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Strand Mystery of God

In the Image of God Revealed Truth of God Son of God

Experiences & Outcomes 4-01a I consider the Catholic belief that the human nature of every person is fundamentally open to God, who calls each person to relationship and fullness of life. I can describe how this affects our awareness of the importance and the presence of God in our daily lives. 4-02a I can describe how the Christian vision of the human person has affected our understanding of the experience of life as a journey towards fulfilment in God. I have reflected on and can describe my sense of vocation in life. 4-04a I have examined key events in the New Testament where God is revealed as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I have considered how this affects my understanding of the nature of God 4-05a I have explored the Christian belief that in Jesus, God enters and transforms human nature, and exists at the centre of all creation. 4-06a I have researched into the social, political and religious life in Jesus land 2000 years ago to develop my understanding of Jewish expectations of the Messiah. 4-07a I have reflected upon the centrality and significance of the death and resurrection of Jesus to the Christian understanding of Jesus as Son of God and Son of Man. I can describe how this has affected my own and others understanding of and belief in Jesus. 4-08a I have reflected upon the significance of the Sacraments in the life of the community of Faith. I can describe how these provide important encounters with Jesus throughout life. 4-09a I can describe how my understanding of the Sacraments affects my own and others understanding of the ways that the Sacraments (especially Eucharist, as the source and summit of Christian life) make Christ present to nourish and support our relationships with God and each other. 4-10a I have explored the belief that the Holy Spirit inspires and empowers the Church to fulfil its prophetic and missionary role in our world today. I have researched into situations which bear witness to this. I can describe how I and others can contribute to this work.

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Learning Intentions I am learning to: Consider the Catholic belief that everyone is open to God Understand what it means to have a relationship with God Describe the ways in which I am aware of God in my life Understand the importance of God in my daily life Deepen my knowledge of the Christian vision of the human person Describe how this vision helps me understand life as a journey to God Describe how my conscience helps me to understand my vocation. Reflect on my vocation

Fourth Level (S3)

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9. Examine where God is revealed as Father, Son & Holy Spirit in the New Testament in the Resurrection and Post Resurrection narratives 10. Consider my maturing understanding of the nature of God and how this affects my personal faith journey 11. know through Jesus, in the Incarnation, God saved us 12. explore how Jesus has always existed 13. Deepen my understanding of the Jewish expectation of the Messiah by researching his suffering and rejection. 14. Deepen my knowledge of the importance of the death and resurrection of Jesus for Christians 15. Reflect on the Christian understanding of Jesus as Son of God and Son of Man 16. Describe how this learning affects the understanding and belief in Jesus of other people 17. Describe how this learning affects my understanding and belief in Jesus 18. Reflect on the importance of the Sacraments of healing 19. Describe how the sacraments help me to meet Jesus 20. Describe my own and others understanding of how the sacraments make Christ present 21. Describe how Christs presence in the sacraments nourishes and supports our relationship with God and others 22. Explore how the Holy Spirit helps the Church in its missionary role in the world and researched situations which show this (Catholic Social Teaching) 23. Describe how others contribute to this work 24. Describe how I can contribute to this work

Signs of God

Strand Word of God

Experiences & Outcomes 4-11a I have considered the belief that God speaks to us in Sacred Scripture and in Sacred Tradition as expressed in the ongoing life and teaching of the Church. I can describe how these have affected my own and others' understanding of the truth and meaning of life. 4-12a I can describe what I believe Biblical texts say about the way that God spoke to people in the past and how God speaks to people today. 4-13a I know that a good background understanding of the New Testament is important for living as a Christian today. 4-14a I recognise the importance of personal prayer and communal prayer in the growth of all peoples relationship with God. I know a number of traditional Catholic prayers and I have developed an understanding of the meaning of these prayers. I have participated in different approaches to, and experiences of, prayer. I can describe how prayer is an important part of the liturgical and devotional life of the Church. I have reflected on how all of these are different ways of worshipping God. 4-15a I can explain the place of Mary in the Churchs Liturgy and in the prayer life of individual Christians. I can also explain the place of Mary in other Christian traditions. 4-16a I can recognise the Mass as both a sacred meal and a sacrifice and I have reflected on what this means for human salvation. 4-17a I have explored the meaning of ritual and symbol within the Sacred Liturgy of the Church. 4-18a I have considered the liturgical events of Holy Week, Easter, Advent and Christmastide. I can reflect critically on the central importance of the feast of Easter in the Churchs Liturgical Calendar.

Learning Intentions I am learning to: 25. Consider that God speaks through Scared Scripture and Tradition a. and the role of the Church as interpreter 26. Describe how these have affected others understanding of the truth and meaning of life. (focussing on the Apostles and the life of a Christian) 27. Describe my understanding of the truth and meaning of life in light of my learning 28. Describe what the Bible says about how God speaks to people both in the past and today 29. Deepen my understanding of the New Testament focussing on Matthews Gospel 30. Know that this is important for living as a Christian 31. Recognise the role of prayer in developing a relationship with God. 32. Know and understand the meaning of Catholic prayers 33. Participate in different forms of prayer 34. Describe the importance of prayer in the life of the Church 35. Reflect on the different ways of worshipping God.

Fourth Level (S3)

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Hours of God

36. Explain the place of Mary in the lives of Christians

37. Reflect on what this sacred meal and sacrifice means for human salvation 38. Explore the meaning of ritual and symbol in liturgies c. About proclamation of the Good News through Liturgy 39. Deepen my knowledge and understanding of the seasons of the liturgical year. 40. Reflect critically on the importance of Easter.

Strand Reign of God

Experiences & Outcomes 4-20a I have reflected on the Ten Commandments and the teachings of Christ. I have acted on Christs personal challenge to contribute to the creation of a transformed world of Justice, Love and Peace, through the power of the Holy Spirit. 4-21a I have experienced what it means to be wise and compassionate. I can describe how these experiences have affected my understanding of my value as a person, my awareness of the needs of others and my willingness to contribute to the service of the common good. 4-22a I have considered the need for reconciliation in situations in society. 4-23a I have developed awareness of the elements essential for making informed decisions and I have examined situations which pose a moral challenge in life. I can describe and explain my response and the responses of others to these situations. 4-24a I have experienced opportunities to engage with issues of social injustice. I can describe how Church teaching in this area has affected my response and the responses of others to these issues.

Learning Intentions I am learning to: 41. Reflect on how the 10 commandments and the Sermon on the Mount have influenced todays world 42. Put into action Jesus challenge to transform the world 43. how wisdom and compassion help me to understand Justice and Peace. 44. understand the consequences of my actions for myself and others 45. understand how I can contribute to the common good

Fourth Level (S3)

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46. Consider the need for reconciliation in society 47. Deepen my awareness of how to make informed decisions through examining Jesus teaching on the Golden Rule 48. Examine situations which pose moral challenge in life relating to respect for human sexuality 49. Describe and explain how I and others respond to these situations focussing on the Golden Rule 50. To engage with issues of social injustice linked to peace 51. about Church teaching on these issues 52. describe how this teaching affects peoples response to these issues 53. describe how this teaching affects my response to these issues

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