Curricular - Archdiocese of GlasgowReligious Education ... · Web viewRERC 1‐01a I am discovering God's precious gift of life and reflect on how this reveals God's love for me

Month/Season: Lent/Easter Class: Primary 4 Level: First

Strands of Faith : Experiences and Outcomes

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Mystery of God

RERC 1‐01a I am discovering God's precious gift of life and reflect on how this reveals God's love for me.

GLPHWB 1-50aI am learning about where living things comefrom and about how they grow, develop andare nurtured.

I know that God created, loves and keeps everything, both visible and invisible, in being.

I know that God created, the earth, sun, moon and stars and the angels, and I can appreciate their beauty and harmony.GLPI can hear, read and recall the poetic presentation of God’s creation of the Heavens and the earth:

The first account of creation

Wisdom as creator The glories of

creationAnd I recognise God’s joy and playfulness in creating, which illustrates God’s absolute goodness, holiness and love.

Class: Teacher reads from the bible Genesis 1: 1‐10 to the class and discusses the story of God’s creation with the children. What was the earth like before creation? What did God create on the first day? How did God separate the light? What did God create on the second day? What did God create on the third day? How did God feel about his creations? How do we know that God was pleased with his creations?Teacher leads a prayer time thanking God for creating the day, the night, the sky, the earth and the sea. Class: Teacher reads from the Bible Genesis 1: 14-19 to the class and discusses the continuing story of God’s creation with the children. What lights did God create to separate day from night? What were the larger lights? What else did he make to light up the sky? How did God feel about his creations? How do we know that God was pleased with his creations? Class: Teacher leads a prayer time thanking God for creating the sun, the moon and the stars. Children complete ‘God’s Creation’ worksheet (attached to planner).

Class: Teacher reads from the Bible Ecclesiasticus 43: 1‐17 to the class and explains that this scripture reading is praising God’s creation and in particular the glorious heavens. Teacher asks the children to name all the different things being praised and makes a list of them on the whiteboard. Teacher divides the class into groups of four children and each group is allowed to choose a part of the reading to illustrate using paint, charcoals, tissues paper, etc. This art work with suitable quotes from the scripture could be displayed around the class altar.

BiblesGod’s Creation worksheet (attached to planner)Art materials

Bibles

God’s Creation Worksheet attached to planner

BiblesArt materialsGLPScience topics, e.g., building on Primary 3 learning• sky, sun, moon, stars• land and sea• Living Things: sorting living and non living things; growingand caring for plants & animals;• animals’ offspring and their growth• life cycles• Topics related to Food, Health and NutritionLanarkshire RSHP

Children know that God created the earth, sun, moon and stars.

Children will be assessed on their completed illustrations

Themes:1. God’s Creation 2. Psalms of Thanksgiving3. Jesus’ Death and Resurrection4. The Holy Eucharist

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Class: Teacher explains to the class that in the Old Testament there is a Book of Psalms which is the hymn book and prayer book of the Bible. Teacher reads from the Bible Psalm 104: 1‐6 and explains that this psalm is praising the glories of creation and its creator. Teacher discusses with the children the use of imagery in this psalm and explains that similes and metaphors are used to conjure up pictures in our imagination. Children are given Psalm 104 worksheet (attached to planner) and are asked to read it carefully highlighting any imagery. Teacher discusses each example of imagery with the children e.g. What are the clouds compared to? Why do you think clouds are compared to chariots? Do you think this is a good comparison?

Class: Children complete ‘Psalm 104’ worksheet (attached to planner).

Class: Teacher explains that sometime s we say a special prayer called a litany. A litany is made up of lines of praise called invocations and a response which is repeated after each invocation. Psalm 136 is a litany of thanksgiving. Each invocation praises God for the beauty and harmony of creation and is followed by the response his love is eternal. Teacher reads from the bible Psalm 136: 4-9 and discusses with the class how the psalm praises God for the beauty and harmony of creation. What is a miracle? How did God perform a miracle? What is wisdom? How did God use his wisdom in creation? What parts of creation do the invocations praise? What is the response to each invocation?

Class: Children are asked to write an invocation for a class litany of thanksgiving for God’s creation of the earth, sun, moon and stars. Each child reads out their invocation and the class respond with the response his love is eternal.

School: Children share their litany with the school community at assembly.

Class: Teacher reads to the class from the bible Colossians 1: 15-17 and discusses with the children Christ being the head of all creation. What does it mean to be the head of something? Why is Jesus described as visible but God invisible? What seen and unseen things did God create?

Class: Children paint/draw a picture of Jesus as head of all creation.

BiblePsalm 104 worksheet (attached to planner)Highlighters

BiblePaper

PaperArt materials

Children will understand what a Psalm is.

Children will successfully complete the Psalm worksheet attached to planner

Children will understand the meaning of the word ‘Litany’.

Children will write their own litany of thanksgiving.

Children demonstrate awareness that Christ is the head of al creation.




Revealed truth of God

RERC 1‐03a I am exploring God's relationship with others and I have reflected on how people's faith has helped them in difficult times.

I know that, just as the earth has seasons, which are influencedby the sun and moon (see Genesis 1: 14), so too the Church’s year is divided into seasons, which we call the liturgical year: Advent, Christmastide, Ordinary Time, Lent and Eastertide.

I have listened and responded to pupils in my class describing times when they knew God’s love and presence in their lives.

Class- Teacher explains to the class that the earth has seasons which are influenced by the sun and moon and this was all part of God’s plan for creation. Teacher reads from the bible Genesis 1: 14 to the class and discusses why God created light. What did the light separate? Why is it important to know when it is day and when it is night? When a year begins and ends? When religious festivals happen? How do we know that a year is progressing? What are the names of the seasons? How does the sun and moon influence the seasons? Teacher explains that the Church’s year is divided into seasons, which we call the liturgical year: Advent, Christmastide, Ordinary Time, Lent and Eastertide. Teacher shows the class a liturgical calendar and points out the seasons of the Church’s year.Teacher emphasis the season of Lent and Eastertide. Teacher reminds the class of the liturgical colours of the Church: purple during Advent and Lent; white during Christmastide and Eastertide; green during Ordinary time.

Class - Children dress the class altar with the purple altar cloth. Children colour in a liturgical calendar (attached to planner) in the correct liturgical colours.

KEY VOCABULARY: Beauty and harmony of creation, seasons, liturgical year, Advent, Christmastide, Ordinary Time, Lent, Eastertide,

*This Strand of Faith was covered in the November Planner and should be revised during Lent.

Class: Teacher leads the children in reflecting on times they felt God’s presence in their lives. When did you feel him? How did you feel Him?Did you feel Him in church? Did you feel Him when praying? Did you feel Him when something god was happening?

BibleLiturgical CalendarCopies of liturgical calendar (attached to planner)Art materials

Purple altar cloth

Children demonstrate appreciation of God’s creation of the earth, sun, moon and stars.

Children know that the

Church’s year is divided into seasons,

which we call the liturgical year:

Advent, Christmastide,

Ordinary Time, Lent and Eastertide.

The children will listened and responded to other pupils in their class describing times when they knew God’s love and presence in their lives.




Son of God

RERC 1‐07a I have explored the events of the Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus and I have reflected on the Catholic meaning of eternal life.

I have reflected on the narrative of the Repentant Thief (Luke 23: 39‐43) and I can recognize that Jesus shows us a God who is merciful, just and full of compassion.

I know that, when I experience difficult moments in my life, I can ask the Holy Spirit to guide, strengthen and console me.

I have listened to Psalm 62 (Hope in God alone) and know that I can always trust in God’s love when I experience difficult times.

I can read and recall Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem (e.g., Matthew 21: 11; Mark 11: 1‐11; Luke 19: 28‐40) and I recognise that we pray the same words as the crowd when we pray the Sanctus (Holy Holy) during Mass.

Class: Teacher revises the story of the Repentant Thief with the class and reads from the Bible Luke 23: 39‐43. What did the criminals say to Jesus? What does this story tell us about the love of God our Father? Where did Jesus promise they would all go later in the day? Where do you think Paradise is? Does God always forgive us? Why do you think he always forgives us?

Class: Children are given paper to write and illustrate the following words of Jesus,“I promise you that today you will be in Paradise with me.”

Class: Teacher reminds the children that we can always ask the Holy Spirit to guide strengthen and console us in difficult times. Children read the prayers that they wrote to the Holy Spirit in November and are given the opportunity to redraft them.

Class: Teacher reads to the class from the bible Psalm 62 and reminds the children that a psalm is like a song or a prayer. Teacher discusses Psalm 62 with the children. What does God always do when you need help? What must we do in return? Do you always trust God? What must we never trust?

Class: Teacher divides the class into small groups and gives each group a few lines of the psalm to write out and illustrate. This psalm could be displayed on the class altar.

KEY VOCABULARY: God’s love and presence, repentant thief, merciful God, just God, compassionate God, , Holy Spirit guides, Holy Spirit Holy Spirit strengthens, trust in God’s love.

Class – Read from the Bible Luke 19:28-40). Discuss:1. What did Jesus tell two of His disciples to do? (Go to a village and get a colt.)2. What did the people lay down in Jesus’ path? (coats and palm branches)3. What did the people shout as Jesus passed by? (“Hosanna! Bless the one who comes in the name of the Lord!”)4. Did the people understand that Jesus was going to die on a cross? (No.) Write the word ‘Hosanna’ on the board. Ask the children what they think it means.

BiblePaperArt materials

Children’s’ prayers to the Holy Spirit

BiblesPaperArt materials

RERC jotters

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Children demonstrate understanding that God is merciful, just and full of compassion.

Children know that they can ask the Holy Spirit to guide, console and strengthen them.

Children demonstrate understanding that they can trust God’s love during experience difficult times.

The children will recall the story of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem and its connection to the ‘Sanctus’ during Mass.




I can compare and contrast the crowd’s reaction to Jesus during the entry into Jerusalem with the responses to his arrest (e.g., Matthew 27: 15‐26; Mark 15: 6‐15; Luke 23: 13‐25).

I have reflected on the narrative of the Repentant Thief (Luke 23: 39-43) and I know that when people die in friendship with God, they will live happily with him in Heaven.

Information for the Teacher: In the observance of Sukkoth, worshippers processed through Jerusalem and in the Temple, waving in their right hands something called a lulab, which was a bunch of leafy branches made of willow, myrtle and palm. As they waved these branches in that procession, the worshippers recited words from Psalm 118, "Save us (hosianna or hosanna), we beseech you, O Lord ... Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord."

Explain to them that it is a Hebrew word meaning ‘save now’ and it is used also to express joy and praise. Ask the children to reflect on the Mass. Can you think of a time when we say ‘hosanna’ during Mass. (The Holy, Holy) Class - Watch the clip from Jesus Christ Superstar. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DAY3K85xx3UDiscuss who is happy about Jesus entering Jerusalem and who is not. Why is this? The children should complete the ‘Hosanna’ worksheet attached.

Art – The children should make their own palm crosses. If possible ask the church to supply some if not strips of yellow card can be substituted. Instructions attached to planner.The priest could be invited to the school to bless the children’s palms.

Class – In our previous lesson heard the story of Jesus entering Jerusalem. Think back to how the people reacted? Today we are going to read another story from scripture. This tells of what happened after Jesus was arrested. Explain to the children that Jesus was taken to Pilate. He was the Roman governor in Judea at the time of Jesus. Read from the Bible Matthew 27:15 – 26. Discuss the reaction of the crowd in this scripture reading. How does it differ from the other?The children should imagine that they are Barabbas and write a short diary entry of the day when he was saved by Jesus. There is a worksheet attached to the planner although this task could be completed and illustrated in the children’s RERC jotters.

Class /Parish – Explain to the children that during Lent we reflect on past mistakes and sins that we have committed and make time to receive the sacrament of reconciliation. Read the story of the Repentant Thief Luke 23:39-43 and discuss the phrases, “I promise you that today you will be in Paradise with me.”

Internet AccessMass Booklets

Palms or alternatively cut yellow card.

BiblesBarabbas Diary Worksheet attached to planner

Contact parish priest to arrange for children to receive the sacrament of reconciliation

The children will actively take part in a discussion about the crowd’s reaction to Jesus as he entered Jerusalem and how different it was to the response from the crowd at his arrest.

The children will make their own palm and have it blessed.

The children will complete a relevant diary entry from the point of view of Barabbas.

The children will understand that when people die in friendship with God they live in Heaven.


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Class/School/Home/Parish Resources Assessment

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I can explain that, as Christians, we remember and pray for those who have died especially in the month of November.

I know that Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Sunday and that, at his Ascension, He promised to be with us always (Matthew 28: 16‐20).

Teacher reminds the children that in the month of November we remember those who have died. Explain that it is not that we don’t think of them at any other time of the year but we are more focussed. At Easter we remember that because Jesus died on the cross we can enter heaven (paradise). Ask the children to write a prayer of intercession for someone they know who has died. Candle images are attached to the planner and can be used as a template.

Class – Watch the following clip and discuss (*based Gospel of Mark)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smUHqg3npAEThe children should complete the attached Easter Scripture crossword

KEY VOCABULARY: Last Supper, Passover, Eucharist, Mass, Sacrifice of the Cross made present, encounter the Risen Christ, Jerusalem, Repentant Thief, Heaven.

RERC jottersCandle worksheet attached to planner.

Internet AccessEaster Scripture worksheet attached to planner.

The children will know that during November we remember those who have died.

The children will know that Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Sunday.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smUHqg3npAE




Signs of God

RERC 1‐09a I am exploring the Sacraments of Initiation and Reconciliation and I have reflected on how the Sacraments help to nurture faith

Preparing for the Sacrament of Eucharist in Primary 4

I have explored the Sacrament of the Eucharist in the other Strands of Faith and I can understand and explain the significance of its different names:

Eucharist: thanksgiving to God (The Last Supper took place during the celebration of the Passover when the Jewish people gave thanks to God for freedom from slavery. Son of God RERC 1‐06a, 1‐07a)

Sacrifice of the Mass: Jesus’ death and resurrection made present (Son of God RERC 1‐07a)

Real Presence: the risen Jesus truly present among us (Son of God RERC 1‐05a; Son of God RERC 1‐07a)

Holy Communion: uniting us with God and one another in the community of the Church (In the Image of God RERC 1‐02a)

Mass: being sent out to live the Gospel (Reign of God RERC 1‐20a).(The above 5 points represent a summary of learning from other Strands which relate to preparation for the Sacrament of Eucharist.)

The following website has an excellent Sacraments Section for kids.http://www.ewtn.com/ewtnkids/home.asp

Class – Teacher writes on the board ‘We Gather Together to Celebrate …..’ They should then ask the children to think of times in their lives when they gather with others to celebrate something special. Note these as a mind map on the board. This can be copied into the children’s RERC jotters. What might you receive to attend a celebration? Where might people gather to celebrate? Are there any special foods for certain celebrations? Do people were special clothes for different occasions?

Teacher explains that Jesus gathered with His friends to celebrate at the occasion of the Last Supper. What were they celebrating? PassoverDo you know what the ‘Passover’ is? The teacher should explain a little about Moses before beginning. Read from the Bible Exodus 12:21-28. Allow the children to ask questions about the passage. A suggested movie is Disney’s ‘Prince of Egypt’. Complete The ‘First Passover’ worksheets attached to the planner.

Class – Ask the children which religion Jesus was. Jewish. Explain the celebrating Passover was something that Jesus would have done with His family and friends. At the Last Supper Jesus was celebrating Passover with His friends. Read from the Bible Mark 14:12-16. This passage is centred on the preparation for Passover. Complete ‘Jesus Instructs His Disciples’ worksheet attached to the planner.

Class – Read from the Bible Luke 22:14-20. What made this Passover more special than any other Jesus had celebrated? What was Jesus trying to explain to His disciples through what He did with the bread and wine? How do you think the disciples were feeling? How do you think Jesus was feeling? Art Activity – The children will design their own place setting as they too are invited to celebrate the Last Supper with Jesus. Instructions attached to planner.Finalised artwork can be displayed on the Class Altar with a banner “We Celebrate the Last Supper.”

RERC jotters

Bibles‘The First Passover’ Worksheet attached to planner.

Bibles‘Jesus Instructs His Disciples’ worksheet attached to planner.

BiblesPlace Setting Art Lesson. Instructions attached to planner.

The children will understand and explain the significance of its different names associated with the Sacrament of the Eucharist.

The children will know the story of the First Passover.

The children will understand that Jesus was Jewish and at the Last Supper he was celebrating The Passover.

The children will reflect on Jesus’ words during the Last Supper and their connection to Mass.




Class – Explain to the children that during Mass we are remembering what Jesus did at the Last Supper. Refer back to the

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http://www.ewtn.com/ewtnkids/home.asp

I know that, at the Last Supper, Jesus chose bread and wine, which nourish us physically, as symbols of the spiritual nourishment he wished to give us.

I know that we are spiritually nourished in the Eucharist because the bread and wine are changed into the Body and Blood of Christ at the Consecration.

Bible phrase, ‘Do this in memory of me.’ Explain that this is why we celebrate to this day, because Jesus asked us to. Show the children the following clip:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vuZLUSHCcsRead the following to the children:- At Mass the bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ. When we celebrate the Mass Jesus is with us in a very special way. He calls us to come together at Mass to celebrate what He did for us at the Last Supper. The priest says the words which Jesus said at the Last Supper. As he takes the bread in His hands he says;

“Take this, all of you, and eat of it, for this is my Body, which will be given up for you.”

As he takes the wine in His hands he says:

“Take this, all of you, and drink from it, for this is the chalice of my Blood, the Blood of the new and eternal Covenant, which will be poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins.Do this in memory of me.”

Children will assemble mass booklet (attached to planner) and design their own front cover. This should be used at future masses and they will be able to take it along to their First Holy Communion. Teacher will need to print fold and staple.

Class – Ask the children what it would be like if syrup rained down from the sky, if meatballs hit us like hail, and if spaghetti tied up our town. What would it be like for food to fall from the sky? Would it be messy? What if too much came? What if you didn’t like the food that fell?

Teacher explains to the children that they are going to hear a story taken from the Book of Exodus in the Old Testament about how God nourished his people when they were hungry. Give background on when the Israelites were in the desert and who was with them (Moses).

Mass Booklet attached to plannerLong armed staplerColouring pens

Bibles

The children will have a basic understanding that the Holy Eucharist nourishes us spiritually.




The teacher reads to the children from the Bible Exodus 16:14-16.Watch the following clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21K55IsS2jE&feature=relatedRead from the Bible John 6:32-40. Discuss with the children similarities between the two texts. Explain that God nourishes both our body (Exodus) and Spirit (John). Learn the hymn ‘I am the bread of life’. Music can be found at the following website. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4CapSBM8UA

Children should complete the worksheet ‘God Nourishes’ attached to

BiblesInternet Access‘God Nourishes’ worksheet attached to planner.

The children will know the story, ‘Manna from Heaven’ from the Old Testament.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4CapSBM8UA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21K55IsS2jE&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vuZLUSHCcs

I understand the significance of the following parts of the Mass: Entrance Rite: Penitential

Rite, Gloria (These take place at the Presidential Chair.)

Liturgy of the Word: readings (including the Psalm); Gospel Acclamation; Gospel; Homily; Creed; Prayers of the Faithful (These take place at the Lectern.)

the planner.

Home - Teacher print the take home sheet ‘Manna Cookies’ to send to parents. Encourage the children to share the stories they have been learning in class with their family at home.

Art/Parish – The children will work together to create Easter bunting for the local parish. They can use the template attached which should ideally be printed onto cartridge paper. Letters should be written on each triangle to make words and phrases associated with Easter.For example:Hosanna, Alleluia, King of Kings, He Has Risen, GloryDecorate with ribbon and crafts in bright colours. The finished bunting should be given to the parish priest.

*If you want to add lettering prior to giving it to the children a large stencil could be used or alternatively lettering can be added using a text box, enlarging to desired size, right clicking text box to remove the line and the fill, selecting the letter and right click ‘font’ and clicking outline.

Class – The children should complete ‘Parts of the Mass’ worksheet attached to the planner. In order to complete this, the children will need access to a Mass Response Card.

Take home sheet, ‘Manna Cookies’ attached to planner.

A wide variety of art materialscoloured card

‘Parts of the Mass’ worksheet attached to planner. Mass response booklet.

The children will know words associated with Easter and link them to the Mass.




Hours of God

RERC 1‐17aI have, through liturgical experiences, reflected on an ability to respond to symbols and take part in rituals in order to worship God.

Liturgy of the Eucharist: Offertory; Sanctus (Holy, Holy); Eucharistic prayer; Memorial Acclamation; Great Amen; Our Father; Sign of Peace; Agnus Dei/ Lamb of God; Communion. (These take place at the Altar.)

Dismissal.

I know that when I receive the Eucharist in First Holy Communion, this will be the centre and high point of my Christian initiation which began with Baptism and is strengthened and deepened in Confirmation (whenever it is received).

I have been given opportunities to celebrate liturgy as part of my class, my school and my parish.

I know that incense is used during some liturgical celebrations.

KEY VOCABULARY: Sacrament of the Eucharist, Eucharist, Thanksgiving to God, Last Supper, Passover, Sacrifice of the Mass, Real Presence, Holy Communion, Mass, spiritual nourishment, faith journey, bread and wine, Body and Blood of Christ, Consecration, sent out, Penitential Rite, Gloria, Presidential Chair, Liturgy, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist, readings, Psalm, Gospel Acclamation, Gospel, Homily, Creed, Prayers of the Faithful, Offertory, Sanctus, Holy Holy, Eucharistic prayer, Memorial Acclamation, Great Amen, Agnus Dei, Lamb of God, dismissal.

During Lent and Easter the children will have opportunities to celebrate liturgy as part of their class, their school and their parish.

Class: Children will be given opportunities to participate in class prayer times and prayer services associated with Lent and Easter.

School: Children will participate in school assemblies and prayer services associated with Lent and Easter.

Parish: Children will receive ashes on Ash Wednesday, visit the Church to pray the Stations of the Cross and celebrate Mass.

Class: Teacher explains to the children that incense is used during some liturgical celebrations. Incense is a substance made from trees and plants. It has a sweet- smelling perfume and produces high-ascending smoke when burned. A thurible is a metal container holding burning charcoal in which incense is sprinkled. It is suspended from chains and is swung by the priest to incense the altar, the word of God, priest and

Picture of a thurible (attached to planner)

Incense worksheet (attached to planner)

Children know that incense is used during some liturgical celebrations.

Children understand that incense symbolizes the sacredness of the event and its participants and that it also reminds us of our prayers rising to God.


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I understand that incense symbolises the sacredness of the event and its participants and that it also reminds us of our prayers rising to God.

I can explain rituals associated with the Consecration, particularly the gestures of the priest and my response to the Consecration.

people or the dead. Incense is used during special masses, the Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and is often used during processions, funeral rites and when objects and places are blessed. Teacher shows the children a picture of a thurible (attached to planner).

Parish: Teacher asks their parish priest to show the children a thuribile and be given the opportunity to smell incense.

Class: Teacher explains that incense has been used by the Catholic Church for many years. The rich smell of the incense symbolizes the sacredness of the liturgical event itself and those participating in it. The rising smoke reminds us of our prayers rising to God.

Class: Children complete ‘Incense’ worksheet (attached to planner).

Class: Teacher explains that a ritual is series of actions always performed in the same prescribed order. When mass is celebrated all over the world, the gestures of the priest and meaning of the words are exactly the same. Teacher discusses the Consecration of the mass with the children. What happens during the Consecration? What does the bread and wine become?

Who changes the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ? Can you remember the words the priest says at the Consecration? Where have you heard these words before? What happened at the last supper?

Teacher reads the words of Eucharistic Prayer III (attached to planner) to the class. What does the priest always do during the Consecration? Teacher explains that the priest always genuflects after he lifts up both the bread and wine. Teacher explains that altar server rings a bell during the Consecration:

When the priest makes the sign of the Cross over the gifts and calls on the holy Spirit to come upon the gifts

At the elevation of the Consecrated Host At the elevation of the Consecrated Wine

Contact priest to arrange class visit.

‘Incense’ worksheet attached to planner

Eucharistic Prayer III (attached to planner)

The children understand that incense symbolises the sacredness of an event and reminds us of our prayers rising to God.

The children will have some understanding of the rituals associated with the Consecration, particularly the gestures of the priest and the response to the Consecration.




I know the names, and I can recognise the significance, of the oils used by the priest and Bishop in the Sacraments (Baptismal oil, Oil of the Sick, Sacred Chrism).

What do we do during the Consecration? During the Eucharistic Prayer, we kneel and we are invited to look upon the Body and Blood of Christ as the priest shows them to us. As the priest genuflects, we bow as a sign of our humility and reverence before the Lord. Children practise looking and bowing at the Body and Blood of Christ.Other gestures that take place during mass can be explained to the children. An information sheet is attached to the planner.

Useful Websiteshttp://www.sces.uk.com/news/2011/08/31/new-translation-of-roman-missal.htmlwww.romanmissalscotland.org.uk

Class: Children complete ‘The Consecration’ worksheet (attached to planner).

Class: Teacher explains that the priest and the Bishop sometimes use oils during the Sacraments. Teacher discusses with the class their experience of the Sacraments and whether any special oil was used. What Sacraments have you received? Did the priest use any special oil? What was the name of the oil? Have you ever been to any other Sacramental service? Did the priest use any special oil? What was the name of the oil?

Teacher explains that these very special oils are called: Baptismal oil Oil of the Sick, Sacred Chrism

Blessing of Holy Oils: The Chrism Mass is held during Holy Week in every Catholic diocese. During this Mass, the priests, the deacons and representatives of the entire diocesan community gather around their bishop, who blesses the Holy oils for use in the coming year.

Baptismal Oil is olive oil and is rubbed on the baby’s chest. It relates to the days when athletes used to rub oil into their bodies before events to strengthen them and make their skin more supple. It symbolizes strengthening for the struggles of life ahead.

Information sheet attached to plannerInternet Access

The Consecration worksheet (attached to planner)

Teacher’s information sheet- Gestures During mass (attached to planner)

Children can explain the gestures of the priest and their response to the Consecration.

Children know the names of the following oils: Baptismal Oil Oil of the Sick Sacred Chrism




Oil of the Sick is olive for used in the Sacrament of anointing the sick. The priest anoints the forehead and the palms of the sick, while praying that God will save and raise them up. The oil symbolizes healing and strengthening effects which are characteristic of olive oil.

Sacred Chrism is made from olive oil but unlike the other oils is scented with oil of balsam giving it a woody, pine-like fragrance. Sacred Chrism is used for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Orders.

The anointing of Sacred Chrism in Baptism signifies the gift of the Holy Spirit to the newly baptised, who has become a Christian, that is, one "anointed" by the Holy Spirit, incorporated into Christ who is anointed priest, prophet, and king. The crown of the head of the newly-baptised is anointed with Sacred Chrism.

The anointing of Sacred Chrism in Confirmation signifies the gift of the Holy Spirit who anointed Jesus at His own Baptism. The forehead of the person being confirmed is anointed with Sacred Chrism and the words, “Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit” are said to the candidate.

The anointing of Sacred Chrism in Holy Orders signifies giving the priest a permanent spiritual mark of belonging to Christ in a unique way. This permanent spiritual mark can never be removed, and once a man is ordained, he remains ordained forever. Each new priest is anointed by a bishop with Sacred Chrism on the palms of his hands.

Useful Websitehttp://www.ourlanguageourstory.org/activities/pdf/ChrismMass.pdf

Class: Children work with shoulder partner to design an information poster on one of the oils used by the priest and Bishop in the Sacraments

Class: Children complete ‘Sacramental Oils’ worksheet (attached to planner).

Parish: Parish priest allows the children to see and smell the Sacramental oils.KEY VOCABULARY: Liturgy, incense, prayers rising to God, rituals, gestures, oils

A3 paper/cardboard Art materials

‘Sacramental Oils’ worksheet (attached to planner)

Children can recognise the significance of the following oils used in the Sacraments: Baptismal Oil Oil of the Sick Sacred Chrism

Name_____________________________ Date___________________God’s Creation

God created “Day” and Night.” God created the “Earth” and the “Sea.”

God created the “Sun.” God created the “Moon” and the Stars.”

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Name_____________________ Date_____________

Psalm 104 - In Praise of the Creator

Praise the LORD, my soul!O LORD, my God, how great you are!You are clothed with majesty and glory; you cover yourself with light.You have spread out the heavens like a tentand built your homes on the waters above.You use the clouds as you chariot and ride on the wings of the wind.You use the winds as your messengers and flashes of lightning as your servants.

You have set the earth firmly on its foundations, And it will never be moved.You placed the ocean over it like a robe, And the water covered the mountains.

What does this Psalm 104 compare the following things to?

the heavens ____________________________

the clouds______________________________

the winds_______________________________

flashes of lightning________________________

the ocean_______________________________


Name_____________________ Date_____________

Liturgical Calendar


A Thurible


Name_____________________ Date_____________

Incense

Incense is made from _____________________________________.

It has a _______________________________ perfume and produces

____________________________________________ when burned.

A thurible is a______________________________________________

________________________________________________________.

Incense is used at___________________________________________

________________________________________________________.

The rich smell of the incense symbolizes __________________________

________________________________________________________.

The rising smoke reminds us of_________________________________

________________________________________________________.

Draw a thurible in the box.


The Order of MassNew English TranslationEUCHARISTIC PRAYER III

The Priest alone says:

You are indeed Holy, O Lord, and all you have created rightly gives you praise, for through your Son our Lord Jesus Christ, by the power and working of the Holy Spirit, you give life to all things and make them holy, and you never cease to gather a people to yourself, so that from the rising of the sun to its setting a pure sacrifice may be offered to your name.

Therefore, O Lord, we humbly implore you: by the same Spirit graciously make holy these gifts we have brought to you for consecration, that they may become the Body and Blood of your Son our Lord Jesus Christ, at whose command we celebrate these mysteries.

For on the night he was betrayed he himself took bread, and, giving you thanks, he said the blessing, broke the bread and gave it to his disciples, saying:

TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND EAT OF IT, FOR THIS IS MY BODY, WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU.

In a similar way, when supper was ended, he took the chalice and, giving you thanks, he said the blessing, and gave the chalice to his disciples, saying:

TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM IT, FOR THIS IS THE CHALICE OF MY BLOOD, THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND ETERNAL COVENANT, WHICH WILL BE POURED OUT FOR YOU AND FOR MANY FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINS. DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.

The Priest says:

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The people continue, acclaiming:

We proclaim your Death, O Lord, and profess your Resurrection until you come again. Or: When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup, we proclaim your Death, O Lord, until you come again. Or: Save us, Saviour of the world, for by your Cross and Resurrection you have set us free.


Gestures during Mass

Our prayer is also expressed in a variety of gestures through the Celebration of Mass.

The Sign of the Cross, the simplest of prayers, recalls our Baptism and the passion and resurrection of the Lord and marks the beginning and conclusion of our prayer.

During the Confiteor we strike our breast as we say “through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault.” We find this gesture in the gospel of Luke (18:9-14) in the parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector. In striking our breast we acknowledge our guilt and beg for forgiveness.

At the beginning of the gospel as the priest or deacon says “A reading from the holy Gospel according to...” we make the Sign of the Cross on our foreheads, lips and breast. A simple gesturewhich prays that the Lord may be in our mind, on our lips and in our heart.

As we profess our faith in the Creed we bow as we speak of the birth of the Lord. In the Niceno-Constantinopolitan Creed we bow as we say “and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man”. In the Apostles Creed we bow as we say “who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary”. When we bow we are expressing our humility, calling upon God that he may set us upright, allowing us to gaze upon him and make us worthy of his gaze.

During the Eucharistic Prayer we are invited to look upon the Body and Blood of Christ as the priest shows them to us. As the priest genuflects, we bow once again as a sign of our humility and reverence before the Lord.

Following the Lord’s Prayer we are invited to offer each other the sign of peace. We offer one another the customary sign of peace which is an expression of peace, communion and charity.

As we come forward in procession to receive Holy Communion standing we are invited to make an act of reverence by bowing in honour of Christ’s presence in the Sacrament.

At the end of Mass we are invited to go forth. Some of the new dismissals better express that we leave Mass taking the Lord to the World. We are invited to “Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord” or “Go in peace, glorifying the Lord by your life”.

Name_____________________________ Date__________________

The Consecration

During the Consecration the priest always

During the Consecration I always

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Name_____________________________ Date__________________

Sacramental Oils

Baptismal Oil Oil of the Sick Sacred Chrism

Write the following statements in the correct box.anoints the palms of the hands of priests anoints the foreheads of those being confirmed

symbolizes strengthening for the struggles of life ahead symbolizes healing and strengthening scented with oil of balsam anoints the forehead and the palms of the sick

The First Passover

Jesus Instructs His Disciples

Read from the Bible Mark 12:14-16

Jesus and His friends were preparing for Passover. He gave them very specific instructions. The instructions below are jumbled up! Re-write them in the order in which Jesus gave them to His disciples.

“A man carrying a jug of water will meet you.” “He will show you a large upstairs room prepared and furnished.” “Go into the city.” “Ask the owner where we are to eat Passover.” “Get everything ready for us.” “Follow the man to the house.”

Re-write the instructions in the correct order below.

1. __________________________________________________________

2.__________________________________________________________

3.__________________________________________________________

4. _________________________________________________________

5. _________________________________________________________

6. _________________________________________________________

The Last Supper – Art Activity

Materials

Paper Plates

Paint / colouring pensPencilsColoured paper

Instructions

The children will create a patterned place mat their own design. They will then decorate their paper plate and glue it to the mat. The teacher can photocopy the cutlery from below which can be pasted on. Alternatively, plastic cutlery could be covered in silver foil. They will write the phrase, “Do this in memory of me,” in the centre of the plate.

The Eucharistic PrayerPriest: The Lord be with you.Response: And with your spirit.

Priest: Lift up your heartsResponse: We lift them up to the Lord.

Priest: Let us give thanks to the Lord our God.

Response: It is right and just.

Holy, holy, Holy Lord God of hosts.Heaven and earth are full of your glory.Hosanna in the highest.Blessed is he who comes in the name of the

Lord.Hosanna in the highest.

(Priest Responds)

For on the night he was betrayedHe himself took breadAnd giving thanks, he said the blessing, Broke the bread and gave it to His disciples, saying:

TAKE THIS ALL OF YOU, AND EAT IT, FOR THIS IS MY BODY,WHICH WILL BE GIVEN UP FOR YOU.

(The priest raises the host and the communion bell rings. The

congregation bow their heads.)

In a similar way, when supper was ended, He took the chalice, And giving you thanks, he said the blessing, And gave the chalice to His disciples saying:

TAKE THIS, ALL OF YOU, AND DRINK FROM IT, FOR THIS IS THE CHALICE OF MY BLOOD, THE BLOOD OF THE NEW AND INTERNAL COVENANT,WHICH WILL BE POURED OUT FOR YOU AND FOR MANY FOR THE FORGIVENESS OF SINE.

DO THIS IN MEMORY OF ME.

(The priest raises the chalice and the communion bell rings. The congregation bow their heads.)

Priest: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith.

Response 1: We proclaim your Death O Lord, And profess your Resurrection.

Response 2: When we eat this Bread and drink this Cup

We proclaim your Death, O Lord,

Until you come again.

Response 3: Save us, Saviour of the world, For by your Cross and

ResurrectionYou have set us free.

Priest: Through him, and with him, and in him,

O God Almighty Father, In the unity of the Holy Spirit all glory and honour is yours forever and ever.

Response: Amen

The Our Father

Response; For the Kingdom, the power and glory are

Yours for now and forever.

The Sign of Peace

Breaking of the Bread

Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world,



Grant us peace.

Priest: Behold the Lamb of God. Behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.

Response: Lord I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof.

God NourishesWe have been listening to scripture passages from both the Old and the New Testaments. We are comparing the two pieces of scripture and finding similarities.

Read the description and tick the box if the event happens in the story.

Description Book of Exodus Gospel of JohnGod wanted his people to believe in him.The story mentions ‘manna’ from heavenGod gave bread from heavenGod gave bread to eat for nourishmentGod gave bread to eat to nourish the spirit‘The bread’ in this story if manna‘The bread’ in this story is Jesus

If there is a tick in both boxes then there is a similarity in the text.

Colour, cut and complete the speech bubbles in the images below. Glue into your jotter.

I am theGod sent us

Take Home Sheet – Manna Cookies

In class we have been learning about how god fed the Israelites while they were in the desert by sending ‘manna’ from heaven.

The word ‘manna’ comes from the Hebrew words, ‘What is it?’ because this is what the Israelites asked Moses when they woke up and found it all around. It is said that it tasted like wafers dipped in honey.

Below is a recipe that you can make together.

MANNA COOKIESIngredientsMakes: 4 dozen

200g caster sugar 200g margarine 350g honey 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 500g plain flour

Preparation methodPrep: 20 mins | Cook: 12 mins 1. In a saucepan over low heat, melt together sugar, margarine and

honey. Let cool.

2. Mix together eggs, vanilla, bicarbonate of soda and ginger. Gradually add to cooled honey mixture.

3. Slowly add 500g to mixture. Stir until well blended. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto baking trays about 5cm apart. Bake at 180°C / Gas 4 until golden, about 12-15 minutes.

Hosanna!I can read and recall Jesus’ triumphant entry into and I recognise that we pray the same words as the crowd when we pray the Sanctus (Holy Holy) during Mass.

Copy and complete the following into your RERC jotter.

During the Liturgy of the Eucharist at Mass we say a prayer called the ‘Holy Holy’.

Holy, ______________, Holy Lord ______________ of ____________________.

Heaven and ______________________ are full of your ___________________.

___________________________ in the highest.

Blessed is he who ______________________ in the _______________________ of the Lord.

Hosanna in the ____________________________.

Why was Jesus going to Jerusalem?

What did Jesus ask His disciples to do?

What were the people shouting?

What did they place on the road for Jesus?

Instructions Make a Palm Cross

You will need a palm frond about 2cm wide and 30cm long or yellow card of the same width and length.

1. Hold the frond horizontally

2. Bend the right end straight up from the center to form a right angle.

3. Fold this same top strip, from the center, back and down, up and over again, to form a square at the back. It will still be a right angle at this point.

4a) Bring the left strip forward and fold over the center towards the right.

4b) Fold away from you and pull through the square at back, all the way.

5. Bend the top strip forward and put the end through the center square to make a shaft of desired length.

6. Fold left hand strip backwards and put through the back square. This makes the left crossbar and should be in proportion to the shaft.

7. Fold the right strip back, put through the back square and fasten.

Barabbas Diary

I can compare and contrast the crowd’s reaction to Jesus during the entry into Jerusalem with the responses to his arrest.

Write a diary entry from the point of view of Barabbas reflecting on the events of the day Jesus saved him.

Instructions on how to make the bunting below can be found at the following website:

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The Parts of the MassI understand the significance of the parts of the Mass.

Below is a table which describes the different parts of the Mass. Using a Mass Response Card, complete the table and cut and paste into your RERC jotter.

Description of part of Mass Part of the Mass

1 The Penitential Rite and the Gloria

2Readings, Gospel Acclamation, Gospel, Homily and Prayer of the Faithful

3Offertory, Holy Holy, Eucharistic Prayer, memorial Acclamation, Great Amen, Our Father, Sign of Peace, Lamb of God, Communion

4 Announcements, Final Blessing.


Using the above link answer the following questions

Click on ‘God’s House’ (picture of the church) Click the stairs on the right hand side twice to go into the Choir Loft Click on the different areas of the altar to answer the following question.

1. What does the Sanctuary Lamp remind us of?2. What is the name of the chair where the priest sits at the beginning and end of Mass?3. What are the two names given to the place where scripture is proclaimed?4. What is kept on the Credence Table?5. What is kept inside the Tabernacle?6. What is the name given to the seats for the congregation?7. How many Stations of the Cross are around the church and when are they used most?8. Where can people go to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation?9. What is kept in the Sacristy?10. Why do we have Votive Candles in the church?


Documents

Curricular - Archdiocese of GlasgowReligious Education ... · Web viewRERC 1‐01a I am discovering God's precious gift of life and reflect on how this reveals God's love for me