality and prayer. Each question is followed by a one- or two-page answer, ending with the Biblical references that support the explanation.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $12.00 US
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R102344
Radiate: More Stories of Daring Teen Saints
This resource tells the stories of teens from around the world who lived their faith and responded to the call to live lives of holiness. Each story is followed by questions to help readers apply what they have read to their own lives. Text boxes highlight new vocabulary and provide additional facts about the saints.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $14.99 US
Record posted/updated: February 4, 2020
R040994
The Way. Student Edition: Living Out God's Plan for Your Life as a Disciple of Christ
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•  The Way: Living Out God's Plan for Your Life as a Disciple of Christ. Teacher Edition
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $41.95
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R052968
Foundations of Catholic Social Teaching: Living as a Disciple of Christ
This text provides opportunities for students to think and to learn about how they can make a difference in the world by exercising their faith in activities of charity and social justice. Topics include: the definition and history of Catholic social teaching, advocating for the poor and vulnerable and caring for God's creation. Each chapter includes a chapter overview, suggestions for note-taking, section assessments and definitions for key vocabulary.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $36.50
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R103270
YOUCAT. Study Guide: Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church
This study guide is divided into the same four parts as the YOUCAT itself: what we believe, how we celebrate what we believe, how we live what we believe and how we pray. The guide also includes topics for study, reflection and application in daily life.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $9.95 US
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R102166
The Truth is Out There
In this graphic novel, two friends, Brendan and Erc, set out on an interplanetary voyage that takes them to explore questions of faith and apologetics, such as: Why are we here? Does the soul survive death? What kind of god is God? and Where can we find happiness? The book provides answers to questions of philosophy and theology in an accessible way.
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $17.07
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
R020080
Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed. Leader's Guide
This is the leader’s guide that accompanies a five-part series about the Mass. It includes the entire content of the student workbook, plus a program overview, planning section and leader’s notes.
•  Altaration. The Mystery of the Mass Revealed
•  Altaration: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed. Student Workbook
Media and Formats : Book
Price : $21.95 USD
Record posted/updated: June 22, 2021
R039781
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $28.82
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $21.95 (US)
Record posted/updated: November 22, 2018
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
R001788
The Bible Book
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Media and Formats : Book
Price : $32.00
Record posted/updated: September 6, 2019