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Studying the lives of the saints bears many fruits. The saints remind us to live lives of hope and joy in knowing Jesus Christ. Join us in this course to learn what it is like to live out the gospels through the lives of the Irish saints.
Total classes: 6
Prerequisite: None
Suggested grade level: 7th – 12th Grade
Suggested credit: ½ semester Theology
Description
In this course students will be introduced to the life, times, and spirituality of St. Patrick and other Irish saints. Through a series of 10 life lessons, students will be challenged to apply the teachings of St. Patrick and the other Irish saints to their own lives.
Outline
Life Lesson 1: Truth is Stranger Than Fiction
Life Lesson 2: God Writes Straight With Crooked Lines
Life Lesson 3: Trust in the Lord
Life Lesson 4: Follow God’s Call
Life Lesson 5: Persevere Until the End
Life Lesson 6: Leave a Legacy
Materials and Homework
Course materials: The Confession of Saint Patrick translated by John Skinner ISBN – 10: 0385491638. Free Kindle version available. There are several free audio versions of the book available. Students are welcome to either listen or read.
Homework: Homework each day will include approximately 20 pages of reading/listening from The Confession of St. Patrick, along with a short 1-2 paragraph essay response. There will be a final 2-page reflection paper due at the conclusion of the class.
