Religious Education

Year 9 term 3

PEOPLE CAN ACHIEVE EMOTIONAL PEACE

FORGIVENESS AND RECONCILATION

Outcome 2 – Drawing on human experience

Students understand the content of the Christian message and its significance by relating it to examples drawn from human experience.

Outcomes focus:

Students understand that emotions function best when directed by will.

Students understand the Sacrament of Reconciliation as a sacrament of forgiveness

Assessment Task

  • Research the N.T. references to forgiveness
  • Complete the worksheet below on forgiveness in the N.T.
  • Design a poster on forgiveness in the N.T. using the references in the worksheet below.

Due by the end of week 9.

Year / Progress toward Minimum Standard / Achievement of Minimum Standard / Progress towards Target / TargetRange / Above Target
9 / 2H / 3F – 3M / 3H – 4F / 4M
Assessment Rubric
The student… / Level
3 / Level
4
  • Research the N.T. references to forgiveness
  • Complete the worksheet below on forgiveness in the N.T.
  • Design a poster on forgiveness in the N.T. using the references in the worksheet below.
/ Human experience
DHE 3.1
Students understand that a range of human experiences can lead people to question the meaning and purpose of their
lives. They summarise the questions people ask in their search for meaning and purpose in their lives. / DHE 4.1
Students recognise the relationship between the desire for true and lasting happiness and the reality of the experiences
of sinfulness in the world. They are able to clarify that there are conflicting tensions in the desire to find true happiness.
Christian message
DHE 3.2
Students describe how the Catholic Church can give meaning and purpose to the lives of people. Students relate a
variety of Catholic beliefs and practices to real life needs and situations in society. They are aware that members of the
Catholic community are called to consider the questions and experiences of life in the light of the Gospels. / DHE 4.2
Students understand how the Catholic Church through the Magisterium, guides Catholics in living out the Gospel.

Level Three: (Explain and generalise information). Students can link simple concepts and processes but can only explain or interpret in a simplified manner. At this level students will give information from referenced sources without much personal input and own ideas

Level Four: (Link information, express opinions) Students are able to describe the more complex information. At level 4 students will start to express own opinions and support with reasons. Students can use evidence.

RECONCILIATION AND FORGIVENESS

  1. THE PRODIGAL SON: (Luke 15:11-32)
  • When the prodigal son returned to his father what did he think his reaction would be?
  • Why did the Father forgive his son?
  • How do you think the prodigal son felt when his father forgave him?
  • Why was the older son jealous?
  1. EATING WITH SINNNERS (Matthew 9:10-13)
  • Why do you think Jesus was eating with sinners?
  1. THE LOST SHEEP (Matthew 18:12-14)
  • What does it mean for us when Jesus says the shepherd will leave the 99 in search of the lost sheep?
  1. THE PARABLE OF THE UNFORGIVING DEBTOR (Matthew 18:23-35)
  • What is the lesson for us from this story?
  1. THE LAST JUDGMENT (Matthew 25:31-46)
  • What questions will we be asked when we die and are judged for our lives on earth?
  1. LOVE OF ENEMIES (Luke 6:27-35)
  • Why do you think Jesus asked his followers to love their enemies?
  • Do you think it is a good idea to love your enemies?
  1. THE WOMAN WHO WAS A SINNER (Luke 7:36-50)
  • How do you think this woman felt after being forgiven of her sins?
  1. WOMAN CAUGHT IN ADULTERY (John 8:1-11)
  • What is the lesson in this story for us about judging others?
  1. PETER DENIALS (Luke 22:54-62)
  • Why do you think Peter denied Jesus three times?
  • How did Peter’s conscience come back at him?
  • How did Peter feel when he realized what he had done?
  1. THE GOOD THIEF (Luke 23:39-43)
  • Why do you think the good thief asked for forgiveness?
  1. JESUS FORGIVENESS ON THE CROSS (Luke 23:33-34)
  • Why did Jesus forgive those who crucified him to the cross?
  1. JUDAS
  • Explain how Judas felt in the betrayal of Jesus and why you think it lead to him taking his own life?
  1. THE CURE OF THE PARALYTIC (Mark 2:1-12)
  • How did Jesus show he has the power to forgive sins?