**NEWER VERSION OF THIS COURSE IS NOW AVAILABLE** Introduction To Catholic Apologetics For High School Students with Gary Michuta

Dear Student,

This course is scheduled to be retired on May 30, 2022. You may continue, however, you can begin using this other course since it is more contemporary -https://moodle.homeschoolconnectionsonline.com/course/view.php?id=2967

“Are you saved? Do Catholics worship Mary? Is Catholicism biblical?” Prepare your student with answers to these questions and more!

How to get the most out of Introduction to Catholic Apologetics for High School Students  with Gary Michuta:

  • First, read the course materials below before the first class meeting.

  • Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes each live session.

  • Read assignments before attending class meetings.

  • Watch that week’s recording if you need to revisit information from our live session.

  • Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that week.

  • Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

Total Classes:  12

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level: 9th grade and up

Suggested Credit: One full semester Apologetics or Theology

Instructor: Gary Michuta

Course Description: Are you a high school student who wishes to learn what's involved in defending the Faith? This course introduces high school students to the major areas in the field of apologetics, what's involved in preparing yourself to defend the faith, and different ways of sharing the Faith. [This course is for high school students who have NOT taken the Middle School Beginning Apologetics course].

Course Outline:

Class 1: The Three Major Fields of Apologetics

Class 2: Using Common Authorities - Logical Fallacies and Arguments 1

Class 3: Using Common Authorities - Logical Fallacies and Arguments 2

Class 4: Using Scripture in Apologetics

Class 5: Learning Key Proof texts - Papacy, Sacraments

Class 6: Learning Key Proof Texts - Mary and other doctrines.

Class 7: Introduction to the Early Church Fathers.

Class 8: How to Share Your Faith - Apologetic Postures

Class 9: What is Propaganda?

Class 10: How to Prepare to Defend the Faith

Class 11: Using the Web for Apologetics Research

Class 12: Using What You've Learned

Course Materials: Provided free by the instructor. An optional reading list will also be provided for students (and parents!) who want to learn more. Students need to make sure they have a working microphone.

Homework: Each class will have a multi-choice quiz. There will also be a final exam to review material from the semester.  Quizzes and exam are automatically graded by the computer so students have immediate feedback. Students will be encouraged to review the material and practice the responses. Parents assign the final grade. Time spent on homework will depend upon the student’s commitment and if the additional reading list is utilized..