ST JOSEPHS SCHOOL, HECTORVILLE

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM R - 7

YEAR SIX Term 1
Updated in 2013
OUTCOME

CATHOLIC
TRADITION

EXAMPLES OF EVIDENCE

Strand: Living
3.6
Explores the formation of an informed
conscience as it draws upon Scripture,
Church, family, peers, reflections and prayer.

Self/Being Human
The choice people make
have consequences for
themselves, others and
for creation.

Outlines a strategy for effective decision

making and critically assesses the role of an
informed conscience.
T F Id C KC3

In friendship, trust,
compassion and
reconciliation a persons
peers help shape
conscience.

Evaluates how virtues such as courage, loyalty

and honesty contribute both to individual
relationships and to the welfare of the
community.
In T F KC2

RESOURCES

LINKS WITH OTHER

LEARNING AREAS

Picture Book:
The Golden Rule by Ilene Cooper

MITIOG:
Being Human Unit

YouTube Video:
Caught in the Crowd Nepean High
by Kate Miller-Heidke

Year 6 Theme:
Our choices make the difference

Positive Relationships Brochure

YouTube clips for prayer

Child Protection Curriculum:

Social & emotional well-being
Health:
Bullying the Bystanders Code
Literacy:
Poetry

Strand: Celebrating
3.11
Examines scriptural texts to identify specific
events in the life of Jesus and shows how
these are celebrated in the Liturgical services
throughout the year.

Lent & Holy Week

In the Liturgical Year
the Church celebrates
the life, ministry,
passion, death and
resurrection of Jesus.
The key moments in the
Liturgical Year are the
seasons of Lent (time of
fasting and penance
preparing for the
celebration of the
Paschal Mystery) and
Easter.
The Easter Triduum
includes the celebration
of the Lords Supper on
Holy Thursday, the
commemoration of the
Lords Passion on Good
Friday, and the Easter
Vigil.

Explores the themes and symbols of a given

season as it relates to the whole Liturgical
Year, making links to the stories of Jesus in
the Scriptures.
T C KC2
Considers the Eucharistic symbols of bread and
wine, and links these symbols to Scripture
stories about Jesus and presents a display.
T C KC2
Prepares a Eucharistic celebration / prayer
service highlighting the symbols, colours and
themes of the current liturgical season.
T KC1

Holy Bible:
Class set
DVD:
Matthew International Bible
Society and Pathway Media, 2004.

Visual Art:
Drawing images of Jesus in Passion
Story
Parish:
Each class to host a Friday
Hectorville Community Mass in the
Church of Annunciation

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM R - 7
YEAR SIX - Term 2
Updated in 2013
OUTCOME
Strand: Believing
3.1
Explores the Christian belief that God is
revealed in the activity of the Holy Spirit in
creation, Church and human experience.

CATHOLIC
TRADITION
Ascension & Pentecost
Jesus promised to send his
Spirit to empower the
disciples to live and share
the Good News.

3.9
Discusses and explains the sacraments as
actions of the risen Christ and the Church,
and shares ways that the Holy Spirit is
present in the community.

Christians experience the

Holy Spirit in themselves
and in others through the
gifts that they display:
love, joy, peace, patience,
kindness, generosity,
faithfulness, gentleness
and self-control.

Strand: Believing
3.3
Investigates and interprets a variety of
written, visual and audio texts in the
Christian Tradition and shows how they
communicate religious meaning in the past,
present and future.

Scripture:
Old & New Testaments
The Scriptures teach about
Gods plan of salvation in
a variety of ways.
The Scriptures reveal
many instances of Jesus
reaching out and valuing
people whom others
rejected.

EXAMPLES OF EVIDENCE
Recognises and identifies the transformative
presence of the Spirit in the ordinary events
of life.
F T In KC6

RESOURCES

LINKS WITH OTHER

LEARNING AREAS

Holy Bible:
Class set

Investigates Church teachings and describes

the many roles of the Holy Spirit.
TC
Responds to stories of service, love, and
forgiveness by identifying the gifts and fruits
of the Holy Spirit as they are reflected in
peoples lives.
In KC2
Investigates and compares key elements of
scriptural stories e.g. purpose, genre, plot,
characters and setting and summarises how
these assist interpretation of the religious
meaning of the story.
T KC1 KC2 KC6
Examines different versions of the Bible and
explains how texts are reconstructed for
different audiences - e.g. children.
T F KC6

Childrens Bibles
Different versions

MITOG:
Being Moral Unit

Holy Bible:
Class set

Literacy:
Persuasive texts
Language Features
Vocabulary

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM R - 7
YEAR SIX - Term 3
Updated in 2013
OUTCOME
Strand: Living
3.5
Investigates and shares ways that people,
past and present, express commitment to
the values of Jesus by actively working for
the reign of God.

CATHOLIC
TRADITION
Vocations
In the parables Jesus gives
images of the reign of
God, and through his
encounters with the poor,
the sick, the lonely and the
outcast, he models a life of
justice.
Christians recall the
promise of Gods gifts of
Jesus and are mindful of
their mission to be
witnesses to Jesus Christ
in the world.

3.8
Researches and names moral values that
are grounded in Jesus teachings, and
applies these values to current ethical
issues.

Christians unite with all

people to create a more
just world through the use
of their gifts and particular
vocation Caritas.
All Christians have a
responsibility to work for
the common task of
building a better world for
all.

EXAMPLES OF EVIDENCE

RESOURCES

Evaluates the challenges of discipleship

and following Jesus in contemporary
situations.
T C KC1

DVD:
The Good Samaritan:
The Animated Stories from the
New Testament.

Explores the concept of 'calling' or

vocation by researching the lives of
religious leaders and interviewing
members of religious orders.
C KC2

Picture Book:
In Gods Hands by Laurence
Kushner & Gary Schmidt

Works collaboratively to examine a

range of attitudes to a current ethical
issue e.g. care of the environment,
Aboriginal reconciliation, plans of
practical response.
In C KC2

Charity Websites:
www.mycause.com.au
www.rememberme.com.au
Holy Bible:
Good Samaritan - Lk 10:25-37
The Lepers- Lk 17:12-19

LINKS WITH OTHER

LEARNING AREAS
MITIOG:
Being Connected Unit
Being Sexual Unit
Religion:
Mary MacKillop
St Joseph
Parish:
Parish Priest to visit classes to share
his vocation/calling to priesthood
Sacrament: Students participate in
Reconciliation
History:
Stolen Generation
EFS:
Environmental Sustainability
Social Justice Fundraising:
Year 6/7 Fete Day Stalls

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM R - 7
YEAR SIX - Term 4
Updated in 2013
OUTCOME

CATHOLIC
TRADITION

EXAMPLES OF EVIDENCE

Strand: Living
3.7
Explores ways that ethical values and
codes are embedded in Scripture,
Church teaching and ritual.

Beatitudes &
the Ten Commandments

Critically reflects on the Scriptural

accounts on the life and times of Jesus,
and assesses Jesus as a model of his/her
life and for future communities.
T F KC6

Strand: Celebrating
3.11
Examines scriptural texts to identify
specific events in the life of Jesus and
shows how these are celebrated in the
Liturgical services throughout the
year.

The believing,
worshipping community
has received, through the
Tradition, the deposit of
moral teachings. It offers
knowledge, wisdom and
assistance to the believer.
This wisdom consists of
rules, commandments and
virtues as found in
Scripture and the deposit
of faith Ten
Commandments.
Advent & Christmas
Key moments in the
Liturgical Year are the
seasons of Advent
(preparation for the
celebration of the coming
of Christ), Christmas
(celebrations of the birth
of Christ Emmanuel.

Researches the historical and cultural

context of the Ten Commandments or the
Beatitudes, and evaluates relevance for
today.
T F KC6

Explores the themes and symbols of a

given season as it relates to the whole
Liturgical Year, making links to the stories
of Jesus in the Scriptures.
T C KC2
Explains how Christian celebrations are
grounded in the belief that God is with us
and active in our world through the Holy
Spirit.
T In F Id KC1

RESOURCES

LINKS WITH OTHER LEARNING

AREAS

Holy Bible:
Class set

MITIOG:
Being Moral Unit

Websites:
http://www.catholicteacherresources.co
m/2012/02/new-the-10-commandmentsgame/

History:
Government
Australias System of Law

Holy Bible:
Class set

Visual Art

DVD:
Matthew International Bible Society
and Pathway Media, 2004.