Unit Content Area 1
The Catholic Church celebrates the Sacrament of the Eucharist.
Students will learn:
Unit Content: Background information
Celebration is an important part of our lives. Celebrations reflect our understanding of who we are, what we value and what we believe. What events do we celebrate and why? Times of celebration help build our relationships with each other. What we celebrate reflects our values and priorities and can affirm the people involved.
Celebrations have rituals which incorporate symbols, words and actions that convey meaning to the people gathered. Rituals contain their own communal and cultural expression. The way a birthday or a wedding is celebrated in different communities may vary, yet each contains a degree of similarity.
This section of the unit explores the variety of celebrations that the students experience in their lives. Drawing on their life experience, the students recall celebrations that are important to them and the rituals and symbols used in these celebrations. Help the students make connections to the celebrations they have recalled and the celebration of Eucharist.
The Eucharist is the central celebration of the Catholic community. The Eucharist unites all Catholics as members of the one community, the one body of Christ. We gather in communion with each other. We join together in shared hope and belief in Jesus’ life, death and Resurrection.
As with all celebrations, the Eucharist has a structure. There are four main parts to the Mass:
1. The Introductory Rites
2. The Liturgy of the Word
3. The Liturgy of the Eucharist
4. The Concluding Rites
Each part of the Mass uses its own symbols and rituals. Explore these with students at an appropriate level. The two central parts of the Mass are the Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Students will learn:
- about ways we celebrate with family, friends and community
- about the importance of the celebration of the Eucharist
- to distinguish the four parts of the Mass
- about the Introductory Rites
Unit Content: Background information
Celebration is an important part of our lives. Celebrations reflect our understanding of who we are, what we value and what we believe. What events do we celebrate and why? Times of celebration help build our relationships with each other. What we celebrate reflects our values and priorities and can affirm the people involved.
Celebrations have rituals which incorporate symbols, words and actions that convey meaning to the people gathered. Rituals contain their own communal and cultural expression. The way a birthday or a wedding is celebrated in different communities may vary, yet each contains a degree of similarity.
This section of the unit explores the variety of celebrations that the students experience in their lives. Drawing on their life experience, the students recall celebrations that are important to them and the rituals and symbols used in these celebrations. Help the students make connections to the celebrations they have recalled and the celebration of Eucharist.
The Eucharist is the central celebration of the Catholic community. The Eucharist unites all Catholics as members of the one community, the one body of Christ. We gather in communion with each other. We join together in shared hope and belief in Jesus’ life, death and Resurrection.
As with all celebrations, the Eucharist has a structure. There are four main parts to the Mass:
1. The Introductory Rites
2. The Liturgy of the Word
3. The Liturgy of the Eucharist
4. The Concluding Rites
Each part of the Mass uses its own symbols and rituals. Explore these with students at an appropriate level. The two central parts of the Mass are the Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist.
RESOURCES
Resources for CELEBRATIONS
Holidays All Around the World
Video
This Youtube clip displays songs and photos introducing holidays all around the world, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Ramadan, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Chinese New Year, Solstice and Harvest Festivals. This clip allows students to view an appropriate resource which exposes them to how people celebrate all around the world.
This Youtube clip displays songs and photos introducing holidays all around the world, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Ramadan, Kwanzaa, Diwali, Chinese New Year, Solstice and Harvest Festivals. This clip allows students to view an appropriate resource which exposes them to how people celebrate all around the world.
Celebrations!
Book
This book allows students to read appropriate literature related to special celebrations cherished around the world. This can be used as a spring board for discussion in asking the questions "What is involved in a celebration? Who participates? What are the characteristics of a good celebration?" The photography and interviews with children across the world, brings to life many of the world's major religious and local celebrations from countries as far apart as Japan and Mexico, India, and Sweden.
This book allows students to read appropriate literature related to special celebrations cherished around the world. This can be used as a spring board for discussion in asking the questions "What is involved in a celebration? Who participates? What are the characteristics of a good celebration?" The photography and interviews with children across the world, brings to life many of the world's major religious and local celebrations from countries as far apart as Japan and Mexico, India, and Sweden.
Children Just Like Me
Book
This book can be used to read appropriate literature related to worldwide celebrations. This books leads to discussions about " Why do we gather together at a designated place. What stories are told about family an our lives at celebrations. What food is eaten at different cultural occasions". The celebrations featured in this book come from stories told by children from both industrialised and developing nations including children from tribal cultures.
This book can be used to read appropriate literature related to worldwide celebrations. This books leads to discussions about " Why do we gather together at a designated place. What stories are told about family an our lives at celebrations. What food is eaten at different cultural occasions". The celebrations featured in this book come from stories told by children from both industrialised and developing nations including children from tribal cultures.
Thank you God
Prayer
This prayer provides students with the opportunity to thank God for all the wonderful times of celebration in their lives and all the gifts he has provided them on earth.
This prayer provides students with the opportunity to thank God for all the wonderful times of celebration in their lives and all the gifts he has provided them on earth.
Resources for GATHERING FOR MASS
Youtube Clip
This Youtube video is a great introduction for students to the different parts of the mass. The clip makes a connection between the home and the church,allowing students to familiarise themselves with the parts of the mass. Through the Youtube clip children are invited to thank God for the gift of Jesus and the gifts of all creation, spotlighting parts of the Mass to which a young child can most easily relate and recognize. The is a great focus on the actions of Gathering and Greeting, Forgiving and Praising, Listening and Caring.
This Youtube video is a great introduction for students to the different parts of the mass. The clip makes a connection between the home and the church,allowing students to familiarise themselves with the parts of the mass. Through the Youtube clip children are invited to thank God for the gift of Jesus and the gifts of all creation, spotlighting parts of the Mass to which a young child can most easily relate and recognize. The is a great focus on the actions of Gathering and Greeting, Forgiving and Praising, Listening and Caring.
Label the parts of the Church
Worksheet
In order to comprehend the importance of God's House, students need to have a clear understanding of the objects and symbols found in the church. This worksheet allows the students to look at the physical environment, both inside and out of the Catholic church and the label the different parts.
In order to comprehend the importance of God's House, students need to have a clear understanding of the objects and symbols found in the church. This worksheet allows the students to look at the physical environment, both inside and out of the Catholic church and the label the different parts.
Inside the Church
Image
This image shows the inside of a Catholic church, facing the alter. Students are shown the view in which they see during the mass, without any obstruction. This can be used in conjunction with the words of Jesus, “Where two or three are gathered in my name".
This image shows the inside of a Catholic church, facing the alter. Students are shown the view in which they see during the mass, without any obstruction. This can be used in conjunction with the words of Jesus, “Where two or three are gathered in my name".
People involved in the Celebration
Worksheet
Using this worksheet students will recognise the different roles people have at the mass. Students may have attended mass in the past and never really understood the purpose of the different people present. The teacher will be able to explicitly go through each role and then students can match the name of the person with their specific role during mass.
Using this worksheet students will recognise the different roles people have at the mass. Students may have attended mass in the past and never really understood the purpose of the different people present. The teacher will be able to explicitly go through each role and then students can match the name of the person with their specific role during mass.
Resources for the INTRODUCTORY RITE
Together at One Altar
Website and Video
This website is fantastic in allowing students to visually see from the comfort of their classroom, the different sections that make up the Introductory Rites through a video. Also presented on the website is the script used throughout the mass, so the teacher is able to pause and discuss different actions and words spoken at different parts of the mass.
This website is fantastic in allowing students to visually see from the comfort of their classroom, the different sections that make up the Introductory Rites through a video. Also presented on the website is the script used throughout the mass, so the teacher is able to pause and discuss different actions and words spoken at different parts of the mass.
Opening Procession
Worksheet
This worksheet asks for students to look at the pictures displayed of the opening procession and place in order the actions that occur. Through this students can analysis the carrying of the gospel, the processional cross and the entrance of the priest and ministers.
This worksheet asks for students to look at the pictures displayed of the opening procession and place in order the actions that occur. Through this students can analysis the carrying of the gospel, the processional cross and the entrance of the priest and ministers.
Opening Procession
Worksheet
This worksheet allows students to understand the different people and objects involved in the opening procession. Students may wonder "What book is carried into the church?", "Who are the people that enter the Church?" The students will understand that the opening procession begins the celebration and fosters the unity of those who have been gathered.
This worksheet allows students to understand the different people and objects involved in the opening procession. Students may wonder "What book is carried into the church?", "Who are the people that enter the Church?" The students will understand that the opening procession begins the celebration and fosters the unity of those who have been gathered.
Our God is Near CD:
Hymns
These songs by Monica Brown can be used during the Entrance chant when the priest enters. The entrance chant opens the celebration, fosters the unity of those who have been gathered and accompanies the procession of the priest and ministers. The song 'Come Gather Children' invites children to listen to God's Word and celebrate the gathering.
Hymns
These songs by Monica Brown can be used during the Entrance chant when the priest enters. The entrance chant opens the celebration, fosters the unity of those who have been gathered and accompanies the procession of the priest and ministers. The song 'Come Gather Children' invites children to listen to God's Word and celebrate the gathering.
Greeting
Worksheet
Once the Priest has entered the church, he stand at the chair and together with the whole congregation makes the Sign of the Cross. Then he signifies the presence of the Lord to the community gathered there by means of the Greeting. Students will therefore utilise this worksheet to trace over the words spoken by the priest and then responded by the congregation during the greeting.
Once the Priest has entered the church, he stand at the chair and together with the whole congregation makes the Sign of the Cross. Then he signifies the presence of the Lord to the community gathered there by means of the Greeting. Students will therefore utilise this worksheet to trace over the words spoken by the priest and then responded by the congregation during the greeting.
Penitential Rite/Kyrie
Prayer
Using this prayer, the students take part in learning the words of the Act of Penitence, which it carried out by the entire community through general confession. The teacher can act as the priest and the students can reply to the statements. After the Penitential Rite, the Kyrie takes place by which the congregation acclaim the Lord and implore his mercy.
Using this prayer, the students take part in learning the words of the Act of Penitence, which it carried out by the entire community through general confession. The teacher can act as the priest and the students can reply to the statements. After the Penitential Rite, the Kyrie takes place by which the congregation acclaim the Lord and implore his mercy.
Gloria (Form A)
Prayer
Using this resource, students will learn the spoken words of The Gloria - a very ancient and venerable hymn in which the Church, gathered together in the Holy Spirit, glorifies and entreats God the Father and the Lamb.
Using this resource, students will learn the spoken words of The Gloria - a very ancient and venerable hymn in which the Church, gathered together in the Holy Spirit, glorifies and entreats God the Father and the Lamb.