Click here for some Great quotes about Faith. Please send me any quotes you think would be good I'd like to build this with your help. I'd ike to build the section on songs exhbiting great faith. Please help me.
Review of previous ideas about faith: from the Holden Caulfied discussions, from classes.
What is the secular definition of faith?
Two insights about faith from Freshman Year: (A) what are the two necessary components of faith. (B) Give the four charactersitics of biblical faith from the freshman text. Be able to show how the major figures in the Bible (Abraham, Moses, David, Jesus, Peter) does or does not meet each criteria. Also be able to apply this another historical figure, to a literary character, and to yourself.
Give the Catholic definition of faith. List its seven major characterstics. In The Mission which of the major characters best demonstrates each?
Describe nihilism. Describe radicalism. What is the Golden Way?
Good movie review for The Mission. Reflect upon the major characters: Fr. Gabriel, Fr. Roderigo, Altamiro. Waht do we learn about faith/Faith from each?
Great heroes/heroines in literature, movies and history. What role does faith play in their stories?
Ignatian words (and web sites): examen of consciousness, consolation and desolation, metanoia, The Two Standards, the contemplative in action, colloquy, "God can be found in all things" Know also the Spiritual Exercises (know "The First Principle and Foundation" and its "basic premise."
Words you should know: nihilism, radicalism, skepticism, fanaticism, fundamentalism, grace, free will, blind faith, virtue, justice, prudence, fortitude, temperance, cardinal virtues, theological virtues.
Web assignment for the fifth major section "What is Faith" Do one of these, or see me and come up with your own.
Create a web site on a person who is a model of faith. THIS IS A SMALL RESEARCH PAPER, not an article summary. You need at least three diverse sources for your work. The person you write about must come from this list. Click here for options and suggestions. I am open to other suggestions that you might want to do. But htis has to be approved by me within two days of this handout.
Must have at least one picture of the person.
Must have the story of the person's growth in faith, centering on the events, people and experiences which molded and challenged their faith.
Must have links in your writing.
Must have at least three good sources. If the sources are internet, you much list these as workable links. These must be cited properly.
