**NEWER VERSION OF THIS COURSE IS NOW AVAILABLE** Middle School Catechesis: The Baltimore Catechism (Part 2: The Commandments) with Gary Michuta (Catechism)

NOTICE: This is an older course recorded with Adobe Connect and/or Vimeo recordings. We are currently working to replace the recordings with new Zoom recordings.  Please don't hesitate to email us at homeschoolconnections@gmail.com with any questions.

Dear Student,

This course is scheduled to be retired on Nov 30, 2024.  You may continue using this course; however, we highly suggest moving to the new, updated course.  

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How to get the most out of Baltimore Catechism-The Commandments with Gary Michuta:

  • First, read the course details below.
  • Prepare a notebook for note taking and homework.
  • Students begin the course by clicking on the "Recording" and watching Professor Gary Michuta's lecture for Class One.
  • Review supplemental materials (readings, activity log, etc.)
  • Complete the Quizzes.
  • If you need review, go back and watch the recording again and/or go over the Power Point.
  • Repeat until all 8 classes are complete.
  • 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.

Total Classes: 8

Prerequisite: None

Suggested Grade Level: 6th to 8th grade

Suggested Credit: 2/3 semester Religion or Catechism

Instructor: Gary Michuta

Course Description: This course is a great way to learn the basics of the Faith. The Baltimore Catechism is broken into three parts. Part 12 studies the Commandments. The basic structure of the course follows the time-honored Baltimore Catechism and is supplemented by the new Catechism of the Catholic Faith.

Course Outline:

  • Class 1 - The Two Great Commandments
  • Class 2 - The First Commandment of God
  • Class 3 - Honoring the Saints, Relics, and Images
  • Class 4 - The Second and Third Commandments of God
  • Class 5 - The Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Commandments of God
  • Class 6 - The Seventh, Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth Commandments of God
  • Class 7 - The Commandments of the Church; The First and Second Commandments
  • Class 8 - The Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Commandments of the Church

Course Materials: Required: The Baltimore Catechism (available free online)

Homework: Lessons will include an online quiz to help reinforce key ideas in each lesson. The quizzes generally are ten multiple-choice questions. There will also be a final exam to review material from the semester. Quizzes and the exam are automatically graded by the computer so that students have immediate feedback. Parents give the final grade. 

Answer Key: An answer key is not included with this course.