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OVERVIEW
Facility in the use of an
historical and hermeneutical framework for interpreting scripture and
integrating it into one’s life and into the lives of the individuals,
families, communities and the world one serves, while empowering others to do
this as well.
OBJECTIVES
Hebrew and Christian Scriptures
1. Understanding of the Christian
and Hebrew Scriptures, whole and entire, as the inspired Word of God. CCC
101-133
2. Understanding of the Gospels,
their stages of formation and their place at the heart of the Scriptures. CCC
124-127
3. Understanding of the major
themes of the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures and their importance to living
the Catholic faith today.
4. Ability to interpret the
Scriptures by discovering the human author’s intention, taking into account
history, culture, and literary genres.
5. Ability to interpret the
Scriptures, guided by the Holy Spirit, within "the living tradition of
the whole Church." CCC 109-119
6. Ability to assist youth in
interpreting the Scriptures so as to illuminate their experience and promote
their growth in faith.
220, 320
& 420 THEOLOGICAL COMPETENICIES
220.1,
320.1, & 420.1 Revelation and Scripture
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Knowledge
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Demonstrated Skills
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220.1 Understanding of the
power of Scripture to transform lives
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Ability to articulate ways
in which Scripture has transformed one’s life; ability to identify and use
appropriate resources in Bible study.
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220.12 Understanding of the
primary themes and basic concepts in Scripture (e.g., covenant, kingdom,
creation, salvation, conversion, etc.)
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Ability to use Scripture
appropriately in one’s area of expertise.
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220.13 Appreciation of
revelation, inspiration, historical development, and literary criticism
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Ability to articulate how
Scripture, in light of church teaching, illuminates one’s own experience
and that of others.
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320.11 Appreciation of the
power of Scripture to transform lives
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Ability to reveal how
Scripture illuminates one’s own experiences and that of others.
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320.12 Understanding of the
primary themes and basic concepts in Scripture (e.g., covenant, kingdom,
creation, salvation, etc.)
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Ability to create
structures and programs which enable the school community to grow in a
biblical faith.
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320.13 Understanding of revelation,
inspiration, historical development and literary criticism
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Ability to do exegesis
appropriate to one’s ministry and the needs of the community.
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320.14 Understanding of the
role and use of Scripture in theological reflection
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Ability to create
Scripture-based faith sharing opportunities for others.
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420.11 Appreciation for the
power of Scripture to transform lives
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Ability to articulate the
ways in which Scripture illuminates one’s personal experience and that of
others.
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420.12 Understanding of the
primary themes and basic concepts in Scripture, i.e., covenant, kingdom,
salvation, etc.
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Ability to provide
structures and programs which enable the school community to grow in
biblical faith.
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420.13 Understanding of the
terms revelation, inspiration, historical development, and literary
criticism
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Ability to exercise
appropriate exegetical skills in the context of Church tradition and the
needs of the community.
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420.14 Familiarity with the
role and usage of Scripture in theological reflection
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Ability to incorporate
Scripture effectively in programs and occasions of theological reflection
on small group or parish levels.
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520
THEOLOGICAL STANDARDS
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Understanding of
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Ability to:
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520.01 God’s revelation in
creation, Scripture, the person of Jesus, the life of the Church and lived
experience.
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Explain creation,
Scripture, the person of Jesus, the Church and lived experience as signs of
revelation.
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520.10 The meaning of inspiration,
historical development, literary criticism and other appropriate topics
needed for understanding the Scriptures.
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Teach the background of the
Scriptures effectively and appropriately for individuals of different age
levels.
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520.11 Primary themes and
basic concepts in Scripture, including covenant, kingdom, creation,
salvation, and conversion.
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Provide programs which
enable members of the school community to grow in their knowledge of
Scripture, and how the Scriptures speak to us today.
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520.12 The use of Scripture in
theological reflection.
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Provide Scripture-based
faith sharing opportunities for adult leaders, catechists, committee
members and parents.
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532
CATECHETICAL STANDARDS – MEANING OF CATECHESIS
532.1 Proclaiming the Christian
Message
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Understanding of
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Ability to:
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532.101 The major themes and
content of the Hebrew and Christian Scriptures.
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Explain the major teachings
found in Hebrew and Christian Scripture to catechists, parents, and adult
learners.
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