Year 9 Religious Education/ The Rite Journey
Learning Area Leader: Mr Perna (Code: 09RELB / 09TRJB)
Major Focus – Religious Education
Description
The Religious Education Curriculum at St Bede’s College in Year 9 is based on the Melbourne Archdiocesan RE framework. The focus of this unit is on inducting students into the essential skills of studying Religious Education, providing opportunities for students to put into practice these skills in order to construct meaning from their learning.
A learner-centered approach to pedagogy is encouraged, lessons are varied and match the learning needs of students in the class. In order to support this, units of work have been framed as much as possible around key inquiry questions and big ideas in order to focus on what is at the heart of topics that are studied.
A feature of Semester 2 is the RE Elective. Students select from one of five RE elective units to study for an extended period. They include RE and Food, RE and Media, RE and Art, RE and Sport and RE and Business.
Students also explore The Rite Journey; a unique educational program designed to support the development of self-aware, responsible, respectful and resilient adults.
Scripture Study: Analysing biblical texts and their meanings.
Catholic Ethics: Exploring Catholic Social Teaching and moral principles.
Lasallian Tradition: Investigating the Lasallian mission and its global impact.
Catholic Beliefs: Understanding key doctrines and Christian practices.
RE Electives: Researching a chosen topic like RE and Food, Media, Art, Sport, or Business.
Engagement with The Rite Journey Program: Students participate in this unique program to develop self-awareness, responsibility, respect, and resilience. This involves reflective activities and, where applicable, experiential components.
Inquiry & Critical Thinking: Asking big questions and analysing religious ideas.
Collaboration: Working with peers on discussions and projects.
Assessment
Literary Forms in the Bible-Exploring the Book of Psalms – Quiz and Assignment
Living the Christian Life/Catholic Influencers – Research Task
What do Catholics believe? -Research Task
RE Elective: Investigation and Learning Journal