August 2020
Advanced Curriculum
High School/Adult

Use Catholic Online School’s curriculum as your main curriculum or as a supplemental curriculum.

Monday thru Friday - 5 lessons for each day.
Open each and every day with Daily Readings by Deacon Keith.
Then on to your 2nd lesson - Saint of the Day and much more...

Daily Readings - August 2020

August 24 - 1st Lesson

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    Based on the readings from Holy Mass for every day of the month, Our Daily Readings lessons are for both older and younger learners. In addition to the Bible readings from Daily Mass, they include 'Questions for Reflection' which are based upon those Readings.

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    August 24 - 1st Lesson

St. Andrew - High School

August 24 - 2nd Lesson

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    Students will learn about St. Andrew, one of the first disciples of Jesus Christ. Students will learn where St. Andrew preached, and how this brother of St. Peter was martyred.

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    August 24 - 2nd Lesson

Ancient History - Lesson 1 - Cradles of Civilization

August 24 - 3rd Lesson

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    In this first course of our Ancient History bundle, students will learn about the Cradles of Civilization. Why did people choose to settle in these places? What did they discover that allowed them to thrive in these locations?

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    August 24 - 3rd Lesson

Catholic Knowledge Assessment

August 24 - 4th Lesson

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    The purpose of the Catholic Knowledge Assessment is to determine how much knowledge a person has regarding the Catholic faith. There are two levels of assessment. The first level is basic and is appropriate for young students and those new to Christianity. The second assessment is more suitable for adults and those in Catechism and RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) classes.

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    August 24 - 4th Lesson

The Secret Message of Our Lady of Fatima - Chapter 1 - The Children

August 24 - 5th Lesson

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    In the first chapter of The Secret Message of Our Lady of Fatima, students will learn all about the three inspiring children who witnessed the apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima.

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    August 24 - 5th Lesson

Daily Readings - August 2020

August 25 - 1st Lesson

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    Based on the readings from Holy Mass for every day of the month, Our Daily Readings lessons are for both older and younger learners. In addition to the Bible readings from Daily Mass, they include 'Questions for Reflection' which are based upon those Readings.

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    August 25 - 1st Lesson

St. Genesius - High School

August 25 - 2nd Lesson

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    In this course, students will learn about St. Genesius, the patron saint of actors. Students will learn about St. Genesius' plan to first entertain the emperor Diocletian and then to spread the Gospel. How did St. Genesius' play change his life? Learn this and more with this inspiring course on St. Genesius.

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    August 25 - 2nd Lesson

Ancient History - Lesson 2 - Early Civilization

August 25 - 3rd Lesson

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    In this second course on Ancient History, students will learn what the first civilizations had in common. Why was irrigation so important to these first civilizations? Who invented writing and for what purpose? And why did people divide themselves into different groups? Learn these answers and more in this course!

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    August 25 - 3rd Lesson

How to Pray

August 25 - 4th Lesson

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    Students will learn about the Our Father and how to pray. The Our Father, taught by Jesus, is the model of prayer. Students will learn the component parts of a prayer and will have the chance to create a prayer of their own following the model established by Jesus.

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    August 25 - 4th Lesson

The Secret Message of Our Lady of Fatima - Chapter 2 - The Angel of Peace's Visits

August 25 - 5th Lesson

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    In the second chapter of The Secret Message of Our Lady of Fatima, students will learn visited the children before Our Lady's apparitions. Students will learn what the Angel of Peace taught the children and needed them to know. How did the Angel of Peace prepare Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta for Our Lady's apparitions? Learn this and more during the second chapter of The Secret Message of Our Lady of Fatima!

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    August 25 - 5th Lesson

Daily Readings - August 2020

August 26 - 1st Lesson

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    Based on the readings from Holy Mass for every day of the month, Our Daily Readings lessons are for both older and younger learners. In addition to the Bible readings from Daily Mass, they include 'Questions for Reflection' which are based upon those Readings.

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    August 26 - 1st Lesson

St. Raphael the Archangel - High School

August 26 - 2nd Lesson

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    In this course, students will learn about St. Raphael, one of the archangels who stood before the Lord's throne. Students will learn about St. Raphael's moving representation in the Bible. What was the special mission the Lord had for St. Raphael? Learn this and more in this powerful course on St. Raphael, the Archangel.

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    August 26 - 2nd Lesson

Ancient History - Lesson 3 - The Sumerians

August 26 - 3rd Lesson

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    Who exactly were the Sumerians and what does the modern world owe to this ancient civilization? It turns out, quite a bit! Learn what the Sumerians contributed to the world of today by taking a journey all the way back to 4,500 BC.

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    August 26 - 3rd Lesson

How to Pray the Rosary


August 26 - 4th Lesson

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    In this informative class, Deacon Keith will teach students how to pray the Holy Rosary. There are four sets of Mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious and––added by Saint John Paul II in 2002––the Luminous.

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    August 26 - 4th Lesson

The Secret Message of Our Lady of Fatima - Chapter 3 - The Marian Apparitions

August 26 - 5th Lesson

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    In the third chapter of The Secret Message of Our Lady of Fatima, students will learn about Our Lady of Fatima's apparitions. Students will learn everything Our Lady told Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta and how her words affected them. Why did Our Lady of Fatima appear to the three children? Learn this and more during the third chapter of The Secret Message of Our Lady of Fatima!

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    August 26 - 5th Lesson

Daily Readings - August 2020

August 27 - 1st Lesson

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    Based on the readings from Holy Mass for every day of the month, Our Daily Readings lessons are for both older and younger learners. In addition to the Bible readings from Daily Mass, they include 'Questions for Reflection' which are based upon those Readings.

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    August 27 - 1st Lesson

St. Monica - High School

August 27 - 2nd Lesson

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    In this course, students will learn about St. Monica, the great mother of St. Augustine of Hippo. Students will learn about St. Monica's struggles as a Christian mother married to a pagan husband and how her perseverance with prayer helped her find her way through life.

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    August 27 - 2nd Lesson

Ancient History - Lesson 4 - The First Empire

August 27 - 3rd Lesson

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    It had to happen sooner or later, someone would decide to take over the world. Enter the courageous, Sargon of Akkad and the Akkadian Empire. Sargon conquered the first empire, but that isn't the real reason why his empire is so important. Take this lesson to find out why the Akkadian Empire matters to us today!

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    August 27 - 3rd Lesson

Why go to Confession?

August 26 - 4th Lesson

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    The Church invites us to receive a wonderful gift from Jesus, the gift of reconciliation. Sometimes called Penance or confession, this beautiful gift is offered freely to all. But why should we go to confession? And for whom is this Sacrament intended? What can frequent use of confession do for us? Learn these answers and more in this wonderful class taught by Deacon Keith Fournier.

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    August 27 - 4th Lesson

The Secret Message of Our Lady of Fatima - Chapter 4 - Miracle of the Sun

August 27 - 5th Lesson

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    In the fourth chapter of The Secret Message of Our Lady of Fatima, students will learn about the Miracle of the Sun. Students will learn how Our Lady showed herself to crowds of people with this amazing miracle. What did Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta witness while the crowd saw the dancing sun? Learn this and more during the fourth chapter of The Secret Message of Our Lady of Fatima!

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    August 27 - 5th Lesson

Daily Readings - August 2020

August 28 - 1st Lesson

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    Based on the readings from Holy Mass for every day of the month, Our Daily Readings lessons are for both older and younger learners. In addition to the Bible readings from Daily Mass, they include 'Questions for Reflection' which are based upon those Readings.

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    August 28 - 1st Lesson

St. Augustine of Hippo - High School

August 28 - 2nd Lesson

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    Saint Augustine was a rich young man who lived a life of pleasure. He was a bold sinner, and a genius of rhetoric. God had plans for Augustine that would change his life.

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    August 28 - 2nd Lesson

Ancient History - Lesson 5 - The Egyptians

August 28 - 3rd Lesson

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    In this lesson, students will be introduced to the Egyptian civilization. No other ancient civilizations were as long-lived and influential as the Egyptians. What do we owe the Egyptians? Quite a lot, it seems! Learn some of what the Egyptians developed and passed along to us. You just might be surprised!

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    August 28 - 3rd Lesson

The Bible - Living Words - Ephesians 6:10-20

August 26 - 4th Lesson

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    The Apostle Paul's words to the Ephesians are just as relevant today as they were when they were first writen. In this course, students will learn about the meaning behind Ephesians 6:10-20. Students will learn why this Bible verse is important.

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    August 28 - 4th Lesson

The Secret Message of Our Lady of Fatima - Chapter 5 - After the Apparitions

August 28 - 5th Lesson

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    In the fifth chapter of The Secret Message of Our Lady of Fatima, students will learn how Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta adjusted to life after the apparitions. Students will learn how the events affected each child's life differently. Were Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta able to go back to their normal life after the apparitions? Learn this and more during the fifth chapter of The Secret Message of Our Lady of Fatima!

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    August 28 - 5th Lesson

Daily Readings - August 2020

August 31 - 1st Lesson

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    Based on the readings from Holy Mass for every day of the month, Our Daily Readings lessons are for both older and younger learners. In addition to the Bible readings from Daily Mass, they include 'Questions for Reflection' which are based upon those Readings.

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    August 31 - 1st Lesson

St. Albert the Great - High School

August 31 - 2nd Lesson

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    Students will learn about St. Albert the Great, a Doctor of the Church, a great theologian, and the teacher of St. Thomas Aquinas.

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    August 31 - 2nd Lesson

Ancient History - Lesson 6 - The Babylonians

August 31 - 3rd Lesson

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    In this lesson, students will learn about the Babylonians, and their wise king Hammurabi. What did Hammurabi do for his people that we remember today? Find out these answers and more in this lesson!

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    August 31 - 3rd Lesson

The Bible - Living Words - 1 Corinthians 6

August 31 - 4th Lesson

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    In this course, students will learn about Apostle Pauls's first letter to the Corinthians. Students will learn why the Apostle Paul corrected the sins of those in Corinth and who were deemed the unrighteous. Who will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Learn this and more with this powerful course on 1 Corinthians 6.

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    August 31 - 4th Lesson

The Secret Message of Our Lady of Fatima - Chapter 6 - The Death of Francisco and Jacinta

August 31 - 5th Lesson

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    In the sixth chapter of The Secret Message of Our Lady of Fatima, students will learn about the deaths of Francisco and Jacinta Marto. Students will learn what illness claimed their young lives and how they were prepared for their time on earth to end. How would the death of Francisco and Jacinta affect Lucia? Learn this and more during the sixth chapter of The Secret Message of Our Lady of Fatima!

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    August 31 - 5th Lesson