11A – The Trinity

• What are you doing when you say the Creed?
• What is a Creed?
• A song based on the Apostles’ Creed.  Here are the lyrics.
• How did the Nicene Creed form?

• The Trinity: Catholic central in 6 mins
• The Christian Trinity explained in 3 minutes
• God: A Bible Project clip.

By naming God as Creator the Christian community is explaining the why of creation not the how.  God created to share the love and goodness with every creature but in particular the humans who are created in God’s image.  Creation is a profound witness to God’s love and wisdom.

• Who is God?
• Does God really exist?
• What’s the Story on Creation?
• St Francis is a hero of the Church who demonstrated strong reverence for life in his actions and prayers.
• What is a steward of Creation?

Jesus became human to show us how to live.  By following him we develop our human potential and become more God-like.  Jesus proclaims the reign of God and how we can follow his example in our care for others.

• God in human form?
• Who is Jesus? Catholic Central

Being Human

• Being Human: Catholic Central
• Purpose and Meaning of Life: Catholic Central

The Consistent Ethic of Life

• What does Pro-life Really Mean?
• Pro Life Issues: Catholic central on the consistent ethic of life. Very good explanation.
• Jakob O’Flaherty on Euthanasia in NZ
• How humans care for each other includes how life is reverenced.  Many of the issues around how we reverence life are covered in the bishops statement a consistent ethic of life.

Sacrament of Anointing

• The sacrament of the sick has a long tradition within the Church and is a way Catholics reverence life.  It is a sacrament that may be received more than once.
• This short Busted Halo video gives the background to who can receive the sacrament of the sick and when.
• Anointing of the Sick: Catholic Central

Suffering

• Why did Jesus suffer?
• The suffering of Jesus: Catholic Central (44secs)

The Holy Spirit is the presence of God in our world and is active in every time and place as well as in the heart of every person.

• The Holy Spirit: Catholic Central
• Who is the Holy Spirit ? The different names given and images (wind, fire, water) to describe the Spirit.(Text)
• Holy Spirit: Bible Project theme
• The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
• Gifts, fruits and charisms: What is the difference?
• The Holy Spirit is alive in the World. Vatican II considered the relationship between the Church and the modern world. The Holy Spirit is key to understanding this relationship.(Text)

If you are being assessed to Achievement Standard 90819 these resources may be useful support material.

Reminders

Remember that these are resources that fit the generic title of the standard.  You should read the actual standard 90819, the national moderator’s report and the assessment task that your school has set.

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