Unit Content 3: Resources
Remembering
The word ‘eucharist’ means ‘thanksgiving’. We praise and give thanks to God for the life, death and Resurrection of Jesus. The sacrifice of Christ that reconciles us with God is not just recalled, it is made present again. In the celebration of the Eucharist, we call to mind and participate in the saving act of Jesus Christ.
The word ‘eucharist’ means ‘thanksgiving’. We praise and give thanks to God for the life, death and Resurrection of Jesus. The sacrifice of Christ that reconciles us with God is not just recalled, it is made present again. In the celebration of the Eucharist, we call to mind and participate in the saving act of Jesus Christ.
The Giving Tree
Silverstein, S. (1992). The giving tree. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers. (Original work published 1964). This book is about a boy who grows old throughout the story and a generous tree, who gives him all she has as a symbolism of unconditional selfless love. The book would make an excellent resource for the unit, significantly when linked to the understanding of the sacrifice Jesus made for his disciples in relation to the tree showing selfless love to the boy. This message must be made explicit to students when reading the text in relation to the Eucharist unit content. |
The Last Supper
Jesus celebrated the Passover meal in Jerusalem with his disciples the night before he died. This meal, carried out by Jesus, is now called the Last Supper (National Catholic Education Commission, 2011).
Jesus celebrated the Passover meal in Jerusalem with his disciples the night before he died. This meal, carried out by Jesus, is now called the Last Supper (National Catholic Education Commission, 2011).
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The First Eucharist
Cabo, M. D. (2001). The First Eucharist is an oil pastel painting by artist Mj Del Cabo. It depicts The Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples before he suffered death. This is the meal where the group ate His Flesh and drank His Blood in the form of bread and wine. This visual resource can be used in the classroom to stimulate conversation and discussion amongst students. Teachers could begin by asking for student prior knowledge concerned with Jesus gathering with his friends for a meal and other forms of celebration. The Bible (TV Series) - The Last Supper
Burnett, M. & Downey, R. (2013). The Bible PREVIEW--The Last Supper. [Video File]. This video resource has been sourced from the mini-series The Bible. It accurately depicts The Last Supper as written in Luke 22: 7-20 in which Jesus offers his whole life as a sacrifice to God for the sake of humanity. It is essential to note that although this video resource offers a much more dramatic and realistic portrayal of events, it is necessary that teachers need to ensure that students are understanding the context of the video and have full knowledge of such. From using the two previous resources in unison, it would then be essential to allow students the opportunity to record the information about the story in their own personal way. To stimulate and motivate students, using the star diagram resource located to the left is a useful tool for learning.
The Last Supper
Catholic Education Office Sydney. (2006). This resource has been provided by the CEO Sydney as a storytelling presentation done by the teacher for students. It is a useful visual resource to use and can involve the participation of students during the presentation. Together At One Altar- The Last Supper
National Catholic Education Commission. (2011). Together At One Altar has compiled a web resource that includes a cartoon video as well as The Biblical accounts of The Last Supper side-by-side for comparison. Using this web resource, the following activities could be issued to students:
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The Liturgy of The Eucharist
In the Liturgy of the Eucharist the Paschal mystery of Christ is celebrated. We praise and give thanks to God for the life, death and Resurrection of Jesus through our memorial actions.
In the Liturgy of the Eucharist the Paschal mystery of Christ is celebrated. We praise and give thanks to God for the life, death and Resurrection of Jesus through our memorial actions.
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The Liturgy Of The Eucharist
Catholic Education Office Sydney. (2006). This resource has been provided by the CEO Sydney as a storytelling presentation done by the teacher for students. It is a great resource to introduce The Liturgy Of The Eucharist, following the same structure of previous storytelling presentations. To Know, Worship and Love Book 3
Blythe, C., Moffat, S., Murray, R., O’Gorman, P., O’Shea, G., Taouk, P., & Woods, M.H. (2005). To Know, worship and love: Book 3. Melbourne, Vic: James Goold House Publications. Using this curriculum support text, To Know, Worship and Love provides specific stories for 'The Last Supper' and 'The Liturgy Of The Eucharist' (pg.88-89). Using this resource along with the storytelling presentation will assist students in understanding the structure and importance of such. Images Of The Last Supper
National Catholic Education Commission. (2011).; Leonardo Da Vinci, c.1498, Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan.; Juan de Juanes, c.1560, Museum Museo del Prado, Madrid. The following artistic interpretations of The Last Supper have been both provided by the web resource Together At One Altar as well as found by the creators of this website. These images can be used as an inspirational tool for students to create their own image of The Last Supper. Together At One Altar- The Last Supper and The Mass
National Catholic Education Commission. (2011). This web resource provides images that reinforce the similarities of the words Jesus used in the Last Supper and the words used in The Liturgy Of The Eucharist. An activity that could branch from this resource would be students recording the words of Jesus in the Last Supper that are similar to the words said by the Priest during the Liturgy of the Eucharist. An activity sheet is provided. Eucharistic Mass Prayers
Dioceses of Yakima: The Roman Catholic Church in Central Washington. (2013, May 2). Concelebration cards for Eucharistic Prayers. Retrieved from: http://www.yakimadiocese.org/index.php/104-concelebration-cards-for-eucharistic-prayers Provided in this resource package is a collection of printable Eucharistic Prayers suitable for a Roman Catholic Mass. These prayers can be printed off and used by students in both an independent or small group work task (Buchanan, 2008). Alternatively, the prayers can also be displayed as posters or on an interactive whiteboard for a whole class learning experience (Taylor, 2012). Catholic Prayer Book For Children
Will, J. M & Davidson, K. (2003). Catholic prayer book for children. Huntington, Indiana: Our Sunday Visitor Inc. The Catholic Prayer Book For Children contains traditional Catholic prayers along with age appropriate material that introduces prayers and rituals taken during the Mass and The Eucharist. This prayer book is a valuable resource in the classroom as it contains an abundance of various prayers that can be used during the unit, significantly when it is necessary to give praise and thanks to God. What is on the Sanctuary?
This created print resource is ideal for students when participating in an observation task during a visit to the local Parish Church. Organising a visit with the Parish Priest who is willing to describe parts of the Sanctuary to students would be a valuable task that engages students and teaches about participation in the Mass. Celebrate The Sacraments
Burland, J. (2010). The Gift Of Love; Share This Meal With Me; Do This In Memory of Me. [Recorded by John Burland]. On Celebrating The Sacraments [CD]. Australia: Word Of Life International (2001). Burlands album "Celebrate The Sacraments" provides numerous uplifting songs that are appropriate for this Eucharist unit. The songs titled: Note: Clicking on the song titles will download a copy of the lyrics. Offer lyrics that explain the key importances of the Eucharist as a thanksgiving meal and how The Last Supper reminds Christians the selfless sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Using these songs as an audio resource in the classroom can assist students in expressing movement or additionally be used for quiet reflection time. Sacraments 101: Eucharist (How we receive)
Dwyer, D. (2011). Sacraments 101: Eucharist (How we receive). [Video File]. Using this video resource in the classroom would be beneficial in teaching the correct and proper posture, gestures and movement when receiving Communion. For a majority of Stage 2 students in the Archdiocese of Sydney area, it will be the first time receiving Communion and so knowledge and understanding of such is necessary. Using this video resource along with practice will be necessary for students as well as further steps involving reverence in moving to and from the seats. The video resource also teaches students the reverence of saying "Amen" at Eucharist as meaning "Yes, I believe in the presence of the Risen Lord" (CEO Sydney, 2006). Signs & Symbols
National Catholic Education Commission. (2011). The web resource located to the left is an effective interactive site provided by Together At One Altar. The site highlights various signs and symbols that are used throughout The Liturgy Of The Eucharist and notes information on each. Using this resource in the class will coincide with assisting students in identifying the symbols and actions in the Liturgy of the Eucharist. |