Grade 10 R.S Lesson Plan Day 1 / 2 (week 6) – Called to Church
What are we doing?
Why are we doing it?
Agenda:
Learning Goals:
1. Opening prayer:
2. Sacraments – fill in blanks via video
3. Sacramental Moments
4. Sacramental moments journal
I will…
* understand what the word sacrament
means
* identify the seven sacraments and their
meanings
* identify what a sacramental moment is
How will I know I’ve worked
toward the learning goal? Success
Criteria:
I can…
* define the word sacrament
* fill in the blanks through
watching the video
* write about my own
sacramental moment
Sacramental Moments (God-moments)
Brainstorming: What is a sacrament?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmfSwi3ZKH4 (the 7 sacraments)
Sacramental moments are:
 Moments when we experience God’s presence (this is unique to each one
of us). Also called God-moments.
 Moments of intensified awareness of God’s grace (Simply put, Grace can
be defined as God's unmerited favour. It is God's free action for the benefit of His
people. In these moments we learn about God’s love, our own virtues, the virtues of
others, the beauty of creation, the importance of justice, how to endure suffering, and
how to avoid sin.
 Any moment in our lives is a sacramental moment if we recognize
God’s presence within it. Prayer is
Two Dimensions of a Sacrament:
1. God acts and is present as Grace (love that changes us)
2. We respond to God’s presence through deepened faith, loving
relationships with others, and virtuous behavior.
Sacraments are a mutual relationship. Think of it as God’s willingness to guide
us, strengthen us, and motivate us and in return, we must love God by loving
ourselves and others.
Ticket out the Door
a) In your journal, jot down a sacramental moment that you had recently.
b) Be prepared to share this God-moment in a small group the next day.
A Sacramental Journey - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5VZBofLRHQ
(Sacraments of the Catholic Church)
The beatitude values of Jesus which we try to live out in our lives can be found in what we call the Sacraments. The Latin word
sacramentum means "a sign of the sacred." The seven sacraments are ceremonies that point to what is sacred, significant and
important for Christians. They are special occasions for experiencing God's saving presence. Sacraments are at the same time signs
and instruments of God's grace. The remind us of what Jesus did on earth and what we should do on earth.
Baptism
Eucharist
* water represents life,
cleansing and growth,
* candle symbolizes the way
that the Church "passes the
torch" of Christian commitment
to those being baptized.
* white garment represents the
Church's belief that Baptism
sets us free from Original Sin.
* bread is Jesus’
______________________
* wine is Jesus’
______________________
* altar represents a
______________________
__
Baptism is a sacrament of ___________________________________. It is the 1st step to
becoming a full member of the ____________________. For Catholics, the Sacrament of
Baptism is the first step in a lifelong journey of commitment and discipleship (being a follower of
Jesus). Whether we are baptized as infants or adults, Baptism is the Church's way of celebrating
and enacting the embrace of God and welcoming us into the _________________________.
Baptism happens not only to the individual, but also to Christ's body, the Church. That's why the
rite insists that we celebrate Baptism in the Christian assembly, with the community present and
actively participating. It is the community, after all, who is welcoming the new members,
journeying with them, providing models for them, supporting and nourishing them. Baptism
begins with God's love and care revealed to us through Christ. It continues with us, the Church,
living and enacting God's love and care to each other. That's a serious commitment.
Eucharist means: "giving thanks and praise." It is a sacrament of
__________________________________. Catholics believe the Eucharist, or
Communion, is both a celebration and a meal. It is the central
___________________________ of the Church. We re-enact the Last
______________________________. We believe in the real presence of Jesus in the
bread and wine; the bread becomes Jesus’ flesh and the wine becomes Jesus’ blood. As
we receive Christ's body and blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer
to God.
The ultimate intent of celebrating Eucharist, receiving Christ’s body, is to create the
united body of Christ which is the Church." The body of Christ is not only on the table,
but at the table and around the table and then as you ingest it becomes part of you.
When you receive and ingest the host, Jesus is calling us to be his body in the world.
When you say “Amen” upon receiving the host, you are saying “Yes I will be your body in
the world.”
Reconciliation
* A symbol for
reconciliation is
______________________
* Another symbol for
reconciliation is
______________________
Confirmation
* A symbol of confirmation
is _____________________
* The dove symbolizes
______________________
__
Marriage
* altar represents a
* The rings exchanged
______________________
during the marriage
__
ceremony symbolize
______________________
The Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation is also known as Penance, or Penance and
Reconciliation. It is a sacrament of __________________________. It has three elements:
conversion, confession and celebration. In it we find God's unconditional forgiveness; as a result
we are called to forgive others.
____________________, one aspect of the Sacrament of Reconciliation which used to receive
the greatest emphasis, is now seen as just one step in the total process. Confession of sin can
only be sincere if it is preceded by the process of conversion (a change of heart and mind).
Confession is the expression of the interior transformation that has already happened in us. It is
a much less significant aspect of the sacrament than we made it out to be in the past. This does
not mean that confession is unimportant-only that it is not the essence of the sacrament. In fact,
if we are not sincerely sorry for our sins and mistakes, if we are not willing to turn away from our
harmful behavior, then the sacrament of reconciliation cannot be received. The sacraments
require our genuine participation.
Confirmation is also a sacrament of _____________________________________. It
calls us to renew our Baptismal promises.
We are anointed with ________________________ on our foreheads. The Bishop or
priest blesses confirmundi (the one getting confirmed). The confirmundi receives the
gifts of the Holy Spirit.
For Catholics, the Sacrament of Marriage, or Holy Matrimony, is a public sign that one
gives oneself totally to this other person. It is also a covenant. A covenant is a promise
between God and people. In the case of marriage the promise or covenant is made
between the couple and God. The couple vow or promise to love each other
unconditionally and forever and they make this promise to god and to each other. The
loving union of husband and wife gives great joy to the couple. Marriage is also God’s
way of providing a healthy, respectful, and compassionate environment for children to
be raised in. Ideally the Catholic family practices beatitude behaviors and moves society
towards the Kingdom of God.
Holy Orders
In the Sacrament of ________________________________, or Ordination, is a
sacrament of _______________________. The priest being ordained vows to lead other
Catholics by bringing them the sacraments (especially the Eucharist), by proclaiming the
Gospel, and by providing other means to holiness (beatitude behaviors). The sacrament
of Holy orders includes the vows to poverty (simple lifestyle) obedience (to God and to
the Bishop or order) and chastity (celibacy or not having a romantic relationship).
Anointing of the Sick
The Catholic Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, formerly known as Last Rites is a ritual
of ___________________ appropriate not only for physical but also for mental and
spiritual sickness.
Source:
http://www.americancatholic.org/UpdateYourFaith/answers.asp?QC0389a
Name the 3 sacraments of initiation and grace are.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Name the two sacraments of healing. ________________________________ and _____________________________________
Name the sacraments of service and vocation are. _______________________________and ________________________________
Grade 10 R.S Lesson Plan Day 1 / 2 (week 6) – Called to Church
What are we doing?
Why are we doing it?
Agenda:
Learning Goals:
1. Opening prayer: look for the symbols
in the prayer
2. Review of sacraments and
sacramental moments
3. Brainstorming: What is a symbol?
What is a sacrament?
Name three common symbols used in
sacraments and rituals.
4. Fill in the blanks
5. Activity

I will…
* identify the seven sacraments and their
associated symbols
* explain the significance of sacraments
* explain the significance of symbols in
receiving God’s grace
How will I know I’ve worked
toward the learning goal? Success
Criteria:
I can…
* answer brainstorming
* fill in the blanks note
* complete the pictures activity
Go over News Report common errors
- vague introduction missing some of the 5ws or no
introduction at all
- quotes that say very little; don’t expand the idea or
simply repeat information
Prayer to the Good Shepherd
Lord of the 23rd Psalm,
I have known death,
And you have refreshed my soul.
I have known fear,
And you have comforted me.
I have known hunger,
And you have set a feast before me.
In the darkest valley
No calamity of humankind or nature has separated us.
Teach me to walk as you walk
Beside those in mourning
So that they will know joy,
Beside those in fear
That they will know comfort,
Beside those in hunger
That they will feast until their cup overflows.
As your goodness and love follow me,
May mine follow my neighbor
That the threat of the worst terrors
May turn to the knowledge of the comforts of the house of the Lord,
Where you have invited us to dwell forever.
And so let me strive to help build on earth
What you have promised us in heaven.
In the face of all calamity, present and yet to come,
Let me lead my neighbor beside quiet waters,
The quiet waters of the Good Shepherd.
Q: What are the symbols used in this prayer? What do they mean or
represent?
http://www.togetheratonealtar.catholic.edu.au/craft/dsp-content.cfm?loadref=36
SIGNS AND SYMBOLS
The signs and symbols used in the Church’s liturgy and in the
sacraments provide us with a great opportunity for reflection. These
simple elements of everyday life invite us to
reflect on the meaning of our faith.
Most of the items used in the liturgy and the sacraments are also found in our own homes: oil, bread, light,
water, wine, and white clothing. They are simple, basic and very accessible to us. These simple elements of
everyday life invite us to reflect on the sacred in our life.
We need symbols that speak to us of the sacred. In our present age we are confronted with so many
flashing images and “in your face” messages competing for our attention that we can end up feeling confused
and pulled in too many directions. Because we have limited time to reflect or to be still, we sometimes long
for peace and a sense of calm even if we can’t quite recognize that stillness is what we need.
Q: Do you ever feel pulled in too many directions? YES or NO
Do you ever seek a place that is quiet; where you can be alone or think to yourself? YES or NO
One way to promote inner peace is to contemplate the meaning of a symbol, such as a flame or a simple
bowl of clear water. A symbol is a little like a ‘window’ to God. It gives a glimpse into the spiritual part of life
and can calm us so we can experience the presence of God.
Q: Have you ever deeply watched a campfire or even the flickering flame of a candle? YES or NO
Has the flame ever created a calm or peaceful feeling? YES or NO
In the liturgy and in all sacraments simple elements from life are brought forward and made sacred. Light,
water, clothing, oil, hands, bread and wine are transformed from ordinary objects into the gift of God’s grace
and presence with us, and we too are transformed when we accept God’s gift of grace.
Q: Do you think ordinary objects can be made sacred by humans calling God’s presence into the objects?
Explain ______________________________________________________________________________
As a Church we have a ‘language’ that helps us put expression to the moments of grace. This
language is expressed in symbols and rituals (which are beyond words). Let’s look at water, a very
common symbol in many religions including the Catholic faith.
WATER
The newly baptized have water poured over their heads.
In other Christian faith the person being baptized is fully
immersed in water as Jesus was when he was baptized by
John.
Why is water a symbol of baptism and also a symbol used
in other religious rituals?
SYMBOLS CONTINUED
LAYING ON OF HANDS
One of the primary symbols in the liturgy is the ‘laying on of
hands’. From ancient times, to impose hands on someone or to
extend one’s hand over the person’s head was the sign of calling
down the ____________________________.
All seven sacraments use this symbol. A prayer accompanies the
imposition of hands. In the Eucharist, the ____________________
stretches his hands over the bread and wine to call upon the Holy
Spirit to consecrate these gifts into the body and blood of Christ.
BREAD AND WINE
Growing wheat, grinding it, and baking it into bread takes
many humans working ___________________. The growing
of grapes, crushing and then fermenting them also takes a
lot of humans working together. Already, you can see that
bread and wine are symbols of connection and ___________.
Bread is life. Wine is joy. The sharing of food and drink is
often linked with peace-making and the resolution of
differences. From the earliest times, human beings have
shared meals together. The very act of eating and drinking
together is a symbol of togetherness, common life, common
love.
In biblical times, people ate everything from the same plate.
People ate using flat bread which served as a ‘spoon’ dipped
into the communal dish. Sharing food in this way increased
the sense of connectedness among those eating it. They
became, in a sense, one body.
The breaking of the bread was the ritual gesture that
established ______________________among those at table
in a Jewish ritual meal. The Last Supper was such a meal.
Jesus identified the broken bread and poured wine with his
own Body and Blood, broken and poured out in his suffering
and death. After his Resurrection, Jesus’ disciples spoke of
________________________ him in the ‘breaking of the
bread’. The ‘breaking of the bread’ eventually came to
describe the whole action of the Eucharist after the time of
Jesus.
Word Bank: Holy Spirit, together, unity, priest, communion, recognizing
FIRE / LIGHT (REPRESENTED BY A CANDLE)
In the Old Testament, fire is a symbol of God’s _________________
presence. In the biblical narratives we read of Moses before the
burning bush, intensely aware of the ________________________ of
God. We read of the Hebrew people journeying through the desert,
led by a pillar of fire by night. In the Bible, the ___________________
of a person’s spirit is nearly always accompanied by light. In the
Old Testament, Moses is shining with light after he has received the
10 commandments from God (Exodus 34: 29-35).
In the New Testament, Jesus is transfigured, shining brighter than
the sun (Matthew 17:2). This ____________________ signifies the
radiance of God’s presence. In the New Testament also, the flames
of Pentecost are a symbol of the presence of God transforming the
lives of Jesus’ disciples.
Many images of Jesus show a circle of light called a _____________
radiating from his head, again showing Jesus’ as the shining image
of God.
OIL
For the Jewish people, our ancestors in faith, anointing with oil meant
setting the person apart for a particular ____________________. Just as
royalty and Priests are anointed for a particular mission, so are we as
Christians given a particular mission to be Christ in the world today
(love, justice, peacemakers).
The word __________________ means “the anointed”. To be anointed
as Christians means we are be set apart for the service of God. We are
the community anointed to continue the work of Christ, the anointed
one.
WHITE GARMENT
The newly baptized are clothed in white as a symbol of ‘putting on’ Christ,
and the pure new life of grace. White is the colour of Christian baptism. It
symbolizes the cleansing of the person from all sin. At Mass, the Priest
wears a white alb which represents his baptismal garment.
Word Bank: presence, purifying, transformation, halo, shining, mission, Christ
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Sacraments and Symbols: Match to the pictures posted, then draw a picture of one of
the sacrament’s symbols based on that picture.
draw a picture of one or more symbols
Baptism
Water,
Paschal
candle,
Oil.
Confirmation
Sacred Chrism
(oil),
Bishop
Anointing of the
Sick
Oil of the sick
Reconciliation
Purple stole,
Crucifix
Marriage
Two rings
Holy Orders
Book of the
Gospels,
Crucifix
Eucharist / Holy
Communion
Crucifix
Host (bread)
Chalice
(holding wine)
WATER (water in the baptismal font)
PASCHAL CANDLE and OIL
BISHOP

SACRED CHRISM (oil)
OIL FOR THE SICK
PURPLE STOLE and CRUCIFIX
WEDDING RINGS
BOOK OF THE GOSPELS
CRUCIFIX
HOST (bread) and CHALICE (holding
wine)
Grade 10 R.S Lesson Plan Day 5 (week 6) – Called to Church
What are we doing?
Why are we doing it?
Agenda:
Learning Goals:
1. Opening prayer: downward mobility
2. The presences of Christ
3. Formative test as review (complete it
in groups of two or three)
I will…
* identify how Christ is present in the
persons and symbols during mass
* explain the sacraments through a
sacrament review formative test
How will I know I’ve worked
toward the learning goal? Success
Criteria:
I can…
* discuss the prayer
* view the website Together at
One Altar and copy the note
Downward Mobility
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
In most honor/shame systems, which are grounded in male values, a “true
man” always seeks the best, the top, and the most in terms of roles, power,
status, and possessions. This usually sets up the male for spiritual defeat or
deceit. Although women create their own honor/shame systems too, up to
now this was usually home-, appearance-, and family-based. Now women
in overdeveloped countries have largely bought into the outer male system
too, which can make them doubly trapped. Jesus tried to free us from all
this.
Throughout the Gospels, we find numerous teachings promoting
“downward mobility.” The most familiar of these may be “The last shall
be first, and the first shall be last” (Matthew 20:16), and Jesus’ consistent
honoring of the least, the outsider, the sinner, and the handicapped.
Jesus tells us to refuse all storing up of treasures, what he calls “building
bigger barns” (Luke 12:16-21). Does that sound like capitalism? Jesus
said, “You cannot serve God and money” (Matthew 6:24). It’s harder to
pass through the eye of a needle (Matthew 19:24) than to serve God and
money at the same time. Pope Francis has also been saying, “Money is to
serve and not to rule.” In this area, Jesus makes his most clear, dualistic
judgments. It is almost scary.
Yet, we have given generations of Christians the impression that we can
easily be both rich and still generous. I know many who can, but they
really work at it. Yet we have preachers on television who tell Americans
that the more money you make and have, the more you are blessed and
honored by God. That is absolute anti-Gospel and, not to mention,
unsustainable with six billion people on this planet—and growing.
The Presences of Christ
http://www.togetheratonealtar.catholic.edu.au/explore/dsp-content.cfm?loadref=30
Assembly, Minister, Word and Sacrament
During the celebration of the Eucharist, Jesus is present in several
important ways. He is present in:
THE PRIEST
Christ is present in the person of the priest who leads the celebration of
Mass, who proclaims the Gospel, preaches and during the Eucharistic
Prayer offers praise and thanks to God and does what Jesus did at the last
supper. Through the Holy Spirit he brings about the presence of Christ in
the elements of bread and wine.
THE SCRIPTURES
Christ is present in the readings from Scripture proclaimed at Mass. When
the Scripture is proclaimed at Mass it is the Lord who speaks to us through
those words. The gospel especially is received with special ceremony. All
stand and sometimes the presence of Christ in his word is honoured with
candles or incense.
THE ASSEMBLED PEOPLE
Christ is present in the group of people who gather to offer the Mass. Not
only did Jesus promise to be with his followers whenever they gathered in
his name, but the people who gather at Mass are members of the Church,
the Body of Christ, his continuing presence in the world.
THE BREAD AND WINE
Christ is present in the elements of bread and wine which become his body
and blood. This is the most intense mode of the presence of Christ in the
Eucharist. When we eat this Bread and drink from the Cup we enter into
communion with his Body and Blood. We share the very life of Jesus
himself and open ourselves to living and loving as he did.