Book 3 Unit 2: Together at Mass

Doctrinal Focus
The Church helps us to know Jesus, and to make him known to others. The Bible comprises the books of the Old and the New Testaments. In the Old Testament, we are introduced to the stories of God's Chosen People, the Hebrew people of the Holy Land. The New Testament reveals the Good News of Jesus Christ to all people.
General Articles
The Church: People of God, Body of Christ \| Amministrazione Del Patrimonio Della Sede Apostolica [Amministrazione Del Patrimonio Della Sede Apostolica, 2003] Excerpt from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, about the Church as Body of Christ. Bible Proves Real Presence of Christ in Eucharist \| Rev. Daniel Maher [Provided Courtesy of: Eternal Word Television Network, 2003] A detailed article examining biblical evidence for the real presence. The Bible: Myth or History? \| Peter Kreft [Ignatius Press, 1991] Yes and No" is Peter Kreeft's answer to so many religion texts which leave students thinking of religion as little more than a dull and boring rehash of things everyone already knows. The Catechism of the Catholic Church, Key to Religious Education \| Msgr. Peter Elliott [Msgr. Peter Elliott, 2000] Looking at the texts for Religious Education and how this is relatd to the Catehcism of the Catholic Church, based on a template designed by the US bishops. Charity or Justice. Resolving the Problem in the Light of the Social Teaching of the Church, with Special Reference to the Society of St. Vincent De Paul \| Msgr. Peter Elliott [Msgr. Peter Elliott, 2001] The relationship between charity and justice from the social teachings of the Church, and the practical examples Catholic Tradition: The Key to the New Testament (in three parts). \| Paul Stenhouse, MSC, PhD [Paul Stenhouse, MSC, PhD, 0] PART III: The Church and the New Testament are not in Competition Timeline of The Catholic Church in Australia \| Tracey Rowland [Tracey Rowland, 2000] A timeline of key events in the Church's history in Australia Fathers of the Church \| Tracey Rowland [kwl.com.au, 0] A list of Fathers of the Church, Latin and Greek, who were celebrated for their learning. Help in understanding what it means to be a Catholic \| Fr. Paul Stenhouse, MSC [Annals Australia, 0] What does it mean to be a Catholic? How can we attempt to understand the complex spiritual and psychological decisions involved in belong- ing” to the Catholic Church? This article looks at ways of understanding the humanity of the “members” o An Ancient Prayer for the Church \| - [kwl.com.au, 0] An Ancient Prayer for the Church Summaries of Christian Teaching \| Rev. Geoffrey Jarrett, P.P. [Society of Saint Peter Canisius, 1988] An excerpt of Christian Teaching from For Mind and Memory Prayers, Teachings of Christ and Summaries of the faith arranged for learning by heart. The Place of Images in Roman Catholicism \| Fr. Paul Stenhouse MSC [Annals Australia, 0] Examining the role of images in Catholicism Saint Augustine on Studying Scripture \| Dr Tracy Rowland [kwl.com.au, 0] An extract from St Augustine's De Doctrina Christiana - On Christian Doctrine - as translated by R.P.H. Green. St Augustine (354-430) wrote his work to enable Christians to better understand the scriptures and share the message. Architectural Glossary of Terms \| Tracey Rowland [kwl.com.au, 2002] A Glossary of Architectural Terms
Links
Bible Study Deals with resources for Bible Study. Bibles Online Deals with sites referring to online versions of the Scriptures. Sacred Scripture Deals with the teachiing of the Old and New Testaments. The Catholic Church: Menu Site dealing with Catholic teaching about the Church. History of the Church in the Holy Land Deals with the history of the Church in the Holy Land Blessed Virgin Mary Deals with all aspects of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the life of the Church Authority of the Church Deals with the Catholic basis for authority. Family, Marriage, Relationships Catholic Church teaching on Family, Marriage and Relationships as listed on the Melburne Archdiocese web site. Baptism An online course on the Sacrament of Baptism, extensively relating it to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and the Gospels, with an exam at the end. Bible History Site giving good links to other resources dealing with the history of the Bible. The Wisdom Literature of the Bible A discussion of the different books that encompass the Wisdom Literature Australian Catholicism Dealing with the history of the Catholic Church in Australia with a particular emphasis on its Irish heritage. Diocese Article on the role of a diocese in the administration of the Church Bible study tools Links to different bible versions and learning tools. Catechism of the Catholic church Contains a Catechism of the Catholic church search engine and some main points from the text. The Cathedral This site explains the Bible's origins and interpretations. There is also a corner dedicated to TAF, Jainism, Islam, and several other religions. Catholic Information Network (CIN) Consitsts of daily word, Church calender, Saints days, prayer intentions and more. New American Bible The complete New American Bible online. Roman Catholicism Information on Roman Catholicism, Catholic education, modernism in the Catholic Church, sin, Jesus, Pope John Paul II, and other Catholic items. Association for the Promotion of Religious Life, Australia A private association in Australia, who co-operate to promote and support Consecrated Religious Life in the Catholic Church. Catholic Vocations Ministry of Australia Vocation of female religious within the Catholic Church in Australia Basic Norms for the Formation of Permanent Deacons Vatican document on the norms for the establishment in the Church of permanent deacons. Why you need to read the Bible A Catholic view... ScripTours: The Online Douay-Rheims Bible Site that can help one navigate through the Douay-Rheims version of the Bible, a Catholic version. The Synoptic Problem Part of a Bible study course on the Synoptic Gospels, which St Mark’s is a part of.