Life in Jesus: Morality (Fall 2015)
Mr. Schonhoff (mschonhoff@iwacademy.org)
Website: http://iwaschonhoff.weebly.com
LAP #3: Sexual Morality
Essential Question: What is the Catholic understanding of sexuality? What does
my own sexuality mean to me?
Note: All Retakes and Late Assignments from LAP 2 will be due by the end of LAP 3. Failure to
turn in late or missing work by the last class day on LAP 3 will result in a ZERO for that particular
assignment – no exceptions.
Overview: This LAP will investigate the Catholic Church’s teaching on sexuality and explore ways
to apply it to contemporary life. We will explore what it means to develop an integrated
sexuality that values each person as made in the image and likeness of God. We will also
understand how a healthy understanding of sexuality is critical in our relationships with others.
Ultimately, we will connect how our sexuality affects our body image, our relationships, and our
identity.
Rationale: We are all created in God’s image and are all sexual beings. Our sexuality plays into
all of our human interactions. The Catholic Church has a rich heritage of teachings on sexuality
that affirm the beauty of this gift. This LAP will explore the gift of sexuality on a theological and
personal level.
Learning Goals & Objectives
 To establish a comprehensive understanding of “sexuality” and study the Catholic
Church’s teachings on sexuality and chastity
 To critically examine and analyze cultural biases about body image while developing a
healthy perception of body image informed by Christian morality
 To understand the Catholic understanding of marriage and explore what constitutes a
healthy relationship
 To explore the miracle of human life in the womb
 To discuss some major contemporary issues related to sexuality
LAP 3 Summative Assessment
1. Your LAP 3 Summative Assessment will be an in-class Test on Day 13. This test will
consist of two components:
a. 1 page, take-home reflection paper worth 15 points. You will receive the
instructions for this on Day 11 with the Study Guide. It will be due in-class on
Day 13 when you come in to take the test.
b. Objective portion of the test. This section will be worth 25 points.
LAP 3 Open Lab Assignments
1. Body Image & the Media (see handout in classroom). Fill out
worksheet and turn into class’s tray by 3pm on due date.
2. What Makes a Healthy Relationship? (see handout in classroom).
Fill out worksheet and turn in to class’s tray by 3pm on due date.
Date Due
Nic: 10/29 (J)
Chal: 10/29 (J)
Tre: 10/28 (H)-W
Vat: 10/30 (K)
Nic: 11/12 (H)
Cha: 11/11 (G)-W
Tre: 11/11(G)-W
Vat: 11/12 (H)
Calendar of Events
Day 1:
1. Due at Class time: Nothing
2. Topics Covered Today: Return tests, LAP 3 Intro, Take a Stand
3. HW for Next Class: Read Article 42 and answer Weebly reading
questions in your notes (5 pts).
Day 2:
Nic: 10/19 (A)
Chal: 10/20 (B)-L
Tre: 10/19 (A)
Vat: 10/19 (A)
Nic: 10/22 (D)
1. Due at Class time: Article 42 Reading Questions (5 pts)
Chal: 10/21 (C)-W
2. Topics Covered Today: What is Sexuality?
Tre: 10/20 (B)-L
3. HW for Next Class: Read Article 43 and answer Weebly reading
questions in your notes (5 pts).
Day 3:
Vat: 10/21(C)-W
Nic: 10/26 (F)
1. Due at Class time: Article 43 Reading Questions (5 pts)
Chal: 10/23 (E)
2. Topics Covered Today: Chastity
Tre: 10/23 (E)
3. HW for Next Class: None
Day 4:
Vat: 10/26 (F)
Nic: 10/28 (H)-W
1. Due at Class time: None
Chal: 10/27 (G)
2. Topics Covered Today: Body Image & Media, Introduce Film
Tre: 10/27 (G)
3. HW for Next Class: OL1 (10 pts)
Day 5:
Vat: 10/28 (H)-W
Nic: 10/29 (J)
1. Due at Class time: OL1 (by 3 pm: 10 pts)
Chal: 10/29 (J)
2. Topics Covered Today: Miss Representation
Tre: 10/28 (H)-W
3. HW for Next Class: None
Vat: 10/30 (K)
Day 6:
Nic: 11/2 (A)
1. Due at Class time: None
Chal: 11/3 (B)
2. Topics Covered Today: Miss Representation
Tre: 11/2 (A)
3. HW for Next Class: Read Article 45 and answer Weebly reading
questions in your notes (5 pts).
Day 7:
Vat: 11/2 (A)
Nic: 11/5 (D)
1. Due at Class time: Article 45 Reading Questions (5 pts)
Chal: 11/4 (C)-W
2. Topics Covered Today: Discuss film, Marriage & Sexuality
Tre: 11/3 (B)
3. HW for Next Class: None
Day 8:
1. Due at Class time: None
2. Topics Covered Today: NFP & Marriage
3. HW for Next Class: OL2 (10 pts)
Vat: 11/4 (C)-W
Nic: 11/10 (F)
Chal: 11/6 (E)-1/2
Tre: 11/6 (E)-1/2
Vat: 11/10 (F)
Day 9:
Nic: 11/12 (H)
1. Due at Class time: OL2 (by 3pm: 10 pts)
Chal: 11/11 (G)-W
2. Topics Covered Today: Healthy Relationships
Tre: 11/11(G)-W
3. HW for Next Class: None
Vat: 11/12 (H)
Day 10:
Nic: 11/13 (J)
1. Due at Class time: None
Chal: 11/13 (J)
2. Topics Covered Today: Life in the Womb
Tre: 11/12 (H)
3. HW for Next Class: Read Article 44 & 46 and answer Weebly
reading questions in your notes (5 pts).
Day 11:
Vat: 11/16 (K)
Nic: 11/17 (A)
1. Due at Class time: Article 44 & 46 Reading Questions (5 pts)
Chal: 11/18 (B)-W
2. Topics Covered Today: Issues in Sexuality
Tre: 11/17 (A)
3. HW for Next Class: Study Guide (5 pts)
Vat: 11/17 (A)
Nic: 11/20 (D)
Day 12:
1. Due at Class time: Study Guide (5 pts)
Chal: 11/19 (C)
2. Topics Covered Today: Review, Work on Essay
Tre: 11/18 (B)-W
3. HW for Next Class: Study, Take-Home Essay (15 pts)
Day 13:
Vat: 11/19 (C)
Nic: 11/24 (F)-L
1. Due at Class time: Take-Home Essay (15 pts)
Chal: 11/23 (E)
2. Topics Covered Today: In-Class Summative Test (30 pts)
Tre: 11/23 (E)
3. HW for Next Class: Have a good break!
Vat: 11/24 (F)-L
LAP 3 Enrichment
On YouTube, watch the TED Talk entitled “Meaghan Ramsey: Why thinking you’re ugly is bad
for you”. The video is 12 minutes long. After watching the video, write a 1 page reflection
that responds to three specific quotes, ideas, or statistics that especially struck you from her
presentation. Finally, articulate how this video challenges you and the image you have of
yourself. This optional enrichment is due before Thanksgiving Break. It is worth 5 points.
Breakdown of Points
LAP 3 will consist of 90 total points, wrapped up in the following assignments:
 Article 42 Reading Questions (5 pts)
 Article 43 Reading Questions (5 pts)
 Open Lab Assignment #1 (10 pts)
 Article 45 Reading Questions (5 pts)
 Open Lab Assignment #2 (10 pts)
 Article 44 & 46 Reading Questions (5 pts)
 Study Guide (5 pts)
 Summative Test Take-Home Essay Portion (15 pts)
 In-Class Summative Test (30 pts)
 Optional Enrichment (+5 pts)