Mystery of God

I identify situations of wonder and mystery in life. Having considered the belief that these situations are signs of God’s invitation to relationship, I can describe how they affect our awareness of the sacred in our lives. RERC 3-01a

In the Image of God

I have considered the Christian vision of the dignity of the human person, made in the image and likeness of God. I have reflected upon how this has contributed to my becoming the person I am today. RERC 3-02a

Revealed Truth of God

I have examined the way that God is revealed in the lives of key people and events described in the Old Testament. RERC 3-03a

Revealed Truth of God

I have examined key events in the New Testament where God is revealed as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I have considered how this affects my understanding of the nature of God. RERC 3-04a

Son of God

I know that Jesus is truly divine and truly human and I can acknowledge Him as our Saviour who brings the New Covenant. RERC 3-05a

Son of God

I have researched into the social, political and religious life in Jesus’ land 2000 years ago to develop my understanding of Jewish expectations of the Messiah. RERC 3-06a

Son of God

Having examined key events during the Ministry, Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus and the beginnings of the Church, I can describe how these events, and the influence of the Holy Spirit, affected:

• the early Christian communities’ understanding of Jesus’ nature

• His continuing presence and identity

• the development of the Church. RERC 3-07a

Signs of God

I have reflected upon the significance of the Sacraments in the life of the community of Faith. I can describe how these provide important encounters with Jesus throughout life. RERC 3-08a

Signs of God

I can describe how my understanding of the Sacraments affects my own and others’ understanding of the ways that the Sacraments (especially Eucharist, as the source and summit of Christian life) make Christ present to nourish and support our relationships with God and each other. RERC 3-09a

Signs of God

I have explored the belief that the Holy Spirit inspires and empowers the Church to fulfil its prophetic and missionary role in our world today. I have researched into situations which bear witness to this. I can describe how I and others can contribute to this work. RERC 3-10a

Word of God

To help me understand the message intended by the writers of the Biblical texts I have developed an awareness of literary forms in the Bible. RERC 3-11a

Word of God

I can describe what I believe Biblical texts say about the way that God spoke to people in the past and how God speaks to people today. RERC 3-12a

Word of God

I know that a good background understanding of the New Testament is important for living as a Christian today. RERC 3-13a

Hours of God

I can explain the place of Mary in the Church’s Liturgy and in the prayer life of individual Christians. I can also explain the place of Mary in other Christian traditions. RERC 3-15a

Hours of God

I can recognise the Mass as both a sacred meal and a sacrifice and I have reflected on what this means for human salvation. RERC 3-16a

Hours of God

I have explored the meaning of ritual and symbol within the Sacred Liturgy of the Church. RERC 3-17a

Hours of God

I have considered the liturgical events of Holy Week, Easter, Advent and Christmastide. I can reflect critically on the central importance of the feast of Easter in the Church’s Liturgical Calendar. RERC 3-18a

Reign of God

I have reflected on the Ten Commandments and the teachings of Christ. I have acted on Christ’s personal challenge to contribute to the creation of a transformed world of Justice, Love and Peace, through the power of the Holy Spirit. RERC 3-20a

Reign of God

I have experienced what it means to be wise and compassionate. I can describe how these experiences have affected my understanding of my value as a person, my awareness of the needs of others and my willingness to contribute to the service of the common good. RERC 3-21a

Reign of God

I have explored the call to forgiveness and reconciliation and have reflected on how this can restore my relationship with God and others. I can put this understanding into practice in my relationship with God and others. RERC 3-22a

Reign of God

I have developed awareness of the elements essential for making informed decisions and I have examined situations which pose a moral challenge in life. I can describe and explain my response and the responses of others to these situations. RERC 3-23a

Reign of God

I have experienced opportunities to engage with issues of social injustice. I can describe how Church teaching in this area has affected my response and the responses of others to these issues. RERC 3-24a