Religious Education
Last term Year 7 students visited The Mount Erin Heritage Centre and Erin Earth to develop an understanding and appreciation for the work The Presentation Sisters have done in our community. Included are some reflections students had about the excursion. At the end of Term Two students learnt about the various literary structures used in The Bible. Students were engaged and enjoyed learning about different Bible stories.
“This experience made me see how long and how much effort people put in to make our schools and education work. It made me feel like I need to be more grateful and happy for what we have today.” - Peyton Kerr
“I gained a sense of belonging at Mt Erin through learning all about The Presentation Sisters and their heritage in Wagga. Today I thought about the dedication, the courage and the spectacular effort of everyone that helped to transform this place into what it is today. Throughout the day a plethora of kind- hearted people showed us around. I feel like Mt Erin and Erin Earth has so much culture and history that everyone should know about.” Evin Jissoy
This term students are exploring Catholic Beliefs, Prayer and Practice. The unit will culminate with Year 7 creating their own prayer experience.
Year 8 students are learning about early Christian communities and the initial proclamation of The Gospel. Students are looking into Pentecost, key people, events and themes in Church history including a detailed investigation into a Christian Martyr of their choice. Year 8 students continue to learn about the ways in which Jesus challenged attitudes and practices towards the poor and marginalised and how Christians can live a more faithful life. Students are also exploring modern good news stories through an inquiry task which requires them to research an Australian of the Year and the ways in which they have helped to spread the good news.
Throughout term 3 students in Year 9 are learning about The New Testament, which has many different literary styles that were inspired by God and used by the Prophets to bring His word to Christians. Parables, poetry and epistles will be unpacked with students using The Four Levels of meaning in scripture, Literal, Christological – What did Jesus do or say? Behavioural – What are we being called to do? and Mystical – As we go forth with this calling in mind, how do we experience God? Being sent out into the world, how will you live differently? What will you do differently?
Year 10 are working through the Ethics for Life unit which focuses on the Catholic Teaching of reverence for life, including concepts such as: the dignity of the human person, key scripture passages and Catholic moral principles. Within this unit, various perspectives including Catholic and secular views on a range of ethical issues will be discussed, especially in relation to the value of human life. Students are developing their critical thinking skills to promote a holistic understanding of the world around them.
Studies in Catholic Thought - Year 11
Through a range of activities and discussion Year 11 students have contemplated the mystery of The Trinity. Students have examined the need for meaning and connection in life. Students have explored the importance of finding meaning and joy together.
Year 11 Studies of Religion 1 and 2
The SoR 1 class are exploring Christianity, developing an understanding of the key principal beliefs and how they are practiced in various denominations.
The Sor 2 class have completed their in-depth religious traditions study on Islam. Students have developed an understanding of Islam’s key principal beliefs, core ethical teachings and practices. Students have started the unit on Ancient Religions and will investigate The Celtic belief system and Shintoism.
Studies in Catholic Thought - Year 12
Year 12 students have started The Common Good unit and will develop an understanding of moral life. Students will engage in the Catholic approach to issues facing the human person, human society and the environment in a secular world, and how the Church informs and supports ethical endeavours.
Year 12 Studies of Religion 1 and 2
The Year 12 SoR students having finished their course work have embarked on a range of engaging revision activities. We wish them all the very best for their trial exams this week and next.
Ms Emma Thomson | Religious Education KLA Leader
