Strand E - Morality and Justice Year 10

E10 – Catholic Social Teaching

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Unit Overview

This unit seeks to ground students in the vocation of social justice, founded in the lived example of Jesus Christ and underpinned by Scripture. It is a thread through the history of the church as it has sought to engage with the issues that have faced its people. In the modern world, these ideas have found firm ground in the formal teachings of Catholic social doctrine, which reflect on the mission of the church and calls us to respond to issues in our world today.

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Enduring Understanding

Social Justice emerges from the example of Jesus Christ and calls us to action in our lives.

Objectives

A student will

  • be aware of their personal responsibility for moral decision-making; recognise that moral decision-making can be both complex and demanding; accept the need to work with compassion for justice in the world; believe in their own potential to effect change
  • develop knowledge and understanding of Catholic moral teaching, its relationship to moral issues and place in personal decision-making, including its call to work for justice in the world
  • research into and reflect on Catholic moral teaching; develop the ability to make responsible moral decisions; apply the principles of justice and compassion in their lives

Outcomes

A student

  • articulates an understanding of the core principles and themes of Catholic Social Teaching. (RECKE10)
  • applies the, ‘See, Judge, Act’ methodology to a range of contemporary situations. (RECSE10)
  • recognises the necessary social dimensions of personal and moral responsibility. (RECVE10)

Essential Questions

  1. What situations require you to exercise personal and moral responsibility? What helps and hinders you in exercising these responsibilities?
  2. What is the truth that can be found in Catholic Social Teaching? What can we learn from Catholic Social teaching and its response to the social context?
  3. How have Catholic Social teachings been applied to areas of injustice in our society today? How can we continue the mission of the church with regard to Catholic social teachings? How do I witness to the teachings of Christ and the Church so as to effect a transformation in the world?

Learning Focus & Statements of Learning

  • Students will recognise and value the importance of exercising personal and moral responsibility by
    • examining the varied degrees to which they are evident in the decisions and actions of individuals and groups.
    • identifying the factors which nurture and impede their development and maturation.
    • considering why these are central to authentic Christian discipleship.
    • considering the importance given to these in their own lives
    • exploring Matthew 25:35-40 – The Judgment of the Nations
  • Students will develop an understanding of Catholic Social Teaching by
    • reflecting upon its Scriptural and philosophical foundations.
    • examining its emergence, development and expression within the Catholic Tradition.
    • analysing its core principles and themes.
    • exploring Luke 16: 19-31 – The Rich Man and Lazarus
  • Students will deepen their engagement in and critique approaches to ‘faith in action’ by
    • reviewing and assessing the ‘See, Judge, Act’ methodology.
    • researching the Catholic Church’s response to social justice concerns in Australian society.
    • proposing ways in which contemporary social justice concerns might be addressed from a Christian perspective.
    • considering how they might respond to the ‘social demands’ of faith and contribute to the social mission of the Church
    • exploring James 2:14-17 – Faith without works is dead

Learning Focus 1: Matthew 25:35-40 – The Judgment of the Nations
Learning Focus 2: Luke 16:19-31 -The Rich Man and Lazarus
Gospel reading 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C – Social Justice Sunday
Learning Focus 3:James 2:14-17 – Faith without works is dead.

CCC 1734 Man’s Freedom
CCC 1749-1761 The Morality of Human Acts and Sources of Morality
CCC 1750-1761 The Morality of Human Acts
CCC 1929 – 1933 Respect for the Human Person
CCC 1934 -1938 Equality and differences among men
CCC 1939-1942 Human Solidarity
CCC 1943 – 1948 In Brief
CCC 1950-1953 The Moral Law
CCC 2419 – 2425 The Social Doctrine of the Church
CCC 2426 – 2436 Economic Activity and Social Justice
CCC 2437-2442 Justice and Solidarity Among Nations
CCC 2443-2449 Love for the Poor

Encyclicals

http://www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au/social-teaching/encyclicals
Pope Francis – Laudato Si’  On Care for our Common Home 2015 & Evangelii Gaudium The Joy of the Gospel 2013
Pope Benedict XVI – Caritas in Veritate Charity in Truth 2009 & Deus Caritas Est God is Love 2005
Pope John Paul II – Centesimus Annus The One Hundredth Year 1991 & Sollicitudo Rei Socialis The Social Concern of the Church 1987 & Laborem Exercens  On Human Work 1981
Pope Paul VI – Octogesima Adveniens A Call to Action 1971 & Populorum Progressio On Development of Peoples 1967
Second Vatican Council – Gaudium et Spes Joys and Hopes 1965
Pope John XXIII – Pacem in Terris Peace on Earth 1963 &  Mater et Magistra Christianity and Social Progress 1961
Pope Pius XI – Quadragesimo Anno Reconstruction of the social order 1931
Pope Leo XIII – Rerum Novarum Capital and Labour 1891

Year 10 TKWL:

Chapter 9: Conscience and Decision Making
Chapter 10: In Right Relationship
Chapter 11: Some Moral Issues for Young People
Chapter 12: Christian Love and the Kingdom of God

We Gather…as a community and prepare to hear the Word of God

Opening Prayer:

In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. All: Amen
O God, who gave one origin to all peoples and willed to gather from them one family for yourself, fill all hearts, we pray, with the fire of your love and kindle in them a desire for the just advancement of their neighbour, that, through the good things which you richly bestow upon all, each human person may be brought to perfection, every division may be removed, and equity and justice may be established in human society.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen

We Listen…
to the Word of God as it is proclaimed because Scripture is the heart of a liturgical celebration.

Responsorial Psalm: Ps 16:1. 5-6. 8. 15. R. v.15
(R.) Lord, when your glory appears, my joy will be full.
1. Lord, hear a cause that is just, pay heed to my cry. Turn your ear to my prayer: no deceit is on my lips. (R.)
2. I keep my feet firmly in your paths; there was no faltering in my steps. I am here and I call, you will hear me, O God. Turn your ear to me; hear my words. (R.)
3. Guard me as the apple of your eye. Hide me in the shadow of your wings. As for me, in my justice I shall see your face and be filled, when I awake, with the sight of your glory. (R.)
Gospel Reading:
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew 25:35-40 All: Glory to you O Lord.
For I was hungry, and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, I was naked and you gave me clothing, I was sick and you took care of me, I was in prison and you visited me.’ Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink? And when was it that we saw you a stranger and welcomed you, or naked and gave you clothing? And when was it that we saw you sick or in prison and visited you?’ And the king will answer them, ‘Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.’ The Gospel of the Lord.
All: Praise to you Lord Jesus Christ.

We Respond…
with a ritual action such as a reflection on the Word, Prayers of the Faithful, Powerpoint, a ritual action and/or singing.

Matthew West- ‘Do Something!’  

Prayers of the Faithful

Celebrant: We pray to the God of all people that our hearts be open to Jesus’ message of love and compassion for all people.

We pray for Pope Francis that his example of compassion for all people inspire us to act with gentleness and compassion.

Let us pray to the Lord: R. Lord hear our prayer

We pray for our Global brothers and sisters that we open our eyes, our minds and our hearts so that we may see that we are all on life’s journey and need each other’s respect and support. Let us pray to the Lord: R. Lord hear our prayer

We pray for the leaders of our nation; that they open their hearts and minds to those seeking the safety of our lands and ensure that government policies celebrate rather than eradicate the dignity of all people. Let us pray to the Lord: R. Lord hear our prayer

We pray for those who care for the disadvantaged, that their care is modelled on the love and compassion of Jesus. Let us pray to the Lord: R. Lord hear our prayer

We pray for those who have died, especially those who have died alone. May they rest in peace. Let us pray to the Lord: R. Lord hear our prayer

Celebrant:  Hear our prayers that we offer in your name and let your grace fill the world and bring forth the reign of justice and mercy. We ask this through Christ Our Lord.

Amen.
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.

Concluding Prayer:
Let us pray… Creator God, Your image is alive in every human person giving to each of us an inviolable dignity.
Create in us a desire to act in solidarity, an energy to work together and a willingness to share with others our time, our energy, our skills and talents, and our wealth.
As we share and enjoy the fruits of your creation, restore in us your vision of a world made whole, and inspire us to commit ourselves to the common good.
Gracious God, give us ears to hear, eyes to see and hearts to love, so that we reflect you in our way of life, and in our choices, words and actions.
Jesus is the good news to the poor. As his followers, may we recognise the call to be the same. Amen

http://www.socialjustice.catholic.org.au/social-teaching
Final Song ‘Go make a difference’ Steve Angrisano.

Useful links

Matthew West- ‘Do Something!’  

Australian Curriculum

Cross Curriculum Priorities

The General Capabilities

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures http://news.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/images/content/icon-k10-ahc.gif

Critical and creative thinking   http://news.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/images/content/icon-k10-cct-1.gif

 

Asia and Australia’s engagement with Asia  

Ethical understanding   http://news.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/images/content/icon-k10-eu.gif

Sustainability  http://news.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/images/content/icon-k10-se.gif

Information and communication technology capability   http://news.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/images/content/icon-k10-ict.gif

Other important learning identified by the NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA):

Intercultural understanding   http://news.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/images/content/icon-k10-iu.gif

Civics and citizenship http://news.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/images/content/icon-k10-cc.gif

Literacy   http://news.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/images/content/icon-k10-l.gif

Difference and diversity http://news.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/images/content/icon-k10-dd.gif

Numeracy   http://news.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/images/content/icon-k10-n.gif

Work and enterprise http://news.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/images/content/icon-k10-we.gif

Personal and social capability   http://news.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/images/content/icon-k10-psc.gif

Life Skills

Religious Education for students studying a Life Skills program is developed from the unit outcomes, resulting in the Learning Focus and Statements of Learning. Students may demonstrate achievement of these learning statements independently or with support designed to meet the needs of the student. Such support may include:

  • the provision of extra time to complete tasks
  • physical and/or verbal assistance from others
  • the provision of technological support
  • the assistance of a scribe
  • participating in a group task
  • providing verbal or artistic responses along with written ones.

A student

  • recalls the core themes of Catholic Social Teaching and applies the key ideas in the ‘See, Judge, Act’ method to moral issues. (LRECKSE10)

A student studying a Life Skills program will be able to:

  • recognise and value the importance of exercising personal and moral responsibility
    • name situations where they are required to exercise personal and moral responsibility.
    • recall the core themes of Catholic Social Teaching.
    • identify the key ideas in the ‘See, Judge, Act’ method.

What situations require you to exercise personal and moral responsibility?
What helps and hinders you in exercising these responsibilities?
What does Catholic Social Teaching have to do with me?

LS10E 1.1

  1. Students define or are provided with a definition of personal and moral responsibility.
  2. Students read/listen to Matthew 25:35-40
  3. Using Yr 10 TKWL page 305, students identify the Corporal Works of Mercy that are identified in this scripture passage.
  4. Students use one or more of the Corporal Works of Mercy and name situations where they can show personal and moral responsibility.

LS10E 1.2

  1. Students participate in a mix and match activity which has definitions and examples of the major themes of Catholic Social Teaching such as: Dignity of the Human Person; Call to Family, Community and Participation; Rights and Responsibilities; Preferential Option for and with People who are Poor; Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers; Solidarity; Care for God’s Creation.
  2. Use the Caritas Website to explore one or more of the principles/themes of Catholic Social Teaching. There are definitions, comics, videos and an educational toolkit for each of the major themes.

LS10E 1.3

  1. Students look at the See, Judge, Act process.
  2. Students select a social justice issue and are guided through questions to assist in the See, Judge, Act process:
    SEE:
    1. What is happening?
    2. Who are the people involved?
    3. Who gains from this situation? Who loses?
    4. What is the situation doing to people?
    5. Why is it happening? Why does it continue?
    JUDGE:
    1. How do you feel about this situation?
    2. Have you ever behaved or acted like anyone in the situation? If so, what happened? Why? How did you and/or those involved feel?
    3. What do you think should be happening?
    4. What does your faith say about it?
    ACT:
    1. What can we do to bridge the gap between what is happening (the reality) and what should be happening (the ideal/what our faith says)?
    2. What action are we going to take?
    3. Who can we involve in our action?

    Source: http://vinformation.famvin.org/vincentian-formation-resources/presentations-media-games/the-see-judge-act-process/

Yr 10 TKWL Chapter 9: Conscience and Decision Making
Yr 10 TKWL Chapter 11: Some Moral Issues for Young People.

Matthew 25:35-40 – The Judgment of the Nations

Supporting Documents

Learning Experience 1

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Learning Experience 2

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Learning Experience 3

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