JC Religious Education study plan

Distinguish the senses of Scripture (literal, allegorical, moral, anagogical) and explain how each is applied to a chosen passage.

Map the stages of biblical composition and canon formation, naming criteria used for the canon in both Testaments.

Explain the relationship between Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium using at least two conciliar or papal source texts you summarize in your own words.

Compare inspiration and inerrancy claims as stated in Dei Verbum and identify two common misreadings to avoid.

Define the classical divine attributes and show how each is derived from the doctrine of creation ex nihilo.

Trace the development of Trinitarian language from Nicaea to Constantinople, listing the key terms and what each term rules out.

Explain the immanent and economic Trinity distinction and apply it to one prayer text.

State the main positions on the problem of evil and evaluate the strengths of each in two or three sentences.

Explain the councils' Christological definitions (Ephesus, Chalcedon) and the errors each excluded.

Describe the main theories of atonement and assess which are magisterial, which are theological opinion.

Articulate the relationship between grace, justification, and sanctification using at least three key terms precisely.

Summarize the significance of one modern Christological debate and the orthodox response to it.

Rehearse recall of key terms from Domains 1 and 2 under timed conditions.

Correct every error from your practice set and write a one-line reason for each corrected answer.

Explain how revelation in Scripture connects to the Trinity and creation in a single coherent paragraph.

Identify your three weakest sub-topics and rank them by exam weight.

Explain the four marks of the Church and the ecclesiological issues each addresses.

Distinguish the seven sacraments by matter, form, minister, and effect, and state which are sacraments of initiation, healing, and service.

Describe the structure of the Mass and identify where each sacrament is conferred or referenced.

Explain the communion of saints and the Church's teaching on sacramental character.

Apply the three fonts of morality (object, intention, circumstances) to four concrete cases.

Summarize the principles of Catholic social teaching and match each to a real policy question.

Explain conscience formation and the limits of legitimate dissent in Church teaching.

Distinguish mortal from venial sin using the stated conditions, with two boundary cases.

Distinguish liturgy, sacramental, and popular devotional prayer, and explain the liturgical year's structure.

Classify the main forms of prayer and match each to a scriptural or traditional exemplar.

Compare Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, and non-Christian positions on one contested question.

Define ecumenism and interreligious dialogue and distinguish their aims and limits.

Evaluate two contemporary cultural challenges to faith using Church documents as criteria.

Complete a full-length timed mock exam and score every domain separately.

Revisit and correct all flagged weak sub-topics from weeks 1-7.

State in writing the three domain areas needing further review after the exam.