Compare and contrast the Theme 7: Vatican II and Its Impact Create visual representations of celebration of liturgy and Key Understandings: the changes brought about by sacraments pre- and post-Vatican This was a time of social unrest Vatican II. Explain the rationale II that tested the church and its for these changes. commitment to CST. Research how the design and Vatican II resulted in significant architecture of changes built changes in how Catholics worship. II differed from previous designs. Significant events during this The impact of the Vietnam War period: Vietnam War, Civil Rights and the Civil Rights Movement on Movement society and the church’s views and role in dealing with those issues. Lay ministry opportunities at the Theme 8: The Church Entering the How has the evolution of lay archdiocesan and parish levels. 21st Century ministry opportunities impacted History of school if originally Key Understandings: the church and parishes founded/served by a religious The decline in membership in the specifically? order. priesthood and religious orders What TV/radio broadcasts/shows has meant an increase in lay Research how the church used presented a Catholic point of leadership in parishes. early technology (radio and view? The church has to adapt to the television) to spread the Good impact of technology on society, News? beginning with TV and radio. Assessment Summary: Research and write a biographical piece (written, pictorial, multi-media) about a key figure in the history of the Archdiocese. Compare/contrast people or events that had a significant impact on the Archdiocese of Milwaukee throughout its history. Create visual representations to show changes/shifts in demographics or geography that caused/impacted the formation of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Create a documentary/editorial (written, pictorial, multi-media) about Bishop Henni’s role in and leadership of the Diocese of Milwaukee during this time period. Prepare a debate to discuss the secular vs. Catholic view of the Civil War. Select a parish of your ethnic and cultural heritage and make drawings depicting the interior and/or exterior renderings. Investigate what your Grade 4 class is doing for their unit on the history of your parish. Collaborate with them in any way you can.
Compare and contrast the celebration of liturgy and sacraments pre- and post-Vatican II Theme 7: Vatican II and Its Impact Key Understandings: This was a time of social unrest that tested the church and its commitment to CST. Vatican II resulted in significant changes in how Catholics worship. Create visual representations of the changes brought about by Vatican II. Explain the rationale for these changes. Research how the design and architecture of changes built II differed from previous designs. Significant events during this period: Vietnam War, Civil Rights Movement The impact of the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights Movement on society and the church’s views and role in dealing with those issues. Lay ministry opportunities at the archdiocesan and parish levels. History of school if originally founded/served by a religious order. Theme 8: The Church Entering the 21st Century Key Understandings: The decline in membership in the priesthood and religious orders has meant an increase in lay leadership in parishes. The church has to adapt to the impact of technology on society, beginning with TV and radio. How has the evolution of lay ministry opportunities impacted the church and parishes specifically? What TV/radio broadcasts/shows presented a Catholic point of view? Research how the church used early technology (radio and television) to spread the Good News? Assessment Summary: Research and write a biographical piece (written, pictorial, multi-media) about a key figure in the history of the Archdiocese. Compare/contrast people or events that had a significant impact on the Archdiocese of Milwaukee throughout its history. Create visual representations to show changes/shifts in demographics or geography that caused/impacted the formation of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Create a documentary/editorial (written, pictorial, multi-media) about Bishop Henni’s role in and leadership of the Diocese of Milwaukee during this time period. Prepare a debate to discuss the secular vs. Catholic view of the Civil War. Select a parish of your ethnic and cultural heritage and make drawings depicting the interior and/or exterior renderings. Investigate what your Grade 4 class is doing for their unit on the history of your parish. Collaborate with them in any way you can.
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