Faith & Life Grade 8 · Chapter 6 · The Visible Hierarchical Church
Inside the Conclave
The rules for electing a Pope are not just traditions; each one has a reason. This tool asks students to think about those reasons.
Explore the idea
Discuss each question before answering. Ask, “What would go wrong without this rule?”
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Discuss the connection
Students will likely see a conclave in their lifetime. How can they take part in it, even though they will not vote?
An original interactive exercise for Faith & Life Grade 8, Chapter 6 (“The Visible Hierarchical Church”). Grounded in Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
How to use this tool
Watch this short walkthrough to see how to use this tool in class.