Introducing New Scope and Sequences
As we watch the national and international news cycle, the need to educate ourselves and our youth in virtue becomes more and more clear. Virtue encompasses what it “looks like” and “sounds like” to live authentically in our words and actions.
This education is especially crucial today. But how do we accomplish this (sometimes overwhelming) task?
At Openlight Media, we work diligently to provide you with resources that demonstrate the connections between neurobiology and living virtue. It’s a lot to learn and absorb, and so we are excited to announce that we have developed a Scope and Sequence for 13 of our resources, including video and audio series! This will provide you with a snapshot and a means to plan for the upcoming academic year.
As educators, we know a Scope and Sequence is invaluable as it provides a clear framework by outlining the series’ content and connecting that content to any accompanying resources. It also summarizes the topics and virtues to be covered, as well as the order in which they should be taught. This helps you, the educator, to plan effectively for the upcoming academic year – and thereby create a more organized and efficient learning environment!
ELEMENTARY
Cultivating the Virtues
This video course provides an age-appropriate instruction on the virtuous life. It includes intensive instruction on 28 virtues in the format of Learn (direct teaching on the virtue), Live (a story), Witness (saint highlight), and Pray (guided prayer with scripture).
Daily Virtue (Audio)
Give your children a daily dose of goodness that they’ll love! Get the daily virtue meditation with Sr. Mary Bethany, O.P. (as heard on Hallow) here!
MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL
Arise: Made for Wholeness
The Arise series integrates the best of neurobiology with the call to virtue and holiness, leading adolescents (and adults) to happiness, holiness and secure attachment. Arise offers videos, lesson plans, and handouts for class lessons.
Encounter Beauty
Renowned art historian Dr. Elizabeth Lev offers engaging commentary on the 75+ images of sacred art that bring their respective Gospel passages to life in the Life of Christ Lectio Divina Journal.
Life of Christ
This video course accompanies the Life of Christ Lectio Divina Journal. It includes guided Lectio Divina, audio recording of Gospel passages and reflections by priests, religious art commentary by Dr. Elizabeth Lev, and video testimonies on Scripture by Sisters and young adults.
Manners Monday: Season 1
Join Sr. Mercedes and Sr. Peter Thomas as they share with your students the rules of etiquette.
Virtue Explorers (Tool)
The virtues are habits which empower us to know what is true and love what is good easily and consistently. Our Virtue Explorers tool allows you and your students to dive deeper.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT & CONTINUED EDUCATION
Contemplative Leadership – Reflecting with the Heart of Christ
Catholic leaders who think like Christ, lead like Christ. This video series and guidebook will enable an administrator or teacher to integrate their Catholic faith into their vision, decision-making and renew their heart-felt and sincere intention to lead those entrusted to their care to happiness, holiness of life and an education grounded in truth.
Raised in Grace®
Raised in Grace®: Made for Wholeness video series presents educators, parents, and caregivers with a way of life or roadmap to aid them with their essential role of nurturing children through their developmental years. It sheds light on human development through a unique synergy of neurobiology and Catholic teaching to present an integrated and faith-filled approach to growth, valuing the beauty of gradualness.
Still Point of Grace (Audio)
“The cross of Christ is still in the turning world.” This ancient Carthusian motto describe this interior still point within us where we can retreat from the turmoil and chaos. In these Still Point of Grace reflections, you will learn about your body’s response to the “turning world” and discover ways you can, by God’s grace, be still and rest in Him.
Don’t forget that you get unlimited access to all our series and downloads with an Openlight Media Plus subscription. Monthly and annual subscriptions are available for individuals, educators (up to 25 users), and institutions (entire parish or school communities).
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