Irene McCormack Catholic College RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM YEAR 9 Course _2 2018 Semester 1 Term 1 THE HUMAN SEARCH FOR TRUTH Week Module Syllabus content Lesson content Assessments I.T/Resources Students know and Understand: Questions 1 The human need to question People ask many ‘human heart’ questions There are four basic questions of the ‘human heart’ The search for truth leads to God People fail to recognise their ‘human heart’ questions for many reasons. COMMENCE UNIT 1: The Human Search for Truth Lesson 1- The human search for truth Lesson 2- People fail to recognise their ‘human heart’ questions for many reasons. Come Follow Me Term 1 Booklet Students (know and understand) that people ask many ‘human heart’ questions. Students (know and understand) that there are four basic questions of the ‘human heart’. Students (know and understand) that the search for truth leads to 2 came to fulfil God’s answers to questions Jesus thought, questioned and understood like anyone else but he was incapable of sin Jesus came to complete the teachings of the Father Lesson 3- Jesus thought, questioned and understood like anyone else but he was incapable of sin Lesson 4- Jesus came to complete the teachings of the Father Come Follow Me Term 1 Booklet Bibles Students (know and understand) that Jesus thought, questioned and understood like anyone else but he was incapable of sin.
of the human heart The Spirit guides the Church’s Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to guide his followers The Holy Spirit guides Jesus’ followers to answer the questions in their hearts. The Magisterium of the Church preserves teachings The Holy Spirit guides the Pope and bishops Tradition is the handing on of the teachings of the Apostles under the guidance of the Holy Spirit The Pope is the successor to Saint Peter The infallibility of the Church is a gift of the Holy Spirit The Magisterium serves the Church by teaching, explaining and applying Jesus’ teachings. Lesson 5- The Magisterium of the Church preserves Jesus’ teachings Students (know and understand) that Jesus came to complete the teachings of the Father. Students (know and understand) that Jesus sent the Holy Spirit to guide his followers. Students (know and understand) that the Holy Spirit guides Jesus’ followers to answer the questions in their hearts. Students (know and understand) that the Magisterium of the Church preserves Jesus’ teaching Students (know and understand) that The Holy Spirit guides the Pope and bishops. Students (know and understand) that Tradition is the handing
The Magisterium serves the Church by teaching, explaining and applying Jesus’ teachings. 4 The Spirit of Truth inspired the writing of the Bible God reveals answers to questions of the heart’ through the Bible The writing process of the Bible involved four broad steps The historical development of the Bible occurred over seven stages: – the Patriarchs of the people of Israel – the Exodus and entry into the Promised Land – the Monarchy – the – the Post Exile – the Greek conquest – the Roman conquest. Lesson 9- The Bible Lesson 10- God reveals answers to questions of the ‘human heart’ through the Bible Assessment Task Due Lesson 11- The writing process of the Bible involved four broad steps, the historical development of the Bible occurred over seven stages: Come Follow Me Term 1 Booklet Assessment Task Due 5 The writing process of the Bible involved four broad steps The historical development of the Bible occurred over seven stages: – the Patriarchs of the people of Israel – the Exodus and into the Promised Land – the Monarchy – the – the Post Exile – the Greek conquest – the Roman conquest. Lesson 12- The History of the Lesson 13- The History of the Bible Lesson 14- The Holy Spirit inspired each of the three stages in the development of the New Testament Come Follow Me Term 1 Booklet Bibles Students (know and understand) that God reveals answers to questions of the ‘human heart’ through the Bible. Students (know and understand) that the writing process of the Bible involved four broad steps Students (know and understand) that the historical development of the Bible occurred
literature. 7 How to read the Bible The Bible includes a range of literary forms As a literary form, gospels are used to announce good news There are various reasons for differences between Gospels. Lesson 18- How to read the Lesson 19- How to read the Bible Lesson 20- How to read the Bible Come Follow Me Term 1 Booklet Bibles Students (know and understand) that the Bible includes a range of literary forms. Students (know and understand) that, as a literary form, gospels are used to announce good news. Students (know and understand) that there are various reasons for differences between gospels. 8 The Spirit revealed as the Messiah The Book of Isaiah prophesied the coming of a Messiah Jesus, is the Suffering Servant prophesied in Isaiah The Gospels provide accounts of the Resurrection Jesus’ Resurrection gives new meaning to the lives of Christians. Lesson 21- The Spirit revealed Jesus as the Messiah Lesson 22- The Spirit revealed Jesus as the Messiah Lesson 23- Topic Test Topic Test Come Follow Me Term 1 Booklet Students (know and understand) that the Book of Isaiah prophesied the coming of a Messiah Students (know and understand) that Jesus is the Suffering Servant prophesied in Isaiah Definitions
9 Young people discover new spiritual People can develop spiritual The beginnings of spiritual experience – childhood People develop spiritually in many different ways. People have wondered and learnt much the human soul The spirituality of the human person makes spiritual relationships possible. COMMENCE UNIT 2 People Grow Stronger Spiritually Lesson 1: people discover new spiritual experiences Lesson 2: People develop spiritually in many different ways Lesson 3: People can develop spiritual relationships Come Follow Me Term 2 Booklet Students (know and understand) that personal spiritual experiences begin in childhood. Students (know and understand) that people develop spiritually in many different ways. Students (know and understand) that people have wondered and learnt much about the human soul. Students (know and understand) that the spirituality of the human person makes spiritual relationships possible. 10 Lesson 4: Lesson 5: Lesson 6: Come Follow Me Term 2 Booklet 11 People find it hard to develop spiritually God the Father and sent the Original sin prevents people from developing spiritually People experience difficulty in recognising love and goodness in their behaviour People must overcome challenges and difficulties if they are to develop spiritually Lesson 5: People find it hard to develop spiritually Lesson 6: God the Father and Jesus sent the Holy Spirit Lesson 7: The ‘communion of saints’ is another way of describing the Church made up of baptised people Come Follow Me Term 2 Booklet Photocopy Picture Bible Pentecost Story. Students (know and understand) that original sin prevents people from developing spiritually. Students (know and understand) that people experience difficulty in recognising love and
Week Module Syllabus content Lesson content Assessments I.T/Resources Students know and Understand: Focus Questions 1 Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit The ‘communion of saints’ is another way of describing the Church made up of baptised people Those who respond to the Holy Spirit find the ‘fruits of the Holy Spirit’ growing within them The Holy Spirit helps people to overcome the ‘seven deadly’ or ‘capital’ sins The Christian promise can become a reality if people draw on the of salvation Jesus offers through the Holy Spirit. God inspired Mark to reveal who Jesus is and how the Holy Spirit would transform his followers lived in the Jewish society of first century, Roman occupied Palestine To demonstrate the power of the Holy Spirit and as part of his mission, performed miracles Parables were used to teach important lessons The Holy Spirit can empower Christians to overcome everything Lesson 8: The ‘communion of saints’ is another way of describing the Church made up of baptised people Lesson 9: God inspired Mark to reveal who Jesus is and how the Holy Spirit would transform his followers Come Follow Me Term 2 Booklet Students (know and understand) that the ‘communion of saints’ is another way of describing the Church made up of baptised people. Those who respond to the Holy Spirit find the ‘fruits of the Holy Spirit’ growing within them. Students (know and understand) that God inspired Mark to reveal who Jesus is and how the Holy Spirit would transform his followers. Students (know and understand) that Jesus lived in the Jewish society of first century, Roman occupied Palestine.
in life that does not reflect the love and goodness of God. 2 Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit To demonstrate the power of the Holy Spirit and as part of his mission, performed miracles Parables were used to teach important lessons The Holy Spirit can empower Christians to overcome everything in life that does not reflect the love and goodness of God. Lesson 10: Jesus lived in the Jewish society of Roman-occupied Palestine Lesson 11: lived in the Jewish society of Roman-occupied Palestine Lesson 12: Parables were used to teach important lessons Come Follow Me Term 2 Booklet Students (know and understand) that to demonstrate the power of the Holy Spirit and as part of his mission, Jesus performed miracles. Students (know and understand) that parables were used to important lessons. Students (know and understand) that the Holy Spirit can empower Christians to overcome everything in life that does not reflect the love and goodness of God. 3 Jesus was filled with the Holy Spirit To demonstrate the power of the Holy Spirit and as part of his mission, Jesus performed miracles Parables were used to teach important lessons The Holy Spirit can empower Christians to overcome everything in life that does not reflect the love and goodness of God. Lesson 13: Parables Source Analysis Assignment Lesson 14: Parables Source Analysis Assignment Lesson 15: Parables Source Analysis Assignment Students (know and understand) that to demonstrate the of the Holy Spirit and as part of his mission, Jesus performed miracles. Students (know and understand) that parables were used to teach important lessons.
Students (know and understand) that the Holy Spirit can empower Christians to overcome everything in life that does not reflect the love and goodness 4 Jesus revealed how to draw on the strength of the Holy Spirit Part Two of Mark’s Gospel teaches that people who follow can draw upon the power of the Holy Spirit to live heroic Christian lives The ‘cross’ and Resurrection are together the ultimate symbols of God’s power to bring all to fullness of life with God Mark’s Gospel presents an explanation as to why was Killed Mark’s Gospel presents the meaning of Jesus’ death and Resurrection The Holy Spirit can empower people to overcome obstacles in their efforts to live a full Christian life. Lesson 16: Part Two of Mark’s Gospel teaches that people who follow Jesus can draw upon the power of the Holy Spirit to live heroic Christian lives Lesson 17: The Holy Spirit can empower people to overcome obstacles in their efforts to live a full Christian life Parables Source Analysis Assignment Due Students (know and understand) that Part Two of Mark’s Gospel teaches that people who follow Jesus can draw upon the power of the Holy Spirit to live courageous Christian lives. Students (know and understand) that the and Resurrection are together the ultimate symbols of God’s power to bring all to fullness of life with God. Students (know and understand) that Mark’s Gospel presents an explanation as to why was killed. Students (know and understand) that Mark’s Gospel presents the meaning of death and Resurrection.
Key Words Freedom, fulfilled, internal pressures, external pressures, moral choice, moral principle, natural law, Passover, Sinai Covenant, New Law, Grace 8 Emotions move people The emotions function best when directed by the will Jesus promises salvation Experiences of emotions give rise to the question: ‘How can I handle my emotions?’ The principal emotions are love, hatred, desire, fear, joy, sadness and anger Developing emotionally involves three steps: recognising the emotion, accepting it, and choosing how to direct the emotion in life-giving ways Love is the most fundamental emotion. Emotions function best when appropriately directed by the will Failure to direct emotions in ways can result in emotional stress People need to respect their emotions. All people are created in God’s image COMMENCE UNIT 3: People Can Achieve Emotional Peace Lesson 1: Emotions move people Lesson 2: The emotions function best when directed by the will Lesson 3: Jesus promises salvation Come Follow Me Term 3 Booklet Part 1 Students (know and understand) that experiences of emotions give rise to the question: ‘How can I handle my emotions?’ Students (know and understand) the principal emotions are love, hatred, desire, fear, joy, sadness and Students (know and understand) that all people are created in God’s image. Students (know and understand) that the Scriptures recall signs of God’s love. Students (know and understand) that the emotions of Jesus always reflect God’s love. Students (know and understand) that the emotions of Jesus
of healing Gospel stories Jesus contain elements of the Rites of Reconciliation The sacrament of Penance includes the elements: contrition, confession, satisfaction and absolution People need to examine conscience to prepare for Reconciliation. Experiences of illness and are some of the most emotional times in life The Catholic Church continues the work of Jesus in showing special care for the sick Jesus gave his Church the power to heal and care for the sick through the sacrament of Anointing The Last Rites consist of three sacraments The of the sacrament of Anointing can heal people and draw them closer to God. with the Church and the human community. Students (know and understand) that the gifts of the sacrament of Penance help people to live the Christian life. Students (know and understand) that the Gospel stories about Jesus contain elements of the Rites of Reconciliation. Students (know and understand) that the sacrament of Penance includes the elements of contrition, confession, satisfaction and absolution. Students (know and understand) that people need to examine their conscience to prepare for Reconciliation. Students (know and understand) that experience of illness and death are some of the most emotional times in life.
Students (know and understand) that the Catholic Church continues the work of in showing special care for the sick. 5 Anointing – A of healing The Catholic Church continues the work of Jesus in showing special care for the sick Jesus gave his Church the power to heal and care for the sick through the sacrament of Anointing The Last Rites consist of three sacraments The gifts of the sacrament of Anointing can heal people and draw them closer to God. Lesson 17: Anointing – A Sacrament of healing Lesson 18: Assignment Lesson 19: Assignment Come Follow Me Term 3 Booklet Part 2 Students (know and understand) that Jesus gave his Church the power to heal and care for the sick through the sacrament of Anointing. Students (know and understand) that the Last Rites consist of three sacraments. Students (know and understand) that the of the sacrament of Anointing can heal people and draw them closer to God 6 Anointing – A of healing The Catholic Church continues the work of Jesus in showing special care for the sick Jesus gave his Church the power to heal and care for the sick through the sacrament of Anointing The Last Rites consist of three sacraments The gifts of the sacrament of Anointing can heal people and draw them closer to God. Lesson 20: Assignment Lesson 21: Assignment Lesson 22: Assignment Term 3 Booklet Part 2 Students (know and understand) that Jesus gave his Church the power to heal and care for the sick through the sacrament of Anointing. Students (know and understand) that the Last Rites consist of three sacraments. Students (know and understand) that the gifts of the sacrament of
chaste God calls people to develop a healthy sexuality healthy sexuality. God calls people to respect the dignity of the whole person, including their sexuality God to restore human sexuality God’s commandments protect people from behaviours that fail to respect the dignity of the person. Lesson 11: God originally created human beings with healthy sexualities Lesson 12: God people to respect the dignity of the whole person, including their sexuality Students (know and understand) that Jesus gives sacramental grace to enable people to develop a healthy sexuality Students (know and understand) that God calls people to respect the dignity of the whole person, including their sexuality. . 2 God calls people to develop a healthy sexuality God’s plan for marriage God originally created human beings with healthy sexualities gives sacramental grace to enable people to develop a healthy sexuality. God calls people to respect the dignity of the whole person, including their sexuality God seeks to restore human sexuality God’s commandments protect people from behaviours that fail to respect the dignity of the person. God created marriage Lesson 13: God seeks to restore human sexuality Lesson 14: God created marriage Lesson 15: Through his Church, Jesus instituted the Sacrament of Marriage Come Follow Me Term 4 Booklet Students (know and understand) that God people to respect the dignity of the whole person, including their sexuality. Students (know and understand) that God seeks to restore human sexuality. Students (know and understand) that God’s commandments protect people from behaviours that fail to respect the dignity of the person. Students (know and understand) that God created marriage.
Jesus revealed that marriage means ‘a man and wife joined by God for life’ Through his Church, Jesus instituted the Sacrament of Marriage God forbids actions contrary to marriage Students (know and understand) that Jesus revealed that marriage means ‘a man and wife joined by God for life’. Students (know and understand) that through his Church, Jesus instituted the Sacrament of Marriage. Students (know and understand) that God forbids actions contrary to marriage. 3 Lesson 16: Assignment Lesson 17: Assignment Lesson 18: Assignment Come Follow Me Term 4 Booklet 4 Lesson 19: Assignment Lesson 20: Assignment Lesson 21: Assignment Due Come Follow Me Term 4 Booklet 5 Lesson 22: Lesson 23: Lesson 24: Come Follow Me Term 4 Booklet Lighthouse Sexuality Episodes