Irene McCormack Catholic College RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM YEAR 9 Course 1 2018 Semester 1 Term 1 THE HUMAN SEARCH FOR TRUTH Week Module Syllabus content Lesson content Assessments I.T/Resources Students know and Understand: Focus 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 leads to God People fail to recognise their ‘human heart’ questions for many reasons. COMMENCE UNIT 1 Lesson 1- The human search for truth Prayer- Focus Welcome Welcome to RE Handout Course Programmes and Assessment Schedules Class expectations- equipment Demonstrate where students can download their ebooks we are going to explore ‘human heart’ questions Teacher Reads (students follow) CFM, p5-9 and discuss key ideas Complete Booklet Activity 1 & 2 Summary Lesson 2- People fail to recognise their ‘human heart’ questions for many reasons. Class Prayer- 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
Students (know and understand) that the Magisterium serves the Church by teaching, explaining and applying teaching. 3 The Spirit guides the Church’s The Magisterium of the Church preserves Jesus’ 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 6- The Magisterium serves the Church by teaching, explaining and applying Jesus’ teachings. Prayer- Today we are going look continue looking at The Magisterium of the Church Teacher reads (students follow) CFM p. 27-28 and discuss key ideas Guide students through activity 7 in booklet (challenging questions) Summary Lesson 7- Assessment Task Class Prayer- Handout Assessment Task Go through requirements Time to work on Assessment Lesson 8- Assessment Task Class Prayer- Handout Assessment Task Go through requirements Time to work on Assessment Come Follow Me Term 1 Booklet Students (know and understand) that the Pope is the successor of Saint Peter. Students (know and understand) that the Magisterium serves the Church by teaching, explaining and applying teaching. 4 The Spirit of Truth inspired the God reveals answers to questions of the ‘human heart’ through the Bible The writing process of the Bible involved four broad steps Lesson 9- The Bible Class Prayer- Today we are going to begin looking at the Bible Read and Complete Activity 8 page 26-33 Come Follow Me Term 1 Booklet Assessment Task Due
The Book of Revelation teaches Christians that God’s promise will always be fulfilled and that God’s power will always overcome evil in the world The Book of Revelation is often wrongly portrayed as a book about the end of the world. It is important that students understand that this is not the case. Instead the Book of Revelation is a source of hope and encouragement particularly in times of trail and sufferings. Complete booklet activity 18 As a class, discuss symbols that are understood and have the same meaning for everyone. Focus question: Do you think the use of symbols helps convey meaning? 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 Bible Class Prayer- Today we are going look at how to read the bible Teacher reads (students follow) CFM p.80 and discuss key ideas as a class The Bible contains a variety of literary forms written by writers in specific periods of history for particular communities and with certain purposes in mind Point student to the text in the second paragraph: ‘People write what is important to them in different ways. Some write in prose, others in poetry, songs, drama and letters.’ Discuss this with the students. Key questions may include: Name a song, poem, letter, play, etc that has stood out for them. What methods of communication are used in the 21st century? Are all as effective as each other? Justify. If you had to communicate something important to others, what form would you use and why? (Justifications should consider the following points covered in the text: ‘Why am I writing this?’ ‘For whom am I writing?’ Come Follow Me Term 1 Booklet Bibles Students (know and understand) that the 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.
to overcome obstacles in their efforts to live as God calls. Students complete the In Class Work p180. Summary 5 MARY WAS FILLED WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT Mary is a model for all people who are trying to live as Jesus taught Catholic Tradition honours Mary as the ‘Mother of God’ Mary is honoured as the Mother of the Church. Lesson 18: Mary is a model for all people who are trying to live as Jesus taught Prayer- Today we are going to investigate how Mary is a model for all people who are trying to live as Jesus taught Teacher reads (students follow) the Key events in Mary’s life on CFM 181-185 of the CFM and discuss key ideas. Students complete the In Class Work p184. Students complete Journal activity on p185 which requires students to spend a few moments reflecting on how their life situations could be likened to those of Mary of the Gospels. Students review Chapters 6 & 7 by completing the In Class Work on p188 Summary Students (know and understand) that Mary is the model for all people who are trying to live as Jesus taught. Students (know and understand) that Mary is the model for all people who are trying to live as Jesus taught. 6 Exam Revision- Revision Booklets. 7 EXAMINATIONS Differentiation- Adjustments made to the task for students with Special Learning Needs
The Scriptures recall signs of God’s love The emotions of always reflect God’s love The Christian promise can become a reality if people are empowered by the love of Jesus. 5. lying. Class brainstorm on the emotional stress people may experience in the situations outlined in booklet activity and discuss answers as a class. Summary Lesson 3: Jesus promises salvation Prayer Today we are going to look at Jesus’ promise of salvation Teacher (students follow) CFM 201-204 Students individually research the life of one of the people outlined in Activity in booklet. Students explore and present how their chosen person behaved like God by displaying love in the way Jesus taught Students complete Booklet Activity by reading the relevant Scripture references and describing signs of God’s love. Summary always reflect God’s love. Students (know and understand) that Jesus shares his power to love through the sacraments of baptism and Confirmation. Students (know and understand) that ‘charity’ is the power to love as Jesus does – a selfless love that grows as people keep his commandments. Students (know and understand) that ‘charity’ is the power to love as Jesus does – a selfless love that grows as people keep his commandments. Students (know and understand) that sin is any deliberate thought, word or deed which is against God’s law. Students (know and understand) that there are three conditions for sin. 9 Jesus shares Come Follow Me Term 3 Booklet Part 1
his power to love: and Charity’ is the power to love as Jesus does – a selfless love that grows as people keep his Sin and how God helps people to overcome it shares his power to love through the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation ‘Charity’ is the power to love as Jesus does – a selfless love that grows as people keep his commandments The commandments of Jesus call Christians to live the Ten Commandments in love of God and neighbour. Sin is any deliberate thought, word or deed which is against God’s law are three conditions for sin God wants to forgive and heal No one can another’s sinfulness God has revealed that there are two degrees of sin: ‘mortal sin’ and ‘venial sin’ – Mortal sin completely breaks a person’s relationship with God, and those who die in this state risk separation from God forever – Venial sin weakens but does not destroy a person’s relationship with God, so God purifies a person after death before they heaven. Lesson 4: Jesus shares his power to love: sacraments and commandments Prayer Today we are going to look at how Jesus shares his power to love: sacraments and commandments study and discuss the charts from the CFM on the Spiritual Gifts of the sacraments. Students make posters, which illustrate how each of these sacraments helps people to express their emotions in ways that reflect God’s love. Teacher reads (students follow) CFM pg.205-09 and complete the activities in booklet Lesson 5: ‘Charity’ is the power to love as Jesus does – a selfless love that grows as people keep his commandments Prayer Today we are going to look at the gift of ‘Charity’ the power to love as Jesus does – a selfless love that grows as people keep his commandments Teacher reads (students follow) page 210-218 Students complete the questions for reflective writing in booklet, which invites students to reflect on how they live the Ten Commandments and how adopting an attitude of charity can help them become more selfless. Summary Lesson 6: Sin and how God helps people to overcome it Prayer
On the board have them describe the perfect woman, then man. What sort of qualities does it value? Teacher reads (students follow) CFM 281-285 Complete activities in booklet for Chapter 4 Summary exists between a wife and husband. Students (know and understand) the characteristics of healthy human sexuality. Students (know and understand) that people can fail to develop a healthy sexuality for a number of reasons. 10 Jesus promises the power of divine love God gives guidance and strength to people in developing their human sexuality in healthy ways is the model for Christians of expressing the divine of charity to others Charity is developed through receiving Jesus in Holy Communion, prayer and in striving to live two great commandments The Christian promise can become a reality if people strive to live the vision of charity and chastity revealed by Jesus. Lesson 7: Jesus promises the power of divine love Prayer we are going to look at how Jesus helps us to develop a healthy sexuality and his promise of the power of divine love. Teacher reads (students follow) CFM 288 and complete activity in booklet Teacher reads (students follow) CFM 289 and complete activity in booklet Summary Lesson 8: Jesus is the model for expressing the divine power of charity to others Prayer Today we are going to look at how Jesus is the model for expressing the divine power of charity to others Revise the gift of Charity Brainstorm ways that modelled loved for others in his actions Teacher reads (students follow) CFM 290-292 Complete Booklet activity Jesus revealed his love for all Summary Come Follow Me Term 4 Booklet Students (know and understand) that God gives guidance and strength to people in developing their human sexuality in healthy ways. Students (know and understand) that Jesus is the model for Christians of expressing the divine power of charity to others. Students (know and understand) that charity is developed through receiving Jesus in Holy Communion, prayer and in striving to live Jesus’ two great commandments.
Lesson 9: Charity is developed through receiving Jesus in Holy Communion, prayer and in striving to live Jesus’ two great commandments Prayer Today we are going to look at how we can develop the gift of Charity. Class discussion: what charity in the Christian context how charity is developed the relationship between charity and chastity what would happen if all people accepted and developed the gift of chastity as a ‘positive good’ for themselves and others? Teacher reads (students follow) CFM Students complete booklet activity To love is to will the good of Another Summary Students (know and understand) that the Christian promise can become a reality if people strive to live the vision of charity and chastity revealed by Jesus. Semester 2 Term 4 Christian love and sexuality.
Week Module Syllabus content Lesson content Assessments I.T/Resources Students know and Understand: Questions 1 God people to live chaste God calls people to develop a healthy sexuality God originally created beings with healthy sexualities Jesus 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. Lesson 10: God originally created human beings with healthy sexualities Prayer we are going to look at how God originally created human beings with healthy sexualities Teacher reads (students follow) CFM 297 discuss the differences between humans and other creatures Jigsaw exercise: Form students into expert groups so that there is at least one group for each of the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist and Penance. In their expert groups, students use the copies of the relevant material from the Student Resource, pp to create a a simple list of dot points that explains the content Students complete The Sacrament of Penance heals Relationships activity in booklet Summary . Lesson 11: God originally created human beings with healthy sexualities Prayer Today we are going to continue to look at how God originally created human beings with healthy sexualities Complete Booklet activities on Chapter 6 Summary Lesson 12: God calls people to respect the dignity of the whole person, including their sexuality Come Follow Me Term 4 Booklet Students (know and understand) that God originally created beings with healthy sexualities. 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. .
Prayer Today we are going to continue to look at how God calls people to respect the dignity of the whole person, including their sexuality Brainstorm what dignity mean, discuss our personal dignity how can we protect it. Teacher reads (students follow) CFM 305 discuss Teacher (students follow) CFM 307-309 Complete Chapter 7 questions in booklet Summary 2 God people to develop a healthy sexuality God’s plan for marriage God originally created human beings with healthy sexualities Jesus gives sacramental grace to enable people to develop a healthy sexuality. God 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 Jesus revealed that marriage means ‘a man and wife joined by God for life’ Through his Church, Jesus instituted the Sacrament of Marriage Lesson 13: God seeks to restore human sexuality Prayer Today we are going to continue to look at how God seeks to restore human sexuality Revise pages 307-309 Complete the following activities in booklet: Married love & God seeks to restore human sexuality to full health Summary Lesson 14: God created marriage Prayer Today we are going to continue to look why God created marriage Teacher reads (students follow) Read CFM 311-312 answer questions in booklet View Look me in the Eye’- episode 2 and answer questions in booklet Summary Lesson 15: Through his Church, Jesus instituted the Sacrament of Marriage Come Follow Me Term 4 Booklet Students (know and understand) that God calls 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. Students (know and understand) that Jesus revealed that marriage means ‘a man and wife joined by God for life’.