Year+8

Welcome **Year 8 RE Essential Learnings** “What must a student know/be able to do in order to succeed in this subject in Year 9?” or in other words “A student in Year 9 will struggle if they do not have mastery of the following:”

You can only have a maximum of 10 for each


 * > **knowledge/outcomes** ||> **skills** ||
 * > 8-2-1 describe the range of activities and people in the church ||> Research a variety of areas relating to topics covered and be able to present the findings from the research in a variety of ways. ||
 * > Describe the setting of the Gospels, the life and times of Christ. ||> Communicate ideas clearly, in sentences, paragraphs, and extended responses. ||
 * > 8.2.3 explore possible ways of being actively involved in the mission of the church ||> Actively involve themselves in school life and continue to explore ways in which they can be involved in the parish and school community ||
 * >  ||> Appropriate and correct use of technology including bible online, understanding faith and moodle. Use of bookmarks. ||
 * > describe important events and personalities of the early christian communities ||>  ||
 * >  ||> Use historical sources to interpret early church history ||
 * > Describe the sacraments of initiation. ||> Be able to use images, signs and symbols ||
 * > Identify elements of good and evil ||> See above (research) ||
 * > Describe Jesus as a role model ||> See above ||
 * > Identify different expressions of Catholicism ||> Demonstrate significant ways Catholics relate to God ||
 * Describe the society and culture at the time of Jesus || Use images, scripture passages, historical writings to describe the society and culture ||
 * Identify the geographical locations, customs and social groups significant in the bible. || Use images, scripture passages, historical writings to describe the society and culture ||
 * Describe the practices of early Christians || Use scripture passages to research early accounts of christian history ||
 * Identify important events and personalities of early Christian communities || Use scripture passages and other sources to research early accounts of christian history ||
 * Understand the differences between Christian denominations and the Eastern and Western Catholic church. || Use sources and images to identify differences and similarities. ||
 * Identify signs and symbols of the sacraments of initiation || Research and discuss significance of the signs/symbols/rituals ||