Mount Carmel Catholic College Varroville eNewsletter

From the REC

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE YEAR A

First Reading Ez 34:11-12. 15-17 The Lord will rescue his sheep.

Second Reading 1 Cor 15:20-26.28 When all has been subjected to Christ, all will be one in Him.

Gospel Mt 25:31-46 Whenever you serve the least of people, you serve Christ.

REFLECTION by Fr Michael Tate

Necessities of [Eternal] Life

The eternal destiny of every human being of a certain maturity is determined by decisions made in relation to food and drink for the famished, clothing and housing for those without decent clothing or shelter, visiting those in circumstances which cut them off from life-giving contact with others (the sick and prisoners).

Those who provide such assistance, in the words of Pope Francis, touch the wounds of Christ! A Christian can be fully conscious of this, but for non Christians it is possible to do so without any of our awareness or belief. Christ is completely incognito to them: ‘When did we ever see you hungry and feed you …?’.

We know the doctrine of the Real Presence in the poor and marginalised. Woe betide those of us who ignore this fact of faith. We are on the way to a Hellish state of existence. That is equally possible for those who do not share our faith, but who ignore the plight of the marginalised and continue in a self-absorbed way.

We could pause for a moment to pray that we, and many billions of non-Christians, may hear the invitation: ‘Come you blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.’

RE Curriculum update

Year 11 have now moved into the Year 12 course.

Studies of Religion 1 and 2 unit, are both exploring Religion and Belief Systems in Australia Post 1945. This unit has two main areas of study, examining census data for trends with regards to the changing patterns of adherence, and Ecumenical and Interfaith dialogue responses to the changes. Then they analyse Aboriginal Spirituality; how it connects people, has been disconnected and then measures to reconnect Aboriginal people to the land and Dreaming.

2U have the additional area of Religion and Non-Religion. Where they look at the different styles of belief systems over time, the significance of belief systems in influencing society, and finally the top 5 World Traditions.

Both courses will undertake an Assessment Task at the end of this term, as a means to assess the students' learning.

Studies in Catholic Thought (SICT) students are exploring the unit entitled Vice, Virtue and Salvation. They have been looking at the differences in thought about what makes a good life, from a secular, popular culture, philosophical and Catholic view. From this we are looking at where did sin come into our world and how did this affect God's plan for humans.

12SICT, assessment task will go out next week and will be due in Term 1 Week 3 next year.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me here at the College.

Mrs Christine Meharg

REC Coordinator