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AGE LEVELS: Lower Primary to Junior High. This is an easel-style Big Book with images showing each of the Sacraments, their signs and symbols WEBSITE http://www.ourcatholicfaith.org/sacraments/baptism.html CATECHUMENATE CARTOONS activity pg 12 In this module activity students design and create a double frame cartoon that highlights similarities and differences between the Catechumenate of the early Church and RCIA today. A resource that could be used in this activity is listed below: WEBSITE http://www.ourcatholicfaith.org/sacraments/baptism.html SEVEN SYMBOLS, ONE SACRAMENT activity pg 16 Students design a concept map that depicts the seven symbols used in the contemporary celebration of the sacrament of confirmation. Resources that could be used to support students in this activity are: Students, initially discuss the idea of a rite of passage, where one celebrates with ceremony when one moves from one time in their life to another. We Celebrate the Sacraments Big Book BOOK 1994 AGE LEVELS: Lower Primary to Junior High. This is an easel-style Big Book with images showing each of the Sacraments, their signs and symbols. The Sacrament of Confirmation: Past and present 2004 DVD AGE LEVELS: SS to Adult In the main program on the DVD (28 mins), Kathleen Chesto discusses the place of the Holy Spirit in our lives and describes the Spirit as 'the heart of everything that is'. In this context, she presents a history of the understanding and evolution of the Sacrament within the church and explores current debates around an appropriate theology of Confirmation and its role as a Sacrament of Initiation. This includes a discussion about the different ages when confirmation is celebrated around the world, with different accompanying theologies. The DVD includes some additional material, brief (one to two minute) stories about the Holy Spirit in their lives: - Charlotte's Advocate; Abigail's Search; John's Awareness; Betsy's Prayer; Ed's Faith; Confirmation Readiness; Ian's Insight; Mike's Recipe. Study Guide included. WEBSITE http://www.ourcatholicfaith.org/sacraments/confirm FOUR MOVEMENTS OF THE EUCHARIST activity pg 18 In this module activity students explore the concept of meals and draw parallels between meal stories in scriptural texts and the four movements of the Eucharist. Some resources that could be used to introduce the concepts to students are listed below:
Remember & Recognize - Understanding Catholic Eucharist DVD 25 mins 2005 AGE LEVELS: Junior High to Adult. Eucharist is introduced here as both initiation into the Christian Community and the family meal. The key aspects of the Catholic Eucharist are presented: Last Supper - Remembrance; Word of God - Proclamation; Community - Handed Down; Sacrifice - In Jesus' Love; Bread of Life - Nourishment; Real Presence - Personal and Pastoral; Christ Among Us - Recognition. Visuals, music and audio from a variety of Eucharistic celebrations complement the commentary on each of the sections. This would be a useful resource for reflection on the meaning of Eucharist, for RCIA, and for adult faith education. The DVD includes scene selection. Eucharist: The Source and the Summit DVD 27 mins 2005 AGE LEVELS: Junior High to Adult. A program in three parts on the Eucharist: 1: We Participate: Fr Brendan Moss takes viewers through significant features of a Catholic Church and then of the celebration of the Eucharist. Words such as "anamnesis" and "transubstantiation" are explained, as Eucharist is described as thanksgiving, remembering, sacrifice and meal. 2. We Pray: Sr Cathy Doherty explains the practice of Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction. 3: We Practise: Matuschka Lindo speaks about the way we live Eucharist in our daily lives. The detailed explanations would make this a useful resource for RCIA. With notes. Mass for Older Children DVD 15 mins 1998 AGE LEVELS: Upper Primary to Junior High. Gaynell Cronin leads viewers through the stages of the Mass exploring the significance of each part and explaining some of the terminology used. The background of the Mass as a 'remembering and response' to the words and actions of Jesus is explained and the Eucharistic celebration is placed within the context of the daily lives of all who participate. With Notes WEBSITES http://www.catholicaustralia.com.au/page.php?pg=mi http://www.ourcatholicfaith.org/sacraments/euchari HISTORY OF THE EUCHARIST activity pg 19 In small learning teams develop a wall display that illustrates key moments in the history of the Eucharist. Resources that could be used in this activity include: The Sacrament of Eucharist : past and present (2007) DVD AGE LEVELS: MY 7-10 to Adult. Kathleen Chesto gives a general introduction to sacraments before exploring an understanding of Eucharist. She gives a clear presentation of how Eucharist developed from its beginning through to today. The part played by heresy and church councils, political influences, the impact of the destruction of the Jewish Temple, all are explained simply. The accompanying notes provide a guide to using the video with adult groups, RCIA and parents of children receiving First Eucharist. WEBSITE http://www.ourcatholicfaith.org/sacraments/euchari HEALING activity pg 25 Students investigate how the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is celebrated. They also explore the historical development of the Sacrament. Resources that could be used in this activity are listed below:
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