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Catholic Identity

"I have come that they may have life and have it abundantly."

The Unit Titles that relate to the Christian Morality and Social Justice Strand are:

 
Foundation
Years
1 & 2
Years
3 & 4
Years
5 & 6
Years
7 & 8
Years
9 & 10
Post
Compulsory
Doctrinal Concepts

I am precious, unique and loved by God. (27)
God invites me to love and care for myself and others. (27, 2822)

My choices and actions affect others. (1970)
Jesus shows us how to live. (561)

I am precious, unique and loved by God. (27)
God invites me to love and care for myself and others. (27, 2822)

My choices and actions affect others. (1970)
Jesus shows us how to live. (561)

 

Jesus challenges us to follow his teachings and example. (519)
We are challenged to reflect on the ways we respond to God’s love for us. (125)

As followers of Jesus we make loving choices and take responsibility for our actions. (1781, 1954, 274, 805)

When we use our gifts we are serving the community and helping to spread the Reign of God. (1942)

One way we respond to God’s love is through service to others. (1893) In our care for creation we are called to be responsible, trustworthy and wise. (2415)

We respond to God’s commandments by treating each other with respect, love and compassion. (1878)

The witness of good people challenges us to continue to strive for justice and peace. (1807)

The life, teachings and values of Jesus Christ inspire us to lead Christian lives. (1701)

The doctrine of original sin teaches that every person is born into a world greatly affected by sinfulness, and that each person has an inclination to personal sin which is the consequence of original sin. (386) Christian life calls us to act on the basis of informed and graced decision making. (1700, 1959) Christian life is nurtured and lived within a faith community and

is characterised by cooperation and dialogue with other religious communities. (782, 836- 845)
Justice calls us to celebrate cultural diversity as a reflection of God’s creativity. (1807)

 

Christian life challenges us to discipleship that shares in the mission of Christ. (618)

As a community of believers we experience the mystery of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. (776)
The dignity of the human person requires the pursuit of the common good in a spirit of solidarity. (1905- 1912)
Christian life calls us to make informed decisions based on conscience and the ethical teachings of the Church. (1783)
The example of Mary, Mother of the Church, and the saints inspires Christian Life. (2030)

 
The Church teaches the importance of honesty and integrity in all aspects of personal, public, corporate and Church life. (2464)

The Scriptures and teachings of the Church inform moral decision- making. (1783-1785) Christians are called to read the signs of the times and to reflect and act on them in ways that bring about the transformation of the world. (1813) Christian life finds expression within a particular vocation oriented to service of others: marriage, priesthood, single life, and life in religious community. (2427)
Christian life acknowledges the sacredness, dignity and purpose of work and leisure.

Enduring Questions

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE CHRISTIAN? (KNOWLEDGE)
HOW DO I CHOOSE TO SHARE GOD’S LOVE WITH ALL? (PERSONAL JOURNAL)

HOW ARE WE CALLED TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMON GOOD? (KNOWLEDGE) HOW CAN I USE MY GIFTS FOR THE COMMON GOOD? (PERSONAL JOURNAL)

Achievement Standards:

Students engage with the Bible.

Students recall and reflect on familiar scriptural material.

Students explore ways in which scriptural texts apply to their own experiences and are used in prayer and worship.

Students identify the Bible as a collection of books containing different literary forms.

They identify examples of various genres contained in the scriptures.
They explain how to navigate the Bible and its contents.

Students identify the significance of the covenant in the Old Testament.

They analyse the story of Moses and the Exodus. They explain the significance of the Exodus story in Judaism and Christianity.

Students analyse critically the composition of a Synoptic Gospel and identify ways in which it inspires and challenges us to live.

Students demonstrate an understanding of biblical interpretation through analysing, interpreting and responding to a range of scriptural passages.

Learning Foci

We are all unique in our own way.

We all have special gifts to share with others.

Jesus shows us how to care for others.

Discover their own uniqueness and that of others.

Build on their understanding that their actions affect themselves and others.

Identify ways they can follow Jesus in their own lives.

 
 

Research ways in which people and organisations choose to serve others. Name particular personal gifts and qualities that enable people to show their love for others.

 
 
 

Explore the idea of service to others as a response to God’s love.

Identify the ways in which Christians respond to God’s commandments to work for justice and peace. Reflect on global issues in the light of Catholic Social Justice Teaching and Scripture.

 

The Scriptures give us a clear imperative for justice. Church teaching continues to develop to show Christians the way to live in right relationships with others.

Individuals have rights and responsibilities with regard to their relationships with others.
Christianity proposes certain skills and norms to reduce the incidence of anti-social behaviour, including gender-related violence.

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Throughout time, the life stories of certain people have challenged, inspired and motivated others.

There are frameworks for moral and ethical discernment within the Jewish and Christian traditions which can be applied to a range of personal situations.

A sound basis for an informed personal conscience includes Scripture, the dignity of the human person and Church teachings.

Concepts of various forms of power lie behind many issues arising from gender- based violence. Young people must develop appropriate levels of health and media literacy to maintain positive relationships with others. The capacity of young people to develop a positive sexuality that is always respectful and ensures the negotiation of full and free consent is under great pressure.

 

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The principles of Catholic Social Teaching have developed and continue to develop within the Church. These principles and Scripture guide Christians in their response to issues of injustice in our world.