SCOPE AND SEQUENCE PREP SHARING OUR STORIES

Year Level Descriptor: The Religion curriculum involves four strands: Sacred Texts, Beliefs, Church and Christian Life. These strands are interrelated and should be taught in an integrated way; and in ways that are
appropriate to specific local contexts. In Prep, students learn about some Old Testament and New Testament stories that tell of a God of love, the creator of all; the goodness of Gods creation, Gods special
relationship with all of creation and Gods plan that people help each other to live safely and happily together, for the good of all. Students listen to, read and view stories of and about Jesus in the Gospels that tell
of Jesus life as a Jew, his mother Mary, his friends and family; of Jesus praying and teaching others to pray; of his teachings about love, compassion and forgiveness that challenged people about the way they
were living; and of his suffering, death and resurrection. They learn that Christians believe God created people with the freedom to choose between good and bad, right and wrong. They explore examples of times
when people make these choices, from familiar texts and their personal experience. Students understand that prayer helps believers follow the teachings of Jesus; to live according to Gods plan. They learn about
ways in which believers pray, either alone or with others, including the Sign of the Cross and Amen. They observe ways in which believers pray together during special celebrations and rituals that mark important
times in the life of believers and in the Church year. They learn about the Church building as a sacred place for believers and the Bible as a sacred book for believers.
Achievement Standard: By the end of Prep, students communicate clearly their ideas, feelings and thoughts about God, the goodness of Gods creation and Gods plan that people help each other to live safely
and happily together, for the good of all. (Focus 5)They identify connections between some Old Testament stories and their personal experience, including experience of the goodness of creation.(Focus 2) They
listen and respond to stories of and about Jesus in the Gospels that tell of Jesus life as a Jew, his mother Mary, his friends and family; of Jesus praying and teaching others to pray; and of his suffering, death and
resurrection. (Focus 6)They recognise Jesus teachings about love, compassion and forgiveness that challenged people about the way they were living.(Focus 1 & 3) They relate examples of people having the
freedom to choose between good and bad, right and wrong. (Focus 4) Students understand that prayer helps believers to follow the teachings of Jesus; to live according to Gods plan. They recognise ways in
which believers pray, either alone or with others, using word, music, action, silence, images, symbols and nature and participate with respect in a variety of these prayer experiences, including meditation, the Sign of
the Cross and Amen. They describe ways in which believers pray together during special celebrations and rituals that mark important times in the life of believers and in the Church year. (Focus 1)
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Focus Area 4
Focus Area 5
Focus Area 6
How do we live in our school
What are the stories that we
What other stories do we hear in What do the stories of the Bible
How do we live in our world
How is the birth of Jesus
community? What is our school
share in our school community?
and see in our school
tell us about making good
today? Students explore how
remembered in the Church?
community like? What do we do
We are a Catholic school so we
community? Walk around the
choices? Students explore
the world was created. If
Students explore the infancy
together in our classroom? Our
share stories from the Bible. The school and Church identify
Jesus message of love,
Creation was at the beginning
narratives through comparing
buildings, Church, school rules,
stories in the Bible tell us what
images like Mary and Jesus.
compassion and forgiveness
where would we find that story
and contrasting the accounts in
covenants, prayer (sign of the
God is like. Students explore the (connection to the buddies
through the story of the Good
in the Bible? Students explore
Matthew and Luke.
cross) (4 weeks)
stories of Joseph and David in
presenting the Easter story)
Samaritan. How do we make
the story of Creation in Genesis
Supplementary Scripture:
the Old Testament and share
Introduce students to the story
good choices in our lives?
1 and engage in literacy
Mandated scripture text: birth
Golden Rule
how these stories of family help
of Easter (there is a big story
Students explore the idea that
activities and drama activities.
of Jesus Luke and Matthew
CLPS1,CHLS1,CHPG1,CLMJ1,
us know what God was like then that well hear about in the
God created people with
Students can make connection
STNT2, BEWR1, CHLS1
CLPS1
and is like for me today.
Church soon that is very
freedom to choose right or
to how Jewish people remember
Mandated scripture text:
important to the Church. People
wrong. Students engage in the
the story today through Shabbat
Explicit teaching about
Joseph and David
have told it every year at this
story of the story of the Ten
(Judaism weebly).
prayer: Amen and Sign of the
time to tell us important
Lepers. (Christian writings and
Cross
STOT1, STOT2,
information about God and
wisdom)
Mandated Scripture: Genesis 1
Jesus, His Son) Students
STOT2, STCW1, BETR1
engage in learning activities
Mandated scripture: Good
about the Easter story
Samaritan (Luke) and Ten
Lepers (Luke)
Mandated scripture text
STNT1, STNT2, STCW1,

Jesus resurrection Mark 16:18 -STNT1, CHLS1, CLPS1

BETR2

CLPS1, CLMF1, CLMF2

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & THE RELIGIOUS LIFE OF THE SCHOOL

WITNESS TO MISSION Religious Life of the School
RELIGIOUS IDENTITY AND CULTURE - Our Catholic and ecumenical schools

derive their identity and culture from gospel values as well as a rich
heritage of Church tradition and practice. The effectiveness of a schools
identity and culture is its capacity to take the inspiration of Jesus Christ
and to translate it from the ideal into the real.
Ethos and Charism
Authentic Christian Community
Sense of the Sacred
SOCIAL ACTION AND JUSTICE - Our Catholic and ecumenical schools derive
their understanding of social action and justice from scripture and Church
social teaching. Christians understand that a just society establishes right
relationships marked by love, compassion and peace.
Justice in the School Community
Action for Justice
Reflection on action for justice
EVANGILISATION AND FAITH FORMATION - Our Catholic and ecumenical

LINKS TO
CURRICULUM

Beliefs:
Trinity: God, Jesus
the Christ, Spirit
Human Existence
World Religions
Christian Life:
Moral Formation
Mission and Justice
Prayer and
Spirituality
Church:
Liturgy and
Sacraments
People of God

School/Parish Events & Liturgical Calendar

Term One:
Revisiting our Holy Spirit Story through
our School Prayer, School Song,
Assembly
Whole school Sacred Time 12pm daily
Weekly Sacred Singing
Opening School Mass
Ash Wednesday Season of Lent
Caritas Project Compassion
Leadership Day
Just Leaders Day
Initiation into the Sacramental Program
World Day of Prayer
Harmony Day
St Patrick and St Joseph
Visit from Footprints- local group
Holy Week Liturgy and Easter

Term Two:
Whole School Sacred Time 12pm
daily
Weekly Sacred Singing
ANZAC Day Sandakan POW Friends
Assoc. School Choir and students at
New Farm Park
May Month of Mary
Hummingbird House
Orange Sky Laundry
Sacrament of Penance
Pentecost School Feast Day
Mothers Day

schools are both educating and evangelising communities. They are

evangelising communities to the extent that they give an authentic voice to
the religious dimension of life through the lens of a community of faith.
Our schools evangelise through their particular culture, through the life
witness of staff and students and through the curriculum.
Living the Gospel
Spiritual Formation
Witness to the Wider Community
PRAYER AND WORSHIP - Our Catholic and ecumenical schools, Prayer and
Worship provide an opportunity for students, staff and parents to celebrate
their life and identity as members of the Church. Prayer and worship helps
create a sense of purpose and identity and draw the school community
into an understanding of our shared humanity, link us with the Church
throughout the world, and invites us to share the Good News.
Christian Prayer
Celebration of Liturgy and Sacraments
Ritualising Everyday Life

Church History
Sacred Texts:
Old Testament
New Testament
Christian Spiritual
Writings

Term Three:
Whole School Sacred Time 12pm
daily
NAIDOC Week
Weekly Sacred Singing
Preparation for the Sacraments of
Initiation
Sacraments Confirmation and
Eucharist
Catholic Education Week
Feast of St Mary MacKillop
Grandparents /Special Persons Day
Fathers Day
SVDP/Orange Sky Laundry Sleep Out
International Day of Peace

Term Four:
Whole School Sacred Time 12pm
daily
Weekly Sacred Singing
October Pray the Rosary
Catholic Missions
Orientation Day new families to our
community
World Teachers Day
Remembrance Day
Volunteers Morning Tea
St Vincent de Paul hampers
Daily Advent Liturgies
Christmas Celebration
Graduation Liturgy
Whole school Thanksgiving
Mass