1 CREATION, A GIFT OF GOD S LOVE 296, 302, 341, 343 Show an understanding of God s creation Reflect with thanks, upon all of God s creation Distinguish create from make, noting that only God has the capacity to create from nothing 2 RENEWING THE EARTH 296, 303, 340, 2402 3 LIVING A GOOD LIFE 1967, 2067, 2074 4 OUR RESPONSIBILITY 2258, 2288 2291 Show an understanding of God s creation Identify ways in which mankind has been responsible for environmental degradation Explore the meaning of Stewardship Identify ways in which they can be stewards of creation Understand that Christ s teachings in the New Testament reveal to us how to live good lives Identify the responsibility we each have to care for ourselves, our lives, the lives of others and the world in which we live Reflect upon Jesus call to Love God and Love one another Identify the responsibility we each have to care for ourselves, our lives, the lives of others and the world in which we live To know and value that we are made in the image and likeness of God Explore and appreciate the need to develop both physical and spiritual well being 5 LENT A TIME FOR CHANGE 1095, 1438 Examine Lent as a time of preparation for the Season of Easter Understand and appreciate that Lent calls us to prayer, fasting and self giving Identify ways in which they can experience renewal during Lent PAGE 1 OF 6
6 LENT A TIME TO REACH OUT TO OTHERS 1430, 1807 Understand that Lent calls us to prayer, fasting and self giving Recognise that we are constantly called to be more like Jesus Explore how Jesus reached out to others who experienced difficulty and rejection Demonstrate an understanding of many of the terms associated with the liturgical season of Lent 7 LIVING LIKE JESUS 544, 2443, 2546 Describe the mission of Jesus in Luke 4: 16 20 Identify some of the people that Jesus helped during his lifetime Explore and appreciate that it was through love that Jesus reached out and helped others 8 JOURNEY THROUIGH HOLY WEEK 609, 612 Explore and identify the significance of the events of Holy Week as a part of the Easter story Reflect on the reasons as to why Jesus experienced the events of Holy Week 9 SEEING IS BELIEVING 648 10 I BELIEVE WE BELIEVE 866 869, 938 Understand that Jesus lived fully as a human being, died and rose from the dead Reflect upon and discuss the different reactions of the Apostles to Jesus resurrection Consider how they would have reacted to the news of Jesus resurrection Consider and articulate their own beliefs regarding God, Jesus Christ and the Church Identify the word CREED and know its meaning Discuss and develop an understanding of the key statements of belief within the Apostles Creed PAGE 2 OF 6
11 HOLY TRNITY ONE GOD 12 CREATOR, REDEEMER, SANCTIFIER 232, 234, 261, 267 232, 234, 261, 267 Identify symbols associated with the Holy Trinity Demonstrate through word, symbol or art an understanding of each Person of the Trinity Identify the terms CREATOR, REDEEMER and SANCTIFIER in relation to the Persons of the Holy Trinity Identify scripture passages and names that are in relation to the Persons of the Holy Trinity Develop a greater understanding of and respond to the mystery of the Holy Trinity 13 COME HOLY SPIRIT 1316 14 FILLED WITH THE SPIRIT 1845 Identify that the Holy Spirit came to the Apostles at Pentecost Develop a greater understanding of how the Apostles were transformed by the Holy Spirit Explore the reactions of the Apostles to the coming of the Holy Spirit, imagining how they might have reacted Identify and discuss the gifts of the Holy Spirit Reflect upon their personal life experiences, nominating occasions when they have shown the gifts of the Holy Spirit 15 THE FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT 1845 Examine how the Holy Spirit helps us to grow in faith Name and describe the fruits of the spirit Nominate people who they see as demonstrating the various fruits of the Holy Spirit Identify how the good works of individuals reflect the presence of the Holy Spirit PAGE 3 OF 6
16 ALIVE WITH THE SPIRIT 684, 900 Develop a greater understanding of the fruits of the Spirit Explore the way in which the fruits of the Spirit can be applied to their lives 17 A VIRTUOUS LIFE 1803 18 FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE 1803 19 THE GREATEST LOVE 2083, 2070, 357 Identify characteristics associated with living a good Christian life Develop an awareness that virtues help us to lead a good Christian life Understand that right judgment, fairness, self control and courage are human virtues and identify occasions when they have practiced them Develop an awareness that there are Theological Virtues as well as human virtues Identify that faith, hope and love are Theological Virtues that strengthen our relationship with God Explore faith, hope and love through scripture and the lives of the saints and identify occasions when these virtues have been practiced in their personal lives Identify that love is the greatest of the Theological virtues Explore the meaning of love Identify that the Sacred Heart of Jesus reminds us of how much Jesus loves us Explore the various symbols within the Sacred Heart of Jesus deepening an awareness of what they represent PAGE 4 OF 6
20 OUR CHRISTIAN MISSION 790, 791, 803, 805, 806, 916 21 OUR COMMUNITY 22 VOCATIONS 1592, 1570 790, 791, 803, 805, 806, 916 Identify that the Sacred Heart of Jesus reminds us of how much Jesus loves us and that the celebration of this feast provides us with a practical opportunity to reach out to those in need Explore the nature of our Christian mission by reflecting upon scripture Develop an awareness of how the Christian mission can be nurtured within and applied to their daily lives Develop a deepening awareness that the Church is the people of God, the Body of Christ Identify members of the Church community Explore the image of the Church as the Body of Christ and examine how this can be applied to their daily lives Develop an awareness of the distinction between vocation and job Identify the Sacrament of Holy Orders as one of the Seven Sacraments Develop a general awareness of the role of Bishops, Priests and Deacons Identify that Bishops, Priests and Deacons are called to follow the example of Jesus in serving others 23 THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY ORDERS 1549, 1591, 1592 Identify symbols and rituals associated with the Sacraments Explore the meaning of ritual in their everyday lives and in the context of the Sacraments Develop an awareness of the rituals associated with the Sacrament of Holy Orders PAGE 5 OF 6
24 THE IN AUSTRALIA HAS A SPECIAL STORY 833, 863, 910 25 CELEBRATING OUR JOURNEY 833, 863, 910 PAGE 6 OF 6