Year 9: Be With Me (We are Strong Together: CCCB) Outcomes by Units and Themes Cognitive Unit 1: Be With Me Know that they have been created with the freedom to shape their own relationships Know how the Beatitudes help us understand the Christian attitude toward being with others Identify the characteristics of Christian friendship and describe what it means to be virtuous List the Beatitudes and explain how they lead to true happiness and lasting friendship Be a true friend by adopting an attitude that reflects the Beatitudes Unit 2: Be Alive Know what the Incarnation is and understand how their faith can help them to have a positive view of Identify the things they like about their bodies and explain what might distort their image of themselves Value the sacredness of the human body Respect physical change as integral to We are created with the freedom to shape our own relationships and to determine the kind of person we will be with others. Our relationships should be shaped in love. Friendship should respect the dignity, feelings, values and needs of others. The Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes describe the path to heaven. Beatitude means blessing or promise of true happiness The Beatitudes outline the Christian attitude toward being with others. Virtues are attitudes and habits that make us likely to do what is right without thinking. It takes prayer, practice and education to become virtuous. God created each of us, and we all have unique gifts and talents that reflect his image of us. We are called to appreciate the gifts we have been given Unit 1, Theme 1: Who do I want to be with? Unit 2, Theme 1: How do I look? Outcomes Year 9: Be With Me (We are Strong Together: CCCB) 1
their bodies and the bodies of others Know that all life is sacred Understand how we use our bodies in prayer Understand that we all come to know God in our own way Understand how intellect shapes faith Understand how faith guides how we act in response to our emotions Know the morally acceptable and unacceptable ways of expressing emotions Describe how they can cooperate with God in caring for their bodies Explain how the Incarnation shows the sacredness of the human body Describe different ways of learning and growing intellectually Identify their preferred ways of learning and describe how they can apply their preference to personal and social issues Identify emotions and their functions in their lives Explain how feelings are expressed in the psalms and describe how emotions can draw us closer to God God s creation of us Respect the unique intellect of each person Commit to using their understanding of learning styles to learn more about God Respect the right of all people to experience their own feelings Respect the sacredness of human life by expressing emotions positively and building relationships with others and to use them to the fullest. As members of the Body of Christ, we must take care of our bodies when we show a lack of respect for our body or that of another, we are showing a lack of respect for Christ. God values the human body so much he sent his only son to be human. Each person has a unique way of learning. The value of people does not depend on their abilities. God wants us to know about him, and we must use our combination of intelligences to come to know God in our own way. God used all seven intelligences in the Bible. God asks different things from people depending on their understanding and their ability to give. God created us to experience a wide range of emotions. The way we express those emotions must respect the sacredness of all human life. Through our emotions, God calls us to decisions and action. Emotions are morally good when they contribute to Unit 2, Theme 2: How do I know what I know? Unit 2, Theme 3: Is it ok to feel this way? Outcomes Year 9: Be With Me (We are Strong Together: CCCB) 2
Know how Jesus included all people and that he calls us to do the same Explain how they can channel their emotions in a positive way Create a prayer to express an emotion they are dealing with Identify criteria they use for including and excluding others Describe how they get along with others and explain how the Church guides them in dealing with others Build a stronger relationship with God by acknowledging their emotions and turning to God in prayer and trust Strive to follow Jesus' example by including everyone Promote peace by appreciating and respecting differences good action. Our faith guides our expression of emotions so that we are more loving. Our emotions can draw us into a deeper relationship with God. How, when, are where people eat together shows the relationships people have with each other. Jesus encouraged people to eat together, without worrying about social divisions. He does not exclude anyone unless they choose to exclude themselves. Unit 2, Theme 4: How do I get along with others? Describe, using scripture passages as examples, how Jesus included the outcast and explain how we are called to follow Jesus' example Unit 3: Be Faithful Know what it means to believe in God Know what it means to have a relationship with God through Jesus Explain who God is and why people believe in him Describe what faith is and explain why we cannot prove God's existence scientifically Explain how they can come to know Jesus Invite Jesus into their hearts by reading and reflecting upon the Bible, and praying Be a witness to their faith by actively participating in Mass Accept Jesus' invitation to be his friend by The Christian concept of society is inclusive. We should try to look beyond surface differences to see connections with people. Including others leads to peace. Being faithful means being open to developing our relationship with God. We are called to love and respect God above everything else, and to respect all creatures for and because of God. Our faith in God calls and obliges us to respond with love and respect. Unit 3, Theme 1: What do I really believe? Outcomes Year 9: Be With Me (We are Strong Together: CCCB) 3
Understand how relationships are kept alive and healthy Learn about different forms of prayer and know how to pray role of prayer in their relationship with God relationship between human freedom, divine prerogative and prayer Describe how they are challenged to act because they know Jesus Identify things that keep relationships healthy and alive, and describe how we keep our relationships with God alive Define Christian prayer Describe and demonstrate five forms of prayer: adoration and blessing, thanksgiving, petition, praise and intercession Describe how God responds to prayer loving and respecting others Commit to strengthening their relationship with God through prayer Pray for the needs of others through intercessory prayer Thank God for the their gifts and talents and praise God for the wonders of the earth Unit 4: Be Loving Know what love is and understand how they are called to love and act as Christians Examine and evaluate their understanding of love Strive to be patient and kind to others and accept and respect others' emotions Analyze Scripture passages where Christ models love and explain what it means to love like Jesus did Identify ways of showing love through Love themselves and treasure the gifts and talents God gave them Reach out in love to those in need in their community through Through Jesus we can have a personal relationship with God. Jesus will teach us to pray and show us the way to God. Prayer is our living relationship with God. Jesus teaches us to pray. God always answers our prayers, though his answers are not always what we want or expect. His answers are not limited to what we think they should be. We are called to love as Jesus loved. We are called to act for the good of others. To truly love others, we must love ourselves. Jesus is our model of unconditional love. Christian love desires what is best for the other, is generous, and is patient and forgiving. Unit 3, Theme 2: What s the point of prayer? Unit 4, Theme 1: What is love? Outcomes Year 9: Be With Me (We are Strong Together: CCCB) 4
Know how the magisterium, Scripture and tradition help form our conscience role of conscience in making moral decisions Know what sin is and how to determine whether they have sinned need for self-control in sexual matters and know that chastity is the loving thing to do actions Examine how they make decisions and explain how the Church helps them do the loving thing Apply the principles of conscience formation to the See-Judge-Act model of moral decision making Define conscience and explain its role in moral decision making Define sin and identify ways they can know if they sinned Identify situations where self-control is important and explain how the Church guides them in controlling sexual relations acts of kindness and generosity Learn about their faith by reading the Bible, reading about people of faith, and following the directions of the magisterium Develop a conscience by praying and trying to discern what God would want them to do Accept their limitations and recognize their need for others Commit to examining their actions daily to determine if they have sinned and seek reconciliation if they have Value the marital bond as sacred and commit to being faithful to Jesus by remaining chaste until marriage Christian moral decision making is based on love. We are bound by our conscience to do what is loving. Our conscience is the voice of God within us. It is the truth of God spoken to us so that we will love our lives being true to God's plan. We must learn to listen, understand and follow the voice of God speaking in our hearts. The magisterium, Scripture and tradition guide Catholics in making moral decisions. Through the Scriptures we learn what Jesus did when he was faced with moral dilemmas. We can learn from history and the experiences of others. The magisterium is the pope and the bishops in their role as teachers of the faith. It is our duty as Christians to find out what the Church teaches about moral issues. Chastity requires controlling physical and emotional sexual urges. Genital sex has two equal purposes: procreation and sharing of love. If either of Unit 4, Theme 2: What is the loving thing to do? Unit 4, Theme 3: Why wait? Outcomes Year 9: Be With Me (We are Strong Together: CCCB) 5
Christian attitude towards loving others Understand appropriate assertive behaviour Identify acceptable Christian expressions of love and explain how our sexuality can help us to love Define chastity and explain why it is a Christian virtue Identify situations in their lives and in Scripture where love has gone wrong Identify qualities of love and describe how they can determine if love has gone wrong Value the basic dignity of every person within relationships Value themselves and strive to build positive relationships Describe what it means to be a peacemaker and identify possible solutions to situations where love has gone wrong Unit 5: Be Obedient Define obedience and Christian teaching on authority obedience Explore Christian teaching on obedience and explain how the fourth commandment applies to families Identify duties, roles Appreciate their parents' authority and wisdom by obeying household rules Obey the rules of the Church by following the commandments and Church precepts these conditions cannot be met, sex is not what God intended it to be. Sexual intercourse belongs to a lifelong committed relationship that is open to new life. Not all relationships recognize the equal dignity and the basic rights of all involved. Sometimes love becomes selfcentred. Manipulation, coercion and abuse are sings of unhealthy relationships. Assertiveness skills are necessary for developing and maintaining healthy relationships. Obedience is listening to and acting on the wisdom of people who are appropriately exercising their authority. The fourth commandments calls us to live in charity, starting with honouring and respecting our parents and those whom God has given Unit 4, Theme 4: How does love go wrong? Unit 5, Theme 1: Why should I obey my parents or anyone else in my family? Outcomes Year 9: Be With Me (We are Strong Together: CCCB) 6
Understand legitimate authority in society role of the magisterium and know the Christian precepts that must be obeyed and responsibilities that are shared within Christian families Identify people and institutions who are in authority and explain what makes authority legitimate Explain their duties as subjects of legitimate authority Apply Christian teaching on authority to typical community situations Respect and obey those with legitimate authority by following rules and laws of society and the Church Unit 6: Be Just Know what prejudice and injustice are Identify and analyze examples of prejudice using the see-judge-act Commit to learning about those who are different and trying to authority. Jesus recognized the authority of his parents and was obedient to them. Respect for parents is a necessary part of respect for God. Common good means the rights of everyone are acknowledged and respected and basic needs are met. When the common good of the community is served, God is also served. Society requires that some people have legitimate authority over others, and we are required to obey the rules that serve the common good. Catholics are required to obey six precepts: to attend Mass on Sunday and holy days of obligation, confess serious sins at least once a year, receive Holy Communion at least once a year during the Easter Season, keep holy the holy days of obligation, observe the prescribed days of fasting and abstinence, and provide for the material needs of the Church according to your ability. Christian justice is rooted in love, and is based on fairness, mercy and compassion. Unit 5, Theme 2: Whom should I obey in society? Unit 6, Theme 1: What keeps us apart? Outcomes Year 9: Be With Me (We are Strong Together: CCCB) 7
Understand how responding with compassion leads to peace Know that the Scriptures and Church teachings teach us about God's preferential option for the poor Church's mission to promote justice balance and integrity of creation connection between natural law and justice model Explain how they can respond to injustice with compassion Define wealth and poverty Identify social issues and analyze these situations using the preferential option for the poor Identify ways they can respond with justice in their community Pray the Magnificat Explain the importance of balance in creation and describe the relationship between justice and balance of creation understand instead of judging Reach out with compassion to all who need help Commit to generously sharing their time, talents and treasures with those less fortunate Pray to God for help to be less selfish and judgemental Commit to learning about social injustices in the world and support only those things that promote justice and equality Respect the balance of nature and commit to being stewards of the earth Promote justice by sharing the earth's Compassion is the ability to feel and act with and for another. Injustice occurs when barriers to love are created. Prejudice creates barriers to love it focuses on the things that are different and separate us from others. In order to love, we must see the world through the eyes of another person and feel through his or her heart. God has a special closeness with the poor. The rich does not share in this solidarity because they often put their possessions ahead of people. The preferential option for the poor is a call to follow God's example and give preferential love to the poor when we make community decisions. We are called to make decisions that will hurt the poor the least and help them the most. Laws and policies should favour those with the greatest needs. Natural order refers to the proper order and balance of creation that God intended. We must try to understand the universe and seek what is good for the environment. Unit 6, Theme 2: How much is enough? Unit 6, Theme 3: How can the earth survive? Outcomes Year 9: Be With Me (We are Strong Together: CCCB) 8
Define natural law and explain how justice is a demand of natural law Describe the connection between their relationship to God and their relationship to others and the earth Evaluate their lifestyle in terms of how it affects ecology resources and using them for the good of everyone Unit 7: Be Honest seventh commandment and know what it means to steal Define stealing and describe the effect of theft balance between the right to own and the requirements to share Know that tithing is a form of prayer Define stewardship and explain how stewardship relates to the seventh commandment Evaluate their behaviour in terms of the seventh commandment and the responsibilities of stewardship Praise God by using their gifts and talents to their fullest ability and for the good of everyone Value honesty in all situations and strive to respect others and their properties at all times Help those in need without regard for material rewards The basic principle of natural law is that the demands of God are present in the very nature and order of creation. If we do what is good for creation, we will do as God desires. Everything is interconnected and all things exist in a delicate balance that must be respected. The earth is a resource for everyone, and it is our duty to respect and care for creation. Honesty is a virtue we must develop in order to have a strong relationship with God. We respect that all creation belongs to God and that God is the source of truth. The seventh commandment dictates that we must not steal. We must not take or keep things that do not belong to us, and we must give others what is due to them. Property must be used for the common good, and people have right to what they need in order to survive. Unit 7, Theme 1: When is it stealing? Outcomes Year 9: Be With Me (We are Strong Together: CCCB) 9
value of honesty and truthfulness in relationships Know the meaning of the prayer and gesture that precedes the proclamation of the Gospel Define honesty and explain the role of truthfulness in relationships Describe the balance between charity and respect for the truth Evaluate their behaviour in terms of the eighth commandment Strive to be honest and truthful in all situations Pray to God for the wisdom to know what to do in difficult situations and the courage to follow through with what God wants them to do Unit 8: Be Generous Know the meaning of purity and understand what it means to be pure of heart Define purity and explain the meaning of pure of heart Strive to be loving and generous in all they do Understand how Jesus models a generous attitude towards others Read and retell Scripture passages about being pure of heart Examine and evaluate their attitudes towards other people and Commit to modestly serving others Value their bodies as sacred gifts from God We are stewards of the things we own we must use these things for the common good. Humans have dignity because we are created in God's image and likeness. God is always true, so we must be truthful in order for God's light to shine through us. Truthfulness is the foundation to trusting relationships. Being untruthful hurts our dignity and the dignity of others. Lying, gossiping, boasting, flattery and praise, and doing nothing in response to a sinful act are all forms of untruthfulness. When we accept or do something that goes against God, we are denying the truth and being dishonest. Generosity is a virtue when we love someone, we want to share with him or her. We are called to be pure of heart to desire what God desires, to have a generous attitude towards others, to recognize their goodness, and to forgive their faults. Modesty is honestly seeing our Unit 7, Theme 2: Why tell the truth when a lie will do? Unit 8, Theme 1: Do I have a heart of gold? Outcomes Year 9: Be With Me (We are Strong Together: CCCB) 10
ninth and tenth commandments in light of Jesus' teachings identify ways they can be more generous Define modesty and explain the relationship between modesty and generosity Define greed and envy and explain why envy is a sin Read and analyze parables about fairness and generosity Compare and contrast common attitudes in our society with the ninth and tenth commandments Thank God for what they have been given and commit to using their gifts and talents to the best of their abilities Appreciate their lives and see their existence as a blessing gifts, respecting them and using them to do God's will rather than our own. Modest people see their bodies as sacred gifts from God and therefore treats them respectfully. Envy is resentment towards another's well-being. God calls us to rejoice in our own and other's good fortune, happiness and blessing. The ninth and tenth commandments sum up all the others they forbid seeing relationships only as chances for sexual, personal or commercial gain. Unit 8, Theme 2: How do I get satisfaction? Identify and evaluate criteria for achieving satisfaction Unit 9: Be Forgiving nature, purpose and fruits of Christian forgiveness Know how Jesus modelled forgiveness Define forgiveness and explain the Christian call to forgiveness using Scripture passages as reference Identify areas in their lives where they are called to forgive Name the fruits of Make conscious decisions to forgive those who have hurt them and to ask for forgiveness from those whom they have hurt Pray to God for forgiveness and seek reconciliation from their parish community by To forgive someone is to respect his or her dignity, and we must do so unconditionally. God's grace enables us to forgive, and in doing so we are restored to wholeness. We also need to forgive ourselves and receive forgiveness. Forgiveness is a decision. We must be willing to let go of the Unit 9, Theme 1: What does it really mean to forgive? Outcomes Year 9: Be With Me (We are Strong Together: CCCB) 11
Christian teachings on reconciliation Know how God offers reconciliation through the Church during the sacrament of Reconciliation forgiveness Define reconciliation and identify the conditions for reconciliation Read and discuss the Prodigal Son Describe how reconciliation restores community and builds relationships and identify the limits of reconciliation Explain how the Church facilitates reconciliation celebrating the sacrament of Reconciliation Seek to heal relationships broken through sin by forgiving people who have hurt them Feel sorrow for the hurts they have caused others and seek reconciliation through confession and correction desire for revenge and seek what is best for the person being forgiven. Once we are forgiven, we must try to heal the relationship and restore the community. In order for reconciliation to occur, there must be a conversion a change of heart and reorientation of life. We must confess our sins, be sorry for them (contrition) and try to correct the harm that has been done. Reconciliation means to flow together again. When people are reconciled, they can live in harmony. Unit 9, Theme 2: Can all broken relationships be healed? Unit 10: Be Hopeful meaning of Christian hope Define hope and describe its role in Christian living Bring hope to someone who needs it Read scripture passages and describe Paul's journey of hope Explain how prayer nourishes hope Identify people who model Christian hope Place their trust in God that he will care for them Pray to God for the strength to persevere in times of adversity Hope is a belief in things we cannot see. It sustains us during hard times and keeps us from being discouraged. We must place all our hope in God. Despair and presumption are refusals to hope in God because we stop hoping that God will care for us. Unit 10, Theme 1: What keeps us going? Outcomes Year 9: Be With Me (We are Strong Together: CCCB) 12
Know what a virtue is and understand the virtues of the Beatitudes Define virtue and describe the relationship between virtues and their profession of faith Explain how the beatitudes sum up a virtuous way of living Prepare for and participate in a class celebration Value opportunities to celebrate their faith with their parish community, friends and families Value the virtues of hope, honesty, chastity, generosity, respect, faithfulness, love, obedience, and justice and strive to live according to God's will Virtues are attitudes and habits that make us likely to do what is good. If we develop virtues, then our natural choice will be one in keeping with God's will. Unit 10, Theme 2: Where have we been and where will that take us? Outcomes Year 9: Be With Me (We are Strong Together: CCCB) 13