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Course Content

Before You Begin

This topic covers general information about the program and provides introductory material to help you get started on your Emmaus journey whether you're a Learner, Leader, or Catechist.

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Module Descriptions

For the Learner

Educator Toolkit: Teaching Ideas & Strategies

The Educator Toolkit includes twelve, 4-6 minute videos on skills and methods for teaching today. The twelve videos are designed for just-in-time learning when a teacher or catechist wants enrichment on a particular teaching strategy. Each video is designed as a stand-alone learning experience.

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1. Developing an Educator Mindset

2. Building Relationships with Learners

3. Begin at the Beginning

4. Praying as an Act of Celebrating God already Present

5. A Picture is Worth a 1000 Questions

6. The Power of an “I Wonder”

7. Five Ways to Tell a Bible Story

8. Symbols: Concrete and Tangible

10. Creative Ways to Represent Learning

11. Ways to Promote Learner Engagement

12. It’s a Wrap: Closing Learning with Joy and Challenge

Educator Toolkit Guide

Formation: Ministry of the Catechist

In this module, you reflect on the three primary roles of a catechist or teacher and how you live them in them out through your teaching: (1) as a witness of faith and keeper of the memory of God, (2) as a teacher and a mystagogue, and (3) as an accompanier and educator

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Part One: Introduction

Part One: Six Ways of Following Jesus

Part Two: Called to be a Teacher and Catechist

Theology: Catholic Morality

In this module, you develop an understanding of the Catholic approach to reading and interpreting the Bible.

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Before You Begin

Part One: Engage (Reflection on the Moral Life)

Part One: Engage (Reflection on Moral Choices)

Part Two: Explore (Jesus and the Moral Life)

Part Two: Explore (Life in Christ)

Part Two: Explore (Love God: The First, Second, and Third Commandments)

Part Two: Explore (Love in the Family: The Fourth, Sixth, and Ninth Commandments)

Part Two: Expore (Love the Neighbor: The Fifth, Seventh, Eighth, and Tenth Commandments)

Part Two: Explore (Going Deeper)

Part Three: Practice (Introduction)

Part Three: Practice (Making Moral Decisions)

Part Three: Practice (Applying Catholic Moral Principles to Society)

Part Four: Apply (Applications to Your Life)

Part Four: Apply (Application to Your Teaching or Ministry)

Theology: Catholic Prayer

In this module you come to a deeper understanding of prayer in all of its forms and expressions; and have the opportunity to experience a variety of prayer practices that you can utilize in your programs with children, youth, adults, and families, as well as in your personal life.

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Before You Begin

Part One: Engage

Part Two: Explore (Introduction to Prayer)

Part Two: Explore (The Lord’s Prayer)

Part Two: Explore (Prayer Practices)

Part Three: Practice

Part Four: Apply

Theology: Catholic Social Teaching

In this module, you learn how the Catholic faith calls us to work for justice, to serve those in need, to pursue peace, and to defend the life, dignity, and rights of all our sisters and brothers.

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Before You Begin

Part One: Engage (Test Your Knowledge)

Catholic Social Teaching Quiz

Part One: Engage (Reflection)

Part Two: Explore (Introduction)

Part Two: Explore (Readings)

Part Two: Explore (Life and Dignity of the Human Person)

Part Two: Explore (Solidarity)

Part Two: Explore (Care for God’s Creation)

Part Two: Explore (Call to Family, Community and Participation)

Part Two: Explore (Option for the Poor and Vulnerable)

Part Two: Explore (Rights and Responsibilities)

Part Two: Explore (Dignity of Work and Rights of Workers)

Part Two: Explore (Catholic Social Teaching in Today’s World)

Part Three: Practice (Analyzing Social Issues Using Catholic Social Teaching)

Part Three: Practice (Putting Catholic Social Teaching into Practice)

Part Four: Apply (Application to Your Life)

Part Four: Apply (Application to Your Teaching or Ministry)

Theology: Creed

In this module, you will deepen your understanding of the basic beliefs of our Catholic faith through an exploration of the Creed and its elements.

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Before You Begin

Part One: Engage (I Believe…)

Part One: Engage (The Creeds)

Part Two: Explore (Introduction to the Nicene Creed)

Part Two: Explore (What We Believe about God)

Part Two: Explore (What We Believe about Jesus Christ)

Part Two: Explore (What We Believe about Holy Spirit)

Part Two: Explore (What We Believe about Church)

Part Two: Explore (What I’ve Learned about the Nicene Creed)

Part Two: Explore (Going Deeper)

Part Three: Practice

Part Four: Apply (Application to Your Life)

Part Four: Apply (Application to Your Teaching or Ministry)

Part Four: Resources

Theology: Jesus – Life, Death and Resurrection (Coming Soon!)

Theology: Catholic Sacraments

In this module you deepen your knowledge and understanding of the Catholic sacramental life and the seven sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, and Holy Orders.

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Before You Begin

Part One: Engage (Rituals in Our Lives)

Part One: Engage (Ceremonies of Life)

Part Two: Explore (Sacrament of Baptism)

Part Two: Explore (Sacrament of Confirmation)

Part Two: Explore (Sacrament of Eucharist)

Part Two: Explore (Sacrament of Reconciliation)

Part Two: Explore (Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick)

Part Two: Explore (Sacrament of Matrimony)

Part Two: Explore (Sacrament of Holy Orders)

Part Two: Explore (Review of the Catholic Sacraments)

Part Two: Explore (Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation)

Part Two: Explore (Sacraments of Eucharist)

Part Two: Explore (Sacraments of Reconciliation)

Part Two: Explore (Sacraments of Anointing)

Part Two: Explore (Sacraments of Holy Orders and Marriage)

Part Three: Practice (Reflection on the Video and Essays)

Part Three: Practice (The Meaning of Symbols in Catholic Sacraments)

Part Three: Practice (A Meaningful Experience of a Sacrament)

Part Four: Apply (Application to Your Life)

Part Four: Apply (Application to Your Teaching or Ministry)

Catholic Sacraments Resources

The Bible: Introduction to the Bible

In this module, you will develop an understanding of the Catholic approach to reading and interpreting the Bible.

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Before You Begin

Part One: Engage (Reflect on “The Bible of Our Lives”)

Part One: Engage (Read a Biblical Text)

Part Two: Explore (What is the Bible?)

Part Two: Explore (A Catholic Approach to Scripture)

Part Two: Engage (How to Read the Old Testament)

Part Two: Engage (How to Read the Gospels)

Part Two: Engage (How to Read the Letter of Paul)

Part Two: Engage (Going Deeper – Reading and Studying the Bible)

Part Three: Practice (Reading the Bible)

Part Four: Apply (Application to Your Life)

Part Four: Apply (Application to Your Teaching or Ministry)

Bible Resources

The Bible: Introduction to the Old Testament

In this module, teachers and catechists will develop an understanding of the different types of literature in the Old Testament and their central message or story.

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Before You Begin

Part One: Engage (Old Testament People)

Old Testament People

Old Testament Terms

Part Two: Explore (An Introduction to the TaNaK or Old Testament)

Part Two: Explore (The Pentateuch)

Part Two: Explore (The Historical Books)

Part Two: Explore (The Prophetic Books)

Part Two: Explore (The Wisdom Books)

Part Two: Explore (Deepen Your Understanding of the Old Testament)

Part Two: Explore (Ten Themes in the Old Testament)

Part Three: Practice (Guided Tour of Old Testament Events, Teachings, and People)

Part Four: Apply (Application to Your Life)

Old Testament Resources

The Bible: Introduction to the Gospels

In this module you will explore how each Gospel presents the life, teachings, death and resurrection of Jesus in a unique way.

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Before You Begin

Part One: Engage

Part Two: Explore (How the Gospels Were Developed)

Part Two: Explore (How to See the Big Picture of Each Gospel: A Visual Overview of the Four Gospels)

Part Three: Practice (Reflect on Your Gospel Writing Experience)

Part Three: Practice (Read a Gospel)

Part Four: Apply (Application to Your Life)

Part Four: Apply (Application to Your Teaching or Ministry)

Gospels Resources

My Emmaus Formation Program

Sacrament Activities – Saint Mary’s Press Resource Center – Hundreds of individual activities, articles, videos, and presentations – available for free.
Sacrament Activities – Loyola Press
- https://catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com/category/catechetical-issues-topics/liturgy-sacraments/
- https://www.loyolapress.com/general/faith-formation/
Sunday Connection – Loyola Press – Reflections on the Lectionary Readings
Sunday Mass Activities – Catholic Mom
Sunday Readings, Background, and Activities – Our Sunday Visitor
Jesus Activities – The Religion Teacher
Liturgical Year – Sadlier Publishing
Classroom Activities – Ave Maria Press
Sacraments 101 and 102 – Busted Halo
Sacramental Activities – Catechist

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