Religion 25
Religious Education (Roman Catholic) 25– Jesus Christ: God’s Gift of Salvation Jesus Christ: God’s Gift of Salvation invites students to deepen their relationship with Jesus through a study of Scripture. Students will explore the Jewish historical, religious, and cultural world into which the Messiah was born and the Old Testament covenant fulfilled. Using the Gospels as primary sources, the course explores Jesus' birth, early life, and ministry; his preaching of the Kingdom of God; his special teachings, particularly the parables; and his miracles. It then focuses on the scriptural accounts of his death and Resurrection, and the Ascension, and their central significance for the church's understanding of Jesus as the Christ, the Son of God.
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Philosophy
Jesus’ call in the Gospels to “come follow me” is as meaningful today as it was when Christ walked the earth. The goal of Christian formation is inexorably tied up with the person of Jesus Christ and his summons to discipleship. Because of this, Catholic schools bear the responsibility of not only equipping students to be engaged thinkers with knowledge, skills, and attitudes, but also helping students respond to the Good News as disciples and ethical citizens who will contribute to their communities and the world. Religion courses necessarily call students into this type of relationship with God. Through these courses, students are invited to deepen their relationship with Christ through knowledge of His Revelation and become Christ-like in their words, thoughts and actions. They are: · encouraged to become engaged in examining Catholic dogmas, doctrines, disciplines and devotions · challenged to engage the world as ethical citizens, seeking to make it a more just and loving place for all peoples · encouraged to reflect on and explore the great philosophical and existential questions that have always inspired humankind in the light of Christ and his Church · drawn into a deep respect for and a greater understanding of their neighbours and the faiths that guide their worship, moral life and celebrations All religious education in Catholic schools is seen as a partnership, involving the student, the school, family, parish and the wider community. At our best we are supporting student learning and their entrepreneurial goals by accessing all of these resources, honouring each in their respective role. Students will develop their own understanding and entrepreneurial spirit as we guide them along the path of inquiry, knowledge acquisition, and experience of what it means for people to live a life rooted in faith.
Jesus’ call in the Gospels to “come follow me” is as meaningful today as it was when Christ walked the earth. The goal of Christian formation is inexorably tied up with the person of Jesus Christ and his summons to discipleship. Because of this, Catholic schools bear the responsibility of not only equipping students to be engaged thinkers with knowledge, skills, and attitudes, but also helping students respond to the Good News as disciples and ethical citizens who will contribute to their communities and the world. Religion courses necessarily call students into this type of relationship with God. Through these courses, students are invited to deepen their relationship with Christ through knowledge of His Revelation and become Christ-like in their words, thoughts and actions. They are: · encouraged to become engaged in examining Catholic dogmas, doctrines, disciplines and devotions · challenged to engage the world as ethical citizens, seeking to make it a more just and loving place for all peoples · encouraged to reflect on and explore the great philosophical and existential questions that have always inspired humankind in the light of Christ and his Church · drawn into a deep respect for and a greater understanding of their neighbours and the faiths that guide their worship, moral life and celebrations All religious education in Catholic schools is seen as a partnership, involving the student, the school, family, parish and the wider community. At our best we are supporting student learning and their entrepreneurial goals by accessing all of these resources, honouring each in their respective role. Students will develop their own understanding and entrepreneurial spirit as we guide them along the path of inquiry, knowledge acquisition, and experience of what it means for people to live a life rooted in faith.
Rationale
Religious Education enables young people to discover the truth, nurture the attitudes and develop the skills necessary to grow as young Catholics in these changing times. For these reasons, Religious Education is designed to promote a Catholic identity that will assist them in the task of becoming life-long discipleswithin a multi-religious and sometimes anti-religious society. It is also designed to assist in the process of ethical and moral formation within a culture that all too often fails to recognize the call of God upon men and women, the fundamental dignity of the human person and the existence of absolute ethical norms. In Catholic secondary schools, Religious Education functions as the academic component within the nexus of activities that seek to evangelize and catechize students. As such, it plays an essential role in the learning experiences of students and complements the various faith-related activities (e.g., chaplaincy services, community outreach, peer ministry, liturgical celebrations) that take place within the instructional setting of these schools. It is necessary, therefore, that religious instruction in schools appear as a scholastic discipline with the same systematic demands and the same rigour as other disciplines. It must present the Christian message and the Christian event with the same seriousness and the same depth with which other disciplines present their knowledge. Through inter-disciplinary dialogue religious instruction in schools underpins, activates, develops and completes the educational activity of the school. (GDC 73) It is possible to distinguish between Religious Education as a classroom educational activity and Religious Education as a classroom religious activity (prayer, meditation, celebrations). While the two should not be seen as mutually exclusive, this differentiation is important when the subject of assessment is considered. Not all classroom activities need or should be assessed for evaluation purposes. As an educational activity, Religious Education courses provide learning opportunities for the development of students’ knowledge of religious language, concepts, and ideas. In doing so, students are able to gain access to religious literacy as expressed within the Catholic faith as well as to the religious attitudes and life skills related to a religious worldview. Learning takes place within an environment where subject matter and teaching strategies are planned in age-appropriate ways and with sensitivity to the affective and personal dimensions of students’ lived experience. Catechesis challenges students to explore their lived experiences in light of revelation, encouraging students to deepen their understanding of themselves and their relationship with God, with others and with the world. Information for the student is drawn from a number of resources: Sacred Scripture, the Catechism of theCatholic Church, approved textbooks, the sciences, cultural studies, philosophy, the media, and technology. They offer a new way of understanding that confronts and challenges us. We cannot grow in self-understanding unless we are willing to consider a higher viewpoint, a clearer explanation, or a more comprehensive view. © Grande Prairie Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 28 All Rights Reserved Page 6 of 25 Learning occurs through the skilful use of many learning strategies such as research, comparative essay writing, reading, and presentation, to name but a few. The teacher relies on a variety of learning strategies to address the diversity of students’ lived realities as well as to present them with information in new and innovative ways. Again, we turn to the General Directory forCatechesis and hear echoed once more a need for a respect for the soil of the believer. Young people need help to put their faith into words. They should be able to express what they believe in language that is common to believers around the world. This need is met through many teaching techniques: addressing multiple intelligences, memorization of key concepts, and journaling. Students should achieve a genuine understanding of Catholic teachings so that their learning is not simply a memorizing of formulae but is an intelligent articulation of their lived, developing faith in a lang
Religious Education enables young people to discover the truth, nurture the attitudes and develop the skills necessary to grow as young Catholics in these changing times. For these reasons, Religious Education is designed to promote a Catholic identity that will assist them in the task of becoming life-long discipleswithin a multi-religious and sometimes anti-religious society. It is also designed to assist in the process of ethical and moral formation within a culture that all too often fails to recognize the call of God upon men and women, the fundamental dignity of the human person and the existence of absolute ethical norms. In Catholic secondary schools, Religious Education functions as the academic component within the nexus of activities that seek to evangelize and catechize students. As such, it plays an essential role in the learning experiences of students and complements the various faith-related activities (e.g., chaplaincy services, community outreach, peer ministry, liturgical celebrations) that take place within the instructional setting of these schools. It is necessary, therefore, that religious instruction in schools appear as a scholastic discipline with the same systematic demands and the same rigour as other disciplines. It must present the Christian message and the Christian event with the same seriousness and the same depth with which other disciplines present their knowledge. Through inter-disciplinary dialogue religious instruction in schools underpins, activates, develops and completes the educational activity of the school. (GDC 73) It is possible to distinguish between Religious Education as a classroom educational activity and Religious Education as a classroom religious activity (prayer, meditation, celebrations). While the two should not be seen as mutually exclusive, this differentiation is important when the subject of assessment is considered. Not all classroom activities need or should be assessed for evaluation purposes. As an educational activity, Religious Education courses provide learning opportunities for the development of students’ knowledge of religious language, concepts, and ideas. In doing so, students are able to gain access to religious literacy as expressed within the Catholic faith as well as to the religious attitudes and life skills related to a religious worldview. Learning takes place within an environment where subject matter and teaching strategies are planned in age-appropriate ways and with sensitivity to the affective and personal dimensions of students’ lived experience. Catechesis challenges students to explore their lived experiences in light of revelation, encouraging students to deepen their understanding of themselves and their relationship with God, with others and with the world. Information for the student is drawn from a number of resources: Sacred Scripture, the Catechism of theCatholic Church, approved textbooks, the sciences, cultural studies, philosophy, the media, and technology. They offer a new way of understanding that confronts and challenges us. We cannot grow in self-understanding unless we are willing to consider a higher viewpoint, a clearer explanation, or a more comprehensive view. © Grande Prairie Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 28 All Rights Reserved Page 6 of 25 Learning occurs through the skilful use of many learning strategies such as research, comparative essay writing, reading, and presentation, to name but a few. The teacher relies on a variety of learning strategies to address the diversity of students’ lived realities as well as to present them with information in new and innovative ways. Again, we turn to the General Directory forCatechesis and hear echoed once more a need for a respect for the soil of the believer. Young people need help to put their faith into words. They should be able to express what they believe in language that is common to believers around the world. This need is met through many teaching techniques: addressing multiple intelligences, memorization of key concepts, and journaling. Students should achieve a genuine understanding of Catholic teachings so that their learning is not simply a memorizing of formulae but is an intelligent articulation of their lived, developing faith in a lang
Religious Education (Roman Catholic) 25 RE 25 students will closely examine the life, death, resurrection and ascension of Jesus Christ. They will deepen their understanding of the joy and sacrifice of discipleship by considering the invitation to seek the Truth in all things, and make decisions based on love of God, self and neighbour. In this course, students will have an opportunity to demonstrate their learning, through a variety of print, visual and oral media, and deepen their understanding of the Old Testament, each of the four Gospels as four distinct accounts of the message of Jesus and the role of Paul in the early years of Church development and history.
JESUS CHRIST, GOD’S GIFT OF SALVATION RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (ROMAN CATHOLIC) 25 General Outcomes
Students will: A. Identify Scripture and Tradition as the primary sources of Christian belief
B. Explore the history of Judaism as a foundation of Christianity while demonstrating respect, empathy and compassion for the history of the Jewish people
C. Know the Christian response to Jesus’ question: “Who do people say I am?”
D. Explore salvation doctrine of other World Religions
E. Understand the ministry and core teachings of Jesus and their implications for Christian life through a study of the gospels
F. Explain, working with multiple perspectives, ways contemporary Christians cooperate in bringing about the Reign of God
G. (5 Credit Course Only) Learn about Paul’s life, missionary journeys and his letters
H. (5 Credit Course Only) Examine how the church developed and expanded following the Apostolic Era
I. Explore the many ways Catholics pray using Scripture
Students will: A. Identify Scripture and Tradition as the primary sources of Christian belief
B. Explore the history of Judaism as a foundation of Christianity while demonstrating respect, empathy and compassion for the history of the Jewish people
C. Know the Christian response to Jesus’ question: “Who do people say I am?”
D. Explore salvation doctrine of other World Religions
E. Understand the ministry and core teachings of Jesus and their implications for Christian life through a study of the gospels
F. Explain, working with multiple perspectives, ways contemporary Christians cooperate in bringing about the Reign of God
G. (5 Credit Course Only) Learn about Paul’s life, missionary journeys and his letters
H. (5 Credit Course Only) Examine how the church developed and expanded following the Apostolic Era
I. Explore the many ways Catholics pray using Scripture
General Outcomes
A Students will identify Scripture and Tradition as the primary sources of Christian belief.
8.1 Students will understand that Catholics interpret the Bible in a unique way accepting and studying Scripture as God's living word
8.2 Students will reflect on and respond to praying with Scripture in order to understand the deeper meaning of contemporary realities
8.1 Students will understand that Catholics interpret the Bible in a unique way accepting and studying Scripture as God's living word
8.2 Students will reflect on and respond to praying with Scripture in order to understand the deeper meaning of contemporary realities
General Outcomes
B Students will explore the history of Judaism as a foundation of Christianity while demonstrating respect, empathy and compassion for the history of the Jewish people
9.1 Students will summarize the core covenant stories of the Old and New Testament
9.2 Students will explain the meaning of covenant and the importance of having a relationship with Jesus
9.3 Students will increase their knowledge of Palestine during the time of Jesus and the early Church by studying the political and social environment, religious beliefs and groups, and the changes, over time, to the Holy Land
C Students will know the Christian response to Jesus' question: "Who do people say I am?"
10.1 Students will describe how God is revealed to us in the Incarnation and in the Trinity
10.2 Students will explore the understanding that Jesus Christ was and is, at the same time, both fully human and fully divine
10.3 Students will understand that belief in the resurrected Jesus is central to Christian Catholic beliefs
D Students will explore salvation doctrine of other World Religions
11.1 Students will research what other world religions teach about Jesus and the Catholic salvation doctrine
11.2 Students will investigate religious doctrines of salvation in other World Religions
11.3 Students will compare and contrast the Catholic understanding of Jesus with perspectives from other World Religions
E Students will understand the ministry and core teachings of Jesus and their implications for Christian life through a study of the gospels.
12.1 Students will compare the infancy narratives recorded by the evangelists Matthew and Luke
12.2 Students will reflect on and respond to their understanding of the values expressed in the vision and mission of Jesus
12.3 Students will identify, in the parables, lessons that reveal truths about the Kingdom of God
12.4 Students will explain why Jesus desires us to take seriously his commandments to love God and others
12.5 Students will understand how Jesus redeems humanity through his Death and Resurrection
F Students will explain, working with multiple perspectives, ways contemporary Christians cooperate in bringing about the Reign of God.
13.1 Students will understand that discipleship is following Jesus in one's thoughts, words, and actions
13.2 Students will identify persons who model the Christian way of life and follow the way of the cross with faith and hope
13.3 Students will understand that commitment to Christian service is an expression of a response to the call of discipleship
13.4 Students will identify how discipleship demands that all creation be treated with respect and dignity
I Students will explore the many ways Catholics pray using Scripture. © Grande Prairie Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 28 All Rights Reserved Page 9 of 25
16.1 Students will demonstrate awareness of the Catholic understanding that a life of prayer empowers believers to love as Christ loved
B Students will explore the history of Judaism as a foundation of Christianity while demonstrating respect, empathy and compassion for the history of the Jewish people
9.1 Students will summarize the core covenant stories of the Old and New Testament
9.2 Students will explain the meaning of covenant and the importance of having a relationship with Jesus
9.3 Students will increase their knowledge of Palestine during the time of Jesus and the early Church by studying the political and social environment, religious beliefs and groups, and the changes, over time, to the Holy Land
C Students will know the Christian response to Jesus' question: "Who do people say I am?"
10.1 Students will describe how God is revealed to us in the Incarnation and in the Trinity
10.2 Students will explore the understanding that Jesus Christ was and is, at the same time, both fully human and fully divine
10.3 Students will understand that belief in the resurrected Jesus is central to Christian Catholic beliefs
D Students will explore salvation doctrine of other World Religions
11.1 Students will research what other world religions teach about Jesus and the Catholic salvation doctrine
11.2 Students will investigate religious doctrines of salvation in other World Religions
11.3 Students will compare and contrast the Catholic understanding of Jesus with perspectives from other World Religions
E Students will understand the ministry and core teachings of Jesus and their implications for Christian life through a study of the gospels.
12.1 Students will compare the infancy narratives recorded by the evangelists Matthew and Luke
12.2 Students will reflect on and respond to their understanding of the values expressed in the vision and mission of Jesus
12.3 Students will identify, in the parables, lessons that reveal truths about the Kingdom of God
12.4 Students will explain why Jesus desires us to take seriously his commandments to love God and others
12.5 Students will understand how Jesus redeems humanity through his Death and Resurrection
F Students will explain, working with multiple perspectives, ways contemporary Christians cooperate in bringing about the Reign of God.
13.1 Students will understand that discipleship is following Jesus in one's thoughts, words, and actions
13.2 Students will identify persons who model the Christian way of life and follow the way of the cross with faith and hope
13.3 Students will understand that commitment to Christian service is an expression of a response to the call of discipleship
13.4 Students will identify how discipleship demands that all creation be treated with respect and dignity
I Students will explore the many ways Catholics pray using Scripture. © Grande Prairie Roman Catholic Separate School District No. 28 All Rights Reserved Page 9 of 25
16.1 Students will demonstrate awareness of the Catholic understanding that a life of prayer empowers believers to love as Christ loved