Followers of Jesus (3&4) - Catholic Identity

Title: Followers of Jesus

Year Level: 3 & 4

Strand: Trinity

Suggested Duration: 4-6 Weeks

Enduring Questions: Who is Jesus Christ? Where do I find Jesus in my life?

Unit Outline:

In this unit students will be given the opportunity to reflect on Jesus and his call to love others in word and action. The students will be invited to reflect on parables, miracles and stories that identify the many choices Jesus made, and recognise that they have been gifted with the Spirit to enable them to make wise choices for the good of themselves and others. Students will be given the opportunity to engage and encounter Jesus in the context of his time and place.

Achievement Standards:

By the end of Year 4, students should be able to:
Explain that Jesus is present in the Church community and sends us the Holy Spirit to enliven and guide us.

Unit Outcomes:

By the end of this unit students should be able to:

Demonstrate an understanding of the time and physical setting in which Jesus lived.
Examine how Jesus’ parables invited people to think about the way they were living.
Explain how we can be followers of Jesus