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Year 7 – 10 Curriculum

2019 Study of Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Religion Religion & ritual The ’s liturgical year is told through a is the basis of the whole Christian The of Healing (Penance and Meditative uses and stillness framework of different (Advent, life and a common bond that unites all of the Sick) call believers to to assist believers to listen and talk to . Christmas, Lent, Easter, Pentecost, Ordinary Christians. Through Baptism, people conversion and loving trust in God’s healing All forms of vocal and meditative prayer are ) that help believers reflect on Christ’s become members of the Body of Christ, the grace. Through the Sacraments of Healing, intended to lead believers to Paschal mystery (the life, death Church, and are called to hear God’s word the Christian continues ’ contemplation. Contemplative Prayer is the and resurrection of Jesus). (CHLS10) in and to respond by participating in healing, care and compassion. (CHLS14) simple awareness of the presence of God. It the ongoing mission of Jesus. Baptism is prayer without words or images. Prayer in the Christian , including (infant, adult, full immersion, RCIA) uses In the Christian life, there are three forms Centering Prayer provides a way of formal such as Sign of the Cross, words, actions and symbols to celebrate of penance (prayer, and almsgiving) enriching and nurturing the spiritual life of Our Father and Hail Mary, nurtures the the gift of God’s saving action and welcome which assist believers to reconcile believers. (CLPS25) spiritual life of believers. (CLPS18) people into the Christian community. themselves with God and others. (CHLS14)

Lifecycle & calendrical rituals calendrical & Lifecycle (CHLS12) Eucharist is the primary and indispensable Meditative prayer uses silence and stillness Prayer, fasting and almsgiving encourage source of nourishment for the spiritual life to assist believers to listen and talk to God. Examine how Baptism makes a difference and strengthen believers and turn their of believers. (CHLS15) Believers use a range of practices (including to the way in which a person is called to live hearts towards God and the needs of silence and stillness, and praying with icons their life. (CHLS12) others. (CHLS14) Prepare a case for the Eucharist as the and images) for preparing the body and the primary and indispensable source of for meditative prayer, and engaging in Meditative prayer uses silence and stillness Believers pray, drawing on the richness of nourishment for the spiritual life of the ‘work of ’. (CLPS19) to assist believers to listen and talk to God. scripture, the Catholic tradition and the believers. (CHLS15) (CLPS21) wider Christian tradition, including the prayers and writings of Christian spiritual Explain how Centering Prayer nurtures the All forms of vocal and meditative prayer are fathers and mothers (e.g. Catherine spiritual life of believers in a contemporary intended to lead believers to McAuley, Nano Nagle, Edmund Rice, Don context. (CLPS25)

contemplation. Contemplative prayer is the Bosco, Mary MacKillop) to nurture their simple awareness of the presence of God. It spiritual life. Believers pray for forgiveness Centering Prayer provides a way of is prayer without words or images. (CLPS21) and healing, including the Penitential Act. enriching and nurturing the spiritual life of (CLPS22) believers. (CLPS25)

All forms of vocal and meditative prayer are intended to lead believers to contemplation. Contemplative prayer is the simple awareness of the presence of God. It is prayer without words or images. (CLPS23)

Year 7 – 10 Religion Curriculum

Identify and explore aspects of the cultural The Acts of the Apostles provides one Describe how Jesus’ healing, care and The Eucharist draws on historical and context of Old Testament texts (e.g. account of the preaching, achievements, compassion (Mark1:29-31; Mark1:40-50; scriptural foundations, including Last festivals and customs, purity laws, religious and challenges of the earliest followers of Luke 5:12-16) are continued today through Supper (1 Corinthians 11:23-28) and practices) using a range of Biblical tools Jesus after Pentecost. Some early followers the Sacraments of Healing. (CHLS14) . The Eucharist recalls Jesus’ (e.g. timelines, Biblical atlases, Biblical of Jesus, as depicted in the Acts of the example of service and love (John 13:1-20), dictionaries, annotated Bibles, simple Apostles, continued Jewish practices as part and those who share the Eucharist are sent Biblical commentaries, online Bible search of their way of imitating the life and out to carry on Jesus’ mission in the world. engines). (STOT12) teaching of Jesus. (STNT18) (CHLS15)

Identify and explore aspects of the cultural Identify examples of Jewish practices context of New Testament texts such as: continued by the early Christians as festivals and customs, including Passover described in the Acts of the Apostles.

(Exodus 12;1-4; Mark 14:12- 26) and (STNT18) sacred texts & rituals calendrical and Lifecycle Weeks/Pentecost (Acts 2:1- 4); purity laws and religious practices, including Sabbath (Mark 2:23-28); social structure and relationships between groups, using a range of Biblical tools (e.g. timelines, Biblical atlases, Biblical dictionaries, annotated Bibles, simple Biblical commentaries, online Bible search engines). (STNT16)

The writings and key messages of the founders of religious orders influence the way of life of religious (e.g. prayer life, apostolate, dress, spiritual practices, beliefs, symbols, daily life). (STCW8)

Analyse and explain how the way of life of religious communities has been influenced

by the writings and key messages of the founders. (STCW8)

Each focuses on a particular aspect of Christ’s Paschal mystery and its meaning for believers today. (CHLS10) Christian iconography expresses in images the same Gospel message that Scripture communicates by words. Praying with scripture is a form of meditative prayer in the Christian tradition. There are a variety of ways to pray with scripture, including Lectio Divina Year 7 – 10 Religion Curriculum

2019 Study of Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Religion Religion & ritual (Benedictine tradition) and Ignatian Meditation. (CLPS19) Year 7 – 10 Religion Curriculum

2019 Study of Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Religion Religion & ritual The Church recognises seven Sacraments as Describe how the faith and actions of , and are The of the world contribute drawn from the life of Jesus and continuing believers show God’s saving plan for monotheistic religions that share a in valuable insights into the idea of God or the his ministry: Baptism, creation. (BEHE8) the one God (YHWH; God; Allah). The three ‘Other’. The core beliefs and practices of Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, monotheistic religions have divergent the major (Christianity, , Marriage, Holy understandings of God that are reflected in Islam, Judaism, and ) Orders. The Church specifies the rituals, Participate with respect in a variety of their beliefs and practices. (BEWR10) reflect this mystery of God/Other which is ministers and norms for celebrating each personal and communal prayer beyond understanding. (BEWR11) . All Sacraments, as celebrations experiences, including prayers from The Examine and discuss the understanding of of the worshipping community, express and of the Hours. (CLPS20) YHWH, God; Allah in the monotheistic Identify the core beliefs of the major world support the journey of faith. (CHLS11) that is reflected in the core religions and the religious practices that Meditative prayer uses silence and stillness beliefs and practices of the religion. reflect these beliefs. (BEWR11) Make connections between the Sacraments to assist believers to listen and talk to God. (BEWR10) of the Church and the life and ministry of Believers use a range of practices (including Jesus. (CHLS11) centred breathing and attending to Identify and discuss the relevance of Believers pray for justice, for peace and for core beliefs & rituals Lifecycle posture) for preparing the body and the prayers from the Catholic and wider the environment, including The Prayer of St mind for meditative prayer and for Christian traditions for people today. Francis, The Canticle of Creation and The engaging in the ‘work of meditation’. (CLPS22) Magnificat. The Prayer of St Francis is a Praying with scripture is a form of prayer for peace. In a world often troubled meditative prayer in the Christian tradition. by war and violence, it calls us to be There are a variety of ways to pray with instruments of Christ’s peace and love. The scripture, including Augustinian Prayer and Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55) is Mary’s song of Franciscan Contemplative prayer. hope in God’s and justice for all. All forms of vocal and meditative prayer are The Canticle of Creation is a prayer of intended to lead believers to praise for the creator God. (CLPS24) contemplation. Contemplative prayer is the

simple awareness of the presence of God. It Meditative prayer uses silence and stillness is prayer without words or images. (CLPS21) to assist believers to listen and talk to God. All forms of vocal and meditative prayer are intended to lead believers to contemplation. Contemplative Prayer is the simple awareness of the presence of God. It is prayer without words or images. Centering Prayer provides a way of enriching and nurturing the spiritual life of believers. (CLPS25)

Explain how Centering Prayer nurtures the spiritual life of believers in a contemporary context. (CLPS25) Year 7 – 10 Religion Curriculum

2019 Study of Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Religion Religion & ritual into the Christian community is Although there is a strong connection All lay people, through their baptism, share Eucharist is the primary and indispensable accompanied by the sacramental rituals of between the ‘People of the Book’, there are in a Christian vocation ( ‘vocátió’ - source of nourishment for the spiritual life Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. distinct differences among their core beliefs ‘calling’). (CHPG10) of believers. (CHLS15) (CHLS11) and practices. Initiation rituals in the begin the journey of Lay people witness to Jesus Christ by Explain some ways in which those who faith for believers. (BEWR9) participating in his priestly, prophetic and share the Eucharist commit themselves to kingly roles, and therefore bear carry on Jesus’ mission in the world. Describe how the initiation rituals of the responsibilities for mission and service. Lay (CHLS15) three religions act as the foundation for the people participate in the priestly work of faith journey. (BEWR9) Jesus Christ when prayer and are at the heart of their lives and when the

Membership / non / Membership Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian Eucharist is the source and summit of their life and a common bond that unites all and their engagement with the Christians. Through Baptism, people world. (CHPG10) become members of the Body of Christ, the Church, and are called to hear God’s word in faith and to respond by participating in the ongoing mission of Jesus. Baptism (infant, adult, full immersion, RCIA) uses

- words, actions and symbols to celebrate membership the gift of God’s saving action and welcome people into the Christian community. (CHLS12)

All Christians are united through their baptism (Galatians 3.27-29) in the name of Jesus Christ and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38). The term ‘ecumenism’ (from the Greek Oikoumene meaning ‘of the whole inhabited earth’) refers to the movement which seeks to bring about the unity of all Christians. All Christians are called to give witness to the ecumenical spirit through praying and working for Christian unity throughout the world. (CHPG9) Year 7 – 10 Religion Curriculum

Explain the meaning of the Church’s Investigate commonalities of Baptism Examine and explain the significance of the Evaluate the possibilities and limitations of liturgical year and each of the different across different Christian denominations. Sacraments of Healing (Penance and human language and concepts in expressing liturgical seasons (e.g. key messages, (CHLS12) Anointing of the Sick) in the lives of the mystery of God. (BEHE10) themes, rituals, colours, symbols). believers. (CHLS14) Examine how Baptism makes a difference Interpret how the importance of the Analyse and compare different cultural to the way in which a person is called to live Examine and explain the significance of the founding figures is reflected in the interpretations and expressions of Christ’s their life. (CHLS12) three forms of penance in the lives of celebrations of the world religions, Paschal mystery. believers. (CHLS14) including Islam, Buddhism or Hinduism. Identify and explain the significance of the (BEWR11) Identify and explore ways in which words, actions and symbols used in Baptism Analyse and explain the features of prayers resources (e.g. an ordo, symbols, colours, (e.g. immersion/pouring of from the Catholic and wider Christian Explain how the diversity of the beliefs and incense, candles) are used to bring meaning symbolises the gift of God’s saving action in traditions, including the prayers and practices of the major world religions to the different rituals celebrating various the lives of people). (CHLS12) writings of Christian spiritual fathers and reflects the human understanding of God or liturgical seasons mothers (e.g. language, vocabulary, images, the ‘Other’. (BEWR11) (CHLS10) Recognise key elements in the birth rituals purpose, context, structures, patterns, of the Christian, Jewish and Islamic faith style). (CLPS22) The Eucharist is a means of reconciliation Outline some specifications required by the traditions. (BEWR9) and forgiveness of sins as expressed Church for celebration of the Sacraments. Meditative prayer uses silence and stillness through prayers and actions in the Mass to assist believers to listen and talk to God. (e.g. penitential , eucharistic prayer and Illustrate how life experiences are The term ‘liturgy’ (from the Greek Believers use a range of practices (including prayers before communion, sign of peace).

Ritual analysis Ritual expressed and celebrated through each of ‘leitourgia’) is used to describe the official, praying with labyrinths) for preparing the (CHLS15) the Sacraments (e.g. Baptism - belonging, public worship of the Church, including the body and the mind for meditative prayer, welcoming). Sacraments and Liturgy of the Hours (the and for engaging in the ‘work of Analyse and summarise some of the key Divine Office). meditation’. Christian Meditation is a historical and scriptural foundations for the Explain the significance of the symbols, The Liturgy of the Hours is prayed at particular form of meditative prayer drawn Eucharist. (CHLS15)

actions and words used in the Sacraments morning, noon, evening and night time and from the Christian tradition. It is ‘prayer of of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation follows a pattern of Psalms, Scripture the heart’ which takes place in silence, with Explore the prayers and actions in the Mass and Eucharist. (CHLS11) and intercessions. the aid of a . The World Community that express reconciliation and forgiveness. Liturgy is always a public, communal for Christian Meditation recommends the (CHLS15) Explain how particular cultural and activity which involves the full, conscious use of the mantra ‘mara- na-tha’ (a word historical influences have led to differences and active participation of believers. from Aramaic, the language of Jesus, Analyse and explain the features of prayers across church communities (e.g. liturgical Believers participate in the action of the meaning Come Lord). (CLPS23) from the Catholic and wider Christian practice, sacramental life, church liturgy by responding, singing, listening and traditions, including The Prayer of St architecture). (CHPG8) using . Well planned liturgy Identify and use practices that assist Francis, The Magnificat, and The Canticle of requires knowledge, skill and prayerful preparation for and engagement in Creation (e.g. language, vocabulary, images, reflection to draw believers’ attention to meditative prayer, including praying with purpose, context, structures, patterns, the Scriptures, the rituals, the prayers, the labyrinths. (CLPS23) style). (CLPS24) and the rich silence. (CHLS13) Believers use a range of practices (including Define the term ‘liturgy’. (CHLS13) praying with the help of nature) for preparing the body and the mind for Express and explain a point of view about meditative prayer, and for engaging in the different ways to promote the full, ‘work of meditation’. Lectio of Nature is a conscious and active participation of form of meditative prayer in the Christian believers in liturgy. (CHLS13) tradition. (CLPS 25)

Year 7 – 10 Religion Curriculum

2019 Study of Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Religion Religion & ritual Outline the particular pattern followed in Identify and use practices that assist the Liturgy of the Hours. (CHLS13) preparing for and engaging in meditative prayer, including praying with the help of Prayer in the Christian tradition, including nature. (CLPS25) the ancient monastic prayer of The Liturgy of the Hours, nurtures the spiritual life of believers. The Liturgy of the Hours follows a prescribed pattern of Psalms, Scripture and intercessions, and is prayed at set throughout the day. Believers pray on behalf of others and with others. (CLPS20)

Identify and describe the heart of Christian unity (e.g. Baptism; beliefs that stem from the life, teachings and mission of Jesus Christ; symbols; rituals; action for social justice). (CHPG9)

Meditative prayer uses silence and stillness Celebration of the Sacrament of Penance The Eucharist draws on historical and time over of rituals Development to assist believers to listen and talk to God. has changed over the centuries but has scriptural foundations, including Last Believers use a range of practices (including retained the same basic elements. (CHLS14) Supper (1 Corinthians 11:23-28) and silence and stillness, and praying with icons sacrifice. (CHLS15) and images) for preparing the body and the Identify patterns of change and continuity mind for meditative prayer, and engaging in over time in the celebration of the the ‘work of meditation’. Christian Sacrament of Penance. (CHLS14) iconography expresses in images the same Gospel message that Scripture communicates by words. Praying with scripture is a form of meditative prayer in the Christian tradition. There are a variety of ways to pray with scripture, including Lectio Divina

(Benedictine tradition) and Ignatian Meditation. (CLPS19)