i g a t i c u R e l i o u s E d u c i o n C u r r l u m 23C5

Sacraments of Initiation

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O u r S i o c e s r r a m a t t S h a r i n g t o r y • D e o f P a a 23C5 Sacraments of Initiation Unit Focus In this unit students will relate their entry into various communities and groups with their welcome into the Church through the sacraments of Initiation. Students will study the various sacramental rituals and symbols of Christian initiation and explore their meaning. STAGE 2 OUTCOMES UNIT OUTCOMES Students demonstrate an By the end of this unit students should be able to: understanding and appreciation 1 identify ways in which children are initiated into various of the sacraments of , groups and organisations including the Christian and community where we celebrate our initiation 2 match rituals and symbols of Christian initiation with the into the Church and of the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist sacraments of Penance and 3 explain the meaning of Christian initiation with reference to Anointing of the Sick as key rituals and symbols sacraments of God’s forgiveness 4 appreciate that initiation into the life of the Christian and healing community means loving God and others as did, nourished by prayer and the sacraments. KEY CONCEPTS

GOD DURATION 4 giving us the grace to share in 5 weeks the life and love of the Trinity – Father, Son and Holy Spirit SCRIPTURE Ex 16:1-35 Manna in the desert JESUS Ps104 Lord send out your spirit 1 living, dying, rising and Mt 26:26-30 The Last Supper returning Mk 1:9-11 The baptism of Jesus 3 being present in the Eucharist Mk 14:22-26 The Last Supper 5 sending the Holy Spirit to Lk 22:14-23 The Last Supper enliven and guide us Jn 1:35-40 Jesus meets his first disciples Jn 6:56 Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood… SACRAMENTS Acts 2:1-13 The coming of the Holy Spirit 1 special Church celebrations Acts 2:38-47 The early Christian community 2 Baptism, Confirmation and 1 Cor 10:16-17 One body Eucharist where we celebrate Gal 5:22 The fruits of the Spirit our initiation into the Church

CATECHISM OF THE PRAYER nn. 781–801 The Church–People of God 2 involving rituals, symbols and celebrations nn. 1114–1129 The Sacraments 3 the action of God’s people in the nn. 1212 Sacraments of initiation celebration of the Mass and the nn. 1213–1274 Baptism liturgical year nn. 1285– 1314 Confirmation nn. 1322–1405 Eucharist CHURCH 1 beginning its mission at 2 inspired and guided by the Holy Spirit 3 called to be a welcoming, caring and celebrating community which proclaims the Good News Sh ory K gious urricu 2 arin r St - 1 eli Edu on C lu m 2 g Ou 2 • R c ati SYLLABUS CONTEXT 47C1 STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3 11C6 Baptism 23C5 Sacraments of 36C5 Eucharist Nourishes us Initiation for the Journey 12C7 Eucharist: Celebrating God’s Love 24C7 Eucharist: The Structure of the Mass

Why am I teaching this unit to these students at this time using these strategies and resources? STUDENT CONTEXT DEVELOPING THE PARTNERSHIP • Students, at this age experience a • Ask parents/family to locate photos of the strengthening of the influence of the peer students’ Baptism, as well as of other group and an increasing consciousness of sacraments of Initiation that the students belonging to a particular age cohort. They may have celebrated and discuss with them learn gradually that joining and belonging to the importance of these sacraments. (O3,4) various groups and organisations involves • Ask older family members to recount their benefits and responsibilities. It is, however, experiences of celebrating the sacraments of natural for them to change from one group Initiation. (O2-4) to another as they develop new interests and form new friendships. (O1) • Invite parents and other family members to the liturgy that the students plan with the • Students of this age are experiencing a time teacher’s guidance. (O1-4) of primary socialisation as well as of human and Christian education in the family, the • Acknowledge through the school newsletter school and the Church. This time is a those students who are to celebrate the decisive moment for subsequent stages of sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. faith and is normally the time in which (O1-4) Christian initiation is completed. (O1-4) • Liaise with the Parish Sacramental • At this stage, most students will have been Coordinator in preparation for the baptised and will have celebrated the sacraments of Initiation. (O1-4) . Many students will • Present the students with a memento from be preparing to celebrate the sacrament of the school community to congratulate them Confirmation and/or First Eucharist. Some on their initiation into the Church through students may have celebrated one or both of their parish community. (O1-4) the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist at the time they were baptised. (O2,3,4)

n i t a c r a f I n i U 2 3 • S m e s o t i a t n C 5 n t i o 3 CURRICULUM LINKS English • Story maps, e.g. of the events in A bit of company • Written responses, e.g. journal reflection on why it is important for students to belong to special groups • Dramatic responses, e.g. using liquid pictures to present the Last Supper (Lk 22:14-23) and/or Jesus meets his first disciples (Jn 1:35-40) • Research skills, e.g. note taking skills when students research a particular section of a class mind map on the sacraments of Initiation. HSIE • We live in a Community Ask: What does it mean to belong to a community? What are our roles?

Creative Arts • Painted and illustrated responses, e.g. of students’ participation in the various groups to which they belong • Singing, e.g. ‘God’s family’. Mathematics • Graph the groups to which the students belong. • Using the outline of a tetrahedron students label and illustrate the words, rituals and symbols related to each sacrament of Initiation. Students then construct their tetrahedrons and hang them as mobiles. Personal Development, Health and Physical Education • Interpersonal relationships: Relationships with a range of people enhance wellbeing. (I RS2.11)

Sh ory K gious urricu 4 arin r St - 1 eli Edu on C lu m 4 g Ou 2 • R c ati 47C1 Theological and educational background INTRODUCTION (O1-5) • Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist together accomplish Christian initiation; • Initiation into the life of the Church is a ‘Baptism which is the beginning of new life; gradual process that takes place within the Confirmation which is its strengthening; and community of the faithful. ‘From the time the Eucharist which nourishes the disciple of the apostles, becoming a Christian has with Christ’s Body and Blood for his been accomplished by a journey and transformation in Christ.’ (CCC 1275) initiation in several stages. This journey can be covered rapidly or slowly, but • ‘The parish is the place where the certain essential elements will always have Christian community is formed and to be present: proclamation of the Word, expressed. It is called to be a fraternal and acceptance of the Gospel entailing welcoming family where Christians conversion, profession of faith, Baptism become aware of being the people of God.’ itself, the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, (Diocesan Policy 1-6) ‘For the initiation of and admission to Eucharistic the child the sacramental preparation communion.” (CCC 1229 quoted in process is properly situated in the Diocesan Policy, Sacraments of Initiation evangelising parish community, since this for children, Diocese of Parramatta, 1-2) is the community into which the candidate is being initiated. Before and after the • The sacraments of Christian initiation lay celebration of the sacrament, the child has the foundations of every Christian’s life. a right to the love and help of the They welcome the individual into the life community. This is the community which and mission of the Church. ‘The custom of expresses “joy” at welcoming the infant to the Roman Rite is to complete the be baptised and which, through its initiation of those baptised as infants when involvement in sacramental preparation is they have reached the age of discretion. able to live out the implications of that Eucharist completes the initiation process. welcome.’ (Diocesan Policy 1-7) Hence, in order to respect our theological and liturgical tradition, confirmation is • ‘Family precedes, accompanies, celebrated prior to first Eucharist. It is and enriches other forms of instruction in appropriate that this be a single process the faith. The family unit, the domestic involving renewal of Baptismal promises, church, has the primary responsibility to sealing with the gift of the Spirit form and gradually increase the spirit of faith (Confirmation) and introduction to the in the children. It is the first community Eucharistic table.’ (Diocesan Policy 1-5) called to announce the Gospel to the human family during growth and to bring him or PARISH PERSPECTIVE (O1-4) her, through a progressive education and catechesis to the full human and Christian • The whole community is responsible for maturity.’ (Diocesan Policy 1-8) passing on the faith, story, values, tradition and vision of the Church to the next • Religious Education concerning the generation in introducing children into its sacraments of Initiation complements sacramental life. The participation of the sacramental catechesis in the parish and whole faith community is crucial prior to, family. ‘There is a close connection, and at during and after the celebration of the the same time a clear distinction between sacraments of Initiation. religious instruction and catechesis or the handing on of the Gospel message… The • The parish priest, with the whole parish aim of catechesis… is maturity: spiritual, community, calls forth the uninitiated (and liturgical, sacramental and apostolic; this the parents of children) to come and see happens most especially in a local Church (inquire), to explore faith (formation) and to community… It is evident, of course, that celebrate and live as disciples (mystagogia). religious instruction cannot help but (c.f. Diocesan Policy 3-1)

n i t a c r a f I n i U 2 3 • S m e s o t i a t n C 5 n t i o 5 strengthen the faith of a believing student, realities through physical signs and just as catechesis cannot help but increase symbols. As a social being, man needs signs one’s knowledge of the Christian message.’ and symbols to communicate with others, (The religious dimension of education in a through language, gestures, and actions. Catholic school, nn. 68,69) The same holds true for his relationship with God.’ (CCC 1146) WE EXPERIENCE SUPPORT BY BELONGING TO SPECIAL GROUPS (O1) Baptism • ‘The sign of the cross … marks with the • Groups within society are important for the imprint of Christ the one who is going to support and nurturing of the community. belong to him and signifies the grace of the Entering into various groups constitutes a redemption Christ won for us by his cross.’ ‘rite of passage’. Students learn about the role (CCC 1235) of the various groups to which they belong (e.g. sporting teams, Girl Guides, Scouts), • The proclamation of the Word of God and about their role within these groups. As enlightens the candidates and the assembly. they grow in knowledge or proficiency, they It elicits the response of faith which is are awarded with badges, certificates or inseparable from Baptism, the sacramental sporting trophies and a growing sense of entry into the life of faith. (cf. CCC 1236) belonging. Faith needs the community of believers for, only within the faith of the Church, can each • The parish community creates ongoing of the faithful believe. (cf. CCC 1253) opportunities for the newly initiated so that they ‘will develop a closer relationship with • Water symbolises the life-giving power of each other, a greater understanding of God’s the sacrament, immersion into the life, word and of the sacraments.’ (Diocesan death and resurrection of Christ. Entry into Policy 5-10) Some potential moments for the life of the Trinity (cf. CCC 1239) is such growth include: the celebration of the signified through the Baptismal formula, ‘I seasons of the Church Year, anniversaries of baptise you in the name of the Father, and , births, deaths, sacraments, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit’ said by the ritualising loss and grief of loved ones. celebrant as he pours water over the head of Further moments are significant life changes the one to be baptised or as the one to be such as entering teenage years, engagement baptised is fully immersed into the and moving away from home and parish. baptismal water. (cf. CCC 1239)

BAPTISM, CONFIRMATION AND • The anointing with chrism signifies the gift EUCHARIST – RITUALS, SYMBOLS AND of the Holy Spirit to the newly baptised. He MEANING (O2,3) or she is ‘anointed’ into Christ who is himself anointed priest, prophet and king. • Entry into the Christian community is In the Roman liturgy, this anointing ritualised within the parish community announces a second anointing to be through celebration of the sacraments of conferred later, usually by the Bishop in Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. The Confirmation – ‘which will as it were premier rite is that of full initiation of adults. “confirm” and complete the baptismal (RCIA) The process for initiation of children anointing.’ (CCC 1242) obviously differs from that of adults but both • The white garment symbolises that the involve a process of journeying baptised have put on Christ, ‘have clothed accomplished in several stages. Through the yourselves with Christ’ (Gal 3: 27) and risen process of being welcomed into the Church, with him. By Baptism all sins are forgiven believers begin to live their response to the and we are made members of the Body of Good News and to their mission to spread it. Christ, members of one another, • ‘In human life, signs and symbols occupy an incorporated into the Church. (cf. CCC important place. As a being at once body and 1263-1271) spirit, man expresses and perceives spiritual • The light is the light of Christ who is the way,

Sh ory K gious urricu 6 arin r St - 1 eli Edu on C lu m 6 g Ou 2 • R c ati 47C1 the truth and the life for us. Confirmation … is the sign of consecration.’ (CCC 1294) • In Baptism we begin a new and extraordinary relationship with our God. • The laying on of hands by the Bishop ‘We continue to deepen this relationship expresses the Biblical gesture by which the through the continuing encounter with the Holy Spirit is invoked. ‘In the Latin rite, “the saving event of Jesus Christ in the sacrament of Confirmation is conferred proclamation of the Gospel and in the through the anointing with chrism on the enacting of the signs of salvation.’ (Bishop forehead, which is done by the laying on of Manning in Diocesan Policy p. iii). the hand, and through the words: … “Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.”’ (CCC Confirmation 1300) • The rite of Confirmation was revised so that • Ordinarily the sacrament of Confirmation ‘the intimate connection of this sacrament takes place within Mass to show more clearly with the whole of Christian initiation may its fundamental connection with the stand out more clearly; for this reason it is Eucharist which is the culmination of the fitting for candidates to renew their process of Christian initiation. ‘Confirmation baptismal promises just before they are is so closely linked with the holy Eucharist confirmed.’ (Constitution on Sacred Liturgy that the faithful, after being signed by holy 71) Baptism and Confirmation, are incorporated • The sacrament of Confirmation confirms fully into the body of Christ by participation the gifts of the Holy Spirit given at Baptism – in the Eucharist.’ (Apostolic constitution on wisdom, understanding, right judgment, the sacrament of Confirmation, Rite of courage, knowledge, reverence and wonder Confirmation, 1971, p.5) ‘It is appropriate and awe in God’s presence (based on Is 11: that the sacraments of Confirmation and 2-3). The signs of a life lived in the Spirit – first Eucharist are celebrated within a single ‘the fruit of the Spirit’ – are ‘love, joy, peace, Eucharistic celebration at the parish Sunday patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, Eucharist’. (Diocesan Policy 2-10) Diocesan gentleness and self-control.’ (Gal 5:22) policy also stipulates that if First • As the Godparents for Baptism help the Communion is not celebrated with parents in their Christian duty as parents, so Confirmation, the Confirmation Liturgy too does the sponsor for the candidate for should be incorporated in a Liturgy of the Confirmation. To again emphasise the Word. intimate connection between Baptism and Eucharist Confirmation, it is recommended that the • The Eucharist completes Christian initiation. Confirmation sponsor be a Godparent. The symbols of the sacrament of the • Anointing with chrism and the Eucharist are bread, blessed, broken and accompanying words express the gift of the shared and wine poured out and shared. Spirit which conforms us more closely to ‘While they were eating, Jesus took a loaf of Christ and gives us the grace to spread God’s bread, and after blessing it he broke it, gave it presence among people. Anointing is rich in to the disciples, and said, “Take, eat; this is meaning. Oil is a sign of abundance and joy. my body.” Then he took a cup, and after It cleanses and limbers; it is a sign of healing giving thanks he gave it to them, saying, – it soothes bruises and wounds; it can “Drink from it, all of you; for this is my blood make us radiant with beauty, health and of the covenant, which is poured out for strength. many for the forgiveness of sins.”’ (Mt 26: 26- • Anointing has all these meanings in the 29) sacramental life. ‘The pre-baptismal • This sacrament is called Eucharist, the Lord’s anointing with the oil of catechumens (in Supper, the Breaking of Bread, the the Rite of Baptism )signifies cleansing and Eucharistic assembly, the memorial of the strengthening …The post-baptismal Lord’s Passion and Resurrection, the Holy anointing with sacred chrism in Sacrifice, the Blessed Sacrament, Holy Mass

n i t a c r a f I n i U 2 3 • S m e s o t i a t n C 5 n t i o 7 and Holy Communion. (c.f. CCC1328-1332) is his Body.’ (CCC 1362) Each name evokes certain aspects of the ‘The sacrificial character of the Eucharist Eucharist. is manifested in the very words of institution: “This is my body which is • At the Eucharistic celebration, Christ is given for you” and “This cup which is present in the assembly, in the Word, in the poured out for you is the New Covenant in priest and, by invocation of the Holy Spirit, my blood.”’ (CCC 1365) in the bread and wine which become Christ’s ‘The Eucharist is also the sacrifice of the Body and Blood. (c.f. CCC 1333; Constitution Church. In the Eucharist, the sacrifice of on the Sacred liturgy 47 and GIRM 7) Christ becomes also the sacrifice of the • ‘Among the symbols with which liturgy deals, members of his Body. The lives of the none is more important than this assembly faithful, their praise, sufferings, prayer and of believers…The most powerful experience work, are united with those of Christ and of the sacred is found in the celebration and his total offering, and so acquire a new the persons celebrating, that is, it is found in value.’ (CCC 1368) the action of the assembly; the living words, the living gestures, the living sacrifice, the THE LIFE OF THE CHRISTIAN living meal.’ (Environment and Art in COMMUNITY (O4) Catholic Worship 28-29) • Each sacrament is an action of Christ and • ‘The Mass is made up…of the liturgy of the the Church, which is the Body of Christ. word and the liturgy of the eucharist, two Each step in Christian initiation is a ritual parts so closely connected that they form through which God is present, touching the but one single act of worship. For in the life of the recipient and the faith of the Mass the table of God’s word and of community in a unique way. Christ’s body is laid for the people of God • Through Baptism, Confirmation and to receive from it instruction and food.’ Eucharist we are welcomed and initiated (GIRM 8) into the faith community and enabled to ‘When the Scriptures are read in the live as witnesses to the good news Jesus Church, God himself is speaking to his revealed. The sharing of the gifts of these people, and Christ, present in his own sacraments helps build up the reign of God word, is proclaiming the Gospel,’ (GIRM 9) made present in the lives of those who make We receive nourishment from the Word of up the faith community. We enter into, and God proclaimed and broken open during are supported to live more fully in, the life of the Mass. the Church. • Some members of the Church are • ‘Even if children have some feeling for God consecrated by the sacrament of Holy and the things of God, they may also Orders, by which the Holy Spirit enables experience in proportion to their age and them to act in the person of Christ the personal development the human values head, for the service of all members of the that are present in the eucharistic Church. ‘Since it is in the Eucharist that the celebration. These values include the sacrament of the Church is made fully community activity, exchange of greetings, visible, it is in his presiding at the Eucharist capacity to listen and to seek and grant that the Bishop’s ministry is most evident, pardon, expression of gratitude, experience as well as, in communion with him, the of symbolic actions, a meal of friendship, ministry of priests and deacons.’ (CCC and festive celebration.’ (DMC 9) 1142) • When children are being prepared for First • ‘The Eucharist is the memorial of Christ’s Communion, they should learn not only the Passover, the making present and truths of faith concerning the Eucharist, ‘but sacramental offering of his unique also how from first communion on – after sacrifice, in the liturgy of the Church which being prepared according to their capacity

Sh ory K gious urricu 8 arin r St - 1 eli Edu on C lu m 8 g Ou 2 • R c ati 47C1 by penance – they can as full members of IN BRIEF FOR STUDENTS Christ’s Body take part actively with the people of God in the eucharist, sharing in • Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist are the Lord’s table and the community of their the sacraments of Initiation. brothers and sisters.’ (Directory for Masses • Baptism welcomes us into God’s family, the with children n. 12) Church. • In the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation we celebrate the gift of God’s Holy Spirit. • Jesus is with us in the Eucharist. • At Mass, Jesus is present in the people, in the priest, in God’s Word and in Holy Communion.

n i t a c r a f I n i U 2 3 • S m e s o t i a t n C 5 n t i o 9 Teaching, learning and assessment strategies Activities promoting knowing based on fact, information, definitions, procedures, rules. Asks ‘What?’ and ‘What proof?’ • identify why people need to belong to a map on sacraments of Initiation to research group after reading the story, A bit of and present their findings to the class. (O2 – company. (O1) 4) • develop a KWL chart around the theme of • explain the essential elements of the rite of sacraments of Initiation. This should be Baptism, Confirmation and/or Eucharist. developed throughout the unit. (O2,3) (O2,3) • become a ‘fly on the wall’ in order to witness • identify the groups to which people belong and record the Baptism of Jesus – Mk 1: 9–11. and ways in which these groups support and (O2,3) help them. (O1) • formulate rules and a series of initiation • draw a story map to plot the events in the procedures for belonging to a group with a book A Bit of Company. O1) particular interest or purpose within the • as a class, mind map the theme: ‘sacraments class. (O1) of Initiation’. Continue to develop this • allocate to small groups a branch of a mind throughout the unit. (O1 – 4)

UNIT OUTCOMES O1 identify ways in which children are initiated into various groups and organisations including the Christian community O2 match rituals and symbols of Christian initiation with the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist O3 explain the meaning of Christian initiation with reference to key rituals and symbols O4 appreciate that initiation into the life of the Christian community means loving God and others as Jesus did, nourished by prayer and the sacraments.

Activities promoting knowing based on structure, order, planning, following rules, practising. Asks ‘How?’, ‘What?’ and ‘When?’ • complete a cloze passage on the Sacrament • draw a flow chart to show the steps of of Confirmation. (O2,3) initiation into the Catholic Church. (O2,3) • design for other students and complete ‘Did • identify, from a Last supper passage, words you know?’ questions related to the that students hear in the celebration of the sacraments of Initiation. (O2 – 4) Eucharist (Mass). (O2,3) • identify the rituals and symbols associated • have students bring in pictures of their with the sacraments of Initiation. (O2,3) Baptism to display. Select a number of the • complete a crossword based on the theme of pictures to create a sequence of the elements sacraments of Initiation. (O2-4)) of the rite of the sacrament. (O2,3) • develop a glossary of new terms that are introduced throughout the unit. (O1-4) • create a wall chart of Baptismal words, rituals and symbols. (O2,3) • watch a video of a Baptism/Confirmation/ Eucharist in order to list the rituals and symbols used in the ceremony. (O2,3)

Sh ory K gious urricu 10 arin r St - 1 eli Edu on C lu m 10 g Ou 2 • R c ati 47C1 Teaching, learning and assessment strategies Activities promoting knowing based on designing, connecting, exploring, patterning, metaphor-making. Asks ‘Why?’ & ‘What if?’ • using the outline of a tetrahedron, label • reflect on the symbols of water,oil and and illustrate the rituals and symbols bread in a guided visualisation that aims to related to each sacrament of Initiation. (O2 provide a multi–sensory experience of – 4) these symbols. (O2,3) • ask ‘Wondering Questions’ about the • use the ‘talking pictures’ technique with the Scripture passage, ‘One body’ (1 Cor 10: 16– Scripture passage, Jesus meets his first 17). (O4) disciples, (Jn 1: 35–40). (O1). • as a class, experiment with liquid pictures • have a ‘jigsaw discussion’ based on ‘The on the Last Supper Mk 14:22-26 and/or early Christian community’, Acts 2: 38–47, Pentecost Acts 2:1-13. (O1-4) from the perspective of the different groups • in small groups produce a dramatisation of of people who were present. (O4) a child’s Baptism. (O2,3) • participate in a guided visualisation using Psalm 104. (O2))

FOCUSING ACTIVITIES, THEMES AND SYMBOLS ACTIVITIES: a role play of the initiation of a young girl into the Girl Guides followed by a discussion of the purpose of such ‘initiation’ processes; participation in a multi sensory experience of water, oil, and bread; reading the story, A bit of company THEMES: I belong; We are the Church; One in the Spirit SYMBOLS: water, oil, candle, photographs of the students’ , symbols of the Holy Spirit, wheat, unleavened bread/host, grapes/chalice.

Activities promoting knowing based on sharing, discussing, experiencing, sensing, intuiting, relating to self/others. Asks ‘What meaning and implications does this have for me?’ • identify the groups to which students belong. • journal responses to the process of Paint and display the ways in which the preparation for and the actual celebration of children participate in and are supported by the sacraments of Initiation. (O2-4) these groups. (O1) • sing and reflect upon the lyrics of the songs • develop a Y chart for each initiation ‘Water of Life’, ‘Come Sacred Spirit’ and ‘The sacrament. List ‘Where did it take place?’, Bread of Life’ and incorporate these ‘What happened?’ and ‘Who was present?’ reflections in prayer petitions. (O2 – 4) (O2 – 4) • write letters thanking parents, sponsors and • reflect on the role of the Holy Spirit in our the parish community for their contribution lives, using the prayer experience ‘Come’, to sacramental catechesis and liturgy, prayers from Experience Jesus today, page 227. (O2-4) and expressions of welcome and support. • prepare a morning prayer with the focus of (O1-4) “We become members of the Christian • encourage the children to talk to family community through the sacraments of members about their experiences when Initiation” and based on ‘The baptism of receiving sacraments of Initiation. The Jesus’, (Mk 1: 9–11). (O2-4) students may share these memories with the • plan and participate in a Liturgy of the Word class. (O2 – 4) which includes a renewal of Baptismal promises by the people present. (O2-4) n i t a c r a f I n i U 2 3 • S m e s o t i a t n C 5 n t i o 11 Assessment strategies The following are examples of formal and informal assessment strategies.

SELF ASSESSMENT • Using the Self Assessment task above, students work with a learning partner: • After reading Mt 26:17-21, 26-30, ‘The Last - to check the circled words that they hear Supper’, students complete the following: at the celebration of the Eucharist (see Look through this passage for words that the Last Supper passage, Mt 26: 17-21, 26- you hear at the celebration of the 30); Eucharist (Mass). Circle them. - to check the date of Holy Thursday; (ii) Christians have a particular way of remembering Jesus’ Last Supper on Holy - to check the meanings of the given words. Thursday. Look for the date of this (O2-4) celebration on the calendar. (It is the TEACHER ASSESSMENT Thursday before Sunday.) (iii) If the teacher and the students have • Assess student research on a branch of the access to the book, Experience Jesus today, ‘mind map’ on the sacraments of Initiation. ask students to complete the following Assess adequacy and accuracy of tasks: Look up the meaning of the information and presentation of following words in the glossary: covenant, information. (O2,3,4) Feast of unleavened bread, Passover, psalm • Correct students’ completed cloze and kingdom. passages/sentence completion exercises on • After the activity, students complete the the Sacrament of Confirmation. (O2,3,4) following: • Assess how competently students, in groups, locate the Last Supper Gospel - I completed the following tasks easily….. passages, Mt 26:26-30; Mk 14:22-26 and Lk - I needed help with…… 22:14-23. Assess their answers to the following questions: Who was at the meal? - I enjoyed……… (O2,3) What happened? What were some of the PEER ASSESSMENT special and/or amazing things said? (O2,3) • Using the outline of a tetrahedron (a • Observe students as they complete the triangular based pyramid), students label activity and assess the following: and illustrate the rituals and symbols related - How well do the students retrieve to each sacrament of Initiation, e.g., on one information from each other, from class side of the tetrahedron write ‘Baptism’ and displays, from audio/visual material? ‘water poured, anointed with oil, candle, - How well does the group allocate the white garment’. Students then construct various tasks? their tetrahedrons and hang them as mobiles in the room. On an evaluation sheet, - How well did each student contribute to each student writes her/his contribution to the group effort? (O1-4)) the group effort. The evaluation sheet is passed to each group member who rates the work using a rating scale.

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TEACHER AUDIOVISUAL • Archdiocese of Brisbane Catholic • Baptism: loving actions of the Church (video). Education. 1997. Sacraments of Initiation. 1992. USA: Ikonographics. Band A Year 2/3. Brisbane: Catholic • Godparent Gussie (video). 1974. Los Angeles: Education Office. Franciscan Communications Centre. • Archdiocese of Melbourne. 1995. ‘Being • I will send the Holy Spirit (video). 1991. welcomed into the Church community’, Rockhampton, Qld: Catholic Broadcast Unit. Unit 15; ‘Initiation: process of belonging’, Senior Primary Unit 25 and ‘sacraments of • Our special bread (video). 1989. Initiation’ Junior Primary Unit 35 in Rockhampton, Qld: Catholic Broadcast Unit. Guidelines for Religious Education. Melbourne: Catholic Education Office. MUSIC • Diocese of Parramatta. 1999. Sacraments of • Brown, Monica. 1995. ‘Come Sacred Spirit’ in Initiation for children. Parramatta, NSW: God is. Thornleigh, NSW: Emmaus Diocese of Parramatta. Productions. • Koszarycz, M. (Ed.) 1993. ‘Peacemakers’, • Burland, John. 1992 . ‘God’s family’ in Let’s Level 5 in Storymakers. Melbourne: Collins celebrate too. Eastwood, NSW: Music Ovation Dove. Services. • Ryan, M. and Brennan, D. 1996. ‘Keystones’ • Burgess, Margaret. 1982. ‘The bread of life’ in Book 3, A religion series for Catholic primary Songs for Children of the Kingdom. schools. Wentworth Falls: Social Science Blackburn, Victoria: Dove Communications. Press. • Mangan, Michael. 1993. ‘The water of life’ in • Singer, C. & Hari, A. 1993. Experience Jesus Children of the light. Qld: Litmus today: understanding the Gospels. Productions. Wentworth Falls: J.P.H. Marketing. LITERATURE • Tonkin, F., Crowe, S. & Mayne, G. 1993. ‘Friends’, Level 4 in Storymakers. Melbourne: • Arnholt, C. 1990. Aren’t you lucky. London: Collins Dove. Bodley Head. • White, Dan. 1997. Breathing life into the R.E. • Hathorn, L. 1995. The wonder thing. classroom. Bathurst: Catholic Education Ringwood, Victora: Viking. Office. • Kornitzer, M. 1982. The Hollywell family. London: Bodley Head. • Ormerod, J. 1983. Moonlight. Harmondswort, U.K.: Penguin. • Ormerod, J. 1983. Sunshine. Harmondswort, U.K.: Penguin. • Wild, M. 1991. A Bit of Company. Sydney: Ashton Scholastic.

n i t a c r a f I n i U 2 3 • S m e s o t i a t n C 5 n t i o 13 A sample pathway of teaching, learning NOTES and assessment strategies INTRODUCTION The Unit will require • Read to the students A bit of company. F (Focusing Activity) collaboration with the Parish Priest, sacramental co- WE EXPERIENCE SUPPORT IN BELONGING TO SPECIAL ordinator and/or Team. GROUPS (O1) • In their journals, students respond to the Focusing Activity: - by reflecting upon the groups to which they belong; - by recalling how they were initiated into those groups; - by reflecting on why it is important for them to belong to these particular groups. N/RF (Naming/Reflecting) Prepare survey and record • Survey the students in the class about the groups to which they information already known. and/or their family members belong. Make a bar graph of the Teachers may prefer to collated results. N/RF complete this activity during Maths time. • Students paint and display the ways they participate in and are Display graphs and paintings supported by these groups. N/RF as part of the unit focus. • Sing e.g. ‘God’s family’ from Let’s celebrate too. R (Responding)

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• Develop a KWL chart for the topic. Refer and add to it as the unit See Breathing life into the RE progresses. N/RF/CSV (Christian Story and Vision) classroom, p.87. • Mind map the sacraments of Initiation with the students. Divide If there are students who have the class into small groups. Assign each group a branch of the already celebrated Confirmation and/or mind map to research and develop. Students will report their Eucharist, hold a class findings to the class using the mind map. Continue to develop this discussion to explain the throughout the unit. CSV A reasons for this. Teacher assessment • The teacher prepares a guided visualisation that will allow the This could be a quiet and students to reflect on various symbols associated with Christian reflective time. Complete the Initiation and participate in a multi-sensory experience of water, activity in one session with three rotating groups, or in oil and bread. three sessions – one before - Create three circles in the room, one each for water, oil and each set of Teaching/Learning bread. activities related to each - In the ‘water circle’, place e.g. a jug of water and glasses; a bowl sacrament. and a towel; ice blocks/cubes; pictures of oceans, waterfalls, rain etc; food that requires addition of water, e.g. cake mix, pasta. Use audio visuals if appropriate. Allow the children to drink, wash their face and/or hands etc. - Create other sensory experiences in the oil and bread circles. N/RF • Ask students to record their responses to this activity in their journals. RF/CSV (Christian Story and Vision)

Sh ory K gious urricu 14 arin r St - 1 eli Edu on C lu m 14 g Ou 2 • R c ati 47C1 NOTES Baptism • Watch a video of a Baptism, e.g. Godparent Gussie or Baptism: Loving actions of the Church. CSV • After viewing, create with the students, a wall chart of words, rituals and symbols used in the celebration of the rite of Baptism – immersion in or pouring of water, lighting candles, anointing with chrism, putting on a white garment, promising. Include the Trinitarian formula, ‘I baptise you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. CSV. • Become a fly on the wall in order to witness the Baptism of Jesus, (Mk 1:9-11). Students write a report in which they describe and possibly compare and contrast their own and Jesus’ Baptism. CSV Confirmation • View the video, I will send the Holy Spirit. After viewing, add to the wall chart the words, rituals and symbols used in the Confirmation rite – anointing with oil, laying on of hands, the sign of peace and the words, ‘Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.’ CSV • Lead the students in a prayer experience, e.g. ‘Come’ in Experience Jesus today, p.227, to give them the opportunity to reflect on the role of the Holy Spirit in their lives. RF/CSV/I/R (Integrating)

Teacher assessment • Students complete a cloze passage to show their understanding of Teacher to correct and the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation and their respective annotate students’ work. rituals and symbols. CSV A

Invite parents, sponsors and/ • Plan and participate in a Liturgy of the Word which includes a or other class groups. renewal of Baptismal promises by those present. CSV Eucharist • View the video, Our special bread. After viewing, identify with students the words, rituals and symbols of the Eucharist. Add these to the wall chart. CSV • Students read Mt 26:17-21, 26-30, the Last Supper. They complete Have sufficient copies of the the following tasks: Gospel passage to distribute to students. 1. Look through this passage for words that you hear at the Peer assessment celebration of the Eucharist (Mass). Circle them. (Check with a Peer assessment/ learning partner if necessary.) collaboration is built in to this activity. 2. Christians have a particular way of remembering Jesus’ Last Supper on Holy Thursday. Look for the date of this celebration on a calendar. (It is the Thursday before Easter Sunday.) Self assessment 3. If teacher and students have access to the book, Experience Jesus Students complete the today, include the following: Look up the meaning of the following: following words in the glossary: covenant, Feast of unleavened ‘I did the following tasks easily bread, Passover, psalm and kingdom. Explain their meaning to a …….’ learning partner. CSV A ‘I needed help with ……….’ ‘I enjoyed ……..’

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• Using the outline of a tetrahedron (a triangular based pyramid), Peer assessment students label and illustrate the words, rituals and symbols related to Learning partners check each sacrament of Initiation, e.g. on one side of the tetrahedron write each other’s work by ‘Baptism’ and ‘water poured, anointed with oil, candle, white garment.’ retrieving information from the wall chart. Students then construct their tetrahedrons and hang them as mobiles in the room, under or around the sign/banner, ‘We are initiated into the life of the Church through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.’ CSV/I • Write letters thanking parents, parish priest, sponsors, the parish community and parish sacramental coordinator for their contribution to sacramental catechesis, liturgy, prayers and expressions of welcome and support. CSV/R • In a quiet, reflective atmosphere, students sing, ‘Water of life’, ‘Come sacred Spirit’ and/or ‘The bread of life’. They complete journal responses about the actual reception of the sacraments, or about the process and preparation leading up to this time. RF/CSV/I/R

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