How to get the most out of The Life and Legacy of Pope St. John Paul II with Kevin O’Brien:
- Read the material in the introduction section.
- Read the assigned materials each week if any.
- Watch the videos.
- Do any assignments or quizzes. Parents can grade any essay questions, or they may purchase Instructor Access for Kevin O'Brien to grade the essay questions.
- Repeat until all 6 weeks are completed.
- Once the course is completed to the parent's satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records. Homeschool Connections does not provide record keeping.
PARENTS: As primary educators of your homeschooled children, you will be assessing their work in this recorded course. This may prove difficult, if you don't know the subject matter.
My suggestion is to discuss this course with your child on a regular basis. Ask him or her what he or she learned in class each session. Get your child to explain to you what the video was about, what the homework assignment is, and what some of the deeper meanings are of what we're discussing in class.
In addition, when it comes to grading essay answers, even if you (the parent) don't know the material, you can at least assess your child's written work for proper
- Punctuation
- Spelling
- Grammar
- Sentence Structure
- Coherence of Argument
Of course, feel free to take this class with your child and learn side by side!
Students and Parents - Feel free to reach out to me if you're confused or have something in particular that excites you or moves you - kevin@thewordinc.org.
Total Classes:
Prerequisite: None
Suggested Grade Level: 7th to 8th grade
Suggested Credit: ½ semester History
Instructor: Kevin O’Brien
Course Description: Karol Wojtyla, who became Pope John Paul II, and is now St. John Paul II, was one of the most pivotal figures in both Church history and world history. In this course we will examine the interplay between his life and his theology, and how both influenced his pontificate. From his early days as an actor in Nazi occupied Poland, to his work as a philosopher and through his remarkable career as pope, in which he helped to bring an end to communism in the Soviet Union, St. John Paul’s story is exciting, thrilling and fun! This will be a compelling glimpse into the man and his times.
Course Outline:
- Week 1 - Introduction and Overview
- Week 2 - Early life - Creative Opposition to the Nazis
- Week 3 - Priesthood and Papacy - Worldwide Impact
- Week 4 - Philosopher and Pastor - How Love of Christ changes Everything
- Week 5 - Accomplishments and Criticisms
- Week 6 - Legacy and Review
Course Materials: NOTE THAT THESE MATERIALS ARE SUPPLEMENTAL ONLY AND ARE NOT REQUIRED! Everyday Wisdom from St. John Paul II, www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0991596501/catholictreas-20, and St. John Paul the Great by Jason Evert, www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00NAISQZ0/catholictreas-20.
Homework: Completing the assigned reading for each class; weekly quizzes, final exam. Estimated homework time each week: 2 hours.
Answer Key: No answer key is included in this course. See grading instructions above or purchase Instructor Access.
- Teacher: Kevin OBrien