mcts Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I posted this on the small human board, but I ain't getting no bites. My 12 year old (sixth grade) brother has not been going to religious ed at our church but is VERY interested in learning about the Church, especially Saints (male Saints in particular, but any Saint, really) so I (with my 19 year old brother as my sounding board) am trying to put together a sort of "homeschool" religious education "curriculum". (he is not actually homeschooled, though, so our time to work together is limited due to his school and extracurricular activities associated with that and my classes and volunteer work) Right now I'm planning on teaching him about the mysteries of the Rosary and why the Rosary is important, and so far I have been getting some info together about St. Michael the Archangel, St. Joan of Arc, Padre Pio, St. Maximilian Kolbe, St. Peter, St. Andre Bessette, and St. Joseph. I would like to include some lessons about Church doctrine, but I have to admit that I can't think of anything to include. Does anyone have any ideas for me? They would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinytherese Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I posted on that thread. I also have something to add. There's this one book called Desiderata: A Teenager's Journey to God by David Paul Eich, which is about the traditional 15 mysteries of the rosary, which include saint stories. I hope that this book is updated with the mysteries of light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chamomile Posted April 3, 2011 Share Posted April 3, 2011 I think you're doing a good job with the Saints you've chosen. For doctrine, maybe you could teach about how certain heresies were defeated - some by Saints with strong personalities and after much conflict. I'm sorry I don't have the information off-hand, but I recall hearing about the development of the Credes and dogmas and those who were against the Truth. That seems like it would hold the interest of a sixth-grader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcts Posted April 4, 2011 Author Share Posted April 4, 2011 Thanks, guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil Red Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 Catholicism for Dummies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nihil Obstat Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I remember elsewhere recommending the Baltimore Catechism. It's great, and also free. Also the Catechism of the Council of Trent is pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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