The Story of St Paul (7&8) - Catholic Identity

Title: The Story of St Paul

Year Level: 7 & 8

Strand: Church and Tradition

Suggested Duration: 10 weeks (25 hours)

Enduring Questions: How does the Church make a difference? How can I connect with Church and community?

Unit Outline:

In this unit students study the development of the early church and the experiences of the Christian community. Students explore the life of St Paul, with a focus on his missionary work and the impact of his spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ. Students critically reflect upon the Church today and compare it with life in the early Christian communities.

Achievement Standards:

By the end of Year Eight:
Students examine and explore the development of the early Christian communities through the life and mission of St. Paul.
Students explain, through examples, the missionary nature of the Church today.

Unit Outcomes:

By the end of this unit students should be able to:

Describe the events that led to the formation of the early Christian communities.
Identify the characteristics of the early Christian communities.
Describe significant events in the life of St Paul and his impact on the early church.
Compare and contrast the characteristics of the early church and the Church today.

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