COR Book

Putting Christ's Teachings in Our Hearts

The
Cognitive

Objectives and

Requirements

Book

	Contains a curriculum of over 80 core Catholic beliefs and practices each with its own card that has a simple definition, quotes from the Bible, references to the Catechism of the *Catholic Church, commentary* and meanings for difficult words.
	Encourages the use of the *Catechism of the Catholic Church* by providing specific references.
	Conveniently assembles items that our bishops urge Catholics to know "by heart".
	Contains item that may not be found in textbooks or the *Catechism of the Catholic Church.*
	Uses age-appropriate language that assists both recall and understanding.
	Is visually formatted with pictograms and graphic fonts that aid recall.
	Includes grade-level tabs so that cards can be moved to any grade desired and /or correlated with any textbook series or format (e.g. lectionary-based, family catechesis, etc., cards can also be arranged alphabetically or topically).
	Is an aid to catechist formation and can be used for adult education and RCIA.
	Is easy to use and enables students, catechists, parents and pastors to collaborate in the task of handing on the core Catholic beliefs and practices in a clear, consistent, and comprehensive manner.


"What do I really gotta know?"	"What do I have to teach?"	"Is my child learning anything bout being Catholic?"	"Are they learning the basics?

Directions for Parents, Catechists and Students

Parents:

Your role is to pray for your child and assist him/her with the memorization and review.

Catechists:

Your role is to pray for your class, help your students understand the C.O.R. items, give examples and test.

Pastors:

We are aware you often ask: "Why do I have to learn all this stuff?" Our answer to you is The Truth: that God loves you and sent His Son Jesus to save you. Jesus founded his Church to continue His saving work and to teach you certain things you need to know and do to respond to God's love.

Students:

Your role is to cooperate with your parents and catechists to memorize and understand these important teachings so that you may know, love, and serve God in this world and be happy with Him in heaven. (Acknowledgment to the Baltimore Catechism)

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Parents:	Your role is to pray for your child and assist him/her with the memorization and review.
Catechists:	Your role is to pray for your class, help your students understand the C.O.R. items, give examples and test.
Pastors:	We are aware you often ask: "Why do I have to learn all this stuff?" Our answer to you is The Truth: that God loves you and sent His Son Jesus to save you. Jesus founded his Church to continue His saving work and to teach you certain things you need to know and do to respond to God's love.
Students:	Your role is to cooperate with your parents and catechists to memorize and understand these important teachings so that you may know, love, and serve God in this world and be happy with Him in heaven. (Acknowledgment to the Baltimore Catechism)