Worship and Celebration
(J3)
Aim:
To appreciate the sacraments and worship, and their importance to the Christian life.
Objectives:
·
The
sacraments and what they mean.
·
The
sacraments of initiation.
·
The
importance of the Mass for Catholics and denominational differences in the
understanding of the Eucharist.
·
The
role of the sacrament of penance.
·
The
importance of the sacrament of the sick.
·
How
and why Catholics celebrate Christmas, Lent, Holy week and Easter.
Lessons: (NB: Marriage and Holy orders are covered elsewhere)
1.
Sacraments.
2.
Baptism.
3.
Confirmation.
4.
Eucharist
5.
Other
Christian beliefs about the Eucharist.
6.
Sacrament
of Reconciliation.
7.
Anointing
of the sick.
8.
Christmas.
9.
Lent.
10. Holy week.
11. Easter.
12. Assessment.
Key
Words:
Water, Chrism, Vows, Renewal
of Baptismal Vows, Penitential Rite, Liturgy of the Word, Eucharist, Rite of
Communion, Sacrifice, Real Presences, Transubstantiation, Tabernacle,
Contrition, Penance, Absolution, Viaticum, Christmas, Lent, Holy Week, Easter.