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1 Contents Page Introduction Topics 1. Looking ahead What do you believe? Believe in yourself (B.I.Y.) To fit in or not to fit in? That is the question You are in charge of your attitude Problem solving I can do it attitude Grit Grief and loss n attitude of gratitude How do you G.T..?..? (greet, treat and speak) Giving going the extra mile! Humility Opening ng the G..T.E..E Good, od, better, best Heart to heart Kindness What do you value? What does respect look like? Mobile friend or foe? This is your world I was there Jesus our hero Mob 23. ocial media Mental health Perception Reflective practice One step at a time Mentally-strong people You are not alone Reflection via inspiration Prayer pages Journalling pages MPLE rmp M.. 3

2 MJ R 24/7 yearly planner Weekly topics WEEK 1 Topic Looking ahead WEEK 4 Topic To fit in or not to fit in? That is the question WEEK 2 Topic What do you believe? WEEK 5 Topic You are in charge of your attitude WEEK 3 Topic Believe in yourself (B.I.Y.) WEEK 6 Topic Problem solving WEEK 7 Topic I can do it attitude WEEK 10 Topic n attitude of gratitude WEEK 13 Topic Humility WEEK 16 Topic Heart to heart WEEK 19 Topic What does respect look like? WEEK 22 Topic I was there Jesus our hero WEEK 8 Topic Grit WEEK 17 Topic Kindness WEEK 20 Topic Mobile friend or foe? WEEK 23 Topic ocial media WEEK 9 Topic Grief and loss WEEK 11 WEEK 12 Topic How do you G.T..? Giving going the (greet, treat & speak) extra mile WEEK 14 WEEK 15 Topic Opening the LEWEE LETopic LEextr Good, better, best G..T.E. MPLE WEEK 18 Topic What do you value? WEEK 21 Topic This is your world WEEK 24 Topic Mental health WEEK 25 Topic Perception WEEK 28 Topic Mentally-strong people WEEK 26 Topic Reflective practice WEEK 29 Topic You are not alone WEEK 27 Topic One step at a time WEEK 30 Topic Reflection via inspiration 4 Values compassion courage generosity gratitude integrity kindness resilience respect tolerance

3 Introduction for teachers Welcome to Make Jesus Real (MJR) 24/7 a unique new secondary pastoral care resource that involves a student journal plus a teacher e-learning guide. Developed by teacher Marty Ogle, this pastoral care resource has been made to re-engage students, via relevant issues, to think, reflect and then develop a relationship with themselves, their classmates, their teachers and maybe even Jesus. It has an array of relatable and deep thinking activities for teenagers that have been designed for secondary teachers to use in pastoral care lessons, home room, retreats and even specific curriculum areas such as Health, Physical Education, Religious Education, etc. The 30 units have been developed to: i) help you consolidate your relationships with your students ii) allow your students to explore, discover and grow as the next generation iii) provide opportunities to discover the message of Jesus Christ and how it can improve the quality of their (and your) lives. This resource has two components: firstly, the journal where students are encouraged to constantly reflect and then write their thoughts, observations and discussions taking place in the class. econdly, a free, continually updated online e-teacher guide for teachers, which contains the 30 units/lessons with: * specific Catholic and MJR learning intentions * a direct connection to CR curriculum * relevant YouTube videos, MP articles, scriptures and quotes * specially selected virtues with a connection to Jesus * warm up and main activities, prayers and reflections plus extensions. These relevant and real units cover the Gospel values of courage, tolerance, resilience, gratitude, generosity, respect and integrity and have been trialled across ustralia with extremely positive feedback from both teachers and students. We all strive to engage, enthuse and hopefully evangelise our students with the message of "These relevant lessons get straight to the point Jesus. Evangelisation in a school ol needs to have and challenge us to try and do things we didn t a sound, explicit Religious Education curriculum think we could do. They use social media in a delivered with effective pedagogy. econdly, powerful way. We are hearing the Gospel message it needs a strong Catholic school identity tied in a way that we understand and that are interactive, to your school culture and charism. Lastly, engaging and really interesting. I feel really affirmed evangelisation will flourish when the curriculum by the lessons as they help me to work out if I am is imbued with a Catholic worldview. This book walking along the right track in my life." has a strong connection to these three essential collection of Year 9/10 Theology students' components of evangelisation. testimonials at acred Heart New Town, Tasmania MJR 24/7 focuses on Jesus in the now and it will help ignite conversations and dialogue that inquisitive young people are crying out for in this crazy, busy world. Even those students who get overwhelmed with the Religious Education curriculum, especially those children who have had little exposure to Jesus due to family non-participation in the Catholic church, will discover where MJR can really help. May you discover that the 'pirit of Jesus moments become more prevalent once you explore this resource. Please visit the MJR website for general information and news on all things MJR, and for the e-teacher guide for MJR 24/7, go to the website. MPL MPLE orldv 5

4 Topic 1 Looking ahead Where are you now? You might have mixed feelings about starting - secondary school a new school a new year level Maybe you re excited about making new friends and learning ng about new subjects. You might be feeling some concern about learning new routines, finding your way around, making new friends, meeting new teachers, fitting in with others, how you will handle new learning and the workload. Complete the mind map below to explore how you might be feeling at the moment. Draw a line between the figure and any feelings you might be having now. You can add your own feelings elings on the lines below. happy e excited nervous Make Jesus Real worried To Make Jesus Real (MJR) in your life, the first rule is to have a positive attitude. You can find the pirit of Jesus in everyone you meet and all the places you go. You only have to look for moments, actions and words that make you feel welcomed and accepted. MPL MPLE ner TOP IC 1 Courage decisiveness flexibility truthfulness Positive self-talk It s hard to have a bad virtu Before you begin your journey, it s best to make your plan... day with a good attitude! ome of the positive ways to make Jesus real tart each day with a positive thought. mile. ay hi to everyone you meet. 9

Your attitude is contagious is yours worth catching?

.. Y Y Y Y x x x x I m hopel ess at I alway s stuff up. I m useless at sport. It s not fair.

know where you are going, but also how you re going to get there.

5 Your attitude is contagious is yours worth catching? WRONG WY What can I say to myself and to others that is positive? Try saying or thinking... Instead of... Y Y Y Y x x x x I m hopel ess at I alway s stuff up. I m useless at sport. It s not fair. P I m good at lots of other thing s. I try my best. I can do better with practice. Life s not alway s fair and that s OK. LE RIGHT WY M Make MJ R your GP When you re planning your journey through secondary, it s not only helpful to know where you are going, but also how you re going to get there. Before you start, you need to know that you won t be travelling alone you ll be surrounded by MJ R people, and MJ R people are W.E..T. people. Maybe you ve met Westies before? They are the people who... elcome W E T ncourage, say orry and 10 hanks Id entify the W ETIE in your life. Who are they and w hat q ualit ies make them WE TIE?

gain Jesus spoke to them, saying, questions to think about Where do you see

John 8:12 The MJR Yeah Van is a symbol of our life journey.

pirit of Jesus? I am the light of the world.

To identify your goals, reflect on your previous exper iences.

6 gain Jesus spoke to them, saying, questions to think about Where do you see yourself going? will have the light of life. John 8:12 The MJR Yeah Van is a symbol of our life journey. ometimes we come to roadworks where life is not stable; other times we try to avoid going the wrong way. How you get to your destination will depend on your attitude. Be positive. Remember it's a Yeah van! Join the MJ R Yeah Van Goals M st hould you ju follow where e is everyone els going? follows me will never walk in dar kness but P How will you journey with the pirit of Jesus? I am the light of the world. Whoever LE ome BIG Think about your goals for this year. To identify your goals, reflect on your previous exper iences. Look back and reflect on your past years. How will you know yo u are heading in the rig ht direction? e other BIG What are som may thin k q uestions you to have about or need answered?... What roadblocks did you encounter along the way that have stopp ed you from being the person you want to be? What is the one thing you are most proud W of achieving? 11

7 JOURNL Reflect on the goals you would like to achieve this year. Identify the reasons why you would like to achieve these goals. Who are the people you can ask for help or direction? How will you know that you are making progress towards your goal? Your goal is onl y a dream until you build M P LE faith around it. TKE WY 12

TOP IC 2 Tolerance Topic 2 What do you believe?

Beliefs are ideas that we hold to be true.

Our families, friends, communities, religions, cultural backgrounds and the

M What beliefs shape and guide your life?

to the life experiences you have, how you treat other people, and much more.

.. w be questioned your beliefs may by other peop le, life w you will find

8 TOP IC 2 Tolerance Topic 2 What do you believe? e toleranc y inte grit honesty virtue What are beliefs? Beliefs are ideas that we hold to be true. LE We all have beliefs that shape and guide how we live. Our families, friends, communities, religions, cultural backgrounds and the experiences we have had all contribute to what we believe. M What beliefs shape and guide your life? P What you believe has an impact on how you live your life, how you respond to the life experiences you have, how you treat other people, and much more. hat kind of It s up to you w to be. person you want ometimes... w be questioned your beliefs may by other peop le, life w you will find that ak e you ents m ex periences or ev liefs. question your be Our beliefs can change as we go through life. What is one belief you once held, or hold now, that has changed? What difference did that change make to how you lived your life?

other people s beliefs and express our own beliefs in an

Learning about the beliefs of others is important for

Understanding between people helps us live in harmony

LE P ity egr nt When do you show tolerance towards others

9 We all have beliefs. Part of getting along in life is being able to respect other people s beliefs and express our own beliefs in an appropriate way. Learning about the beliefs of others is important for creating relationships of mutual understanding and respect. Understanding between people helps us live in harmony while respecting each other s beliefs. LE P ity egr nt When do you show tolerance towards others in your life? M i lerance to y nest ho us Jes g person? ow important do you believe being assertive is as a youn How Do you believe honesty is the best policy? If so, why? 14

Faith ometimes we believe things even if there is no way to prove that

For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you

and nothing What is your response to Jesus parable about having a tiny

within your own heart that only you can access and where you can

10 Faith ometimes we believe things even if there is no way to prove that they are true. That s part of having faith. What does faith mean to you? What do you have faith in? He said to them,"because of your little faith. For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, Move from here to there, and it will move; and nothing What is your response to Jesus parable about having a tiny amount of faith and moving mountains? What do you think he means? will be impossible for you. Matthew 17:20 M MPL MPLE Your heart room Your heart room is a space within your own heart that only you can access and where you can reflect with LOVE. It is a reflective space that you can enter to think about beliefs, emotions, behaviours and people that affect your life. Make it a habit to visit your heart room every day. 15

Reflect on the importance of voicing your beliefs and opinions.

11 JOURNL Going into your heart room can help you understand your beliefs. Remember, a day is wasted when you don t reflect on it. Reflect on the importance of voicing your beliefs and opinions. Why is it important to be tolerant of other perspectives? How can you be assertive in sharing your opinion, but still respectful? How do you feel when you are honest about how you really feel about your beliefs and opinions when talking with others? 16 TKE WY MPLE TKE WYMPLE

Written by Peter Mitchell

Make e al R u s e s J Written by Peter Mitchell This book belongs to: Tasmanian Catholic Education Office MakeJesusReal_TXT_4pp.indd 1 1/09/15 12:28 PM Contents... Introduction 4 PART 1 VALUES & ATTITUDES