Examine Catholic teachings regarding the nature, role and influence of the Holy Spirit.
[SH, KG, CH, SSM]
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Discuss the mystery of the Holy Spirit using experiences and teachings such as:
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| (b) |
Represent ways the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit may be expressed in one's life (e.g., represent through class projects, digital formats, arts expressions). |
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Describe ways the Holy Spirit affects individuals, groups, institutions and society (e.g., hearing, heeding, indifference, rejection). |
| (d) |
Research individuals who, although flawed and marginalized in their time, have now been recognized by the Church as having been guided by the Holy Spirit (e.g., Saint Mary McKillop, Mary Ward, Saint Mother Teresa, Dorothy Day, Catherine Doherty, Blessed Oscar Romero, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha). |
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Describe ways the "new evangelization" raises awareness about the role of the Holy Spirit in contemporary life (e.g., conveying Catholic messages through websites, podcasts, videos, graphic novels, modernized traditional hymns, praise and worship music, films). |
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Create a representation to show how individuals, the Church and society can be drawn into community through the Holy Spirit (e.g., artistic, written, verbal, digital). |
| (g) |
Investigate what individuals and institutions have said about the influence of the Holy Spirit on their lives and work, including topics such as:
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