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Spirituality, Prayer, and Meditation


Course Description:

Students explore their own identity as spiritual beings in relationship with God. Through the study of spiritual writers, the practice of prayer and meditation, and personal reflection on spirituality, students will formulate their own spiritual goals and create class prayer experiences. The course seeks a balance between articulation of spirituality, the art of prayer, and the practice of meditation.

Teacher:

Tricia Menzhuber
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651-683-1700 ext 235

Contact teacher any time to set up a meeting or feel free to email with questions or concerns.

Course Information:

SPM Policies and Procedures

SPM Syllabus

Prayer Project Schedule

Kreeft Presentation Schedule

Meditation Project Schedule

Prayer and Reflection:


Teacher and students will be preparing, leading and participating in peer-led prayer experiences.  The class will also participate in school wide worship opportunities like Wednesday Rosary, First Friday Eucharistic Adoration, Masses, and Prayer Services etc.  Projects and papers will be geared toward students' personal faith journeys.  Personal faith experiences and questions will be shared often.  The goal of first semester senior religion is to aid students in making their faith their own.

Unit 1:  Spirituality

Catholic Charism Project

Spiritual Writers Paper

Spirituality Reflection Paper

Spiritual Goals Project

Unit 2:  Prayer

Prayer Introduction

Prayer Planning Project

Prayer for Beginners Presentation

Prayer for Beginners Reading Questions

Unit 3:  Meditation


Meditation Introduction

Meditation Planning Project

Authentic Devotion Reading Questions

Authentic Devotion
Reflection Paper and activity for pp. 91-110

Final Paper:

You will reflect on the readings and discussions experienced throughout the course as they relate to your spiritual growth. You will also have the opportunity to revisit your spiritual goals as well as evaluate the course.

Final Paper Prompt

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