GRADE 8: You Are the Chosen People—Church History


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The Catholic Church has been the moving force in some of the major events of world history including the evangelization of Europe and Latin America, the spreading of literacy and the foundation of the universities, hospitals, Western monasticism, the development of art, music, literature, architecture, the scientific method, and trial by jury. Also playing a role in world affairs including, the Inquisition, the Crusades, an analytical philosophical method, and the downfall of communism in Eastern Europe in the late 20th century. As the oldest branch of Christianity, the history of the Catholic Church plays an integral part of the history of Christianity as a whole.

We hope you will love the experience of passing along your faith to your child and perhaps deepen your own understanding of it as well. In order to help you do this, we recommend that before you download the lesson plan for each session, take a few minutes just for yourself – to clear your mind of the many worries and distractions that are part of being a parent. We recommend this 3-Minute Retreat as a terrific way to do this – it works and it is really only 3-minutes long!

 


Class Requirements:

  • All Grade 8 students are responsible for learning all of the material in each unit.
  • All Grade 8 students must complete five homework assignments called Unit Assessments. These consist of multiple choice, fill in the blank and short answer questions. Please be sure to read the instructions posted there about how to complete the Unit Assessments.
  • All Grade 8 students must also complete 6 hours of Christian Service for the year.
  • In addition to this, students in our homeschool program are also required to complete the 25 individual session reviews posted on this page.

 

Grade 8 Homeschool Resources by Session Number:

 

Unit 1: The Early Church

Session 1 – Lesson Plan | Study Guide | Session Review

Session 2 – Lesson Plan | Study Guide | Session Review

Session 3 – Lesson Plan | Study Guide | Session Review

Session 4 – Lesson Plan | Study Guide | Session Review

Session 5 – Lesson Plan | Study Guide | Session Review

Unit-1 Assessment

 

Unit 2: We Belong

Session 6 – Lesson Plan |  Study Guide | Session Review

Session 7 – Lesson Plan | Study Guide | Session Review

Session 8 – Lesson Plan | Study Guide | Session Review

Session 9 – Lesson Plan | Study Guide | Session Review

Session 10 – Lesson Plan | Study Guide | Session Review

Unit-2 Assessment

 

Unit 3: We Worship

Session 11 – Lesson Plan | Study Guide | Session Review

Session 12 – Lesson Plan | Study Guide | Session Review

Session 13 – Lesson Plan | Study Guide | Session Review

Session 14 – Lesson Plan | Study Guide | Session Review

Session 15 – Lesson Plan | Study Guide | Session Review

Unit-3 Assessment

 

Unit 4: We Are Called

Session 16 – Lesson Plan | Study Guide | Session Review

Session 17 – Lesson Plan | Study Guide | Session Review

Session 18 – Lesson Plan | Study Guide | Session Review

Session 19 – Lesson Plan | Study Guide | Session Review

Session 20 – Lesson Plan | Study Guide | Session Review

Unit-4 Assessment

 

Unit 5: We Are Sent

Session 21 – Lesson Plan | Study Guide | Session Review

Session 22 – Lesson Plan | Study Guide | Session Review

Session 23 – Lesson Plan | Study Guide | Session Review

Session 24 – Lesson Plan | Study Guide | Session Review

Session 25 – Lesson Plan | Study Guide | Session Review

Unit-5 Assessment