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ST Josephs Confirmation Unit

This document outlines the curriculum for Year Two of the St Joseph's Woodburn Confirmation Unit. It includes outcomes, core knowledge, doctrine, readings and teaching activities. The key outcomes are for students to demonstrate basic knowledge of Jesus and his teachings, recognize holy people and saints, and identify important times in the liturgical year such as Pentecost. Core knowledge focuses on the story of Pentecost and teachings that God and the Holy Spirit are with us. Teaching activities include discussing belonging to the Church, introducing the Sacraments of Initiation, and exploring symbols through stories and artwork.

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ST Josephs Confirmation Unit

This document outlines the curriculum for Year Two of the St Joseph's Woodburn Confirmation Unit. It includes outcomes, core knowledge, doctrine, readings and teaching activities. The key outcomes are for students to demonstrate basic knowledge of Jesus and his teachings, recognize holy people and saints, and identify important times in the liturgical year such as Pentecost. Core knowledge focuses on the story of Pentecost and teachings that God and the Holy Spirit are with us. Teaching activities include discussing belonging to the Church, introducing the Sacraments of Initiation, and exploring symbols through stories and artwork.

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St Josephs Woodburn Confirmation Unit

Year Two
2016

Outcomes
S1.3 demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of Jesus and his teachings

compare Jesus to light


explain Jesus instruction to spread the Good News

S1.6.1 recognise holy people and saints as people who reflect Gods goodness

The students typically might:

demonstrate an awareness of the belief that: God is with us


communicate qualities and gifts that the Holy Spirit gives us
list qualities that help them let their light shine

S1.7.1 identify the key times of the liturgical year The students typically might:

The students typically might:

present basic information about the Solemnity of Pentecost - eg colour red, celebrates gift of Gods Holy Spirit

S1.7.2 explore the meaning of key symbols, signs and rituals of the Catholic Tradition

describe how the Church uses symbols: light, the oil, Paschal candle...
offer an explanation of the purpose / use / of the symbols

Core Knowledge:
Re-tell the story of Pentecost (Acts 2: 1-11).
The Holy Spirit is with us.
Doctrine:
We share in the life of Christ
Jesus is the light who shows us the way.
The Holy Spirit is with us
The Holy Spirit gives us the grace to live our lives.
Readings:
* Saints: Luke 6:27-35
* John 8:12 Jesus, Light of the World.
* White Robe: Revelation19:8, 22:14
* Light: John 1:4-5
* Bread John 6:34-35
* Wine: 1 Corinthians 10-16
* Pentecost: Acts 2: 1-11

The students typically might:

Teaching and Learning Activities


Tell students a story: "A second Baby/and or My Worst Day, followed by the questions at the end of each
story. Discuss with students;
* 1) wanting to join a club (feelings).

Resources
Source Material
A second baby
My Worst Day

* 2) actually becoming a member


* 3) responsibilities of being a member
* 4) starting at a new school (feelings).

David Belongs

Read the story David Belongs. Answer questions from source. Reinforce concept of belonging to a group.
Focus on the concept of belonging to the church. What are the expectations? What do I need to do?
Sacraments of Initiation
-Introduce the sacraments of initiation-Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Examine the symbols
associated with the sacraments.

Sacraments of Initiation
Stencils
Priest

- Invite a priest to talk to the children about the Sacrament of Baptism.

Stencil( Home Activity)


- Have the children research their own Baptism. Complete stencil at home about their own Baptism. Non
confirmation students complete celebrating being Christian. Bring in pictures from home.
- Complete a stencil on the three Sacraments of Initiation. Draw a picture of each symbol.
- Symbols: Children will discuss symbols. Define. Brainstorm a range of symbols in every day context.
Discuss symbols in religious contexts such as Baptism. Draw a picture and label each of these symbols such
as their name, water, light, oil, white robe. Read KWL passage on symbols in the Sacraments.

Stencil
KWL

- Reinforce idea that Baptism was the choice of their parents/caregivers.


Confirmation: What is it? Record what they know about this Sacrament. Discuss the promise made by Jesus.
- Read a variety of big books based on the Holy Spirit.
- Look at the flipcharts showing the images of Confirmation. Discuss with the children.

Flipcharts
Stencil

KWL BIg Book

-Read KWL pp132-133 (Chapter 12 Pentecost People) with the class and discuss.
-Wonder with the children: KWL p136: - when you feel frightened or don't know what to do - who helps you
when you are frightened or worried - what special gifts people might have

- Read the story of Pentecost in KWL Big Book, A Journey to New Life, 'Pentecost People'.
- Read Pentecost stencil and complete Promises

Stencil

KWL Big Book

MS

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