RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Forward Planning Document

PRIMARY
ED3619/5619 Principles of Primary Religious Education 2

Principles of Primary Religious Education II

Gabi Ozegovic (20151087)
Monday 13th of May, 2019
 PLANNING OVERVIEW – TERM
Year Level Unit Title Salvation Topic Aspect of Human Development
2 Gathered Together Church Gathered Together as One
(Belonging to a family/community)
Overview – explanation of the content of the unit and how it explores the Salvation Topic and development of the Human Person
This unit of work endeavors to explore the human experience of belonging to a family and the qualities and values families share and show to one another.
Exploring and wondering at families allows students to wonder about God and draw upon their own personal experiences to recognise that He gave us
families, as he loves each of us personally. Students will also delve into Jesus’ story and his family and see how he started a bigger and special family that
we are all now apart of known as the Church, which is God’s family. Students will discover the special and sentimental places and symbols God’s family
share together, generate ways to overcome family hardship and grow closer together through Jesus’ First Commandment and continue to wonder at
experiences of family to see the many ways Jesus taught us to love other members of God’s family just as He loved us.

Add in Salvation Topic and development of Human Person

Key Understandings and Learning Points

Human person Jesus Church
Wondering at the creator of families The Promise of Christian Salvation Christian Response
A1. Wondering at Families B1. Jesus belonged to a family C1. God’s family prays/celebrates together
A1.1 Names the different members who belong to B1.1 States that Jesus belonged to a family C1.1 Identifies places members of God’s family gather
their family B1.2 Names other members of Jesus’ family to pray
A1.2 Describes the characteristics common to families C1.2 States what they have seen or heard in
B2. Jesus gave the Church (family of God out of love) sacramental celebrations
A2. Wondering at God who created families B2.1 Describes ways people can draw closer to God by
A2.1 Expresses wonder at the God who created loving as Jesus taught C2. God’s family has special signs
families B2.2 Generates examples of how God helps people C2.1 Creates a crucifix, a special sign of the love and
love others when they do not feel like it presence of Jesus
A3. Attribute: God loves each of us personally C2.2 Illustrates signs of God’s family found in the
A3.1 Celebrates God who loves each of us personally church

C3. Members of God’s family are called to love in their

families
C3.1 States ways members of God’s family can
love/not love in families
 C3.2 Explains how, by keeping the Second of the Ten
Commandments, people live Jesus’ First
Commandment

C4. Continuing to wonder at experiences of families

and how through the Church members of God’s family
are called to love one another
C4.1 Recalls and expresses the main ideas of the unit

Links to General Capabilities

Literacy Numeracy ICT Critical and Creative Ethical behaviour Personal Intercultural
Thinking Competency Understanding

Religious Capabilities Spiritual Capabilities

Faith Hope Charity Prudence Justice Fortitude Temperance
 To search for God &  To trust &  To give & become  To wonder &  To relate & become  To dare & become  To fast & become
become mystified become hope- charitable like God become awe-filled loving resilient grateful
by God filled by God  To act justly &  To search beyond  To regret &  To yearn & become  To meditate &
 To serve God &  To repent & become merciful & become wise become forgiving good become peaceful
become God’s become like God  To enjoy life &
witness redeemed by God  To respect all become happy
 To worship God &  To follow & people & become
become reverent become a tolerant of other’s
missionary beliefs
disciple of Jesus
Catholic World View and Teacher Witness (See Teacher Note) Link with Key Understandings and Learning Points by highlighting
Catholics believe family is important for the human person as it endeavours to provide support, love and care to its members which are all essential to a
person. Belonging to a family is imperative for one to develop wholly and according to the Vatican Information Service (2008), “the family is certainly a
grace of God which allows what He Himself is to be revealed.” This means that families allow us to communicate with God and feel his presence and love.
The Catholic World View on family can also be seen through Cardinal William J. Levada (2006), when he refers to family “as the principal cell or building
block of human society” when discussing it in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. He highlights how the theme of family fits into the doctrine of faith and
can help members in finding their vocation in loving and serving God.
My own teacher witness coincides with the Catholic outlook on family and upholds the same values and perspectives on its importance.
I believe family is a crucial aspect of the development of the human person and can have everlasting impacts on individuals good and bad. It is from our
families where we are exposed to values, beliefs, morals and experiences, which set us up for life and form us as individuals. It is from our families where
we get support and security, love and companionship, protection and strength and the ability to feel and experience God. In this unit of work I have
endeavoured to share a piece of my life with students in the hope to further develop a trusting and open relationship with them. I hope it gives the
students an insight to my own life experiences and journey and allows them to feel a deeper and more meaningful connection with myself, as well as the
content being explored. This has been done through simple additions in lessons such as bringing a family photo in, or sharing/reflecting on memories and
stories of my family and I etc. Through conducting this, students may gather a better understanding of the key learning points at focus within each step of
the process, and be able to draw upon their own experiences to make connections as well.
LEARNING AND TEACHING PROGRAM
Evaluation and
Week Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5
Assessment
1 Wondering at families Wondering at families (A1) Wondering at families (A1) Wondering at God who God loves each of us Diagnostic:
(A1) Describes the characteristics Name the different members created families (A2) personally (A3) Anecdotal notes and a
Name the different common to families. who belong to their family. Express wonder at the God who Celebrates God who loves checklist assessing student’s
Experience

members who belong to created families. each of us personally.

prior
their family
knowledge/understanding
Brainstorm & discuss Read children’s book – Children to bring in family Reflective activity - Students through discussion and the
Students will create paper
what does family Families, Families, Families photos (and teacher). Each will be encouraged to brainstorm will be utilised in
figurines of their family
mean? What makes up by Suzanne & Max Lang. child will be given the wonder the following whilst lesson 1 & 2.
members and conjoin
a family? Who is in Talk about the different opportunity to share their listening to quiet, calming them with string. On the
your family? What are families presented in the photo and talk about their mediation/reflective music; Formative:
back of the people they
the characteristics of a book, and allow children to family (if comfortable). What do I love about my Student’s family trees will
are to write HOW God
family? – Present freely wonder and question Students will then create a family? How does my family be collected and displayed
loves each of them
brainstorm on a variety of family structures family tree diagram with make me feel? What does in their portfolios for
personally. These will be
popplet.com. Students & characteristics of families. different craft materials. my family do to spend time assessment in lesson 3.
utilised in the upcoming
will then create a Reflect on the brainstorm These diagrams along with together? During this time liturgy and then displayed
prayer for their family, from previous lesson. Class students family photos will they are to draw responses Summative:
in classroom.
which they will take to make a word wall based be added to the RE word to these wonder questions Student’s journals and string
families will be collected for
home and share. on common family themes, wall. with crayons in their  Students will also
qualities etc. journals. Share time is summative assessment in
complete their first
Religious Capabilities Religious Capabilities optional (teacher can share lesson 4 & 5.
slideshow slide for the
explored; Religious Capabilities explored; explored; to inspire students and give unit of work (covering
Faith Faith Faith them insight) STEP A content)
Spiritual Capabilities Spiritual Capabilities explored;
Answering – “What
Spiritual Capabilities explored; Religious Capabilities
explored; Prudence & Justice Prudence & Justice are families and what
explored; did we learn about
Prudence
Faith
them?”
Spiritual Capabilities explored;
 Prudence & Justice Religious Capabilities
explored;
Faith, Hope, & Charity

Spiritual Capabilities
explored;
Prudence & Justice

Jesus belonged to a Jesus belonged to a family Jesus belonged to a family (B1) Jesus belonged to a family (B1) Jesus belonged to a family Diagnostic:
family (B1) (B1) Names other members of Jesus’ Names other members of Jesus’ (B1) Anecdotal notes/checklists
2 States that Jesus States that Jesus belonged to a family. family. Names other members of will be utilised to assess
belonged to a family. family. Jesus’ family.
student’s
Jesus

understanding/knowledge
Discuss how just like us Students will create finger Students will construct “My Using the knowledge Students will perform
in lessons 1 & 2.
Jesus also belonged to puppets that represent Little Book About Jesus’ obtained about Jesus’ family puppet show in small
a family. Jesus’ family for their own Family” and take photos of students are to create a groups and participate in a
Formative:
puppet shoes. their finger puppets to stick comic strip featuring all Kahoot quiz. The quiz will
Students My Little Book
Teacher will perform a into their book for members of Jesus’ family. test students on Jesus’
About Jesus’ Family and
Godly play on the Students will also be given illustrations. They are to then use this family members.
their comic strips will be
scripture – Matthew time to complete their comic strip as a script to
collected for marking
13:55-56 second slideshow slide for Religious Capabilities their puppet show. Religious Capabilities
explored; explored; (checklist/rubric) to
the unit of work (covering
Faith & Hope Faith, Hope, & Charity evaluate student progress
Ask students to listen STEP B content) answering Religious Capabilities
explored; and understanding in
out for names of the following – “Who are
Spiritual Capabilities explored; Faith & Hope Spiritual Capabilities lessons 3 & 4.
people in Jesus’ family the members of Jesus’
Prudence, Fortitude & Justice explored;
in the story and reflect family?” Prudence & Justice
Spiritual Capabilities explored; Summative:
on how they
Prudence, Fortitude & Justice Student’s results from
demonstrate love to Religious Capabilities explored;
Faith & Hope Kahoot Quiz will be
one another. Discuss
reviewed as summative
after story is
Spiritual Capabilities explored; assessment in lesson 5.
completed.
Prudence & Justice
Religious Capabilities
explored;
Faith, Hope, & Charity

Spiritual Capabilities
explored;
Prudence & Justice
 Jesus belonged to a Jesus belonged to a family (B2) Jesus belonged to a family (B2) Jesus belonged to a family (B2) Jesus belonged to a family Diagnostic:
family (B2) Describes ways people can Generates examples of how Generates examples of how (B2) Anecdotal notes/checklists
3 Describes ways people draw closer to God by loving as God helps people love others God helps people love others Generates examples of how will be utilised to assess
can draw closer to God by Jesus taught. when they do not feel like it. when they do not feel like it. God helps people love others
Jesus

student’s
loving as Jesus taught. when they do not feel like it.
understanding/knowledge
Read Matthew 12:49- Students to create a class Students will participate in a Students will make a poster In group’s students will in lessons 1 & 2.
50. Brainstorm ways in mural on a cloth that can be graffiti wall activity where on canva.com that reflects role-play scenarios where
which people can act later used as a prayer cloth they will brainstorm a all the examples of how God they are acting in a loving Formative:
and love like Jesus on (later used in the liturgy). On variety of examples of how helps people love others. and good way just like Students Graffiti wall
padlet.com. the mural students will God helps us love others. Jesus and not acting in a participation and
write/draw examples/ways *Students will also complete loving and good way like contribution as well as the
Religious Capabilities that we can love and act like Religious Capabilities their second slideshow slide Jesus and perform to the poster they create on canva
explored; Jesus, draw upon discussion explored; for the unit of work class. will be evaluated to assess
Faith, Hope, & Charity points from previous lesson. Faith, Hope, & Charity (covering STEP B content) student’s progress in lessons
answering the following Religious Capabilities 3 & 4.
Spiritual Capabilities Spiritual Capabilities explored; explored;
Religious Capabilities explored; question – “What are some
explored; Prudence & Justice Faith, Hope, & Charity Summative:
Faith, Hope, & Charity examples of how we can
Prudence & Justice Student’s role-plays will be
love like Jesus towards our
Spiritual Capabilities explored; Spiritual Capabilities filmed and marked against a
families even when we don’t
Prudence & Justice explored; rubric as a summative piece
want to?” Prudence, Fortitude & Justice of assessment in lesson 5.
Religious Capabilities
explored;
Faith, Hope, & Charity

Spiritual Capabilities explored;

Prudence, Fortitude & Justice
God ‘s family prays and God‘s family prays and God’s family has special signs God’s family has special signs God’s family has special Diagnostic:
celebrates together (C1) celebrates together (C1) (C2) (C2) signs (C2) Student’s participation and
4 Identifies places members States what they have seen or Creates a crucifix, a special sign Illustrates signs of God’s family Illustrates signs of God’s contribution in discussion
of God’s family gather to heard in sacramental of love and presence of Jesus. found in the church. family found in the church.
and their journals will be
Church

pray. celebrations.
collected in order to assess
Have an open Discuss sacraments with Visit local/school parish and Conduct a gallery walk on student’s prior knowledge in
Students will create their
discussion on what it students, and ask them to discuss the visible and non- previous lessons lesson 1 & 2.
own crucifix that is a
means to pray, and recall any information they reflection of Jesus’ presence visible signs & symbols of ‘Gathering Places’.
why it is important. know about the topic (think, God’s family. Students are Formative:
and love. This will be done
Talk about the places pair, share) whilst discussing to utilise activity 6 *Students will then have Student’s crucifix will be
using Popsticks; this craft
where God’s family construct an anchor chart worksheet to colour the an opportunity to collected and displayed.
will be displayed on the
gathers to pray: listing the 7 sacraments with signs they saw at their compose their fourth slide They will also be used as
class prayer table.
church, dinner table, at key association words next parish and arrange them to for their slideshow on formative assessment
school etc. Students to each one. Add this create their own ‘Gathering their unit of work, pieces in lesson 3.
will then draw/write anchor chart to the RE word Place’. answering the following
 about their favourite wall. Religious Capabilities Religious Capabilities question (covering STEP B Summative:
place to pray in their explored; explored; content) “What are signs Gathering places will be
journals. Religious Capabilities explored; Faith & Hope Faith & Hope of God’s family and where collected and will be marked
Faith & Hope can they be found?” accordingly with a rubric as
Spiritual Capabilities explored; Spiritual Capabilities explored;
Religious Capabilities summative assessment in
Spiritual Capabilities explored; Prudence, Temperance & Prudence, Fortitude & Justice
explored; Religious Capabilities lesson 5.
Prudence, Temperance & Justice
Faith, Hope, & Charity explored;
Justice Faith & Hope
Spiritual Capabilities
explored; Spiritual Capabilities
Prudence, Temperance & explored;
Justice Prudence & Justice
Members of God’s family Members of God’s family are Members of God’s family are Continuing to wonder at Continuing to wonder at Diagnostic:
are called to love in their called to love in their families called to love in their families experiences of families and experiences of families and Anecdotal notes/checklists
5 families (C3) (C3) (C3) how through the Church how through the Church will be utilised to assess
States ways members of Explains how, by keeping the Explains how, by keeping the members of God’s family are members of God’s family are
student’s
Church

God’s family can love/not Second of the Ten Second of the Ten called to love one another called to love one another
understanding/knowledge
love in families. Commandments, people live Commandments, people live (C4). (C4).
Jesus’ First Commandment. Jesus’ First Commandment. in lessons 1 & 2.
Recalls and expresses the main Recalls and expresses the
Students to watch Students participate in a ideas of the unit. main ideas of the unit. Formative:
Have a discussion Filmed interviews and
about scenarios where https://www.youtube.com/ rally robin challenge in
watch?v=8xb7qIjEwaE partners about the different Students will use key words Students will complete discussion in rally robin
it is easy/hard to love. their PowerPoint activity will be assessed
Brainstorm the second ways we can follow the explored throughout the
Students will then presentations by finishing formatively in lessons 1 & 3.
commandment “Love one second commandment. unit to create an acrostic
interview each other off the last slide for the The rap/song will also be
another as I have loved you” Students will then compose poem. Words could be any
about the different unit of work (covering assessed against a checklist
and discuss scenarios where a rap/song in groups that of the following; family,
ways members of STEP C content) in lesson 3.
families are disobeying and express these ideas. love, church, God, God’s
God’s family can answering, -“What does
following this family. These will be
love/not love in Jesus’ First Commandment Summative:
commandment. Religious Capabilities displayed in portfolios.
families and film them mean? And how can we Acrostic poems and
explored;
on the iPads. A Faith, Hope, & Charity apply it in our own PowerPoint presentations
Religious Capabilities explored; Class will go through their
compilation of these families”. will be summative
Faith, Hope, & Charity RE word wall and reflect on
interviews will be Spiritual Capabilities explored; Students will then present assessment pieces in lessons
their learning throughout
created and watched Spiritual Capabilities explored; Prudence, Fortitude & Justice
these slideshows in small 4 & 5 and will be
the unit of work.
back by the students. Prudence, Fortitude & Justice groups and upload them shared/displayed.
Religious Capabilities to seesaw for teacher and
Religious Capabilities
explored; parents to view.
explored;
Faith, Hope, & Charity Religious Capabilities
Faith, Hope, & Charity
explored;
Spiritual Capabilities explored; Faith & Hope
Spiritual Capabilities
Prudence & Justice
explored;
Spiritual Capabilities
Prudence, Temperance &
explored;
Justice
Prudence & Justice
PLANNED ASSESSMENT - 1 formal assessment that links to a key understanding or learning point, develops higher order thinking skills and comprehensively assesses student learning.

Criteria Level 3 Level 2 Level 1

Key Understandings & Content Student effectively answered the focus Student answered the focus questions Student attempted to answer
questions and displayed an exceeding and displayed a sound level of the focus questions, however
level of understanding on the key understanding on the key learning points lacked to demonstrate a
learning points at all times. majority of the time. sufficient understanding on the
key learning points.
In depth Responses Student gave extremely detailed and in Student gave sufficient detail in their Student lacked the ability to
depth responses that explored the responses that attempted to draw on give in depth responses that
content at a high level and drew on own their own personal experiences. drew upon their own personal
personal experiences. experiences.
Presentation Skills Student demonstrated excellent Student demonstrated sound Student lacked presentation
presentation skills for the entirety of presentation skills for majority of their skills when presenting. They
their presentation. They maintained presentation. They attempted to struggled to make and maintain
sufficient eye contact, and great maintain eye contact and project their eye contact, and their voice
tone/volume of voice. voice sufficiently. projection was not sufficient.
Logical and sequential order Student presented their presentation in Student attempted to present their Student did not present their
the correct sequential order. presentation in the correct and presentation in the correct and
sequential order. sequential order.
Overall Appearance & Computer skills Students PowerPoint presentation was Student’s PowerPoint presentation was Student’s PowerPoint
extremely appealing, was high quality neatly presented and of sound quality. presentation was not presented
and conveyed a high level of computer Student demonstrated sufficient in an appealing manner and was
skills. computer skills. not of expected quality. Student
struggled to show sound
computer skills.
Spelling & Grammar Students PowerPoint presentation did Students PowerPoint presentation Students PowerPoint
not display any grammatical or spelling displayed minimal grammar, spelling and presentation displayed multiple
errors, and punctuation was of the or punctuation errors. spelling, grammar and
highest quality. punctuation errors.

The rubric detailed above would be utilised at the end of the unit of work as a summative assessment piece. The students throughout the weeks will
assemble a short PowerPoint presentation, which will entail and express the knowledge and understanding they have developed throughout the unit of work.
The rubric endeavours to assess student’s ability to revise the key understandings of the unit of work and convey that knowledge in in depth responses.
From weeks 1 -5 students will be given the opportunity to consolidate their learning and knowledge of key understandings/learning points in the form of a
PowerPoint. They are required to answer the following questions;
TITLE SLIDE
Week 1: “What are families and what did we learn about them?” –Step A
Week 2: “Who are the members of Jesus’ family?” –Step B
Week 3: “What are some examples of how we can love like Jesus towards our families even when we don’t want to?” –Step B
Week 4: “What are signs of God’s family and where can they be found?” –Step C
Week 5: “What does Jesus’ First Commandment mean? And how can we apply it in our own families?” –Step C
CONCLUDING SLIDE

In week 5 they will present and upload their slideshow onto seesaw for further assessment. This assessment will reveal students overall understanding of the
unit of work and help the teacher plan for future learning experiences.
PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT- include a beginning prayer, 5 presentation slides and your script explaining the RE Unit of Work and the learning and teaching of RE in your classroom.
Include how we assess and report on student progress. Include any handouts, prayer, examples of work the children will be doing

Script:

Slide 1:
Welcome to our parent information night. Tonight we will be discussing the Religious Education program for Term 3, 2019 in our Year 2 classroom. As parents
it is important to be kept updated with relevant information regarding your child and their education in order to create a cohesive, supportive and nurturing
learning environment for them between school and home. We will touch on and give a brief overview of the unit of work that will be covered, the key
learning points that will be explored, the steps of the process undertaken when teaching the unit work, what we are doing in the classroom, what you can do
at home and lastly assessment and reporting. If you have any queries, questions or concerns at any stage of the presentation please don’t hesitate to express
these.

Slide 2:
To begin I would love for you to join in an opening prayer. The theme of this opening prayer links with the theme of the unit of work your child will be
covering – Family. As we all know family is a huge aspect of each and everyone of us lives and can have great impact on our daily lives. During this prayer as
we read the words together, take the time to reflect on your own family, the love you all share, the memories you have created, the strength and courage
you have shown, and the guidance God has given you. Join with me in making the sign of the cross:

In the name of the father,

The son,
And the Holy Spirit,
Amen

Lord,
I want to thank You for this precious family of mine.
For the talents and good things that You have given each of us.
Please keep us united, and our bond strong as the days pass.
Please guide us, protect us and equip us to do Your will each and every day.
Thank You for all that You are, and all that You have given us.
My heart is forever grateful!

In the name of the father,

The son,
And the Holy Spirit,
Amen

Slide 3:
Gathered Together is the unit of work that the Year 2’s will be undertaking during the first 5 weeks of this Term. The unit is based around the human
salvation topic –

**Activity** – There are sticky notes going around, please take one and write on the sticky note what you think this unit of work will cover, or anything you
already know about the unit of work and come and stick it on the white board (discuss and read through answers).

The unit is taught through a series of steps. Step A endeavours to get students wondering at the human experience of belonging to a family, and at God who
gave us our families to love each of us personally. Step B explores Jesus and how he to belonged to a family and showed various ways of loving and caring for
his family members. It also explores how Jesus started the family of God (now known as the Church), which helps us draw to closer to God and each other
through various acts of prayer and celebration. Lastly step C explores ways in which members of God’s family are called by Jesus to love each other as he
loves them. Through these three key steps of the process and the key learning points students will develop a more in depth understanding and appreciation
of families and belonging to a community.

Slide 4:
Each RE unit of work is organised through these three specific steps. This diagram is referred to the steps of the process. The steps of the process identify the
key learning points each unit is required to teach. Each step has a key understanding and one or more key learning points. Step A is focused around
wondering at the creator. This is where students reflect at their own experiences, make meaning of them in a religious manner and understand what they
reveal about God. Step B is known as the promise of Christian salvation, which explores how Christ modelled the Christian promise and empowers us to live
like him. Finally Step C explores the Christian response, which mainly refers to how Christ’s power is experienced through his Church and other Christian
possibilities. As you can see on the slideshow, this diagram represents these three steps and the content (key understanding/learning points) that will be
explored in this particular unit of work – Gathered Together. These will be the focus of the unit of work and will be taught through reflective, engaging and
meaningful learning experiences with students. These will also form the basis of assessment and be a guide for both teachers and students to follow.

Slide 5:
Looking at this slide we see some key terminology that sums up the unit of work beautifully. Through participating in the learning experiences throughout the
unit of work and reflecting on their own experiences, students will gain a more in depth understanding/insight about these words and topics and how
important they are to the human person. Now I would love for you to take a moment in reading these words. I want you to reflect on these words and what
they mean to you and what your own understanding is about them. After a minute of reflection please turn to the people around you and discuss these
words, and why you think it is important for your son or daughter to have an appreciation/understanding about these (Share back & discuss). Thank you for
your contribution, I hope that was insightful for you and you too can see the value in your child learning these aspects during this unit of work.
Slide 6:
So what are we doing in the classroom to help your child throughout this unit of work? Firstly we will (as always) make the children feel safe and supported in
a positive and encouraging environment, where there is no judgement placed on their own experiences, beliefs or opinions. This is crucial, as we want to
ensure students feel valued and comfortable at all times. Secondly we have devised a really exciting learning program with various learning experiences
where your child will be able to explore the unit of work in an innovating, creative and transforming manner. This will be done through the incorporation and
integration of the arts, song and dance, ICT, Godly Plays, hands on and concrete activities etc. This approach will hopefully help motivate and inspire students
to express their experiences and understandings on topics in an engaging and stimulating way.

Slide 7:
Assessment is the backbone to both teaching and learning. It allows teachers to gather the necessary information to help monitor and observe student’s
progress and achievement. The plan, teach, assess cycle is the process in which teachers undertake to ensure they are planning appropriate learning
experiences, teaching them effectively and completing on going meaningful and authentic assessment. Throughout this unit of work this cycle will be
implemented and followed thoroughly in order to ensure the best success for students.

Slide 8:
During this unit of work various types of assessment will be performed to observe how your child is progressing. Different strategies such as; rubrics,
checklists, anecdotal notes, portfolios, peer and self-assessment, journal reflections, quizzes/tests etc. will be conducted throughout the learning program to
monitor progress, gauge student’s knowledge, check for understanding, and provide feedback on student learning.

Slide 9:
As previously mentioned it is vital that we endeavour to create a cohesive learning environment for students at both school and at home. This will be
beneficial for their learning and allow them to grasp and experience concepts being taught in school in a different and relevant context. Giving students the
opportunity to consolidate what they are learning in real life experiences is setting them up for success both in and out of the classroom and allow them to
intrinsically value and appreciate the content they are learning. So here is a list of things we encourage you to expose your child to at home, and partake with
them.

I want to thank you for your attendance and willingness to participate in tonight’s presentation. I hope you have gained a further and comprehensive insight
to the Religious Education your child will be partaking over the next five weeks and as excited as I am to support and guide them on this learning journey.
Slideshow
Parent Info Handout
PLANNED RITUAL - 1 planned ritual that supports the learning that has occurred in the unit of work. Use the songs, prayers, artwork that has been produced through
the learning.

Liturgy of the Word

Year 2 - Gathered Together

GATHER
Welcome
Welcome to today’s Mass today we will reflect, explore and express our gratitude towards our families and thank God for giving us the precious gift of family
to show us he loved each and every one of us personally. I welcome the volunteers from Year 2 to bring forward their family chains and their class prayer
cloth to the front of the altar.

Introductory Rites
Entrance Hymn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqVMT_IrPko
Welcome to the Family

Welcome to the family.

We're glad that you have come
to share your life with us
as we grow in love. And,
may we always be to you
what God would have us be:
a family, always there,
to be strong and to lean on.

May we learn to love each other

more with each new day;
may words of love be on our lips
in everything we say;
may the Spirit melt our hearts
and teach us how to pray;
that we might be a true family.
(Words from Psalty – Kids Praise 3)

The Greeting
Priest: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit

All: Amen.

Priest: The Lord be with you

All: And with your spirit

Penitential Rite
Lord Jesus, you give us life.
Lord have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you give us faith.

Christ have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you give us your Body and Blood.

Lord have mercy.

Gloria (Feast Days)

Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to people of good will.

We praise you,
we bless you,
we adore you,
we glorify you,
we give you thanks for your great glory,
Lord God, heavenly King,
O God, almighty Father.

Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,
you take away the sins of the world,
have mercy on us;
you take away the sins of the
world,
receive our prayer;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father,
have mercy on us.

For you alone are the Holy One,
you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ,
with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father.
Amen.

Opening prayer:
Let us pray

We thank you, Lord, for sending our own incarnate Son, to become part of a family, so that, as he lived his life, he would experience the family’s worries and
its joys. We ask you, Lord, to protect and watch over our families so that in the strength of your grace their members may enjoy the priceless gift of your
peace, alive in the home.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.
FOCUS
Liturgy of the Word
Reading/s
Reader: A reading from the Gospel of Luke, (2:41-51)

The Boy Jesus in the Temple

Now every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the festival of the Passover. And when he was twelve years old, they went up as usual for the festival.
When the festival was ended and they started to return, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it. Assuming that he was in
the group of travellers, they went a day’s journey. Then they started to look for him among their relatives and friends. When they did not find him, they
returned to Jerusalem to search for him. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them
questions. And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. When his parents* saw him they were astonished; and his mother said
to him, ‘Child, why have you treated us like this? Look, your father and I have been searching for you in great anxiety.’ He said to them, ‘Why were you
searching for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?’ But they did not understand what he said to them. Then he went down with them
and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. His mother treasured all these things in her heart.
The Gospel of the Lord.
All: Praise be to you Lord Jesus Christ.

Responsorial Psalm
Gospel Acclamation (Sung)
Gospel
Homily
General Intercessions/Prayer of the faithful 5 or 6

Prayers of the faithful

Reader: As we celebrate and pray for families, we ask God to give us a generous spirit.
For the leaders of our Church family and the leaders of our country, grant them wisdom and courage as they show us how to be giving and
compassionate. Lord hear us.
All: Lord, hear our prayers.
For all our families and friends who give their love and encouragement to us, we thank you. Lord hear us.
All: Lord, hear our prayers.
For all mothers, particularly those who are pregnant, that they may be supported by loved ones and warm friends, and that they may be understood and
blessed. Lord hear us.
All: Lord hear our prayer.
For all Fathers or Guardians, particularly those who are young or troubled, that through the intercession of St Joseph, they might be able to love and care for
their families. Lord hear us.
All: Lord hear our prayer.
For all grandparents, Aunties and Uncles, that they may be blessed with a generosity of spirit and action and to continue to love us unconditionally. Lord hear
us.
All: Lord hear our prayer.
For those of us who may have lost a parents or guardian, we pray for eternal rest for them. Lord hear us.
All: Lord hear our prayer
Leader: God of family, God of love, forgive us for those times when we have forgotten how much we are loved by you, and how important a part we, as
children, play in in our families. Forgive us for the times we take our families for granted.
Amen.

Blessings for parents and guardians

Reader: Almighty God, You know what it is like to be both Mother and Father to us all. We ask You, the source and sustainer of all life, to bless all parents and
guardians in the role you have set before them.
Gift their lips with the wisdom to speak the truth so it can be heard.
Gift their ears with sensitivity as they listen to the needs of us, their children.
Gift their souls with a faith radiating your intimate presence in their life.
Gift their minds with patience and understanding to handle the changing needs and demands placed before them each day.
Guide their hearts as they seek out and reconcile the areas of conflict and pain that may exist.
Through all these things, may your abundant blessings continue to affirm and support all they do as parents and guardians.

We ask this blessing upon each of them, in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

Amen.

REFLECT
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Offertory: Students bring the bread and wine to Father
Offertory Hymn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o20KyeNhk7o
Jesus Lover of my Soul – Instrumental Version

Preparation of the Gifts

Prayer over the gifts
Eucharistic Prayer (I, II or III for children)
Sanctus [Holy,Holy] (Sung)
Memorial Acclamation (Sung)
Amen (Sung)
Lord’s Prayer
Sign of Peace
Lamb of God
Communion

Communion Hymn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga6Qtxzd6vk

Power of Your Love

Lord I come to You

Let my heart be changed, renewed
Flowing from the grace
That I've found in You
Lord I've come to know
The weaknesses I see in me
Will be stripped away
By the power of Your love
Hold me close
Let Your love surround me
Bring me near
Draw me to Your side
And as I wait
I'll rise up like the eagle
And I will soar with You
Your Spirit leads me on
In the power of Your love
Lord unveil my eyes
Let me see You face to face
The knowledge of Your love
As You live in me
Lord renew my mind
As Your will unfolds in my life
In living every day
By the power of Your love
Hold me close
Let Your love surround me
Bring me near
Draw me to Your side
And as I wait
I'll rise up like the eagle
And I will soar with You
Your Spirit leads me on
In the power of Your love
Hold me close
Let Your love surround me
Bring me near
Draw me to Your side
And as I wait
I'll rise up like the eagle
And I will soar with You
Your Spirit leads me on
In the power of Your love
And I will soar with You
Your Spirit leads me on
In the power of Your love
And I will soar with You
Your Spirit leads me on
In the power of Your love

Prayer after Communion

RESPOND
Concluding Rite

Blessing & Dismissal

Recessional Hymn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-vS0Q34oH4
The Family Prayer Song

Come and fill our homes With Your presence

You alone are worthy of our reverence

As for me and my house

We will serve the Lord
As for me and my house
We will serve the Lord
As for me and my house
We will serve the Lord
We will serve the Lord

Lord, we vow to live holy

Bowing our knees to You only

Staying together, praying together

Any storm we can weather
Trusting in God's Word
We need each other
Fathers and mothers
Sisters and brothers
In harmony and love
APPENDIX – copies of resources used in lesson plans: Bible passages, worksheets, resource sheets, learning activities.

Week 1: Resources

Lesson 2: Families, Families, Families! By Suzanne Lang

Lesson 3: Family Tree Diagram

Lesson 5: Family Figurines – Template

Week 2: Resources
Lesson 1: Godly Play (Scripture Text) Matthew 13:55-56
55 Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is not his mother called Mary? And are not his brothers James and Joseph and Simon and Judas? 56 And are not all his sisters

with us? Where then did this man get all this?”
Lesson 2: Finger Puppets

Lesson 3: My Little Book about Jesus’ Family – sourced from Gathered Together Book (Resource Sheet 3)
Lesson 4: Comic Strip Template

Lesson 5: Kahoot Quiz

Follow Link –

Week 3 – Resources

Lesson 1: Scripture – Matthew 12:49-50

49 Pointing to his disciples, he said, “Here are my mother and my brothers. 50 For whoever does the will of my Father in heaven is my brother and sister and

mother.”
Lesson 5: Role Plays

Week 4 – Resources

Lesson 3: Create your own crucifix (Example)

Lesson 4: Gathering Place Template (sourced from Gathered Together book – Activity sheet 6)

Week 5 – Resources

Lesson 2: YouTube Video

Follow link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xb7qIjEwaE