Religion Curriculum Inquiry Unit

YEAR LEVEL: Term: 2 Year: 2014 Focus: A new bishop Strands: Cross-curricular priorities: Beliefs Sacraments Morality Prayer Class context/Learners: To be added by class teacher

Key Inquiry Questions: I Wonder: Who is Bishop-elect Michael McCarthy? I wonder what Bishop-elect Michael McCarthy is like. Where did he come from? I wonder how we can welcome the new bishop. How does he become a bishop? I wonder about the ceremony to ordain a bishop. Why is he important in the diocese? I wonder if I will meet the new bishop and what I would say to him. What will he do? I wonder how the diocese will change with a new bishop.

1 DCEO – Rockhampton Knowledge & Understanding… Skills… The sacrament of Holy Orders has three degrees: bishop, priest, deacon. (Catechism of the Catholic Church CCC 1554) - List what they know already about Bishop-elect Michael McCarthy and what they want to find out The essential rite of the sacrament of Holy Orders for all three - Explain words they encounter in their research in a glossary or a degrees consists in the bishop's imposition of hands on the dictionary of terms head of the ordinand and in the bishop's specific prayer asking - Compare and contrast the clothing of a priest and a bishop God for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and his gifts (CCC - Compare the different roles of a priest and a bishop 1573) - Identify and summarise key facts about Bishop-elect Michael The sacramental act is called “Ordination”. McCarthy Episcopal ordination refers to the ordination of a Bishop. - Locate information about the bishops who might attend the (CCC 1557) episcopal ordination and summarise it - Summarise the key components in the ritual of the ordination of a Like a priest, a bishop has a role of “sanctifying” and bishop celebrating sacraments. He also has a role to teach and to - Show the key moments in the ordination ceremony govern. Like Jesus Christ, a bishop is a teacher, shepherd - Design interview questions as a reporter interviewing the new and priest. (CCC 1558) bishop To be ordained a bishop, a priest must have the permission of - Compose a newspaper article on the new bishop the Pope. (CCC 1559) - Reflect on the contribution of previous bishops to the diocese Each bishop has the pastoral care of a particular diocese - Describe key features of the cathedral entrusted to him. (CCC 1560) - etc Every Catholic church has a presider's chair but a cathedral is different because it also has a special chair for the Bishop. That chair is called a cathedra. In the first greeting at a mass a Bishop, says: “Peace be with you” instead of “The Lord be with you”. The people respond: “And with your spirit”.

Assessment Plan Year Level Achievement Standards:

2 DCEO – Rockhampton Type of Assessment Description Possible Sources of When assessment takes place Evidence Formative Beginning

Assessment for Learning Summative During

Assessment of Learning Affective At the end

Assessment as Learning

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1 Tuning In What do you know already about Bishop- Assessment for learning to elect Michael McCarthy? ascertain students’ prior knowledge Depending on the age of the students, they could share their responses verbally or in writing.

2 Tuning In What do you want to know about Bishop- KWL strategy Assessment for learning and of elect Michael McCarthy and his ordination? A-Z teaching learning strategies p Use the KWL strategy to document 71 - what the students know already, http://www.ne - what they want to find out, and then wreligioncurric Communicating ulum.com/tea what they have learnt - ching- strategies.htm about Bishop-elect Michael. l

3 Finding Out What do you know now about the ordination Assessment of learning of a Bishop? Word Meaning Communicating Encourage your class to compile a glossary of words they encounter in their research.

1. Identify the words that are interesting or unusual words as they are reading 2. Write them in the first column 3. When they have finished reading, use a dictionary or go on-line to find the meanings

4 Finding Out What is the difference between a priest and a Resource 1: bishop? What do they wear One simple difference is the clothes they wear: Provides • Make a chart of a priest wearing information liturgical vestments and label them eg about the clothing of 4 DCEO – Rockhampton Learning and Teaching Sequence Resources No Inquiry Phase Activity/Experience/Differentiation /ICLTs Assessment

alb, cassock, cincture, stole, chasuble. deacons, Assessment of learning • Ask your local priest if he could visit the priests and class to show them his vestments and bishops how he puts them on. Before and • Make a chart or use a photo of a bishop After Chart and label the vestments he wears A-Z teaching • Make a chart summarising what Bishop- strategies p 8 elect Michael wore as a priest and what http://www.ne he will wear as a bishop wreligioncurric ulum.com/tea ching- strategies.htm l

5 DCEO – Rockhampton No Inquiry Phase Activity/Experience/Differentiation Resources/ICLTs Assessment 5 Finding Out Who is Bishop-elect Michael McCarthy? Assessment of learning Communicating Classes could be invited to make an ABC Book of information eg

A is for alb, B is for bishop, C is for crosier, D is for diocese etc

6 Finding Out What is the difference between a priest and a bishop? Invite a priest to explain the differences between a priest and a bishop. Assessment of learning

Use the Catechism of the Catholic Church (#1558) to contrast the differences eg

Sanctifying – sacraments that both celebrate vs sacraments that only a bishop can celebrate ie ordination

Teaching – a bishop’s teaching is intended for the whole of the diocese (his chair in the cathedral reminds us that teachers sat to Compare and contrast teach) A-Z teaching strategies p 23 http://www.newreligioncurriculu Governing – a bishop manages a diocese whereas a priest manages m.com/teaching-strategies.html a parish or cluster of parishes.

Classes could then complete a Compare and Contrast document to identify similarities and differences between a priest and a bishop.

7 Finding Out Who is Bishop-elect Michael McCarthy? Big book strategy Assessment of learning A-Z teaching strategies p 9 Communicating Create a Class Big Book about Bishop Michael. Students can create http://www.newreligioncurriculu their own ideas, or you could rewrite some of the information from m.com/teaching-strategies.html media reports, such as this short article that was on the ABC website:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-11/new-catholic-bishop- appointed-for-central-qld/5311902

No Inquiry Phase Activity/Experience/Differentiation Resources/ICLTs Assessment 8 Finding Out Who is Bishop-elect Michael McCarthy? Information about Bishop-elect Assessment of learning 6 DCEO – Rockhampton Michael McCarthy can be No Inquiry Phase Activity/Experience/Differentiation Resources/ICLTs Assessment 5 Finding Out Who is Bishop-elect Michael McCarthy? Assessment of learning Communicating Classes could be invited to make an ABC Book of information eg

No Inquiry Phase Activity/Experience/Differentiation Resources/ICLTs Assessment 8 Finding Out Who is Bishop-elect Michael McCarthy? Information about Bishop-elect Assessment of learning 16 DCEO – Rockhampton Michael McCarthy can be 17 DCEO – Rockhampton No Inquiry Phase Activity/Experience/Differentiation Resources/ICLTs Assessment 16 Finding Out What is the cathedral like? As an optional activity, teachers might like to do some research on St Joseph’s Cathedral. Schools in or near Rockhampton could add some photos to their guide. Explore the Cathedral Assessment as learning

Some terms to explain include: This website offers

 Sanctuary - the front part of the cathedral/church where Mass An excellent virtual tour of a is conducted. It is usually elevated from the nave. cathedral with interactive settings to allow you to explore the cathedral and the objects  The nave - is the area of the cathedral where the within it. It also shows the congregation gathers for worship. different liturgical colours of each season.  The altar – is a very special table. It reminds believers they are sharing a special meal with Jesus. http://www.togetheratonealtar.c atholic.edu.au/craft/dsp-  Candles - used in Catholic worship to represent the light of content.cfm?loadref=75 Christ. During Mass, candles may be held on either side of the Priest as he proclaims the Gospel. At least two candles are placed on or near the altar.

 Presider’s Chair - a Priest presiding at Mass sits on the presidential chair during some parts of the Mass. Every Catholic church has a presider's chair but a cathedral is different because it also has a special chair for the Bishop. That chair is called a cathedra.

 The tabernacle - is a holy reciprocal for Consecrated Hosts, that have not been used during Mass. There is a red light always left on somewhere close by to remind us that Jesus is present.

 Lectern- ambo - During the Mass, the Word of God is spoken from the lectern. The Gospels and the Readings can also be read from the ambo, which is a raised pulpit used in Early Christianity.

 The Paschal Candle, or Easter Candle - a large candle lit 18 DCEO – Rockhampton No Inquiry Phase Activity/Experience/Differentiation Resources/ICLTs Assessment during the ceremony of the Fire at the Easter Vigil. It is lit at Mass during the Easter Season, and is also used at baptisms and funerals.

 Crucifix - a cross bearing the figure of Jesus, is always clearly visible during Mass.

 Stained glass windows - usually large ornate windows made from different colours of glass and cast iron. They usually represent Jesus, saints, scenes from the Bible or ornate patterns.

 Statues or images of Jesus, Mary and the saints - are in the church to inspire us to lead our Christian life as fully as possible.

 Incense - one of the special gifts brought to Jesus by the Magi was incense. Believers use incense at special Masses before the Gospel to help them remember they are listening to God’s Word. Other times incense can be used is during the entrance procession, the Gospel procession, the preparation of the Gifts, and the consecration.

 Baptismal fonts - come in various styles, but all contain a bowl or bath in which water is placed. Baptism can take place either by immersion or by pouring of the blessed water over the head of the person to be baptised. The baptismal font can be either at the rear or the front of the church.

 Holy water font – at the entrance of a Catholic church. When people enter a church they dip their fingers into the holy water and make the sign of the cross with it as a reminder of their Baptism.

 A confessional - a small, enclosed booth/room used in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

 Pews - a long, backed bench upon which congregants sit.

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 The Stations of the Cross - represent the final hours of Christ’s life on earth, his Passion. They help people to make a spiritual pilgrimage of prayer through meditating upon the chief scenes of Christ’s suffering.

Teacher reflection As you look back over your activities, Assessment as learning and Evaluation What worked well? What choices did you make? What did you enjoy? What was challenging? What would you change?

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