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Reading Plan: The Didache Series by Scott Hahn
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Understanding The Scriptures: A Complete Course On Bible Study by Scott Hahn
This is one book in a four textbook series for high school students. This reading list is intended to be a checkoff list for teacher preparation and/or student assignments.
Chapter 1: What is the Bible?
Scripture
- 2 Timothy 3:10-4:5
- 1 Peter 1:12-2:22
- What Catholics Believe About The Bible
- How the Bible Was Written
- The Bible Is Sacred Literature
- The Bible Is Religious
- What “Salvation History” Is
- The Church Will Be Our Guide
- How The Canon Came To Be
- The Canon Of Scripture
Supplemental Reading
- John Paul II, Fides et Ratio 10 | Fides et Ratio
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From The Catechism
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 80 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 82 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 85 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 104 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 132 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 135 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 2653 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
Chapter 2: The Old Testament
Scripture
- Matthew 5:17-48
- Romans 3:1-4:12
- The Books Of The Old Testament
- The Law
- History
- Wisdom
- Prophecy
- Quick Outline Of Old Testament History
- What Typology Is And How It Works
Supplemental Reading
- On The Psalms | Ante-Nicene Fathers, Volume V (Catholic Edition)
- Against Heresies 4.32.2 | Ante-Nicene Fathers, Volume I (Catholic Edition)
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From The Catechism
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 292 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 304 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 1094 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 1962 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 2465 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 2585-2586 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
Chapter 3: The Creation Of The World
Scripture:
- Genesis 1:1-4:16
- Days 1-3: Creating Form
- Days 4-6: Filling The Void
- Seventh Day: The Sabbath Covenant With Creation
- Creation: A Covenant With The Universe
- Understanding Time As Part of Creation
- Creation Is Good
- The Creation Of Human Beings In The Image Of God
- The Marriage Covenant
- God Our Father
- The Fall
- Spiritual Death
- “Where Are You?”
- The First Gospel
- The Curse
- Evil
Supplementary Reading
- Mulieris Dignitatem, III:7 | Apostolic Letter of John Paul II
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 294 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 355 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 705 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 1147 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 1602 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 2402 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 2566 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
Chapter 4: The Early World
Scripture
- Genesis 4:17-5:5
- Genesis 6:1-9:29
- Genesis 11:1-9
- The Evil Line Of Cain
- The Righteous Line Of Seth
- The Sons Of God And The Daughters Of Men
- The Flood
- The Covenant With Noah
- The Curse On Canaan
- The Arrogance Of The Children Of Ham
Supplementary Reading
- Dei Verbum 14-16 | Vatican II Documents
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 56 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 701 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 845 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 1664 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 2259 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
Chapter 5: Abraham, Our Father
Scripture
- Genesis 11:31-12:9
- Genesis 13:2-18
- Genesis 14:17-20
- Genesis 15:1-19:38
- Genesis 21:1-14
- Genesis 22:1-19
- The Life of a Nomad
- The Promises To Abram
- 1. God’s Oath: Land And A Nation
- 2. God’s Oath: Kingship And A Name
- Sodom and Gomorrah
- 3. The Binding Of Isaac And God’s Third Oath
Supplementary Reading
- City of God 15.25.1 | Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers First Series, Volume II (Catholic Edition)
- Commentary: Genesis 12:1-6 in The Navarre Bible: Text and Commentaries
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 60 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 72 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 145 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 150 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 1080 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 1819 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 2571 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
Chapter 6: The Patriarchs
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- An Answer to the Jews 10 | Ante-Nicene Fathers, Volume III (Catholic Edition)
- Commentary: Genesis 45:1-28 in The Navarre Bible: Text and Commentaries
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 218 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 287 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 707 | Catechism of the Catholic Church
Chapter 7: The Exodus
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
Chapter 8: The Law
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
Chapter 9: The Rise Of The Kingdom
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
Chapter 10: The Kingdom of David
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
Chapter 11: Wise King Solomon
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
Chapter 12: The Divided Kingdom
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
Chapter 13: Conquest And Exile
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
Chapter 14: A Remnant Returns
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
Chapter 15: Revolt Of The Maccabees
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
Chapter 16: The World Of The New Testament
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
Chapter 17: The New Testament
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
Chapter 18: The Incarnation
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
Chapter 19: What Jesus Did
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
Chapter 20: What Jesus Taught
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
Chapter 21: The Cup of Communion
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
Chapter 22: The Resurrection
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
Chapter 23: Jesus Fulfills The Old Testament
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
Chapter 24: The Birth Of The Church
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
Chapter 25: Reaching Out To All Nations
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
Chapter 26: Paul, An Apostle
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
Chapter 27: The New Kingdom
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
Chapter 28: The Catholic Church In Scripture
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
Chapter 29: The End Of History
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
Chapter 30: How To Read The Bible
Scripture
Supplementary Reading
- Vocabulary
- Study Questions
- Practical Exercises
From the Catechism
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