Year 8: Stand by Me (We Are Strong Together: CCCB)

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1 Year 8: Stand by Me (We Are Strong Together: CCCB) Outcomes by Units and Themes Cognitive Unit 1: We believe in the Holy Spirit Learn how the Holy Spirit changed the disciples expectations at Pentecost Understand how the Holy Spirit is active in their lives and community Know the gifts of the Holy Spirit and understand how the Holy Spirit helps us carry out God s will Identify and evaluate expectations that affect their behaviour Read, discuss and retell the story of Pentecost Identify and describe the ways that the disciples expectations changed because of Pentecost Identify ways they can see God today Identify their gifts and describe how they can be can use these gifts to help carry out God s will Name the gifts of the Holy Spirit and identify how these gifts are present in their lives and the lives of others Explain how they can develop and share their Look for God the people around them and treat everyone with respect and dignity Appreciate God s presence in Jesus and the Law by reading the Scriptures, listening to Church teachings, and attending Sunday Eucharist Appreciate God s presence in creation by be stewards of the earth and its creatures Thank God for the gifts they have been given and commit to developing them more fully Appreciate the gifts and talents that others possess God reveals himself in many ways in Jesus teachings and Mass, the scriptures, in other people, and in creation. Knowing that God can be found in each of these places influences our behaviour towards them. Just as the Holy Spirit came to the disciples at Pentecost and helped them change their expectations, it helps us deal with changing expectations and to be more like Jesus. God wants us to receive the Holy Spirit as a guide and helper to live as his children. The gifts of the Holy Spirit are wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, piety, and fear of the Lord. Unit 1, Theme 1: What do they expect me to do now? Unit 1, Theme 2: Am I strong enough? Outcomes Year 8: Stand by Me (We Are Strong Together: CCCB) 1

2 Know the fruits of the Holy Spirit and how to discern the presence of the Holy Spirit Know how to apply discernment skills in their everyday choices Know that there is one God who has absolute authority and is the source of love and truth Know that God relates to us in three distinct ways in the Holy Trinity gifts with others in their parish community Identify their long-term goals and explain how they are going to achieve them Read Galatians 5:22 and define the fruits of the Holy Spirit Analyze current relationships in terms of the fruits of the Spirit Define solidarity and explain how the Trinity calls us to live in solidarity with others Describe how God is present and explain how Jesus presence mirrors the life of the Trinity Explain how the Trinity can be applied to everyday situations Pray to be open to the Holy Spirit in their lives Commit to living a balanced life as God wants by strengthening all the fruits of the Spirit Commit to building community by working in cooperation with and supporting others Strive to learn more about the Trinity through reading and reflecting upon the Scriptures Unit 2: We believe in the holy Church Know what it means to be holy Develop criteria for meaningful encounters and explain why Commit to being holy by using the gifts and talents God gave us to The fruits of the Spirit are present when we are doing God s will. They are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. To live as God wants us to, we must develop all the fruits of the Spirit in balance. Belief in the Trinity is the central mystery and the most important to our faith. The Trinity is one each of the three persons is wholly and entirely God and yet each is distinct. The tree persons of the Trinity are one God. Whatever one does, God does. Whenever one is present, God is present. The trinity helps us understand that community requires us to stand in solidarity with others, understanding other people s needs as our own. God makes things holy by giving them a special purpose in his plan. We are holy when Unit 1, Theme 3: How do I know I m on the right track? Unit 1, Theme 4: What does it take to really win? Unit 2, Theme 1: Who wants to be holy? Outcomes Year 8: Stand by Me (We Are Strong Together: CCCB) 2

3 Know that the sacraments are lifegiving encounters with God that help us to become holy Understand the importance of belonging and know how the Christian community celebrates our belonging Know the importance of the sacraments of initiation to our Christian lives Know the symbols of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist encounters are important for us Define holiness and explain how holiness is achieved Read and retell Scripture passages about what holiness is Name the seven sacraments of the Church and identify sacramental moments in their lives Analyze their encounters through guided meditation Discuss what it means to belong and explain the importance of belonging Read 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 and identify the gifts a community must have in order to function effectively Identify the symbols of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist and relate these symbols to their lives do good Help others become free of sin and destructive behaviours by sharing what they know about God with others Celebrate their holiness by regularly participating in the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation Enhance the quality of everyday encounters through small acts of kindness Enhance inclusiveness in their lives by reaching out to those who are left out Commit to working together as one body in doing God s work we live according to our purpose. We must enter a relationship with God, be loved and love as Jesus loved. The sacraments are life-giving encounters with God through Jesus Christ. Every important moment and stage of Christian life is touched by one of the sacraments. Each sacrament helps us encounter God more fully and to become the people we are called to be. Our Baptism marks us as someone chosen by God to grow in a loving relationship with him and with each other. Confirmation gives us the strength to become better witnesses of Christ. In Eucharist we are united to each other and reminded to live as God calls us to live. Unit 2, Theme 2: How do I fit in? Outcomes Year 8: Stand by Me (We Are Strong Together: CCCB) 3

4 Identify ways they can reach out to their community Know that Jesus heals those who come to him Know that God helps us grow in holiness no matter what happens in our lives Participate in a renewal of baptismal vows Retell and explain the significance of Gospel stories in which Jesus offers healing Describe how the sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing are signs of wholeness and hope Identify how healing takes place in their communities Care for and comfort those who are sick and hurt Restore community by forgiving those who have hurt them and asking for forgiveness to those they have hurt Seek God s forgiveness through Reconciliation Unit 3: We believe in one catholic and apostolic Church Understand the diversity within the Catholic Church and know the models of Church Identify things that are important to them and describe why they are important Commit to understanding those who are different and see things differently that they do Know how the Church is present in various aspects of their community life Define the word catholic and explain how the Church is for all people Appreciate the Church in their daily life and commit to getting involved in their parish God strengthens us and renews us when we are weak and sinful. Sickness and pain are evil because they hurt the human spirit; they cut people off from normal relationships. God has chosen the Church to bring his healing touch to the people. It is the job of the Christian community to love, forgive and give comfort. The sacrament of Reconciliation helps us begin again when we have failed. The sacrament of Anointing unites the sick person with Christ. Catholic means universal. The Church is universal because it has a mission to the whole world. The primary mission of the Church is to enable people to share in the love of the Trinity. Although there is diversity among God s people, we are Unit 2, Theme 3: What can I do when my life seems to be falling apart? Unit 3, Theme 1: Why bother with church? Outcomes Year 8: Stand by Me (We Are Strong Together: CCCB) 4

5 Know there are several rites that are recognized and accepted by the Catholic Church Explain the task of the Church Define "rite" and identify different rites of the Church community united by our belief in the Trinity. There are a number of models to help us understand Church and to accept others who operate from a different model. No one model is better than another it takes all these kinds of people to make up the Church. We are all connected with God, with one another in our community, and with the worldwide community, both living and dead. Understand how faithfulness and service are celebrated in Marriage and Holy Orders Define the word apostolic and identify how Christians are emissaries for and servants of Christ Explain how Marriage and Holy Orders are models of faithful service Identify ways people are generous and Build strong relationships through trust, fidelity and generosity Encounter Christ by serving others A rite is a way of expressing faith, which has been coloured by the culture and times of the people. Of the 12 million Roman Catholics in Canada, most belong to the Latin rite. Other Eastern rites are Byzantine Ukrainian, Maronites, Greek Melkites, and the Slovak Byzantine. Apostle means emissary one sent as an agent on a mission. Christians are called to be emissaries for Christ. We are called to love and serve others. Marriage and Holy Orders are sacraments of service. They help us understand what it means to love fully and give freely. Unit 3, Theme 2: What can I hope for when I give? Outcomes Year 8: Stand by Me (We Are Strong Together: CCCB) 5

6 faithful and describe how God is calling them to serve Unit 4: We believe in the communion of saints Understand the Christians belief about death Describe the Christian attitude toward death Understand intercessory prayer Understand what makes people successful and worthy Know that there are people who inspire others to walk more closely with God Identify those who are part of the community of saints and explain how the community functions as a whole Develop criteria for success using the saints of the Church as a model Analyze the lives of saints in terms of their relationship to God, themselves and others Identify saintly qualities in themselves and those around them Appreciate that death does not separate us from those we love by remembering and praying for those who have died Strengthen the bonds with our Christian community in heaven by praying for the intercession from saints and those who have died Develop their saintly qualities by being true to themselves, faithful to God, loving towards others and stewards of the earth Death does not destroy the bonds of Christian community and love. Living or dead, we are all part of the body of Christ. Our actions and our prayers affect others within our community. Because we believe the saints in heaven are more intimately united with Christ, we request their intercession. When we pray for those who died and ask for their prayers, we strengthen the bonds between the community on earth and the community in heaven. Saints are people who recognize God's love for them and act accordingly, even in times of difficulty. They provide examples of how we can live out our faithfulness to God. We are successful when we develop and share our gifts and talents that God has given us for the benefit of everyone. Unit 4, Theme 1: Does death destroy everything? Unit 4, Theme 2: What makes a person s life successful? Outcomes Year 8: Stand by Me (We Are Strong Together: CCCB) 6

7 Unit 5: We believe in the forgiveness of sins Understand the value of rules in their lives Understand how the Ten Commandments apply to their everyday life Describe the importance of rules in helping them live life to the fullest Explain the Ten Commandments in light of Jesus' command to love one another Commit to using the commandments as a guide in making moral decisions every day The Ten Commandments must be interpreted in light of Jesus' teaching about love. Unit 5, Theme 1: We know these rules. Why do we have to learn them again? Understand individual and social sin and know how to determine what is right and what is wrong Know what true sorrow is Understand the role of forgiveness in the process of reconciliation Identify ways that the commandments apply to everyday issues and behaviours and create a personal guide for living the commandments Define sin and identify the conditions that make something a serious sin Apply the observejudge-act model to determine the right choice in different situations Define sorrow and explain what it means to repent Read Scripture passages about forgiveness and describe the conditions Commit to following their conscience and doing what is right in difficult situations Strengthen their relationship with God through prayer and reflection Strive to always do what is right, and repent and ask for forgiveness when they sin Build and renew relationships with Sin occurs when a person know something is wrong yet decides to do the deed. It is a deliberate falling short of what we know Jesus would ask us to do. We must recognize our sin before we can repent. Sorrow consists of admitting that we have done wrong, trying to undo the damage, deciding not to do it again, and asking for forgiveness. Unit 5, Theme 2: What s right? What s wrong? Unit 5, Theme 3: How can we work it out? Outcomes Year 8: Stand by Me (We Are Strong Together: CCCB) 7

8 Understand the balance in relationships and know how the Church keeps balance Know how sin affects our relationship with the Christian community and understand the value of the sacrament of Reconciliation Know the meaning of reconciliation and the three rites for celebrating reconciliation that God sets in forgiving us Compare and contrast God's conditions of forgiveness with the conditions we set in forgiving others Describe the importance of balance in relationships and explain what happens when this balance is broken Identify the ways the Church repairs relationships and keeps balance Read and discuss Luke 15:10-24 (The Prodigal Son) Identify the strengths and weakness in their relationship with God and apply the analogy of the bicycles wheel to their relationships others by forgiving those who have hurt them Appreciate the balance of the Church and resolve to repair broken relationships through the sacrament of Reconciliation Seek to balance and strengthen relationships with others and with God There is no sin so great that God cannot or will not forgive. Forgiveness repairs our relationship with God. God also calls us to forgive those who sin against us. Hanging on to anger or seeking revenge damage our relationship with them. If we refuse to forgive, we are being unloving, which is a sin. Sin has a ripple effect our sin affects our relationship with the whole Christian community. Through the words of absolution, the priest reconciles us to God and to the Christian community. Unit 5, Theme 4: Why should I confess my sins to anyone but God? Plan and celebrate a reconciliation service Outcomes Year 8: Stand by Me (We Are Strong Together: CCCB) 8

9 Unit 6: We believe in the resurrection of the body Understand that God cares about both our bodies and our souls Understand that the way in which they treat their bodies affects their relationship with God and with others Know the role the body plays in prayer Understand the Catholic teaching on responsible sexual conduct Name their physical qualities and identify what their bodies can do Evaluate lifestyle choices and explain how they can make responsible choices regarding their bodies to fulfill God's plan Identify things they treasure and explain why it is valuable to them Define love and determine appropriate and inappropriate expressions of love and affection Explain the Catholic teaching about responsible sexual conduct Identify skills or guidelines to deal with situations in a positive Treasure the God's gift of their body by making healthy lifestyle choices Appreciate that everyone has unique gifts and talents and respect the dignity of others Reverently carry out the body movements and gestures during the Mass Appreciate the Church's teachings about sex and apply their skills and guidelines to respond to pressures in their lives as God would want them to Pray to God for the strength and wisdom to do as he wants them to do Because each body is a precious gift from God, we have the obligation to care for our bodies as fully as possible. Because we believe our bodies and souls belong to God, we must respect our bodies and those of others by making healthy lifestyle choices. God created each of us, and we each have different capabilities we all have different designs and options that are needed to fulfill different needs. Our sexuality is an intrinsic part of our being. The way we express ourselves physically should be in harmony with our emotional, intellectual, social and spiritual expression. Sexual love should be total, lifelong and life-giving in the sacrament of Marriage. Unit 6, Theme 1: Who wants this body? Unit 6, Theme 2: What s sex worth? Outcomes Year 8: Stand by Me (We Are Strong Together: CCCB) 9

10 Understand how suffering helps us to find God Know that Jesus calls us to reach out to those in need way Identify the different kinds of suffering and describe what they can do for people who are suffering Read and discuss stories of healing from Luke's gospel Identify suffering in their community and describe how they can respond to this pain and suffering Reach out in kindness and help those who are suffering and in pain Appreciate that suffering is an opportunity to become closer to God and pray for the strength to deal with the pain and suffering they must endure Unit 7- We believe in life everlasting Understand that life is a gift from God and know that we are called to live in harmony with the rest of creation Describe what life is explain what everlasting life means Become stewards of the earth by caring for the earth and the environment Know that we have a responsibility to be stewards of the earth Read and discuss scripture passages about choosing life Examine their behaviour and identify things that connect and disconnect them from life Explain how they can be stewards of the gift of life Become stewards of life by helping those in need and putting other people's needs ahead of their own Though we cannot end suffering, we can reach out and make a difference to those who are suffering. We are called to care for and pray for those who are suffering, and to show them that we love and value them even though the are suffering. In the gospels, it is those who are suffering that come to recognize God in Jesus. In suffering, we can find God. The more we recognize our inadequacy, the more we can come to know God. All life is a gift from God. We must not allow life to be damaged or destroyed. Nothing that is good ceases to exist. We believe in a new heaven and a new earth where life is transformed, not ended. Unit 6, Theme 3: Can suffering be meaningful? Unit 7, Theme 1: How is my life connected? Outcomes Year 8: Stand by Me (We Are Strong Together: CCCB) 10

11 Know that Jesus asks us to live in peace with one another and understand what it means to be a peacemaker Identify patterns of behaviour that lead to peaceful relationships or to violence Read and discuss scripture passages about living in peace Describe Jesus' response to violence and explain its relevance to their lives Develop skills and attitudes to become peacemakers and apply them to everyday situations Strive to break down barriers and become peacemakers by listening to and understanding others To make peace, we must seek justice for all, especially the weak and the powerless. In order to become a peacemaker, we must break down barriers and strive to understand others. Learning about other people and cultures nurtures positive relationships among people. The peace that Jesus offers depends on forgiveness. We must stop wanting to get even and do what is good. Unit 7, Theme 2: How can I make the world more peaceful? Know the meaning of the Golden Rule and how it applies to issues of social justice Identify and evaluate experiences of injustice in their lives Read, discuss and dramatize scripture passages about injustice Describe what living justly requires in their own lives identify actions they can take to promote justice Commit to living the golden rule by respecting others and treating everyone with dignity Promote justice in their community by acting on behalf of the poor Twenty percent of the world consumes eight percent of its wealth. We have a right to share in the world's good, and not to enable everyone to share is stealing from them. The love of God and neighbour is the foundation of just relationships. The golden rule is "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." God does not expect us to save the world ourselves, but even small acts affect the world. Unit 7, Theme 3: Do I live justly? Outcomes Year 8: Stand by Me (We Are Strong Together: CCCB) 11

12 Unit 8: Amen Know the meaning of "Amen" and the significance of saying Amen at the end of the Creed Identify things they are willing to stand up for Understand that what they believe shapes what they do Know the meaning of "inner presence" and understand what it says about the Eucharist Understand the importance of going to Mass Review the Apostles' Creed and explain each line of the prayer Describe how they will live out the beliefs they express in the Creed Recite the Apostles' Creed Identify things that they stand up for and explain where they get the strength to cope Identify reasons for going to Mass and express how the Eucharist gives the faith community the strength to live out what it professes in the Creed Describe what it means to say "the body of Christ" and "Amen" Strive to understand the Creed through prayer, reflection, reading the Bible and attending Sunday Eucharist Commit to living out what they profess in the Creed Commit to strengthening their relationship with God and with their Christian community by attending Mass every Sunday Accept that the bread and wine are transformed into the body and blood of Christ and reverently receive the Eucharist each week Seek to allow Christ to enter them and become one with all other people by caring for and respecting others "Amen" means I believe, or so be it. So say amen is to say I believe, I accept and I trust. When we say amen at the end of a prayer, we are saying that we accept the entire prayer and making it our own. To say so be it means that we will act on our beliefs. To say amen at the end of the Creed means we will live in a way that shows our beliefs. The Mass deepens our faith and nourishes us through scripture, the Eucharist and our participation in the community where Christ is present. In the Eucharist we are given the strength and support that we need to be one with Christ. Jesus is present in the bread and wine we receive at communion. They are changed into the body and blood of Christ, and when we eat them we are nourished spiritually. The Eucharist changes us and makes us closer to God and to others Christ touches all who receive him and becomes one with them. Unit 8, Theme 1: So what difference does belief make? Unit 8, Theme 2: Why go to Mass? Outcomes Year 8: Stand by Me (We Are Strong Together: CCCB) 12

13 Just as the bread and wine are transformed into the body and blood of Christ, we are transformed into the body and blood of Christ when we eat them. Know the flow of the eucharistic liturgy and meaning and function of ritual elements Know the purpose and meaning of items found in every Catholic church Identify the parts of the Mass, name the ritual elements and explain their meaning and function Name and explain the purpose and meaning of items found in every Catholic church Prepare for and celebrate the Mass Value the Mass by actively participating each week Seek God's guidance and strength to live out what they believe through prayer When we say Amen, we are saying we believe and we invite Christ to enter us and change us. The theme of every Mass is Christ's passion, death and resurrection. Liturgy is how we as a community celebrate our faith. It is the ritual and actions of the people. The common flow to every eucharistic celebration is gathering, listening to the word of God, eating and drinking and sending forth. Unit 8, Theme 3: How shall we celebrate? Outcomes Year 8: Stand by Me (We Are Strong Together: CCCB) 13