3 The Nature of Religion - Religious belief and practice Module 3 - the nature of religious belief - the key features of one religions belief or teaching Module 3 - Key terms in the syllabus dot point - Identify concepts relevant for understanding beliefs (i.e. creeds, doctrine) - Identify appropriate examples of religious beliefs from a of different religions - Explore examples of religious belief (i.e. the way in which the belief is expressed and finds expression, the origins of the belief, related beliefs and practices, examples of where this belief finds expression in a religious way of life - Relate particular beliefs to a broader system of religious belief COMMENCE MODULE 3 Lesson 8: The Nature of Religion Lesson 9: The Nature of Religion Lesson 10: The Nature of Religion Lesson 11: The Nature of Religion Lesson 12: The Nature of Religion Module 3 Booklet, Module 6 Teach Background document 2AREL Student resource 3.3-3.5 Living Religion, pg. 232-241 2AREL Student resource Catholic Doctrine webquest - Understanding Faith (web resource) - Stage 4-5, section 17 “Being Catholic”, part 1 - Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church Catechism of the Catholic Church Catholicism for Dummies, Catholic beliefs and practices Scripture references and writings of the Early Church Fathers about Catholic beliefs, practices, and doctrines - Catholic Studies, The Eucharist pg. 329-358 Module 3 - What is meant by the concepts ‘religious belief’ and ‘religious teaching’? - What are some examples of religious beliefs? Links to scripture/Church documents: - Catechism of the Catholic Church, par. 74-100 - Catechism of the Catholic Church, par. 422-483 - Catechism of the Catholic Church, par. 1322-1381 - Dei Verbum, par. 21-26 with prior and future learning: - Year 7 RE syllabus: the Sacraments, The Mass, The Ritual of Baptism - Year 8 RE syllabus: the Sacraments of Initiation, Church as Community - Year 9 RE syllabus: Mortal and Venial sins, the Divinity of Christ, the 10 Commandments
- the of the major divisions or within a world religion practices, leadership, history, culture, rules, interpretation, etc.) - Overview of the factors that contribute to a particular religious division (origins of the division, the main reasons/factors that shape this division) The characteristics of the major divisions or denominations within a world religion Lesson 25: The characteristics of the divisions or denominations within a world religion Lesson 26: The characteristics of the major divisions or denominations within a world religion Lesson 27: The characteristics of the major divisions or denominations within a world religion Ecumenism Denomination Schism The Schism between East and West: The Protestant Reformation: Christian Denominations and History of Denominations - Facts and Stats on 33,000 Denominations, Catholic Studies, pg. 157-186 Catholic.com - The Meaning of “Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus” - 7 The Nature of Religion - Religious and Module 4 - the of the major divisions - Key terms in the syllabus dot point - Naming the major divisions or denominations of the main religions in the world today - Define the concept of ‘Religious denominations’ - The main areas of difference between the major divisions or denominations within a world religion (Christianity; beliefs, practices, leadership, history, culture, rules, interpretation, etc.) - Overview of the factors that contribute to a particular religious division (origins of the division, the Lesson 28: The characteristics of the major divisions or denominations within a world religion Lesson 29: The characteristics of the major divisions or denominations within a world religion Lesson 30: Module 4 Teacher Background document 2AREL Student Resource Catholicism for Dummies Living Religion Outline/define key terminology: Ecumenism Denomination Schism Module 4 - What are the divisions within a world religion? - Why do these divisions exist? - What characterises these different divisions or denominations? - How do religions respond to these divisions or denominations?
or within a world religion main reasons/factors that shape this division) The characteristics of the major divisions or denominations within a world religion Lesson 31: The characteristics of the major divisions or denominations within a world religion Lesson 32: The characteristics of the major divisions or denominations within a world religion Task 3: source analysis based on the following content: the characteristics of the divisions or denominations within a world religion The Schism between East and West: The Protestant Reformation: Christian Denominations and History of Denominations - Facts and Stats on 33,000 Denominations, Catholic Studies, pg. 157-186 Catholic.com - The Meaning of “Extra Ecclesiam Nulla Salus” - Task 3: source analysis based on the following content: the characteristics of the major divisions or denominations within a world religion Links to scripture/Church documents: - Catechism of the Catholic Church, par. 811-870 - Catechism of the Catholic Church, par. 1200-1206 - Catechism of the Catholic Church, par. 2089 - Nostra Aetate - Evangelii Nuntiandi Links with prior and future learning: - Year 7 RE syllabus: the Church is One - Year 8 RE syllabus: the One Holy Catholic Apostolic Church - Year 9 RE syllabus: the Holy Spirit guides the Church’s Magisterium - Year 10 RE syllabus: the characteristics and growth of the Church through time - Year 12 ATAR Religion & Life: How a religion uses a particular structure and/or process to address important issues
8 The Influence of Religion - The Place of Religion is Society Module 5 - the of religion in Australian society - Key terms in the syllabus dot point - A brief overview of the history of religion in Australia - A brief overview of the history of one religion in Australia COMMENCE MODULE 5 Lesson 33: The place of religion in Australian Society. Lesson 34: One important person, event, or issue in the history of a religion in Australia Lesson 35: One important person, event, or issue in the history of a religion in Australia Lesson 36: One important person, event, or issue in the history of a religion in Australia Lesson 37: One important person, event, or issue in the history of a religion in Australia Module 5 Teacher Background document Student resource - Appendix: Australian Church History Key dates in Australian Catholic Church History: The History of the Catholic Church in Australia: Catholic Studies, pg. 130-156 Sectarianism The history of Catholicism and Protestantism in Australia, from the Reformation in the 16th century, to sectarian violence in Northern Ireland, and what separates Catholics and Protestants today (i.e. the Catholic Church vs. Evangelical churches, e.g. Hillsong, etc.). Module 5 - What has religion looked like in Australia’s history? - What is a suitable person, event or issue in the history of a religion in Australia to focus on? 9 The Influence of Religion - The Place of Religion is Society - Key terms in the syllabus dot point - A brief overview of the history of religion in Australia - A brief overview of the history of one religion in Australia Lesson 38: One important person, event, or issue in the history of a religion in Australia Lesson 39: Module 5 Teacher Background document 2AREL Student resource - Appendix: Australian Church History Key dates in Australian Catholic Church History: Module 5 - What has religion looked like in Australia’s history? - What is a suitable person, event or issue in the history of a religion in Australia to focus on?
Module 5 - the of religion in Australian society One important person, event, or issue in the history of a religion in Australia Lesson 40: One important person, event, or issue in the history of a religion in Australia Lesson 41: One important person, event, or issue in the history of a religion in Australia Lesson 42: One important person, event, or issue in the history of a religion in Australia The History of the Catholic Church in Australia: Catholic Studies, pg. 130-156 Sectarianism The history of Catholicism and Protestantism in Australia, from the Reformation in the 16th century, to sectarian violence in Northern Ireland, and what separates Catholics and Protestants today (i.e. the Catholic Church vs. Evangelical churches, e.g. Hillsong, etc.). Links to scripture/Church documents: - Catechism of the Catholic Church, par. 905-913 - Lumen Gentium, par. 1-69 - Message of the Holy Father, Benedict XVI, To the Young People of the World on the Occasion of the XXIII Worly Youth Day, 2008 Links with prior and future learning: - Year 7 RE syllabus: the Catholic Church in Australia, our local community, parishes, archdioceses, our local priests, clergy, and bishops - Year 8 RE syllabus: Parishes and Catholic schools are Church communities - Year 10 RE syllabus: Social Justice and the work of the Church in Australia - Year 12 ATAR Religion & Life: the role religion plays in the public life of Australia or another nation
10 The Influence of Religion - Religion in Historical Contexts Module 5 - one person, event, or issue in the history of a religion in Australia c - Identify a suitable person to focus upon - Locate this person within a historical context - Explore the importance of this person for a religion in Australia Lesson 43: One important person, event, or issue in the history of a religion in Australia Lesson 44: One important person, event, or issue in the history of a religion in Australia Lesson 45: One important person, or issue in the history of a religion in Australia Students complete Assessment Task 4 Part C in Class Essay Lesson 46: The nature of one current issue in society to which a religion seeks to respond and the response of a religion to one current issue in society Good Friday Module 5 Teacher Background document St. Mary MacKillop, Sr. Irene McCormack What is known about this person? What is significant about this person? What makes them important? What makes this person important in the history of the Catholic Church in Australia? Catholic Studies, pg. 130-156 Prominent Catholics in Australian History - Assessment Task 4: research based on the following content: one important person, or issue in the history of a religion in Australia Module 5 - Who is a suitable person in the history of a religion in Australia to focus on? - What is known about this person? -What makes this person important? - What makes this person important in the history of a religion in Australia? 11 The Influence of Religion - Religion in -- Research the issues of abortion, euthanasia, embryonic stem cell research, In vitro fertilization, surrogacy, capital punishment, same-sex marriage and: Easter Monday & Tuesday Lesson 47: The nature of one current issue in society to which a religion seeks to Module 5 Teacher Background document St. Mary MacKillop, Sr. Irene McCormack What is known about this person? Module 5 - Who is a suitable person in the history of a religion in Australia to focus on? - What is known about this person? -What this person important?
Historical Contexts Module 5 - one person, event, or issue in the history of a religion in Australia c - Provide a detailed explanation of a chosen issue with reference to a case study - Outline the Catholic response to the issue referring to Church teachings, i.e. encyclicals, papal letters, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Bible, etc. - Identify a suitable issue to focus upon - Locate this within a historical context - Explore the importance of this issue for a religion in Australia respond and the response of a religion to one current issue in society Lesson 48: The nature of one current issue in society to which a religion seeks to respond and the response of a religion to one current issue in society Lesson 49: The nature of one current in society to which a religion seeks to respond and the response of a religion to one current issue in society What is significant about this person? What makes them important? What makes this person important in the history of the Catholic Church in Australia? Catholic Studies, pg. 130-156 Prominent Catholics in Australian History - - What makes this person important in the history of a religion in Australia? Semester 1 Term 2 Week Module Syllabus content Lesson content Assessments I.T/Resources Students know and Understand: Focus Questions 1 The Influence of Religion - Current issues for religion Module 5 - Research the issues of abortion, euthanasia, embryonic stem cell research, In vitro fertilization, surrogacy, capital punishment, same-sex marriage and: - Provide a detailed explanation of a chosen issue with reference to a case study - Outline the Catholic response to the issue referring to Church teachings, i.e. encyclicals, papal letters, the Lesson 50: The nature of one current issue in society to which a religion seeks to respond and the response of a religion to one current issue in society Lesson 51: The nature of one current issue in society to which a religion seeks to respond and the response of a religion to one current issue in society Module 5 Teacher Background document 2BREL Student resource, pg - ‘Morality and Justice’ Catholic Studies, pg. 77-102, Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church Module 5 - What is a suitable issue in the history of a religion in Australia for focus on? - What is known about this issue? - What makes this issue important? - What makes this issue important in the history of a religion in Australia?
content: the nature of one current issue in society to which a religion seeks to respond and the response of a religion to one current issue in society the response of a religion to one current issue in society to scripture/Church documents: - Humanae Vitae - Theology of the Body, St. Pope John Paul II - Catechism of the Catholic Church, par. 1700-1876 - Catechism of the Catholic Church, par. 2196-2550 Links with prior and future learning: - Year 7 RE syllabus: Making good choices - Year 8 RE syllabus: God’s State of Original Justice - Year 9 RE syllabus: Christian Love and Sexuality - Year 10 RE syllabus: Social Justice and the Dignity of the Human Person - Year 12 ATAR Religion & Life: the nature of one current generating tension and conflict in society 4 Exam Revision 5 Exam Revision
and purpose offered by religion (weighting 12.5%). Summary to scripture/Church documents: - Catechism of the Catholic Church, par. 1877-1927 - Catechism of the Catholic Church, par. 599-623 - Catechism of the Catholic Church, par. 51-73 - Nostra Aetate - Lumen Fidei Links with prior and future learning: - Year 7 RE syllabus: Living as Church - Year 8 RE syllabus: The Universal Need for God - Year 9 RE syllabus: The Human Search for Truth - Year 10 RE syllabus: Vocation, The Holy Spirit Calls Through Conscience - Year 12 ATAR Religion & Life: The interplay between the life of one significant religious person, their context and religion 9 The Nature of Religion - belief and practice Module 2 - the between one particular religious belief or teaching in the of people - Define key terms in the syllabus dot point - Beliefs and teachings that relate to the lives of people - How and why a belief or teaching relates to people - Define key terms in the syllabus dot point - Rituals or practices that relate to the lives of people - How and why one religious ritual or practice relates to people Task 8: In-class Explanation- Outline the main features of a Catholic belief/teaching and a Catholic practice/ritual and how it relates to people in their search for meaning and purpose in life (4.0%). COMMENCE MODULE 2 Lesson 11: Life, Beliefs and Teachings Lesson 12: Life, Beliefs and Teachings Lesson 13: Life, Beliefs and Teachings Lesson 14: Life, Beliefs and Teachings Lesson 15: Life, Beliefs and Teachings Module 2, Module 6 Teacher Background document Understanding Define “social justice”, Define “state of original justice” Four harmonies of creation - with God; within ourselves; with each with the rest of creation Define “stewardship” Why is sin and suffering in the world? The incarnation of Jesus and why God become man to redeem the human race Jesus as the model of justice Conscience - where man is alone with God and can truly hear His voice Define “Natural Law”, Define “Divine Law” Catholic Studies, Living the Christian life Moral law: the 5th and 7th Commandments Module 2 - What are some examples of religious beliefs or teachings? - How does one of these relate to people and their lives? - What is the relationship between one particular religious belief/teaching and the lives of people? - What examples illustrate this relationship?
Semester 2 Term 3 Week Module Syllabus content Lesson content Assessments I.T/Resources Students know and Understand: Focus Questions 1 Module 6 - the between one particular religious ritual or practice in the lives of people - Define key terms in the syllabus dot point - Beliefs and teachings that relate to the lives of people - How and why a belief or teaching relates to people - Define key terms in the syllabus dot point - Rituals or practices that relate to the lives of people - How and why one religious ritual or practice relates to people COMMENCE MODULE 6 Lesson 21: Life, Rituals and Practices Lesson 22: Life, Rituals and Practices Lesson 23: Life, Rituals and Practices Module 2, Module 6 Teacher Background document Understanding Faith, Define “social justice”, Define “state of original justice” Four harmonies of creation - with God; within ourselves; with each other; with the rest of creation Define “stewardship” Why is sin and suffering in the world? The incarnation of and why God become man to redeem the human race Jesus as the model of justice Conscience - where man is alone with God and can truly hear His voice Define “Natural Law”, Define “Divine Law” Catholic Studies, Living the Christian life law: the 5th and 7th Commandments Module 6 - What are some examples of religious rituals/practices? - How does one of relate to people and their lives? - What is the relationship between one particular religious practice and the lives of people? - What examples illustrate this relationship?
2 Module 6 - the between one particular religious ritual or practice in the lives of people - Define key terms in the syllabus dot point - Beliefs and teachings that relate to the lives of people - How and why a belief or teaching relates to people - Define key terms in the syllabus dot point - Rituals or practices that relate to the lives of people - How and why one religious ritual or practice relates to people Lesson 24: Life, Rituals and Practices Lesson 25: Life, Rituals and Practices Lesson 26: Life, Rituals and Practices Lesson 27: Life, Rituals and Practices Lesson 28: Life, Rituals and Practices Prayer Task 8: In-class Explanation- Outline the main features of a Catholic belief/teaching and a Catholic practice/ritual and how it relates to people in their search for meaning and purpose in life (5.0%). Module 2, Module 6 Teacher Background document Understanding Faith, Define “social justice”, Define “state of original justice” Four harmonies of creation - with God; within ourselves; with each other; with the rest of creation Define “stewardship” Why is there sin and suffering in the world? The incarnation of Jesus and why God become man to redeem the human race Jesus as the model of justice Conscience - where man is alone with God and can truly hear His voice Define “Natural Law”, Define “Divine Law” Catholic Studies, Living the Christian life law: the 5th and 7th Commandments Catholic rituals and practices: Liturgy of the Word, prayer, reading scripture, etc. What is the Word of God? What does the Word of God reveal about God? Christians celebrate the power of the Word in the Seven Sacraments Penance and Reconciliation: What is Mortal Sin? What is Venial Sin? Why is it necessary that Christians restore their relationship with God and the Church? Module 6 - What are some examples of religious rituals/practices? - How does one of these relate to people and their lives? - What is the relationship between one particular religious practice and the lives of people? - What examples illustrate this relationship?
Task 9: In-class Investigation - Outline the structure of the Magisterium of the Catholic Church and describe how it works to preserve and safeguard the Christian message (weighting 8.5%). 4 The Nature of Religion - Religious and Module 4 - the main structures and processes of a particular religion - Define key terms in the syllabus dot point - Examples of religious structures and processes - The leadership and organization of a religion - The structures and processes of a religion - Define: “structure” re: in a religious institution; Define: “process” re: in a religious institution The Magisterium of the Catholic Church: teaching and safeguarding the Christian message; providing for the growing holiness of believers; governing the Church in Jesus’ name - Jesus promised to remain with His Church: the Holy Spirit, Pentecost, Apostolic Succession Levels of Official Catholic teaching: Infallible teachings; Definitive teachings; Teachings help understand Revelation; Teachings on Contemporary issues - define - Examples of teachings from each Apostolic Office in the Church - Leading the Church today: How does the Church teach/guide believers on issues related to Social Justice, dialogue with other religions, etc.? How does the Church exhort believers to be active in the today? Lesson 34: The main structures and processes of a particular religion Lesson 35: The main structures and processes of a particular religion Lesson 36: The main structures and processes of a particular religion Lesson 37: The main structures and processes of a particular religion Lesson 38: The main structures and processes of a particular religion Module 4 Teacher Background document What is the Magisterium of the Catholic Church? - What is an ecumenical council? - - The Ecumenical Councils and their Chief Doctrines - Vatican II Voice: The Need for Vatican II - What is the relationship between Scripture, Tradition, and the Magisterium? - EWTN: Teachings of the Catholic Church - The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church Catholicism for Dummies The Catechism of the Catholic Church Module 4 - What is meant by the terms: “processes” and “structures”? - What are the main structures of a particular religion? - What are the main processes of a particular religion? - What is the relationship between structures and processes? .
- a of societal and religious views on one current issue in society - Laws that are contradictory to Moral Law, i.e. the 5th Commandment Examples of violations of the 5th Commandment - The Christian perspective on human suffering - ordinary and extraordinary means of preserving life -The Universal destination of goods, respect for people and their possessions Lesson 47: A comparison of societal and religious views on one current issue in society Catholic Responses to Moral Issues - Scripture and the Early Church Fathers on Moral Issues - The Essential Moral Handbook, O’Neil & Black, Ligouri Press Catholicism for Dummies The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church The Catechism of the Catholic Church particular religious perspective; from perspectives)? - What are some reasons against the participation of religion in society (from a particular religious perspective; from other perspectives)? God
Religion - The Place of Religion in Society Module 3 - reasons for and against the of religion in society - a of societal and religious views on one current issue in society - Different views about this issue, including religious views - The main features of each view - Comparison of the various - Different ways religions can participate in society - Different perspectives or arguments for and against, the involvement of religion in society - What are current issues in society? What are the Catholic views on these issues? Why do these issues arise - people lack God’s peace and as a result God’s State of Original justice is broken. Respect for All Human Life - 5th Commandment - “You Shall Not Kill” - Laws that are contradictory to Law, i.e. the 5th Commandment Examples of violations of the 5th Commandment - The Christian perspective on suffering - ordinary and extraordinary means of preserving life -The Universal destination of goods, respect for people and their possessions Reasons for and against the involvement of religion in society Module 3 Teacher Background document Echoing the work of the Gospels through the Catholic Church - Australian Catholic Archbishop’s Conference - Real Love, Real Care - God So Loved The World - Life Issues Series - Abortion - Catholic Studies - pg. 51-76, 129-156 Catholic.com: Resources For Catholics on a Variety of Social and Moral issues - Catholic Responses to Moral Issues - Scripture and the Early Church Fathers on Moral Issues - The Essential Moral Handbook, O’Neil & Black, Ligouri Press Catholicism for Dummies The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church The Catechism of the Catholic Church - What are the main features of this - What views are expressed about this issue? - Can these views be grouped together around an idea or an attitude? - What are some religious views about this issue? - How do the of societal and religious views about this issue compare? - How do religions participate in society? - What are some reasons for participating in society (from a particular religious perspective; from other perspectives)? - What are some reasons against the participation of religion in society (from a particular religious perspective; from other perspectives)? God 10 The Influence of - Define key terms in the syllabus dot point - The main features of a current issue Lesson 58: Task 10: In-class Explanation - Referring to an example (e.g. Module 3 - What is a suitable current issue to focus on?
The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church The Catechism of the Catholic Church to scripture/Church documents: - Catechism of the Catholic Church, par. 1877-1948 - Catechism of the Catholic Church, par. 142-184 - Nostra Aetate - Lumen Gentium - Fidei Links with prior and future learning: - Year 7 RE syllabus: Love through Charity - Year 8 RE syllabus: God’s State of Original Justice - Year 9 RE syllabus: the 10 Commandments and Moral Law - Year 10 RE syllabus: Social Justice and Dignity of the Person - Year 12 ATAR Religion & Life: differing ways in which religion is viewed in society, how a religion responds to tension and conflict in society and the reasons for this response Semester 2 Term 4 Week Module Syllabus content Lesson content Assessments I.T/Resources Students know and Understand: Focus Questions 1 The Influence of Religion - Religion in Historical Contexts Module 5 - the impact an event or - Define key terms in the syllabus dot point - An important event or issue - The historical narrative: the main features of this event or issue - The impact of this event or issue - the early spread of the Christian community, persecutions during Christianity’s early history, the conversion of Emperor Constantine, the Council of Nicaea, the creation and growth of monastic COMMENCE MODULE 5 Lesson 62: The impact an event or issue in history had on religion Lesson 63: The impact an or issue in history had on religion Lesson 64: Module 5 Teacher Background document Understanding Faith: The Great Schism, Understanding The Protestant Reformation, A War Prevented: Pope John XXIII and the Cuban Missile Crisis, Module 5 - What is an important event or issue in history that had an impact upon a religion? - What happened, who was involved, when, why, and how? - What impact did this event or issue have on a religion?
issue in history had on religion life, the Great Schism, the Crusades, etc. - The Reformation and the (The Council of - The Church today: how does the Church today respond to the challenge of contemporary persecutions and modernist movements, e.g. New Ageism, Militant Atheism, Secularism, etc. Task 11: In-class Explanation - Choose an event or issue in history and outline its impact (weighting 4.0%). Task 12: Semester 2 Exam ( The impact an or issue in history had on religion Lesson 65: The impact an or issue in history had on religion Nazi Germany and the Catholic Church, The Crusades and the Catholic Church, The Inquisition, - Why did this event or issue have an impact upon a religion? . 2 The Influence of Religion - Religion in Historical Contexts Module 5 - the impact an event or issue in history had on religion - Define key in the syllabus dot point - An important event or issue - The historical narrative: the main features of this or issue - The impact of this event or issue - the early spread of the Christian community, persecutions during Christianity’s early history, the conversion of Emperor Constantine, the Council of Nicaea, the creation and growth of monastic life, the Great Schism, the Crusades, etc. - The Reformation and the (The Council of Trent) - The Church today: how does the Church today respond to the challenge of contemporary persecutions and modernist movements, e.g. New Ageism, Militant Atheism, Secularism, etc. Lesson 66: The impact an event or issue in history had on religion Lesson 67: The impact an event or issue in history had on religion Lesson 68: The impact an event or issue in history had on religion Lesson 69: The impact an event or issue in history had on religion Lesson 67 The impact an event or issue in history had on religion Module 5 Teacher Background document Understanding Faith: The Great Schism, Understanding The Protestant Reformation, A War Prevented: Pope John and the Cuban Missile Crisis, Nazi Germany and the Catholic Church, The Crusades and the Catholic Church, The Inquisition, Module 5 - What is an important event or issue in history that had an impact upon a religion? - What happened, who was involved, when, why, and how? - What impact did this event or issue have on a religion? - Why did this or issue have an impact upon a religion? .