From the REC
Second Reading: Romans 8:14-17; We are heirs with Christ.
Gospel: Matthew 28:16-20; Jesus sends forth the Apostles with the promise to be with them always.
Who are the Romans? This refers to St Paul's letter that he wrote to the Roman Christians. This epistle - Greek for letter, is the longest and the most important for doctrine (a set of beliefs held by the Church).
The Religious Education Curriculum is divided into 5 strands. In Week Six of this term, Stage 4 and Stage 5 students will be commencing new units of work based on these strands.
Below are the Strand statements that underpin these units of work.
Strand A: Scripture and Jesus
Through this study it is hoped that students will appreciate the breadth and wisdom of the Scriptures and their significance for their lives and the lives of others, and they will use the Scriptures and find in them the story of God’s revelation to the People of God, brought to fulfillment in Jesus Christ. Jesus is the heart of the Christian message and the one on whom all teaching is based. Through reflection on the meaning of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection, students can recognise the profound significance of Sacred Scriptures within their lives.
Strand E Morality and Justice
This strand area develops values, understanding, and skills in relation to Catholic moral teaching, its relationship to moral character, the way it addresses moral issues and the call to work for justice in the world. It should assist students to appreciate their personal responsibility for moral decision-making, believing in their own potential to effect change, and apply principles of justice and compassion in their lives.
Strand C God, Religion & Life
This strand area explores the action of God in creation, the reality of good and evil, and the human search for meaning in life. It hoped that students will reflect on and appreciate the diverse expressions of God’s presence in the world, respect the religious diversity of humanity, acknowledge the tension between good and evil, make informed responses in their search for meaning, and be open to the need to integrate religion with life.