Compulsory Scripture
Learning Focus 1: Matthew 16:13-19 – The Commissioning of the Disciples
Learning Focus 2: Acts 2:42-47 – The First Converts
Learning Focus 3: Matthew 28:18-20 – Commissioning of the Disciples
Church Documents
Part One, Section 2: The Profession of the Catholic Faith
CCC 813-822 The Church is One
CCC 830-856 The Church is Catholic
Part 2 Section 1 : The Sacramental Economy
CCC 1200-1209 Liturgical Rites and Cultures
KWL
Year 7 TKWL Chapter 8
8.2 Inside our Parish Church, pp 71-73
8.3 Catholic Beliefs: Creeds
8.4 Other important creeds
8.5 The Trinity
8.6 The Incarnation
8.7 The Resurrection
8.8 Mary
Diagram pp 74 -5
8.9 The Saints, pp 75-83
Year 8 TKWL Chapter 2:
2.1 The Church is the Body of Christ, pp 16-20
Year 8 TKWL Chapter 2:
2.4 What makes a Parish?, pp 26-30
Year 7 TKWL Glossary:
pp 204-209
Year 8 TKWL Chapter 9:
9.1 Celebrating an Ancient Family of Churches p116
9.2 Eastern Catholic and Orthodox Churches p 116
9.3 Why study the Eastern Churches? pp 116-118
9.4 Eastern Catholic Churches p118
9.5 Eastern Churches- Eastern Rites Worship p118-119
9.7 Three Features of Eastern Catholic Churches pp121-126
9.8 Case Study- the Maronite Church pp127-129
Prayer
| We Gather…as a community and prepare to hear the Word of God | ● Setting the space – using coloured fabric (linked to the current liturgical season), a class candle, bible and various images of religious icons and symbols, along with scripture quotes and words relating to Catholic beliefs and place them on the floor for the class to gather around. (Multiple copies should be used). A jar of pens for the students to write with should also be close by or in the space. ● Students are given their own copy of the Apostles Creed upon gathering. ● The leader (student) welcomes everyone and invites them to be quiet and to focus their thoughts on the candle (the light of Jesus Christ in our world) and the Bible (the inspired Word of God). After some brief silence, the leader then explains that during this time of prayer they will have the opportunity to reflect on the beliefs of the Catholic Church and consider how we see these beliefs lived in our own lives or through the lives of others. Leader: As we gather together let us begin by making the Sign of the Cross as we are reminded of the great love that God has for each of us: In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Opening Prayer Student: Loving God, We gather here in this space to reflect on all that you have done and continue to do for us. Through the words of the Creed that have been proclaimed by generations of people throughout the world, we are reminded that we are united together as one in our love for you, as we say “I believe”. Open our hearts to these words that unite us as a community of believers. We ask this through Christ Our Lord, Amen. |
| We Listen… to the Word of God as it is proclaimed because Scripture is the heart of a liturgical celebration. | ● The leader invites everyone to listen to the words of the Apostle’s Creed as different students read sections slowly and clearly. ● Quiet music is played as students are invited to read the Apostle’s Creed independently and to consider the beliefs that they can identify in their own lives or that they witness in others. ● The leader invites students to consider which images/words etc. that have been placed on the fabric best connect with the beliefs from the Creed that they have focused on. ● The leader explains that they will be invited to select one image/word etc. and write a short reflection on the back of the Apostles Creed about why/how their chosen image/word relates to the Creed. ● Quiet music continues to allow students enough time to do this. |
| We Respond… with a ritual action such as a reflection on the Word, Prayers of the Faithful, Powerpoint, a ritual action and/or singing. | ● The leader invites students to share their reflections/responses with the class. ● Select an appropriate song to play, relevant to Catholic beliefs (e.g. Fr Rob Galea “You Are”) – a group of students could prepare a PowerPoint reflection prior to the prayer session to use here. ● The leader invites the students to recite the Apostle’s Creed together. |
| We Go Forth… into the world to do what we proclaim and to give witness to the fact that we are disciples and followers of Christ. Use a final prayer, a blessing, a song or hymn. | Closing Prayer Leader: Loving God, Each time we pray the words “I believe” May we remember more deeply your love for us And your desire for us to live as one in your name. Help us to proclaim this love, both in our words and in our actions. We ask this with confidence in the love that you have shown us through Christ our Lord. All: AMEN |
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