Celebrating our Faith
Curriculum Spotlight
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Year 5 - Sacrament of Healing |
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Unit focus: to develop an understanding of the Sacrament of Anointing the Sick as an expression of Christian compassion and healing in response to suffering and illness. Key Inquiry Questions: 1. How does the Sacrament of Healing help us to experience God? 2. What are the two Sacrament of healing? 3. What are the three distinct and integral aspects to the celebration of the Sacrament of healing? 4. What are the distinct liturgical elements used in the sacrament of healing? 5. Where and when can the Sacrament of healing take place? 6. What is the meaning of the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick? 7. What are 5 effects of this Sacrament? 8. Why is the Sacraments of healing important to Catholics? |
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Year 6 – Justice |
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Unit Focus: Students will learn about the importance of creation and the need for environmental justice. Key Enquiry Questions: 1. How do we as Christians, express our belief that Creation, with its beauty, complexity, pattern and order, is evidence that God exists and is the Creator? 2. What does it mean to be created in the image and likeness of God? 3. How as co-creators how are we responsible for each other and the stewardship of resources? 4. How do we, the Church of today, respond to the need for stewardship of the environment and resources? |
Modern-Day Saints: Inspiring Our Children
On 7 September, Pope Leo XIV canonised the first two saints of his pontificate – Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati. Both of these young men are powerful examples of how holiness can be lived in today’s world. Their deep faith, generosity, and modern witness to the Gospel continue to inspire people of all ages, reminding us that sainthood is not only for the past but very much alive in the present.
Students may especially connect with these saints: Carlo Acutis, often called the “cyber-apostle,” used his love of technology to share his faith online, while Pier Giorgio Frassati, known for his adventurous spirit, dedicated his life to serving the poor and standing up for justice. Their lives show that young people can live their faith with courage, joy, and creativity.
Figure 1 https://catholicconnect.in/news/church-rejoices-as-carlo-acutis-and-pier-giorgio-frassati-are-canonised-saintsSt Joseph’s Social Justice
At St Joseph’s, we are committed to living out our call to care for others. This term, our classes are supporting two wonderful charities. Gold Classes will donate to Mums’ Cottage, while Blue Classes will donate to The Mission to Seafarers.
Donations are greatly appreciated and will go directly to support people in need. Thank you for your generosity and for encouraging our students to make a difference in the lives of others. Donations will be collected during Week 7 and 8 and distributed in Week 9.
Parish Bulletin: https://www.newcastlecatholic.org.au/weekly-bulletins/
Leanne Skinner
Religious Education Coordinator