Sacraments: Past, Present and Future Level 5 and 6 Celebration ...

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 Anointing of the Sick : past and present (2005) DVD AGE
LEVELS: MY 7-10 to Adult Written and presented by Kathleen Chesto, the DVD
introduces the meaning of sacrament and then goes on to explain the development of
this sacrament throughout history - from a sacrament of healing to one given in
preparation for death. This development is explained and Kathleen explains that post
Vatican 11 the sacrament has returned to its original status as one of healing and
support in sickness.
WEBSITE
http://www.ourcatholicfaith.org/sacraments/anointingthesick.html
RECONCILIATION activity pg 28
In small learning teams students investigate a time period in the
development of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Resources that
could provide background information for teachers and students
include:
The Sacrament of Reconciliation : past and present (2007) DVD AGE LEVELS:
MH-AD Here is a clear, simple, yet detailed overview of the history of the Sacrament of
Reconciliation. It begins with the Hebrew concept of sin, then looks at Jesus' teachings,
and Penance in the early Church, followed by an examination of the changes from 200AD
to the present. Combined with Kathleen Chesto's explanation of the celebration of the
rites today, this presentation provides a valuable resource for parents who are preparing
their children for this Sacrament. Herself a parent, Dr Chesto identifies with the common
experiences and feelings about Reconciliation, and her empathetic approach invites
viewers to a renewed understanding of the Sacrament. The accompanying notes include
discussion questions and a brief outline of the historical details covered.
WEBSITE
http://www.ourcatholicfaith.org/sacraments/penance.html
CALLED FROM THE COMMUNITY activity pg 32
Students explore in this activity the daily life of a priest and his role
in the community. Some resources that could be used to illustrate
the role of the priest are:
Priesthood: men with a mission DVD 2008 - The DVD features priests from
the Brisbane Archdiocese.
The sacrament of Holy Orders : past and present (2005) DVD AGE LEVELS:
MS to Adult The program, hosted by Kathleen Chesto explains how the original meaning
of priesthood has changed over time. Originally a priest was one who, because of his
gifts, was chosen by their community. This changed over time and the priest became
separate from the community and received his gifts at his ordination. She explains that
the idea of a priestly people with gifts also changed over time. Vatican 11 has tried to