From the REC
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Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B First Reading Isaiah 53:10-11 Through suffering, the Lord offers his life. Second Reading Hebrews 4:14-16 Jesus faced the same temptations as us. Gospel Mark 10:35-45 Whoever aspires to greatness must serve the rest. |
Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year B First Reading Jeremiah 31:7-9 The Lord declares himself a father to Israel. Second Reading Hebrews 5:1-6 The Lord himself calls those who are to serve. Gospel Mark 10:46-52 Jesus gives sight to Bartimaeus. |
Catholic Studies - Curriculum Update
Years 7 - 10 will progress to the final unit of work for the term. Below is an overview of what each unit is.
| Year 7 |
Ways of Praying |
Prayer is an essential means through which individuals and the Christian community deepen their relationship with God. In this unit students will explore a range of prayer forms (personal, communal and liturgical) and experience its different expressions, vocal prayer, meditation and contemplative prayer. Students will also become familiar with the pattern of the Church’s liturgical year and appreciate the significance of liturgy as public worship. |
| Year 8 |
Disciples & Martyrs: Witnesses of Faith |
In this unit students will examine the life of the early Christian communities, which began with the disciples emboldened by the Spirit at the first Pentecost. Students come to an understanding of the key events and people whose influence shaped Christianity, including Paul's role as the 'Apostle to the Gentiles', and they will examine the men and women who were martyred and persecuted as witnesses to the faith. Students will be challenged to reflect upon the role of the Spirit in their life and the enduring challenges for all Christians |
| Year 9 | Living the Commandments & Beatitudes |
This unit addresses foundational concepts in the study of Christian Morality. Students will examine the Ten Commandments as the basis of the covenant or agreement between God and God’s people and as the foundation of Christian moral teaching. The Ten Commandments express the fundamental duties of an individual towards God and neighbour and are the basis of our present day law. Students will also explore the Beatitudes as they present a vision for life that is radically different from the vision held by many people, both in Jesus’ time and today. |
| Year 10 |
Sacraments of Service |
It is the universal call of all the baptised faithful to contribute their gifts to the life of the Church through their particular vocation. In this unit students will explore how baptised persons are called to use their individual gifts in the service of God and God’s people through the Sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders. Students will be encouraged to develop an appreciation of the various ways in which married and ordained persons minister to the Church, witnessing Christ's love for her. |
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Stage 6 All the students in Year 11 will commence their HSC units. |
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| Studies on Catholic Thought |
Vice, Virtue & Salvation |
Students investigate the challenge of evil and suffering in the world. Students consider where God is in both ‘the good’ and ‘the evil’. Students explore the works of St Paul and other theologians and encyclicals, which developed a Christian framework for understanding what is good, how to be good and the gift of grace |
| Studies of Religion 1 & 2 Unit |
Religion & Belief Systems in Australia Post 45 |
This is core content for 1U and 2U, and is examined in Section 1 of the Higher School Certificate Studies of Religion examination. The focus of this study is religious expression in Australia’s multicultural and multi-faith society since 1945. The study includes an appreciation of Aboriginal spiritualities and their contribution to an understanding of religious beliefs and religious expression in Australia today. |
Year 8 Religious Literacy Test - RLA
The Religious Literacy Assessment is an annual event in our Diocesan schools. The RLA willl be administered on Monday 4 November during the student's lesson.
The assessment will be completed by Year 8 students during their Catholic Studies class during week 4. The purpose of collecting system-wide information is to inform schools about religious literacy and assists in refining pedagogical and curriculum practices.
The test is one hour in duration and will be completed online, it will be a multiple choice based and completed in class time. The assessment is wide-ranging focusing on Stage 4 - Years 7 and Year 8 Religious Education curriculum.
There is a spread of questions that test our schools’ ability:
- knowledge of the Catholic tradition (knowledge and understanding outcomes);
- working with the Catholic tradition (reasoning skills) and applying Catholic tradition (practical and social skills).
Students will be instructed to complete the test in regular class time, using their devices in a Google form, multiple choice format.
If you have any questions please contact your child Catholic Studies teacher, or myself.
Mrs Christine Meharg