Religion Planning Year 6 2015

School: Ambrose Treacy College Duration: 10 weeks

Fertile Question
How does the Australian Church continue the New Law of Jesus today?





Religious Life of the School General Capabilities Cross-Curricular Priorities
Religious Identity and Culture
Ethos and charism (ICE)
Authentic Christian community (ICC)
Sense of the Sacred (ICS)
Social Action and Justice
Justice in the school community (SJS)
Action for justice (SJA)
Reflection on action for Justice (SJR)
Evangelisation and Faith Formation
Living the Gospel (EFG)
Spiritual Formation (EFF)
Witness to the wider community (EFW)
Prayer and Worship
Christian prayer (PWP)
Celebration of liturgy and sacraments
(PWL)
Ritualising everyday life (PWR)
Literacy
Numeracy
Information and communication technology
(ICT) capability
Critical and creative thinking
Personal and social capability
Ethical understanding
Intercultural understanding.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories,
cultures and spiritualities
Asia and Australias engagement with Asia in a
multi-faith context
Sustainability and ecological stewardship.









VISION for Religious Education
The Vision for Religious Education gives voice to what each school hopes for their students in terms of their religious literacy and faith formation.
The schools and colleges of the Archdiocese of Brisbane aspire to educate and form students who are challenged to live the gospel of Jesus Christ and who
are literate in the Catholic and broader Christian tradition so that they might participate critically and authentically in faith contexts and wider society.
Year Level Description
In Year 6, students are introduced to the Christian understanding of faith and the term communion of saints. They develop their understanding of the many
ways in which faith is lived out and celebrated in the lives of believers past and present. They learn about the contexts and key messages of some Old
Testament prophets and the contribution of some key people (laity, religious and clergy) to the shaping of the Church in Australia (c. 1900 CE to present).
They understand the significance of Jesus New Law for the way believers live their faith, including an exploration of the spiritual and corporal works of
mercy. They develop their understanding of the role of celebrations in the faith life of believers, including the commemoration of High Holy Days by Jewish
believers and the Churchs liturgical celebrations (including the Eucharist). They develop their understanding of prayer in the Christian tradition through an
exploration of the Our Father, The Examen, and meditative prayer practices including prayer journaling.
They are introduced to the Church teaching that the Holy Spirit guided the formation of the New Testament. Using a range of Biblical tools, they engage with
a variety of Scriptural texts that describe Jesus relationship with God the Father and with humanity and proclaim Jesus as fulfilling all of Gods promises in
the Old Testament.
Achievement Standard
By the end of Year 6, students analyse information from a variety of texts, including New Testament texts and the wisdom of Australian Catholic Christians,
to explain the action of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers. They select and use evidence from Scriptural texts to show how these texts describe Jesus
relationship with God the Father and with humanity, including the proclamation of Jesus as fulfilling Gods promises in the Old Testament.
Students identify and describe many ways in which faith is lived out in the lives of believers past and present, including Catholics in a developing Australian
nation (c. 1900 CE to present). They analyse the key messages and contexts of some Old Testament prophets. They explain the significance of Jesus New Law
for the way believers live their faith and examine the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. They identify and describe many ways in which faith is celebrated
in the lives of believers, past and present, including the commemoration of High Holy Days by Jewish believers; the Churchs liturgical year and the
celebration of Eucharist. They demonstrate an understanding of the term communion of saints. They explain the significance of personal and communal
prayer, including the Our Father and The Examen, and the use of spiritual exercises, including reflective prayer journaling and praying with the icons of the
saints, for the spiritual life of believers. They participate respectfully in a variety of these personal and communal prayer experience and spiritual exercises.

Class Context for Learning Differentiated learning
Class Needs
Individualised Learning Needs
Catholics/non-Catholics other faiths practising/non-practising
ASD ADHD (abstract concepts may need further unpacking visuals etc)

Learning Intentions
Learning Intention
By the end these learning experiences, students
Develop their understanding of the many ways faith is lived out by believers
Develop their understanding that the works of mercy are foundational for understanding the Church's teaching about concern
for the common good
Investigate the contribution of key Catholic Christian people and groups to the shaping of Australian society since Federation


Success Criteria
Success Criteria
Students identify and describe the many ways in which faith is lived out in the lives of believers, past and present
Students make connections between the works of mercy and the Church's action for the common good
Students make connections between the New Law of Jesus and possible implications for their own actions
Students investigate and communicate their findings about the contribution of key Catholic Christian people and groups to
Australian society


Content Descriptions
Sacred Texts
Old Testament
New Testament
Christian Spiritual Writings and Wisdom

Beliefs
Trinity
Human Existence
World Religions

Religious Knowledge and Deep
Understanding
Skills Religious Knowledge and Deep
Understanding
Skills
Christian Spiritual Writings and
Wisdom
The wisdom of Australian Catholic
Christians, including lay people and
religious orders (c.1900 CE to the
present), helps people understand the
work and movement of the Holy Spirit
in this land (e.g. concern for the
common good; works of mercy;
challenging injustice; developing new
ways of living the Catholic faith in
Australia).
STCW7

Analyse and explain how some
Australian Catholic Christians help
people understand the work and
movement of the Holy Spirit in this
land through diverse expressions of
wisdom (e.g. Khoa Do - film; George
Mung Mung - art; Donna Mulhern -
peaceful activism).



Church
Liturgy and Sacraments
People of God
Church History

Christian Living
Moral Formation
Mission and Justice
Prayer and Spirituality
Religious Knowledge and Deep
Understanding
Skills Religious Knowledge and Deep
Understanding
Skills
Church History
Catholics helped form the new
Australian nation (c.1900 CE to
present). Catholics initially set
themselves apart. A uniquely
Australian Church emerged. New
ways of being both Catholic and
Australian were encouraged

CHCH5
Sequence some key people and
events (religious and secular) that
contributed to the development of
Australia as a nation (c.1900 CE to
present).

Locate information about the
contribution or significance of
Catholics to the shaping of the Church
in Australia (c.1900 CE to present).

Moral Formation
For Christians, the New Law as given
by Jesus is a law of love, a law of
grace and a law of freedom.
Freedom, especially in moral and
religious matters, is the right of every
human person. For Christians, the
freedom to choose is required by the
New Law to take into account the
good of all. Christians believe that
Describe Jesus New Law, using
examples from New Testament
texts.
Explain the significance of Jesus
New Law for believers (e.g. freedom
to choose, taking into account the
good of all) and for moral decision
making.
Make connections between the New

Develop historical narratives and
descriptions about some key events
and peoples experiences in the
Church in Australia after Federation
using source materials and
appropriate historical terms and
concepts.

Identify and describe some examples
of significant change and continuity in
Australian Catholic identity and
relationships with the wider society
(c. 1900 CE to present).

God has given the gift of wisdom to
humans (the natural law) which
enables them to choose good and
avoid evil.
CLMF10
Law of Jesus and possible
implications for their own actions.


Mission and Justice
Spiritual and corporal works of mercy
are foundational for understanding
the Churchs teaching about concern
for the common good. Works of
mercy are charitable actions at the
service of others. The spiritual works
of mercy are: instructing, advising,
challenging injustice, consoling,
comforting, forgiving, bearing wrongs
patiently and praying for the living
and the dead. The corporal works of
mercy are: feeding the hungry, giving
drink to the thirsty, sheltering the
homeless, visiting the sick and
imprisoned, clothing the naked and
burying the dead.
CLMJ7

Identify expressions of the spiritual
and corporal works of mercy.
Make connections between the
spiritual and corporal works of
mercy and the Churchs teaching
about concern for the common
good.
Reflect on and express their
personal responses to the challenge
to serve others through the works of
mercy.


Scriptural Texts
Core texts
What did Jesus come to do? Matthew 5:17
Scriptural foundations for the spiritual and corporal works of mercy Matthew 25:31-46

Supplementary texts
Other Scriptural foundations for the spiritual and corporal works of mercy: Matthew 10:40-42, Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 9:35-37, Luke 9:46-48, Matthew 18:1-5


Significant Days and Celebrations



Learning Experiences
Core Content Area One
Focus/Question What did Jesus come to do in the world?


Resources
Teacher Background
Mandated Scriptural Texts
Launch


Introduce students to the fertile question How does the Australian Church
continue the New Law of Jesus today?
Brainstorm with students what the Gospels record that Jesus said and did
in his own time e.g. healed the sick, brought those on the margins back to
community, challenged the beliefs of people, re-visioned the
commandments
Students review their understanding of Jesus message through sources
such as sayings of Jesus in text form
http://www.rejesus.co.uk/site/module/r_father_gzus_via_txt/

As a whole class students read the scripture passage Matthew 5:17 and
record key information and words from the text e.g. Who might the
audience have been? What are the key words in the text? What do words
like law and prophets refer to?
Review students understanding of Judaism and key terms such as
law/mitzvoth and commandments, and the place of the prophets (Teacher
note: this is a key element of the Year 6 Old Testament Prophets unit so
make connections to previous learning experiences)

Access




Discuss with students what they think the term New Law might mean in
the light of the scripture passage Matthew 5:17 and record student
responses e.g. word wall, wall wisher, wordle
Introduce students to the concept of Jesus New Law which Christians
believe is a law of love, a law of grace and a law of freedom
Discuss with students the difference between love, grace and freedom.
Love Love God and our neighbour.
Grace We can offer grace to others through our compassion, mercy, empathy,
forgiveness and unconditional love.
Freedom The ability to choose between right and wrong.
Discuss with students what the term freedom to choose means in a
Christian context: taking into account the good of all and the notion that
God has given the gift of wisdom.
In pairs or small groups students investigate Jesus New Law by finding
examples of love, grace and freedom in Chapters 5, 6 and 7 of Matthews
Gospel, as well Galatians 4: 1-7;5-1
Students record their information in a retrieval chart or as a people scape.


Develop




In small groups students investigate the lives and wisdom of some
contemporary Australian Catholic Christians using resources such as:
- Spotlight on Australian Catholics Christian Beliefs and Teachings, pp.
32-35)
- 25 of the Best http://www.resourcemelb.catholic.edu.au/object-
container.html
Students share their information with the whole class using a jigsaw
strategy or expert group strategy

Demonstrate


Students use the Action / Reflection Cycle to demonstrate an example of a
way in which Jesus New Law can inform and impact peoples decision
making processes.

The Action / Reflection Cycle


Core Content Area Two
Focus/Question How can believers live out Jesus New Law?
Resources
Teacher Background
Launch


Students view a clip such as the Social Justice clip on the BCE Youtube site and
identify examples of concern of the common good / service of others
Brainstorm with students how Jesus New Law of love, grace and freedom is
lived out in the school context e.g. welcoming new students, including others,
following the rules, leading others, acting for justice /peace/environment.
Students contribute to a class looks like, sounds like, feels like visual word and
picture wall to show how Jesus New Law is lived out at NJC

Social Justice youtube link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
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Access
Students are introduced to the spiritual and corporal works of mercy, and how
these continue Jesus message of love, freedom and grace
As a whole class students investigate the scriptural foundations for the spiritual
Corporal Work of Mercy relate to the
material needs of others. These
include:

and corporal works of mercy Matthew 25:31-46
In small groups students investigate other passages that highlight the scriptural
foundations for the spiritual and corporal works of mercy, including: Matthew
10:40-42, Matthew 25:31-46, Matthew 9:35-37, Luke 9:46-48, Matthew 18:1-5
Students work in groups of 3 or 4 to re-interpret the spiritual and corporal
works of mercy for their school context. Students can present their re-
interpretation using a visual or written text such as a poster, a short movie clip,
an interview, a website




1. Feed the hungry
2. Give drink to the thirsty
3. Shelter the homeless
4. Clothe the naked
5. Visit the sick
6. Visit those in prison
7. Bury the dead
Spiritual Works of Mercy refer to the
needs of the soul. These include:
1. Admonish the sinner
2. Instruct the ignorant
3. Counsel the doubtful
4. Comfort the sorrowful
5. Bear wrongs patiently
6. Forgive offences willingly
7. Pray for the living and the
dead

Develop


Students investigate examples of the Corporal and Spiritual works of Mercy of
various church agencies. E.g. Caritas, St Vincent De Paul, Catholic Mission, and
Rosies.
Students create a poster showing evidence of the Spiritual and Corporal Works
of Mercy in practice of a particular church agency.

Online Resources
http://www.caritas.org.au/
http://www.vinnies.org.au/
http://www.catholicmission.org.au/
http://rosies.org.au/
Demonstrate


Students design and publish a story board that illustrates how they can
incorporate either the seven Corporal or Spiritual Works of Mercy into their
everyday lives.



Core Content Area Three
Focus/Question How have groups within the Church lived out Jesus New Law in Australia?

Resources
Teacher Background

Launch


Discuss with students how groups within the Australian Church have sought
to continue Jesus New Law
Brainstorm with students what groups they know within the Australian
Catholic Church e.g. different religious orders









Access


Students work in pairs or small groups to investigate the contributions by
religious groups to Australian society. Students can research a range of
religious groups such as the Christian Brothers, Josephite Sisters, Marist
Brothers and Mercy Sisters in Brisbane
Students record key information such as:
- When did the group arrive in Brisbane or Australia?
- Why did they come to Australia?
- What needs did they respond to at the time?
- What needs do they respond to today?
- What work do they do beyond Australia? E.g. in the Asia-Pacific region
- What quotes or sayings help to sum up how they continue to live
Jesus message?

Online Resources
http://www.edmundrice.org.au/cbo
p/about-us

http://www.brisbanemercy.org.au/

http://www.mercyheritage.com/

http://presentationsociety.org.au/

http://www.sosj.org.au/

http://www.maristbr.com/


Develop



Students compile their information into a visual format to share with the
class. Students can create elements such as a visual timeline or glogster
(online poster) to share their information with the class.
Digital Tools
Glogster
http://edu.glogster.com/?ref=com

Museum Box
http://museumbox.e2bn.org/
Demonstrate




Students create a visual and/or written response to the fertile question
How does the Australian Church continue the New Law of Jesus today?
In their response students include
- an example of how they, as a member of the Church through their school
community, can continue the New Law of Jesus today
- information on how individuals or groups in the Australian Church have
continued the message of Jesus New Law


Reflect and
Evaluate