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Unit Title: ED 5619 Principles of Primary Religious Education 2 Student Number: 20172147
This unit explores how God gives his people inner strength to do the right thing and live as Jesus lived. It helps prepare students for the
Sacrament of Confirmation by revealing the inner strength bestowed through the Holy Spirit, and made visible in Jesus’ actions and in the
workings of others. Catholics celebrate the special strength the Holy Spirit gives by recalling stories of others who demonstrated inner strength
in their lives, and by celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation. People draw on this strength in striving to live as Jesus taught, especially by
trying to follow Jesus’ teachings in the Beatitudes.
This Religious Education unit begins by recalling that the soul gives both life to the body and inner strength for goodness. The children then
describe and wonder at experiences in which the soul strengthens people to be heroic in their efforts to do good. This leads people to wonder
at God who empowers human beings to do what is good.
The unit then explores ways in which Jesus revealed heroic, spiritual strength to obey his Father. Jesus promised the special strength of the
Holy Spirit to his Church, to empower his followers to do good. The unit explores ways in which Christian heroes have been strengthened by
the Holy Spirit, and how Catholics are promised this strengthening through the Sacrament of Confirmation. The extent to which this
strengthening will grow depends upon their daily prayer, their worship and genuine efforts to live the teachings of Jesus.
Finally the unit explains ways in which Christians are called to live the Beatitudes as key teachings of Jesus which increase the Spirit’s strength
in their lives.
A1 Wondering at experiences of the B1 Jesus revealed heroic spiritual C1 Catholics celebrate the special strength
human spirit strength to obey his Father of the Holy Spirit
A1.1 States that the soul gives life to the body B1.1 Describes ways in which Jesus showed C1.1 Presents major stories of followers of
and, with God’s help, gives inner strength for heroic spiritual strength. Jesus being strengthened by the Holy Spirit.
goodness. C1.2 Identifies ways in which other Christian
heroes have been strengthened by the Spirit.
A1.2 Describes situations in which the soul, B2 Jesus promised the special strength of C2 Catholics celebrate the Sacrament of
with God’s help, strengthens people to be the Holy Spirit to his Church Confirmation
heroic for God. B2.1 States that Jesus promised the Holy C2.1 Describes the words and actions of the
A1.3 Identifies ways the soul moves people to Spirit to his followers and how this was Rite of Confirmation.
behave like God. fulfilled at Pentecost.
B2.2 Evaluates ways society would be C3 Jesus calls his followers to open
A2 Wondering at the Creator of the soul different if everyone used the heroic strength themselves to the Spirit through
A2.1 States qualities of the soul. of the Holy Spirit to do good. the Beatitudes
C3.1 Explains how the gifts of the Spirit
A3 Attribute: God empowers human received through Confirmation can be
beings for good developed further through the Beatitudes.
A3.1 Celebrates that God empowers human
beings to do what is good. C4 Continuing to wonder at spiritual
strength given by the Holy Spirit
C4.1 Reviews and expresses the main ideas
of the unit.
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PLANNED ASSESSMENT : *Cereal Box Saint biography project (Formal Assessment)
Links to a key understanding - C1.1 Presents major stories of followers of Jesus being strengthened by the Holy Spirit
Develops higher order thinking skills – Requires students to find connections in various areas between the chosen Saint and Jesus and themselves.
Comprehensively assesses student learning – involves research, reflection and application of understanding of the unit of work to complete the project.
15 - 20 10 – 15 5 – 10 0–5
Front includes the Saint or N/A N/A Includes the Saint / Cereal Incudes name of Saint, few
Cereal name, a creative cover, name, a creative cover, several facts and a picture of the Saint.
interesting facts, picture of your interesting facts, picture of Presentation is basic.
Saint and promotion of your
Saint, promotion of prize. Is
prize. Is well presented. (8)
neat and very well presented.
Back presents a written A well written summary of the Summary of the Saint’s Summary of the Saint’s Summary of the Saint’s
summary of the Saint’s Saint’s biography covering all biography covers most of the biography covers only some of biography covers only few of
biography covering the points the points required. Writing is points required. Writing has the points required. Writing has the points required. Writing has
required. Writing is edited and edited and presented in
some errors and is presented in numerous errors. numerous errors.
presented in paragraphs with paragraphs with correct
correct sentence structure. (20) sentence structure. paragraphs.
Left side clearly outlines 10 N/A Clearly outlines 10 qualities of Outlines six qualities of the Identify five of fewer qualities of
qualities of a Saint and the Saint and describes how Saint but fails to describe how the Saint and fails to describe
describes how your Saint they demonstrated these they demonstrated these how they demonstrated these
demonstrated these. (15)
qualities in their life. qualities life. qualities in their life.
Right side explains your choice N/A Clearly explains the choice of Explains the choice of Saint but Fails to clearly explain reasons
of Saint. (15) Saint by addressing all the covers only few of the focus for the choice of Saint.
focus question. question.
Top of box has Saint’s name N/A N/A N/A Cereal box has Saint’s name
and broad sentence about and broad sentence about
him/her. (5) him/her.
Bottom of box has your name. N/A N/A N/A Cereal box has your name on
(2) the bottom.
Inside the box contains a prize N/A N/A N/A Cereal box contains a prize
related to your Saint. (5) related to the Saint.
Speech is 4 to 5 minutes long Appropriate length and covers Covers most of the information Covers some of the information Covers little information from
and covers the information the information contained in the from cereal box project. Oral from cereal box project. Oral cereal box project. Oral
contained in cereal box. cereal box project. Oral presentation is clear and presentation is unclear and not presentation is unclear and not
Presentation is clear, engaging, presentation is clear, engaging,
engaging. well prepared. well prepared.
with voice projection and eye with voice projection and eye
contact. (20) contact.
PLANNED RITUAL – Year 6 Sacrament of Confirmation Weekend Mass
Introductory Rites
Introduction Welcome to our celebration of Confirmation. We come together to bear witness to God’s gift of the Holy Spirit in our
read by [student lives. Welcome especially to our Confirmation Candidates, their families and friends.
name] Through Confirmation we are fully initiated into God’s Church and receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. We draw on this
gift each time we use our inner strength to do what is right and good, in spite of challenges and temptations.
We pray today for our Confirmation Candidates; that God’s strength will be with us, enabling us to live full and good
Christian lives. Let us open our hearts to God’s call and to all the wonderful gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Please stand and join in our processional hymn.
Procession Oil of Chrism brought to altar with procession.
Entrance Song ‘We are Called’ by David Haas (Entrance hymn) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgomtIc1_yc
The Greeting Priest: In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen.
Priest: The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.
All: And also with you.
Penitential Rite Priest: As we prepare to celebrate the mystery of Christ's love, let us acknowledge our failures and ask the Lord for
pardon and strength.
All: I confess to Almighty God…
Priest: You were sent to heal the contrite of hearts: Lord have mercy.
All: Lord have mercy
Priest: You came to call sinners: Lord have mercy.
All: Lord have mercy
Priest: You pleaded for us at the right hand of the Father: Lord have mercy.
All: Lord have mercy
Priest: May almighty God have mercy on us, forgive us our sins and bring us to everlasting life.
All: Amen
Gloria (Feast All: Glory to God in the highest …
Days)
Opening Prayer Priest: Let us pray. Lord, fulfill your promise. Send your Holy Spirit to make us witnesses before the world to the good
news proclaimed by Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and
ever.
All: Amen.
Liturgy of the Word
On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the
Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed
them his hands and his side. Then the disciples were glad when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace
be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I send you.” And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and
said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they
are retained.”
This is the Gospel of the Lord
Reader: We pray for all of us, the sons and daughters of God, who have been Confirmed; that the Spirit of right
judgment and courage may strengthen us in the years ahead. Let us pray to the Lord.
All: Lord Hear our prayer.
Reader: For those suffering pain and injustice in the world; that they may experience the love of God and gain strength
and courage to overcome their hardships. Let us pray to the Lord.
All: Lord Hear our prayer.
Reader: We pray for those in our Parish community, and everyone present here today; that the Holy Spirit deepens
their inner strength and courage to lead a Christian life. Let us pray to the Lord.
All: Lord Hear our prayer.
Priest: God our Father, you sent your Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and through them and their successors, you give
the Spirit to your people. May his work, begun at Pentecost, continue to grow in the hearts of all who believe. We ask
this through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Preface Priest: Father, all powerful and ever living God, we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks. Today you sent
(preface 28) the Holy Spirit on those marked out to be your children, by sharing the life of your only Son, and so you brought the
paschal mystery to its completion. Today we celebrate the great beginning of your Church when the Holy Spirit made
known to all people the one true God, and created from the many languages of man one voice to profess one faith. The
joy of the resurrection renews the whole world, while the choirs of heaven sing for ever to your glory:
Holy,Holy All: Holy Holy…
Memorial Priest: Let us proclaim the mystery of faith
Acclamation All: Dying you destroyed our death, rising you restored our like. Lord Jesus come in Glory.
Amen All: Amen
Lord’s Prayer All: Our Father who art in heaven…
Sign of Peace Sign of Peace
Lamb of God All: Lamb of God, you take the sins of the world: have mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take the sins of the world: have
mercy on us. Lamb of God, you take the sins of the world: grant us peace.
Communion ‘You are Mine’ by David Haas (Communion Hymn) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sgm9lkTNQmc
Prayer after Priest: Lord, help those who have been anointed by your Spirit and fed with the body and blood of your son. Support
Communion them through every trial and by their works of love, build up the Church in holiness and joy. Grant this through Christ
our Lord.
All: Amen.
RESPOND
Concluding Rite
Class The Class Confirmation Prayer prepared by the students is recited (C2.1).
Confirmation
Prayer
Final Blessing Priest: Bow your heads and pray for God’s blessing. This day the Father of light has enlightened the minds of the
disciples by the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. May he bless you and give you the gifts of the Spirit for ever.
All: Amen
Priest: May almighty God bless you, the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.
All: Amen
Dismissal Priest: The mass is ended. Go in peace to love and serve the Lord.
All: Thanks be to God.
Recessional City of God by Dan Schutte https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLBQEUauY-I
Hymn
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APPENDIX 1 (ref. Planning Overview A2.1)
APPENDIX 2 (ref Planning Overview B1.1)
APPENDIX 3 (ref. Planning Overview B2.1)
APPENDIX 4 (ref. Planning Overview B2.2)
APPENDIX 5 (ref. Planning Overview C1.2)
REFERENCES
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MUSIC
Haas, D. 2001. We are Called. On With You by My Side Vol 1. The Journey of Life. Chicago, Illinois: GIA Publications.
Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgomtIc1_yc
Mangan, M. (1998). Justly, Tenderly, Humbly. On Sing Jubilee. Albion Creek, Queensland : Litmus Productions.
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RESOURCES
Beachwood City Schools. (2016). Cereal Box Biography template. Retrieved from
http://www.beachwoodschools.org/Downloads/Cereal%20Box%20Biography%20Book%20Report.docx
Kids Craft Room. (2018). Soul Mobile Template. Retrieved from https://kidscraftroom.com/rainbow-mobile-free-printable-
template/