Theology I
Teacher: Ms. D'Ambrosio
This class is interesting and also awkward at times, and also challenging because there is just so much to know. There seems to be just list after list of information to memorize for frequent quizzes, but at least we end up learning the topics pretty thoroughly. I have learned more in just one year of Theology class than I have in all the years of CCD (Religious Education) that I have taken. Make sure to review a lot for the finals. However, the midterms were pretty straightforward and fairly easy so long as you studied. If you recall, they were all on different types of fancy scantron sheets (at least for our class). Let's hope it will turn out that way again!
This class is interesting and also awkward at times, and also challenging because there is just so much to know. There seems to be just list after list of information to memorize for frequent quizzes, but at least we end up learning the topics pretty thoroughly. I have learned more in just one year of Theology class than I have in all the years of CCD (Religious Education) that I have taken. Make sure to review a lot for the finals. However, the midterms were pretty straightforward and fairly easy so long as you studied. If you recall, they were all on different types of fancy scantron sheets (at least for our class). Let's hope it will turn out that way again!
Content
102 Questions Total (110 points):
100 multiple choice, fill-in-the-blanks, true/false (each question is worth 1 point)
2 essay questions (each question is worth 5 points)
Note: do not skip the essay questions just because they're worth only a total of 10 points. If you were to get all of the first 100 questions right and chose not to answer the essay questions, your highest possible grade would be a 91%, and that's assuming you got ALL of the first 100 questions totally right. GIVE YOUR BEST EFFORT on the essay questions!
Note #2: each "essay" can be written in only 2 to 3 paragraphs. This is not English class, so it's not that formal. Relax.
100 multiple choice, fill-in-the-blanks, true/false (each question is worth 1 point)
2 essay questions (each question is worth 5 points)
Note: do not skip the essay questions just because they're worth only a total of 10 points. If you were to get all of the first 100 questions right and chose not to answer the essay questions, your highest possible grade would be a 91%, and that's assuming you got ALL of the first 100 questions totally right. GIVE YOUR BEST EFFORT on the essay questions!
Note #2: each "essay" can be written in only 2 to 3 paragraphs. This is not English class, so it's not that formal. Relax.
What To Know
Concepts & Terms:
Abortion
Anti-Semitism
Beatific Vision
Chief Priests
Golgotha
Heart of the Liturgical Calendar
Holy Week
Homosexuality
Items Used for the Liturgy
Liturgical Calendar
Masturbation
Parts of the Mass
Paschal
Passion
Passover
Pornography
Rape
RCIA
Reproductive Organs
Rituals
Sacraments
Virgin
Study the following 11 past tests and quizzes (you can click these):
1. Mass Parts and Vestments [Quiz] (March 20)
2. Baptism and Confirmation Quiz (March 16)
3. Chapter 5 Test (March 3)
4. Lenten Quiz (February 26)
5. Chapter 4 [Test] (February 6)
6. [Parts and] Function[s] Test (May 19)
7. Holy Week Test (April 10)
8. Sacraments of Healing and Service [Test] (April 28)
9. The 10 Commandments Quiz (May 7)
10. The Beatitudes Quiz (May 13)
11. STD Quiz (June 3)
Prepare the following essays:
Only two of these will be on the final, but it will be a random selection, so you should prepare all of these in order to be prepared for anything that is thrown at you. You have to write these yourself.
Abortion
Anti-Semitism
Beatific Vision
Chief Priests
Golgotha
Heart of the Liturgical Calendar
Holy Week
Homosexuality
Items Used for the Liturgy
Liturgical Calendar
Masturbation
Parts of the Mass
Paschal
Passion
Passover
Pornography
Rape
RCIA
Reproductive Organs
Rituals
Sacraments
Virgin
Study the following 11 past tests and quizzes (you can click these):
1. Mass Parts and Vestments [Quiz] (March 20)
2. Baptism and Confirmation Quiz (March 16)
3. Chapter 5 Test (March 3)
4. Lenten Quiz (February 26)
5. Chapter 4 [Test] (February 6)
6. [Parts and] Function[s] Test (May 19)
7. Holy Week Test (April 10)
8. Sacraments of Healing and Service [Test] (April 28)
9. The 10 Commandments Quiz (May 7)
10. The Beatitudes Quiz (May 13)
11. STD Quiz (June 3)
Prepare the following essays:
Only two of these will be on the final, but it will be a random selection, so you should prepare all of these in order to be prepared for anything that is thrown at you. You have to write these yourself.
- We have spent much time on the topic of RESPECT. What does that mean in your life, and why is it so important in a relationship? Give specific examples to support your answer.
- Consider this quote, "Chastity is the sure way to happiness. It sets you free to love." What does this mean, and how can you apply it to your life?
- Love means the good will for the other person: doing what is best for them. Explain this statement as far as you can see it applicable in your life. Include information that we discussed to substantiate your answer.
- What are the three most striking things that you have discovered about Catholic Christianity during this course? How have they affected your faith or your relationship with God?
- Name and explain three of the "Special Concerns" that we have discussed in class.
Study Tools
Here are all of the study guides that I have posted on various pages, all in one place:
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Here are all of the Quizlets:
Chapter 4 Test Vocab: https://quizlet.com/_15kqrs
Male Parts & Functions: https://quizlet.com/_1dl54y
Female Parts & Functions: https://quizlet.com/_1dl4wd
Mass Parts & Vestments: https://quizlet.com/_1ewss1
Other Concepts: https://quizlet.com/_1ewrjp
Chapter 4 Test Vocab: https://quizlet.com/_15kqrs
Male Parts & Functions: https://quizlet.com/_1dl54y
Female Parts & Functions: https://quizlet.com/_1dl4wd
Mass Parts & Vestments: https://quizlet.com/_1ewss1
Other Concepts: https://quizlet.com/_1ewrjp