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KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Objectives
Students will develop an understanding of:
- the nature of Scripture and its portrayal of the story of the people of God with particular emphasis on the significance of the life, teachings, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ
- the nature and mission of the Church, both local and universal, and its history and teachings from its beginning to the present
- the action of God in creation, the reality of good and evil and the human search for meaning in Christian and other traditions
- the celebrating community and the individual in the sacraments, liturgy and expressions of prayer in the Catholic tradition
- Catholic moral teaching, its relationship to moral issues and place in personal decision-making, including its call to work for justice in the world
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Year 5 Course Outcomes A student: |
Year 6 Course Outcomes A student: |
Year 7 Course Outcomes A student: |
Year 8 Course Outcomes A student: |
Year 9 Course Outcomes: A student |
Year 10 Course Outcomes A student: |
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Strand A |
describes why the Bible is important to the Christian Community. (RECKA5) |
describes how the synoptic Gospels help the Christian community nurture and deepen their relationship with God. (RECKA6) |
describes the structure of the Bible and some of its principal themes. (RECKA7) |
explains Jesus’ principal teachings.
(RECKA8)
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explains the features and purposes of a range of literary forms used in the Old and New Testaments.
(RECKA9)
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provides an exegesis of a Synoptic Gospel. (RECKA10) |
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Strand B |
recounts and describes the story of the Catholic Church in Australia. (RECKB5) |
describes some of the key Church teachings and beliefs about Mary. (RECKB6) |
articulates an understanding of the core beliefs of the Catholic Tradition. (RECKB7) |
describes key characteristics of life in the early Christian communities. (RECKB8) |
details the history of the Catholic Church in Australia and explains the changing patterns of religious beliefs within the society.
(RECKB9)
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articulates an understanding of how the Church’s mission and development has always been influenced by a range of social, cultural, political and religious factors. (RECKB10) |
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Strand C |
understands that human beings are called to share in and take responsibility for God’s creation. (RECKC5) |
explains the Universal Catholic Church in Australia and the distinctive traditions of the Eastern Churches. (RECKC6) |
understands that human beings participate in, contribute to and are responsible for God’s creation. (RECKC7) |
articulates an understanding of how aspects of Christian living can assist people to grow in goodness. (RECKC8) |
examines the Catholic belief that ‘truth’ consists of knowledge and meaning.
(RECKC9)
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details the core beliefs and practices of the major Christian denominations and some of the non-Christian Faith Traditions. (RECKC10) |
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Strand D |
explains the significance of the Sacraments of Holy Orders and Matrimony in the life of the Church. (RECKD5) |
explains the significance of the Sacrament of Confirmation in the life of the Church. (RECKD6) |
understands the nature and purpose of common forms of prayer in the Catholic Tradition. (RECKD7) |
describes the nature and significance of the Sacraments of Initiation. (RECKD8) |
explains the importance of the Sacraments of Healing in the Catholic tradition, and the lives of the faithful. (RECKD9) |
understands the nature and importance of the Sacraments of Holy Orders and Matrimony in the lives of the faithful and the Church. (RECKD10) |
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Strand E |
explores how the Old Testament prophets and the words and actions of Jesus provide a model for social justice. (RECKE5) |
explains how the Beatitudes and the words and actions of Jesus guide the Christian response to others. (RECKE6) |
identifies that being human involves rights and responsibilities. (RECKE7) |
describes how Jesus changed the lives of the people he encountered. (RECKE8) |
explains how the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes guide the Christian life.
(RECKE9)
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articulates an understanding of the core principles and themes of Catholic Social Teaching.
(RECKE10)
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SKILLS
Objectives
Students will:
- use and interpret the Scriptures; think critically and reflectively on the meaning of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection
- analyse and communicate informed viewpoints on the nature and mission of the Church; review their experience in the light of its teachings; evaluate their participation in its undertakings
- reflect on the action of God in creation; reason with appropriate information and present coherent viewpoints; recognise the reality of good and evil; make informed responses in their search for meaning
- interpret and communicate the nature and development of the sacraments, liturgy and prayer; prepare and participate in various expressions of private prayer and communal celebrations
- 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
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Year 5 Course Outcomes A student: |
Year 6 Course Outcomes A student: |
Year 7 Course Outcomes A student: |
Year 8 Course Outcomes A student: |
Year 9 Course Outcomes: A student |
Year 10 Course Outcomes A student: |
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Strand A |
explains the significance of the people, events and stories contained in the Bible. (RECSA5) |
explains the significance of the synoptic Gospels and how the writers portray Jesus. (RECSA6) |
locates, explores and draws meaning from a range of Scripture passages. (RECSA7) |
draws meaning from the actions and parables of Jesus and applies this to everyday living and Christian discipleship. (RECSA8) |
classifies Scripture passages according to their literary form and interprets them for their intended meaning. (RECSA9) |
analyses and classifies points of comparison and contrast between the Synoptic Gospels. (RECSA10) |
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Strand B |
uses a range of sources to investigate and communicate the contribution of key people and significant events that shaped the Catholic Church in Australia. (RECSB5) |
demonstrates an understanding of how the Church honours Mary. (RECSB6) |
investigates and identifies the key characteristics of Catholic communities. (RECSB7) |
uses a range of sources to investigate the significance of key people and events in the early Church. (RECSB8) |
investigates and evaluates the contributions that individuals and organisations have made to the Catholic Church in Australia.
(RECSB9)
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investigates and evaluates the impact of significant people, movements and events on Church teachings and practices.
(RECSB10)
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Strand C |
explores and explains environmental stewardship and ecological conversion. (RECSC5) |
investigates the contributions the Eastern Catholic Churches have made to the Catholic Church in Australia. (RECSC6) |
explores and identifies ways by which people may be stewards of creation. (RECSC7) |
explores and draws meaning from examples of good and evil in life and in the Scriptures. (RECSC8) |
analyses the Catholic Church’s response to evil, suffering and death. (RECSC9) |
analyses and classifies aspects of commonality and difference between the Christian denominations, and also between the |
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Strand D |
investigates the symbols and rituals associated with the Sacraments of Holy Orders and Matrimony. (RECSD5) |
identifies and investigates the symbols and rituals associated with the Sacrament of Confirmation. (RECSD6) |
engages in a range of prayer forms and experiences.
(RECSD7)
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considers and attributes meaning to the signs, symbols and rituals associated with the Sacraments of Initiation. (RECSD8) |
investigates the scriptural underpinnings of the Sacraments of Healing. (RECSD9) |
investigates the range of ways through which baptised persons can live out their vocation. (RECSD10) |
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Strand E |
applies the ‘See, Judge, Act’ model to a range of contemporary situations. (RECSE5) |
demonstrate how the principles of Christian living challenge us to live and act justly. (RECSE6) |
applies Christian beliefs and principles to decision making processes. (RECSE7) |
identifies the core values shown and espoused by Jesus and applies them to contemporary life situations. (RECSE8) |
interprets the call of the Beatitudes and applies this to a range of life situations. (RECSE9) |
applies the ‘See, Judge, Act’ methodology to a range of contemporary situations. (RECSE10) |
VALUES AND ATTITUDES
Objectives
Students value and appreciate:
- the breadth and wisdom of the Scriptures, their significance for life, and the impact Jesus and his teachings can have in shaping attitudes and values
- and become aware of their religious identity and their spiritual heritage; appreciate the richness of the tradition and the need for community; be open to participation in the mission of the Church
- and become aware of the various expressions of God’s presence in the world; recognise the religious diversity of humanity; acknowledge the tension between good and evil; be open to the need to integrate religion with life
- and become aware of the potential for relating with God within the sacraments, liturgy and prayer; be willing to engage in personal and communal prayer and the liturgical life of the Church
- 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
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Year 5 Course Outcomes A student: |
Year 6 Course Outcomes A student: |
Year 7 Course Outcomes A student: |
Year 8 Course Outcomes A student: |
Year 9 Course Outcomes: A student |
Year 10 Course Outcomes A student: |
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Strand A |
appreciates beliefs and traditions which are founded on Scripture and expressed in the story of the Catholic Church. (RECVA5) |
appreciates the story of Jesus Christ as described in the synoptic Gospels. (RECVA6) |
appreciates the Bible as a sacred text which reveals God’s relationship with humanity. (RECVA7) |
recognises the relevance and importance of Jesus’ teachings. (RECVA8) |
recognises that the Bible conveys various truths through a diversity of literary forms. (RECVA9) |
recognises the Gospels as an encounter with Jesus Christ. (RECAV10) |
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Strand B |
appreciates that Catholics faced many challenges in establishing the Catholic Church in Australia. (RECVB5) |
appreciates the qualities of Mary that make her a faithful disciple. (RECVB6) |
appreciates the place of the Catholic school community in the wider Church. (RECVB7) |
appreciates the ‘timeless’ nature of the Church and some of the enduring challenges which face Christians. (RECVB8) |
values the heritage, contemporary experience and cultural diversity of Australian Catholics. (RECVB9) |
investigates and evaluates the contributions that individuals and organisations have made to the Catholic Church in Australia.
(RECVB5)
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Strand C |
appreciates God’s goodness and grace in his gift of creation. (RECVC5) |
values the heritage, contemporary experience and cultural diversity of Australian Catholics. (RECVC6) |
appreciates God’s creative presence and activity in the world. (RECVC7) |
appreciates the Christian belief that good triumphs over evil. (RECVC8) |
appreciates the inherent need of human beings to seek explanations/ ask why. (RECVC9) |
appreciates both the challenges and opportunities associated with religious diversity.
(RECVC10)
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Strand D |
recognises that through Baptism all Christians are called to live their vocation. (RECVD5) |
appreciates how Confirmation completes baptismal grace and enriches those confirmed with the strength of the Holy Spirit. (RECVD6) |
appreciates the importance of personal, communal and liturgical prayer. (RECVD7) |
appreciates that the sacraments guide and enrich people’s lives. (RECVD8) |
appreciates the abundance of God’s love in restoring humanity to wholeness and right relationship. (RECVD9) |
appreciates the baptismal call to love and serve God and one another.
(RECVD10)
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Strand E |
appreciates their responsibility for moral decision-making according to the teaching of Jesus. (RECVE5) |
appreciates that as Christian disciples we are called to respect the dignity of all people. (RECVE6) |
recognises the inherent dignity of all people. (RECVE7) |
appreciates how the words and actions of Jesus provide a model for Christian living. (RECVE8) |
recognises that God alone is the source of true happiness and fulfilment. (RECVE9) |
recognises the necessary social dimensions of personal and moral responsibility.
(RECVE10)
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