Year 3 – Encountering the Word of God

Students have been exploring the notion of story: their own and other people’s, and the great Christian story that is the Bible.  This module also develops the concept of the Bible as sacred, telling us about God and God’s relationship with people. There will be a particular focus on stories about God and his relationship with people in the Hebrew Scriptures.  Students will also focus on the importance of praying with the Scriptures as a way of encountering God and building a relationship with Him. Specifically, students will be introduced to the experience of Lectio Divina as a way of reflecting on God’s Word.   

Year 4 - The Spirit at Work in the World

 Students have been exploring the presence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. They have examined the work of the Holy Spirit present in the Church and in the world. Students came to understand the role of the Holy Spirit in the sacraments, especially the Sacrament of Confirmation, and how the Gifts of the Holy Spirit were strengthened in Confirmation. They also investigated the symbols and rituals associated with the Sacrament of Confirmation. The students reflected on how the Holy Spirit had strengthened them to be Christ for others and to live out the mission of Jesus. Students recognized that Christians were empowered by the Holy Spirit to act like Jesus and continue Jesus’ work of witness and service. At the conclusion of this module, students appreciated the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding and shaping human activity in the Church and in our world.