Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 2
Lesson 2: Jesus to AD 100 History
The Apostles preached the Good News throughout the ancient world, to Jew and Gentile alike.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 2
Lesson 1: The Nature and Mission of the Catholic Church
We study the history of the Church so that we can learn about our identity as Christians, why we are who we are, and to inform our future, built upon the successes, wisdom, and traditions of the past.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 2
Lesson 3: Jesus to AD 100: Witness of the Saints
Saints Peter, Paul, Stephen, and more bore a bold witness for Christ in this era.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 2
Lesson 4: AD 100-500 History
In the period from AD 100 to 500 the Church spread throughout the Roman Empire.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 2
Lesson 5: AD 100 to 500: Witness of the Saints
Saints Augustine, Jerome, and Benedict, and Monica made enduring contributions to the Church.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 2
Lesson 6: AD 500-1000 History
During the Early Middle Ages, the Church continued to spread the Gospel.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 2
Lesson 7: AD 500-1000: Witness of the Saints
Nuns and monks courageously left their monasteries in order to spread the Gospel. These missionaries lived in situations of great hardship and suffering in order to preach and teach the Gospel among the barbarian tribes. As a result of their efforts, Christianity came to be firmly rooted in Europe.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 2
Lesson 8: AD 1000-1500 History
This lesson will touch on very complicated topics: the Eastern Schism, the Crusades, and the Spanish Inquisition.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 2
Lesson 9: AD 1000 to 1500: Witness of the Saints
Saints Francis of Assisi, Thomas Aquinas, and Catherine of Siena made enduring contributions to the Church.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 2
Lesson 10: AD 1500-1800 History
This lesson will cover the Protestant reformation, Council of Trent, and the Enlightenment.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 2
Lesson 11: AD 1500 to 1800: Witness of the Saints
Saints Teresa of Ávila, Thomas More, Peter Claver, and Ignatius of Loyola made enduring contributions to the Church.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 2
Lesson 12: AD 1800 to Present History
This lesson will cover Our Lady of Fátima, naziism and communism, and the Second Vatican Council.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 2
Lesson 13: 1800 to Present: Witness of the Saints
Pope St. John XXIII, Pope St. John Paul II, St. Maximilian Kolbe, Bl. Miguel Pro, and Servant of God Dorothy Day made enduring contributions to the Church.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 2
Lesson 14: “To the End of the Age”: The Future of the Church
Jesus promises us that the forces of evil led by Satan and his demons will not be victorious against the Church.
Spirit of Truth, School Edition > Grade 8 > Unit 2
Lesson 15: The Universal Call to Holiness: Our Call to Be Saints
We should apply our study of Church history to our understanding of our identity as Christians and to inform our future built upon the successes, wisdom, and traditions of the past.
