Religion Year 9 Sem 2

where the 10 Commandments were delivered

Mount Sinai

covenants

an agreement between Jewish people and God.

there are two versions of the Beatitudes in both --- bible.

Matthew and Luke's

JPIC

Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation.

judaism and Christianity believe...

in a divinely inspired law and that God invites them into a covenant relationship

torah

the law of god revealed in the first 5 books of the bible and jewish scriptures

mitzvot

The 613 Commandments

who delivered the 10 Commandments

Moses

1st Commandment

I, the Lord, am your God. You shall have no other gods beside me

2nd Commandment

You shall not take the Lord's name in vain

4th Commandment

Honour your mother and father

5th Commandment

You shall not kill

6th Commandment

You shall not commit adultery

7th Commandment

You shall not steal

8th Commandment

You shall not bear false witness

9th Commandment

You shall not covet your neighbour's wife

10th Commandment

You shall not covet your neighbour's goods

beatitude meaning

blessing

difference between commandments and beatitudes

Commandments tell people what to not do, Beatitudes encourage good behaviour

matthew's beatitudes

on a mountain, targeted to Jewish audience to remind them of Mount Sinai

luke's beatitudes

on level ground, targeted to gentiles to show Jesus is with everyone

blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

complete dependence on god

blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted

accepting sadness with an open heart, saying sorry for their mistakes, look at god as the one who can give meaning and comfort to their pain

blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth

the humble, the lowly, the gentle

blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied

work for justice, act with the right intention, uphold the commandments

blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy

kind, understanding, compassionate, help others in need, heal others and broken relationships

blessed are the pure of heart, for they will see god

perfectly sincere and honest, have good intentions, selfless and single-minded towards god

blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of god

work for authentic justice and promote conditions or situations for real peace and promote love of enemies and are agents of reconciliation

blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

people who stand up against un-christian values, have the courage to do what is right, defend the christian faith

JPIC focuses on

addressing social justice issues, change and transforming relationships that flow from the heart of Jesus

sacred heart framework for JPIC

to have compassion for the suffering, relationships of care/love and seek transformation through seeking justice, raising awareness and action

who are we?

witnesses to hope seeking transformation that is drawn from the love of Jesus

counter-cultural

any activity that goes against society's current trends and beliefs

jesus example of countercultural

his message of inclusivity and love of enemies

laudato Si

a document written by Poop Francis in 2015 that outlines how we have to care for our environment

change requires people to be

selfless, prioritise the environment and equality of people, even if it means making sacrifices and working together for the good of all

christianity was brought to Australia by

Irish convicts

christian Irish convicts arrived from

1788 - 1868

authority figures in Australia were

protestant

the first official catholic priests

fathers therry and conolly

goulburn strike

July 1962, students at st brigid's were enrolled in a state school to put pressure on the government's resources

welfare

government-sponsored assistance programs for individuals in need

why are charity organisations important?

because some needs may not be adequately addressed

st Vincent's Hospital was set up by

the sisters of charity in 1858

was st vincents inclusive

ye it was open to all and many who worked there were not catholic

vatican II opened under

Pope John XXIII on 11 October 1962

vatican II closed under

Pope Paul VI on 8 December 1962

purpose of Vatican II

change and redefine the church's practice in the modern world

evangelisation

making someone catholic

ecumenical

bringing together many christian denominations

how many bishops attended each session

2200 on average

before Vatican II

eucharist doesn't mean much, masses said in latin, women must cover their hair in church, alter is turned away from lay people

vatican II changes

eucharist is source and summit of christian life, language that suits society, women do not need veils, alter can be seen by lay people

census data overall trend

christianity and religion overall is decreasing

plenary council

a formal meeting of bishops and other representatives of all the dioceses and eparchies of the catholic church in australia

plenary council purpose

to discern what god is asking of us in australia at this present time

first assembly of the plenary council

they developed concrete proposals to create a more missionary, christ-centred church in australia at this time

second assembly of the plenary council

they voted to implement key changes in the church

theme of the most recent plenary council

"listen to what the spirit is saying" Rev 2:7

forms of suffering

suffering as a result of human actions and suffering as a natural phenomenon

individual reconciliation

one on one, begins with the sign of the cross, confession, penitent prayer, absolution, praise of god, dismissal of penitent

multiple penitents reconciliation

celebration of the word, general confession, individual confession, individual penance, individual absolution, concluding prayer

group reconciliation

celebration of the word, sign of penance, general confession, hymn, prayer, general absolution, blessing

group reconciliation is used

only in national emergency

confession foundation

jesus' ministry of forgiving and healing others

reconciliation bible stories

parable of the lost sheep, parable of the unmerciful servant, jesus anointed by a sick woman

why isn't reconciliation called confession

it's not about confessing your sins, it's about being reconciled and repairing the damage in your relationship with god

significance of reconciliation

reconciliation repairs our relationship with god

quote about forgiveness

if we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness - 1 John 1:5-9

jesus quote

forgive, and you will be forgiven. give, and it will be given to you. - Luke 6:37-38

Jesus showing forgiveness when dying

Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. - Luke 23:34

religion trends

number of people with no religion rising - highest among those in their 20s.
christianity is the most common religion, catholicism is the largest denomination.
older people tend to be christians and younger people tend to have no religious affiliation.
other main australian religions include islam, hinduism and buddhism.
hinduism, islam and sikhism are on the rise.

prodigal son quote

we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found. - Luke 15:32