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The Roman Empire unit accentuates the progression of the Empire and its eventual demise, while tracing the development of the early Church. Continue to follow the development of the liturgy and the sacraments, as well as the clarification of doctrine.
Encounter the principal Saints, councils, heresies of the early Church. Act out the scene that most influenced Constantine's conversion. Host an Early Church Mystery Saints dinner. Demonstrate the invasion of Roman lands and the eventual destruction of Rome using marbles and a balloon, dominoes, or an edible map.
Table of Contents
A Note About This Unit
Prayers and Hymns
Library List
Vocabulary List
Timeline
Subject Symbols
Activities
The Good Emperors—The Silver Age of Rome
Military Anarchy
Severan Dynasty
Asceticism
Diocletian
Constantine
The Developing Church
Church Hierarchy
Vestments
Development of Liturgical Music
Ancient Church Art
The Fall of Rome
Closing Activity
Appendix
Heresies
Letters of St. Ignatius
Martyrdom of Polycarp
“Second Nun’s Tale of the Life of Saint Cecilia”
“The Martyrdom of St. Justin”
The Passion of Perpetua and Felicitas
“The Story of the Discovery of the Cross”
St. John Chrysostom’s homily
Infant Baptism—Early Church Fathers
Priestly Vestments
Liturgical Colors
Confessions of St. Augustine
Prayers of St. Augustine
Early Church Saints’ Party
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