Come and See Training for Governors A new Religious Education programme for Catholic Primary...

Come and SeeTraining for Governors

A new Religious Education programme for Catholic Primary Schools.

Opening Liturgy

He replied, “Come and see”.John 1: 35-42

Outline• background to the new ‘Come and See’ programme• the theological foundations and the structure of ‘Come and

See’• the process of ‘Come and See’• sample topics • other aspects of Come and See• introducing ‘Come and See’ in your school• further Diocesan support

What is the purpose of Religious Education?

“For all children Religious Education is a proper subject in its own right in the school’s curriculum. It is a rigorous academic discipline, and as such it is to be taught, developed and resourced with the same commitment as any other subject. For those already engaged in the journey of faith Religious Education will be catechesis, and for some children Religious Education will be evangelisation, the first opportunity to hear the good news of the gospel.”

(RE Curriculum Directory 1996)

‘Religious Education in the Catholic School’ Bishops’ Conference - January 2000

Religious education is about engaging with the deepest questions of life and finding reasons for the hope which is within them (1 Peter 3:15)•It is about the Christian vision of the person•It is the core subject which is central to the life of the Catholic school.Religious Education is the systematic study of the mystery of God, as discovered through the Bible and particularly through the life and teachings of Jesus Christ,•the teachings of the Church•the lives of the saints•the relationship between faith and life.

Expectations of Religious Education as defined by Bishops’ Conference

Religious Education requires•10% of the length of the taught week for each Key Stage•the unequivocal support of the management of every Catholic school•marked progression through the different stages of education•analysis, reflection and critical appreciation of sources•the encouragement of investigation and reflection•development of appropriate skills and attitudes which allows for a free, informed response to God’s call in everyday life•the use of skills in other areas of the curriculum

Expectations of Religious Education as defined by Bishops’ Conference

Excellence in Religious Education is characterised by

• clarity of succinct religious learning objectives• key content• appropriate methodology• rigour• richness of resources• achievement of identified outcomes• accurate methods of assessment

Outcome of Religious Education

Religiously literate young people who have the knowledge, understanding and skills – appropriate to their age and capacity – to think spiritually, ethically and theologically, and who are aware of the demands of religious commitment in everyday life.

RE Curriculum Directory 1996

Developing a new Religious Education Scheme

A review of Here I Am was carried out in 2006.

Responses included:• sound theology• insufficient content to meet the 10% requirement• activities not linked to levels of attainment and, in particular,

higher levels• little creativity• 4 year cycle not ideal

• writing group formed consisting of Diocesan Primary RE Advisers

• in September 2009 the first topic of the new programme Come and See was distributed to diocesan advisers for trialling in their schools

• 8 schools in our diocese took part in the trial and returned written feedback

• 614 responses nationally• the overall response nationally was very positive • feedback was used to inform the writing of the rest of Come

and See

Come and See trial

What’s in a name?Come and See is an invitation and a promise of life for everyone. The invitation is open to all.

In response to the question ‘Where do you live?’, Jesus invited the disciples to ‘Come and See.’ They went with Jesus ‘and spent the rest of that day with him.’

We recognise that for some childrenalready engaged in a journey of faith,RE is catechesis and part of their formation in the faith.

Those who receive the invitation to ‘Come and see’ may also offer it to others. Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well. She is so inspired by Jesus that she returns to her village as a witness to his love and invites the other villagers to ‘Come and see the man who told me everything I have ever done. Could he be the Messiah?’ (John 4:29)

In the same invitation we remember that for some of our children RE will be evangelisation, the first opportunity to hear the good news.

What remains the same as ‘Here I Am’?

• based on the documents of Vatican II and Catechism of Catholic Church

• the study, across each term, of : – Church– Christian living– The Sacraments

• the teaching process – 4 week topic• teachers’ theological reflection of each topic

What is different from ‘Here I Am’?• one year cycle• a teacher’s book for each year group • web based resources: www.comeandseere.co.uk• integrated attainment levels at the start and end of topic• use of driver words in some activities• explicit learning focus for each lesson in weeks 2 and 3• option for a Foundation approach for Years 1 and 2 • cross referenced to the new Religious Education Curriculum

Directory (to be published 2012)• recent liturgical revisions • reference to special needs support materials

Theological FoundationsCentral to the programme are three basic human questions and the three Christian beliefs that are the Church’s response in faith

Where do I come from? Where do I come from? Life~ CreationLife~ Creation

Who am I?Who am I?Dignity ~ IncarnationDignity ~ Incarnation

Why am I here?Why am I here?Purpose~ RedemptionPurpose~ Redemption

Foundational influences on the theology and pedagogy of Come and See

• Four constitutions of the Second Vatican Council

• ‘Catechism of the Catholic Church’

• ‘Religious Education Curriculum Directory’ 2012

• ‘Religious Education in Catholic Schools’ Bishops’ Conference 2000

• ‘Levels of attainment in Religious Education in Catholic Schools and Colleges’ Bishops’ Conference 2007

The Four Constitutions of the Second Vatican Council

The theology of the year

A one year cycleEach year group approaches the theme through a different topiceg Domestic Church theme

Early Years – MyselfYear 1 – FamiliesYear 2 – BeginningsYear 3 – HomesYear 4 – PeopleYear 5 – OurselvesYear 6 – Loving

N/RWELCOME

Year 1 – FS 1 BELONGING

Year 2 – FS 2SIGNS and SYMBOLS

Year 3PROMISES:

Year 4CALLED:

Year 5 LIFE CHOICES

Year 6 VOCATION and COMMITMENT

Welcome into the Church family

The Sign of the Cross

Baptised in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit

The simple sequence of the Baptismal rite

Some symbols used in Baptism: water, font, Easter candle, white garment.’

Introducing godparents

Baptism is an invitation from God to belong to the Church family

The Church family welcomes the one who is to be Baptised

A sacrament is God’s way of being present at special moments in our lives

The words of Baptism. ‘I baptise you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit

Some of the rite of the Sacrament of Baptism

The role of parents and godparents

The Our Father

Some of the symbols used in Baptism, particularly the candle given at Baptism

The rite of Baptism

The signs and symbols used in Baptism; Easter candle, light, font, water, anointing with chrism, white garment

The reading of the Word of God.

Recognition that Christians as members of the Church family act in a particular way because they are following the light of Christ.

The role of parents

What a sacrament is.

The structure of the rite of the Sacrament of Baptism.

Becoming a member of Church family

The celebration of the Word of God.

The litany of the Saints.

The renunciation of sin and Profession of Faith.

Anointing with the Oil of Chrism.

Symbolism of the lighten candle.

The call of David and Samuel in the Old Testament

The call of the Apostles

The Sacrament of Confirmation

The baptismal promises

The work of the Holy Spirit in our lives

The ways in which we can respond to the call of God

The example of people who responded to God’s call

The Trinity

The Sacrament of Marriage

The call to holiness

Each person shares in the mission of Christ

Witness of Christian life

Christian service

The Beatitudes

Love of God and neighbour

Vocation to the priesthood and religious life

The ministerial priesthood

The Sacrament of Ordination

Some understanding of the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity and obedience.

The witness of all Christians through Baptism

THEOLOGICAL PROGRESSION FOR – BELONGING – BAPTISM – CONFIRMATION – VOCATION

Themes

Each term the following themes are studied through the different topics in each year group

– Church– The Sacraments – Christian living

Church ThemesThe Church themes occur in each term and each theme gradually builds on the understanding of the previous theme.

AUTUMN Family ~ My story ~ Domestic Church

SPRING Community ~ Our story ~ Local Church

SUMMER World ~ The story ~ Universal Church

THEMESEarly Years Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6

Domestic churchFamily

MyselfGod knows and loves

each one

FamiliesGod’s love and care

for every family

Beginnings God at every

beginning

HomesGod’s dream for every

family

People The family of God in

Scripture

OurselvesCreated in the image

& likeness of God

LovingGod who never stops

loving

Baptism/Confirmationbelonging

Welcome Baptism; a welcome

to God’s family

BelongingBaptism an invitation

to belong to God’s family

Signs & symbols Sign & symbols in

Baptism

PromisesPromises made at

Baptism

CalledConfirmation a time to

renew baptismal promises

Life choicesMarriage, commitment

and service

Vocation & commitmentThe vocation of priesthood and

religious lifeAdvent/Christmas loving

Birthday Looking forward to

Jesus’ birthday

WaitingAdvent a time to look forward to Christmas

PreparationsAdvent; preparing to celebrate Christmas

VisitorsThe coming of Jesus

GiftGod’s gift of love & friendship in Jesus

HopeAdvent; waiting in

joyful hope for Jesus; the promised one

ExpectationsJesus born to show

God to the world

Local Churchcommunity

CelebratingPeople celebrate in

Church

Special peoplePeople in the parish

family

BooksThe books used in

Church

JourneysChristian family’s

journey with Jesus

Community life in the local

Christian community: ministries in the

parish

MissionContinuing Jesus’

mission in diocese. [ecumenism]

SourcesThe Bible, the special book for the Church

Eucharistrelating

GatheringThe parish family

gathers to celebrate Eucharist

MealsMass; Jesus’ special

meal

ThanksgivingMass a special time

for saying thank you to God for everything, especially Jesus.

Listening & Sharing

Jesus gives himself to us in a special way

Giving &receivingLiving in communion

MemoriesThe Eucharist the living memorial of

Jesus

UnityEucharist enables people to live in

communion.

Lent/ Eastergiving

GrowingLooking forward to

Easter

ChangeLent a time for

change

OpportunitiesLent; an opportunity to start anew in order to celebrate Jesus’

new life

Giving allLent a time to

remember Jesus’ total giving

Self disciplineCelebrating growth to

new life

SacrificeLent a time of giving in order to celebrate the

sacrifice of Jesus

Death & new lifeCelebrating Jesus’

death & Resurrection

Pentecost Serving

Good NewsPassing on the Good

news of Jesus

Holidays & holydays

Pentecost: the feast of the Holy Spirit

Spread the wordPentecost a time to

spread the Good News

EnergyGifts of the Holy Spirit

New lifeTo hear & live the Easter message

TransformationCelebration of the

Spirit’s transforming power

WitnessesThe Holy Spirit

enables people to become witnesses

ReconciliationInter-relating

Friends Friends of Jesus

Being sorryGod helps us to

choose well Sacrament of Reconciliation

RulesReasons for rules in the Christian family

Sacrament of Reconciliation

ChoicesThe importance of

examination of conscience


Building bridgesAdmitting wrong, being reconciled with God

and each other Sacrament of Reconciliation

Freedom & responsibilityCommandments

enable Christians to be free & responsible

HealingSacrament of the Sick

Universal Churchworld

Our worldGod’s wonderful world

NeighboursNeighbours share

God’s world

TreasuresGod’s treasure; the

world

Special placesHoly places for Jesus

and the Christian community

DifferenceDifferent saints show people what God is

like.

StewardsThe Church is called

to stewardship of Creation

Common goodWork of the worldwide

Christian family

Sacramental ThemesThe Sacramental themes occur in each term and each theme gradually builds on the understanding of the previous theme.

AUTUMN Belonging ~ born into Christ’s life ~ Baptism, Confirmation, (Marriage, Holy Orders)

SPRING Relating ~ God’s love in our lives ~ Eucharist

SUMMER Inter-relating ~ service to the community ~ Reconciliation (Anointing the sick)




each one


for every family


beginning


family


Scripture


& likeness of God


loving


Welcome Baptism; a welcome

to God’s family




Baptism


Baptism




and service




Jesus’ birthday








God to the world



Church


family


Church


journey with Jesus



parish




Eucharistrelating




meal



Listening & Sharing




Jesus


communion.

Lent/ Eastergiving


Easter


change


new life




new life


sacrifice of Jesus



Pentecost Serving


news of Jesus

Holidays & holydays



























God’s world


world




like.




Christian family

Christian Living Themes

The Christian Living themes occur in each term and each theme gradually builds on the understanding of the previous theme.

AUTUMN Loving ~ celebrating life ~ Advent /Christmas

SPRING Giving ~ the cost of life ~ Lent/Easter

SUMMER Serving ~ loving ~ Pentecost (and Ascension)




each one


for every family


beginning


family


Scripture


& likeness of God


loving


Welcome Baptism; a welcome to

God’s family




Baptism


Baptism




and service




Jesus’ birthday








God to the world



Church


family


Church


journey with Jesus



parish




Eucharistrelating




meal



Listening & Sharing




Jesus


communion.

Lent/ Eastergiving


Easter


change


new life




new life


sacrifice of Jesus



Pentecost Serving


news of Jesus

Holidays & holydays



























God’s world


world




like.




Christian family

Theological FoundationsEach question is addressed over a term.

Where do I come from? Where do I come from? Life~ CreationLife~ Creation

Who am I?Who am I?Dignity ~ IncarnationDignity ~ Incarnation

Why am I here?Why am I here?Purpose~ RedemptionPurpose~ Redemption

Autumn

Spring

Summer

AutumnThe three autumn themes are developed in the light of an

understanding of Creation• Family ~ Domestic church• Belonging ~ Baptism/Confirmation/Marriage/Vocation• Loving ~ Advent/Christmas

SpringThe three spring themes are developed in the light of an understanding of Incarnation

•Community ~ Local church•Relating ~ Eucharist•Giving ~ Lent/Easter

SummerThe three summer themes are developed in the light of

an understanding of Redemption and the work of the Holy Spirit

• Serving ~ Pentecost• Inter-relating ~ Reconciliation• World ~ Universal Church

Year 2Year 2

http://www.comeandseere.co.uk/

The Catechism of the Catholic Church addresses: • the human search for meaning the human search for meaning • God’s initiative in Revelation who comes to meet us God’s initiative in Revelation who comes to meet us • our response of faith. our response of faith. (cf. CCC26)

This pattern guides the structure of the programme and informs This pattern guides the structure of the programme and informs the process of each topic, opened up throughthe process of each topic, opened up through

• Explore Explore • Reveal Reveal • RespondRespond

Four week structure

The Process

SEARCH ~ EXPLORE (1 week )•introduces the topic•the children’s life experience is explored•the questions raised are wondered at, shared, investigated and their significance reflected upon•focus on AT2 Reflection on meaning REVELATION ~ REVEAL (2 weeks)•heart of the programme•knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith revealed through Scripture, Tradition, doctrine, prayers, rites and Christian living•focus on AT1 Knowledge and Understanding & AT2 Reflection on Meaning

RESPONSE ~ RESPOND (1 week)•learning is remembered, celebrated and responded to in daily life

FOUNDATION STAGE Throughout the programme for Nursery and Reception the process will be divided as follows:• Whole class core Input (Teacher led)• Adult directed group activities

(Teacher or assistants work with groups of children)• Continuous provision

(child centred learning across the areas of learning in the foundation stage).

This approach is also optional for Key Stage 1.

Come and See Layout

Come and See LayoutKEY STAGES 1 and 2The structure within Reveal at Key Stage 1 and 2 comprises of the

following sections for each lesson:

Learning focus: the overall focus of the lessonContent: some suggestions for input to develop the focusSome key questions: suggested questions to encourage the

children to wonder and reflect on what they have heard or seen; other questions may also arise

Some suggested activities: teachers choose from the list of suggested activities according to the needs of their children

Sample topics

Please take time to read and discuss the sample topics in your pack:

Key Stage 1: Year 2 Pentecost - Spread the Word

Key Stage 2: Year 6 Universal Church -The Common Good

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SCRIPTURE N/R 1 2 3 4 5 6

Domestic churchfamily

MyselfPs 131Is. 43 1-2

FamiliesPs 28 6-8Ps 63 6-9Ps 131 Luke 12: 27-30

BeginningsGen. 1Ps. 139: 14-18PS 8Ps 19Ephesians 1: 3-5

HomesRomans 12: 8-13Ep 5: 1-9, 6: 1-4Lk 2: 39-40Jn 13: 34-35

People Mt. 1:1-17 Gen. 21:1-7Gen. 25:19Gen 35, 37Ruth 1 Proverbs1 Kings 2-4

OurselvesGen 1: 26 – 31Cols 3: 10 - 11Col 3: 12-17Phil 4:4-9Hosea 11: 1-4

LovingIsaiah 40:1-5,9-11,28-31 Psalms 23, 136Titus 3 4-7 1 John 3:1-3Luke 15: 11-32Matthew 5:1-17,45-48 Luke 6: 36 Ephesians 4:26, 31-

32


Welcome John 13: 34-35Mark 6: 6-7, 30-32

Belonging Mark 10: 13-16

Signs & symbols

PromisesActs 2: 42-47. 4: 32-37Acts 8: 26-30, 34- 38 Mt 5: 14-151 Corinthians 12:31, 13:1-8Acts 16:11-15

Called1 Cor 12:31;13:1-8a, 13Mk 12: 28-31Titus 3: 4-7Act 2: 1-4Gal 5: 22-23a

InitiationLife choices Isaiah 11: 1-4Isaiah 42: 1-3Eph 4: 1-6

Vocation/ commitmentMt 28: 18-20Rom 12: 8-11Gen 2: 18, 21-25Mt 19: 6

Advent/Christmas loving

Birthday Luke 2: 8-20 Matthew 2: 1-12

WaitingLuke 1: 26-31,38Luke 1: 39-45 Luke 2: 1-7Luke 2: 8-20Mt 2: 1-9, 9-19

PreparingIsaiah 9: 2-6Gal 4: 4-6Lk 1: 26-31, 38, 39-45LK 2: 1-7

VisitorsIsaiah 40: 1-5Lk 1: 26-31, 38Lk 1: 39-55LK 2: 1-7Lk 2: 8-20Mt 2: 1-12, 16-18,Mt 2: 13-15, 19-23Romans 13:11-14

GiftIsaiah 40: 9-11Mt 2: 1-12, 16-18Eph 1: 3-61 John 4: 9Phil 4: 4-7

HopeIsaiah 40: 9-11Isaiah 11: 2-5Isaiah 9: 1,5-6

ExpectationLk 3: 10-16Jn 1: 9-16Mk 1: 1-5Isaiah 35: 9-10Isaiah 62: 11-12

Scripture Coverage

‘Come and See for yourself’

•enables staff to reflect at their own level at the beginning of each topic •offers the opportunity for reflection, sharing and discussion •supports spiritual formation of staff•respects the experience and faith of each individual •offers an opportunity for staff to share insights, questions and suggestions

(Look at example in pack)

Theological Reflection for Teachers

Prayer• Prayer and celebration are integral to Come and See• Opportunities for reflection are present within Explore,

Reveal and Respond• Celebration planner is available for use by children in Years 3

to 6 • Traditional prayers are introduced in the different Key Stages• Prayer styles: children are introduced to a range throughout

the scheme• Journaling is encouraged

Come and See materials for Other Faiths include background information, resources and teaching materials for one week for Early Years to Year 6.

JUDAISM eg Year 6 topic•LOOK and DISCOVER

Making a new start; Rosh Hashanah

•DISCOVERYom Kippur

•DISCOVER and RESPECT

Yom Kippur and the value of atonement

OTHER FAITHS – THE PROCESS

JUDAISM ROSH HASHANAH, YOM KIPPUR Year 6

Judaism is taught for one week every year. Each year the pupils learn more about how their Jewish sisters and brothers live and what they believe as the theme develops. The themes are the same for all religions.Teachers notes: Yom Kippur is probably the most important holiday of the Jewish year. Many Jews who do not observe any other Jewish custom will refrain from work, fast and/or attend synagogue services on this day. The name “Yom Kippur” means “Day of Atonement,”. It is a day set aside to atone for the sins of the past year. There are 10 Days of Awe, before Yom Kippur to put thing right with others. On Yom Kippur, the judgment is sealed. This day is the last chance to demonstrate repentance and make amends.Prior learning: Pesach; the story of the Exodus from and the Shema Age group Theme Topic Look Discover RespectN/R FS 1-2 Special days/

ritual objectsHanukkah. (Chanukah)The feast of lights

There are special days

Hanukkah. The story of oil lamp in the

God cares for his people

Year 1 Stories Abraham and Moses

Family Abraham and Moses, leaders of the Jewish people

How G-d led the Jewish people

Year 2 Places for worship

The synagogue

There are special places

The synagogue. The importance of the synagogue.

Year 3 Prayer/ home Shabbat , Families gather

Saturday as God’s special day. The family meal. The Shema, mezuzah

Shabbat the day for G-d, the day of rest.

Age group Theme Topic Look Discover RespectYear 3 Prayer/ home Shabbat

,Families gather

Saturday as God’s special day. The family meal. The Shema, mezuzah

Shabbat the day for G-d, the day of rest.

Year 4 Holy Books The Torah

Books are important

The Torah, the guidance God uses Moses to give to his people. Bar/bat Mitzvah

The importance of the Torah

Year 5 Belief and festivals

Pesach There are times for remembering

Pesach G-d cares for his people,

Year 6 Belonging and values

Yom Kippur

Making a new start

Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur

The value of atonement.

Resourceshttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/rosh-hashanah-and-yom-kippurpicture of a shofarBible

Key words Rosh Hashanah, Teshuvah Yom Kippur, shofar, forgiveness, confession responsibility, fasting sins, repentance, mikveh

Attainment targets

AT 1 Learning about religioni Beliefs, teaching & sources ii celebration and ritualiii social & moral practices & way of lifeAT 2 Learning from religion i engagements with own & others beliefs & valuesii engagement with questions of meaning

R.E. Curriculum Directory

Introducing Come and See

Suggested approach:• use the first week in autumn term to become familiar with

the scheme, the planning format and the website• introduce Come and See to children using powerpoint

available on Diocesan website• start Come and See Religious Education lessons in week 2 • share information with parents through ‘Come and See at

Home’

Sacramental Preparation

Reconciliation:In the Autumn term in the year 3 or 4 class it is suggested that the first two topics are shortened to three weeks.The Advent/ Christmas topic is introduced through Explore. The two week Reconciliation module will form the next two weeks of teaching. Teachers return to Reveal section of the Come and See topic and finish that as usual.

Eucharist:The four week Eucharist module will replace the Eucharist topic in the Spring term.

Mixed age classes

Teachers in schools with mixed age groups are skilled at adapting and implementing published schemes.

Consideration needs to be given to • taking account of assessment levels when developing

activities• tracking pupils’ experience of the topics to ensure full

coverage and to avoid duplication

Further Diocesan support• RE Co-ordinator days are focusing on Come and See:

autumn term – general supportspring term – CAFOD Universal Church topicssummer term – assessment and moderation(following these sessions RE Co-ordinators will be given, where appropriate, training materials to use in their own school)

• year group specific Come and See courses in spring term• planning sheets are being developed in collaboration with

Primary RE Advisers in Nottingham and Middlesbrough dioceses

Diocesan website

• parents’ termly letter• ‘I can statements’ – topic specific• planning grids• yearly overview• assessment materials

What’s the cost?

All teachers books are £45 each

Access to website is £66 per class

Every class will need access to a book and the online resources to use Come and See appropriatelyhttp://www.comeandseere.co.uk/

Closing Prayer

“God has created me to do Him some definite service. He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have my mission. I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons. I shall do good and be a preacher of truth in my own place.”

Blessed John Henry Newman

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