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Learning outcomes

1.

Identify core beliefs of Christian faith found in different expressions of ‘The Creed’;

2.

Articulate an understanding of the relationship between these beliefs, the Church and Christian life.

3.

Identify the common features of sacraments understood as religious celebrations.

4.

Articulate an understanding that the sacraments are signs and instruments of God’s grace received as part of Christian life.

5.

Relate unit content to the teaching of the Religious Education Program (K-12) used in Catholic schools in Western Australia;

6.

Reflect on and articulate personal understandings of the content presented.

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Unit content:

The unit begins with examining the history of the Christian faith from the human quest for God through to the Judeo-Christian story. There is a focus on Jesus of Nazareth as the promised Christ and the establishment of the Church after his death and resurrection. Further exploration leads to the creeds, or statements of belief, found in Catholic tradition. Creeds are used in many ritual celebrations of the Catholic Church, especially the sacraments. The seven sacraments provide the foundation for Christian life and these are explained under the headings of Initiation, Healing and Service. A study of the prayers, rites and symbols for each sacrament provide an understanding of their place in church tradition. The Religious Education program used in Catholic schools provides a rich background for the teaching of creed and sacraments.

Other notes:

This is one of three Catholic Studies Units currently offered at Murdoch University that assist Education students meet the tertiary study requirements of accreditation to teach in a Catholic school.