Religion Unit: Mary, A Model of Faith and Love

School:

YEAR LEVEL: 6 Term: Year: 2019

Notes for this ResourceThis resource is intended as a unit of work. As always, you are expected to engage with the suggestions this resource contains, make choices and adapt and apply the activities to suit your own school situation.

There are a number of activities listed in this unit for students in year 6. Teachers are invited to talk with their colleagues to choose which activities are most appropriate for your particular students.

In determining the content to teach you must first decide on the Achievement Standard you wish to demonstrate and choose teaching and learning activities that will teach the content required for achievement of the Standard.

When time is limited, your guiding principle is, as it is with all good education, less content, taught more richly and deeply.

Quantity should never supersede quality1.

1 Dr Margaret Carswell

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YEAR LEVEL: 6 Term: 3 Year: 2019

Strands:Beliefs Sacraments Morality Prayer

Knowledge & Understanding…Mary is the mother of Jesus and of all Christians and is a model of faith.

Mary’s role in the Church community can be described using a variety of titles and images.

New Testament texts reveal Mary’s role as a mother of Jesus and he role in the early church community.

Traditional prayer – Hail Holy QueenRosary – praying the rosary is a meditative prayer practice in the Christian tradition.

Skills…Explain how some titles and images of Mary found in the New Testament texts reveal her role as mother of Jesus and her role in the Church community.

Compare and contrast different understandings of Mary as depicted in a variety of titles and images form visual, multimedia and written texts.

Examine the prayer – Hail Holy Queen.

Say, individually and in unison, a decade of the rosary using Rosary beads and meditate on the mysteries individually.

Scripture that will be a focus:

Luke 1:26-38 (NRSVCE). The Birth of Jesus Foretold (The Annunciation)26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth, 27 to a virgin engaged to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of

David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28 And he came to her and said, “Greetings, favoured one! The Lord is with you.”[a]29 But she was much perplexed by his words and

pondered what sort of greeting this might be. 30 The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favour with God. 31 And now, you will conceive in your

womb and bear a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give to him the throne of his

ancestor David. 33 He will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” 34 Mary said to the angel, “How can this be, since I am a

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virgin?”[b] 35 The angel said to her, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born [c] will be holy;

he will be called Son of God. 36 And now, your relative Elizabeth in her old age has also conceived a son; and this is the sixth month for her who was said to be

barren. 37 For nothing will be impossible with God.” 38 Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord; let it be with me according to your word.” Then the angel

departed from her. https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+1%3A26-38&version=NRSVCE

++++++Luke 1:26-38 (GNT). The Birth of Jesus Is Announced (The Annunciation)26 In the sixth month of Elizabeth's pregnancy God sent the angel Gabriel to a town in Galilee named Nazareth. 27 He had a message for a young woman promised in

marriage to a man named Joseph, who was a descendant of King David. Her name was Mary. 28 The angel came to her and said, “Peace be with you! The Lord is with

you and has greatly blessed you!”

29 Mary was deeply troubled by the angel's message, and she wondered what his words meant. 30 The angel said to her, “Don't be afraid, Mary; God has been gracious to

you. 31 You will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. 32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High God. The Lord God

will make him a king, as his ancestor David was, 33 and he will be the king of the descendants of Jacob forever; his kingdom will never end!” 34 Mary said to the angel, “I

am a virgin. How, then, can this be?”

35 The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and God's power will rest upon you. For this reason, the holy child will be called the Son of God. 36 Remember

your relative Elizabeth. It is said that she cannot have children, but she herself is now six months pregnant, even though she is very old. 37 For there is nothing that God

cannot do.”

38 “I am the Lord's servant,” said Mary; “may it happen to me as you have said.” And the angel left her.

https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+1%3A26-38&version=GNT

World behind the Text

Who wrote the text? When was it written? Who was the audience of the text? What do you know of the cultural, historical

and political context of the author? What do you know of the cultural, historical

and political context of the time? Where did this take place?

World of the text

What type of writing is this? What comes before and after this text? Who are the characters in the text? Who speaks and who is silenced? What happens in the text? What words are interesting, new or difficult and

need explaining?

World in Front of the Text

What meaning does this text have for my life today?

How might people of different genders and cultures interpret this text today?

How could this text be used in prayer? What life experiences help me to better

understand this text? What aspects of this text might not be

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relevant to our lives and time?

Assessment PlanYear Level Achievement Standards:By the end of Year Six, students can express an understanding of various Biblical images of the Holy Spirit. Students describe and explain how the Holy Spirit gives courage to the disciples and to people today. They listen, read, and recount key scripture that tells of the early Christian communities. Students compare different understandings of Mary in scripture, images and titles.

By the end of Year Six, students explain the meaning of and how they experience the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit. Students creatively communicate information on Spirit-filled people. Students communicate ways they can be signs of life, hope, healing, nourishment, reconciliation, and service. Students demonstrate understanding of symbols, seasons and feasts of the liturgical year.

By the end of Year Six, students research key figures in the Bible, for example, Peter and Paul. Students demonstrate ways to respond to those in need. Students explain the implications of and give suggestions for the continuation the mission of Jesus today.

By the end of Year Six, students can understand and say, in unison and individually, a number of traditional prayers including Hail Holy Queen and a decade of the Glorious mysteries of the Rosary. They identify, explore and compose various kinds of psalms – psalms of lament, thanksgiving and praise.

Type of Assessment

Description Possible Sources of Evidence

Assessment forLearning

Write/Think, Pair, Share – Students list individually, in pairs and then as whole class their knowledge of Mary.

List of information about Mary

AssessmentofLearning

Song Analysis - Students to analyse the words of the song and identify the key themes, images and beliefs conveyed by the song.

How is Mary portrayed in the song? What key words are repeated in the song?

Written response regarding the key themes, images and beliefs conveyed by the song.

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What mood and tone is created by the song? What images are brought to mind by listening to the song? What beliefs are reflected in the lyrics of the song selected?

AssessmentasLearning

To introduce others to Mary: a model of Faith and Love - Students to create an eBook using Book Creator, a PowerPoint presentation, a video of a character interview, a brochure or another medium (e.g.: people scape) negotiated with the class teacher to convey the following information:

Who is Mary? Mary’s role in the Catholic church 3-5 Images and titles of Mary What is the Rosary? List the mysteries of the Rosary List the prayers of the Rosary How is Mary a model of faith and love? Give 3-5 examples.

eBookPowerPointVideo interviewBrochurePeople Scape

Learning and Teaching Sequence

No Activity/Experience/Differentiation Resources/ICLTs Assessment

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Think/Write, Pair, ShareIndividually students list what they know about Mary. They share their lists with a partner. If this is completed on Post-it notes, students are able to group similar information together. Key themes will arise from the information shared as a whole class. Headings can be identified, and information can be grouped under the headings. This information can form part of a display in the classroom. This display can grow as the unit progresses.

Cambridge Assessment International Education https://cambridge-community.org.uk/professional-development/gswafl/index.html

Assessment for LearningThis activity will indicate students’ prior knowledge and experience of Mary.

2. Watch this YouTube clip Catholic Online

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https://youtu.be/D7kFmX8oACsMary, also known as St. Mary the Virgin, the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Mary, Mary Mother of God or the Virgin Mary is believed by many to be the greatest of all Christian saints. The Virgin Mother "was, after her Son, exalted by divine grace above all angels and men."After watching this clip have students check their information from activity one and add any other information to the display that they identified from the You tube clip.

This website contains the YouTube clip on Mary as well as other important information regarding Mary. https://www.catholic.org/mary/#main

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Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Prepare to read/listen to Scripture about Mary.

There are some questions that might help you and your students as you focus on the text. There are many responses that could be added. See teacher background information for responses Who wrote the text? Who is the author? When was the text written?

Bible

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Teacher Background - The Gospel according to Luke The author is a certain Luke, whom patristic writers identify as a companion of Paul. The texts that Luke wrote indicate that he was a highly educated person, influential in the early church and aware of geography and history.

The date widely favoured at which Luke’s Gospel was written is around A.D. 80.

He is writing a narrative with features like characters, setting and plot, so that it is important to read and follow the story through introduction, conflict, climax and resolution. He is a gifted storyteller and relates events in sequence. The development of the plot itself has a persuasive force. We must seek Luke’s meaning through the movement of the story. It is of primary importance to locate where something occurs in Luke’s narrative.

Luke’s readers were Greek-speaking and sufficiently acquainted with scriptural traditions to grasp many of his allusions. They were also Christian and Gentiles. His use of Greek is among the finest in the New Testament and he is well versed in Greco-Roman literary style.

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Where does the text take place?

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Galilee is a small region in the north of modern-day Israel. In the time of Jesus, as today, it was a very fertile area, the fresh water of Lake Galilee being used to irrigate the rich red soil. In the adult life of Jesus, the region was governed by Herod Antipas (son of Herod the Great). According to Matthew, Mark and Luke, Jesus lived in Galilee and most of his ministry was in Galilee. The region is thought to have been well populated with up to 200 villages. Some of the best known are Nain, Nazareth, Cana and Capernaum. Nazareth was a town in the northern region of Galilee about 15 miles south west of Lake Galilee (sometimes called the Sea of Galilee). http://www.thebibledoctor.com/g.html

Nazareth was a small and insignificant village. Jesus was referred to as “Jesus of Nazareth”. Although Bethlehem was the place of Jesus’ birth, Nazareth was the place where Jesus had lived until He began His public ministry, and therefore He is said to be “of Nazareth.”Matthew 2:23 tells us that Joseph settled his family in Nazareth—after returning from Egypt where he had fled to protect Jesus from Herod—in order to fulfil “what was said through the prophets: ‘He will be called a Nazarene.’” 

The phrase “Jesus of Nazareth” is first used in the Bible by Phillip who, after being called by Jesus to follow Him, told Nathanael, "We have found him of whom Moses in the Law and also the prophets wrote, Jesus of Nazareth, the son of Joseph" (John 1:45). By calling Him Jesus of Nazareth, Phillip may also have been making a statement about the lowliness of His birth. The character of the people of Nazareth was such that they were despised and condemned.

Nathanael’s response, “Can anything good come from Nazareth?” (John 1:46) would seem to indicate such. To come from Nazareth, therefore, or to be a Nazarene, was the same as to be despised, or to be esteemed of low birth. The Messiah who would come to save His people would be “a root out of dry ground” (Isaiah 53:2). He would be “despised and rejected of men” from whom men hid their faces and “esteemed him not” (Isaiah 53:3).

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Where is Nazareth?

You can find simple maps on this website that you could share on an interactive whiteboard http://www.kidsbiblemaps.com/jesus-ministry.html

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Who are the characters in the text?Angel Gabriel, Elizabeth, Mary

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AngelAngels are referred to repeatedly throughout the Bible. In the biblical text, angels are real, living beings. Spiritual and non-physical, some take on a physical appearance for a period of time. A human encounter with an angel is in some sense an encounter with God. On many occasions God chooses to be known through an angel (Ex 3:2). The main activities of an angel are to offer praise and worship of God, to make announcements, to carry messages on behalf of God and to guide and protect people. Angels were deeply involved in proclaiming the birth of Jesus. The book of Hebrews (Heb 1:14) refers to angels as 'ministering spirits sent to serve.' 

http://www.thebibledoctor.com/a.html

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Elizabeth

Elizabeth in the Bible was the wife of a priest named Zechariah; she was also a cousin of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Elizabeth and Zechariah are called “righteous and blameless” people who walked in all the commandments of the Lord (Luke 1:6). When Zechariah was in the temple offering incense to the Lord, the angel Gabriel appeared to him, saying that he and Elizabeth would soon be parents; they were to name the baby John. This baby would grow up to be “great before the Lord” and bring joy and gladness to them, as well as to many other people (Luke 1:14–15). 

Elizabeth, when finding herself pregnant, kept herself in seclusion for five months. She said, “The Lord has done this for me. . . . In these days he has shown his favour and taken away my disgrace among the people” (Luke 1:25). Six months after Elizabeth conceived, Mary also became pregnant, and she went to visit Elizabeth, because Gabriel had told her of Elizabeth’s pregnancy (Luke 1:36–37). It is a sign of God’s love and care that he placed these women in the same family. He could have just as easily made them strangers to one another, but, by making them relatives, He gave them mutual comfort and encouragement.

https://www.gotquestions.org/Elizabeth-in-the-Bible.html

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8. World behind the Text:This youtube clip expands upon the students understanding of the Scripture passage on the Annunication: Luke 1:28

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Mary

Mary the mother of Jesus was described by God as “highly favoured” (Luke 1:28). The phrase highly favoured comes from a single Greek word, which essentially means “much grace.” Mary received God’s grace.

Grace is “unmerited favour”; that is, grace is a blessing we receive despite the fact that we do not deserve it. Mary needed grace from God and a Saviour, just as the rest of us do. Mary herself understood this fact, as she declared in Luke 1:47, “My spirit rejoices in God my Saviour.” 

The virgin Mary, by God’s grace, recognized that she needed the Saviour. The Bible never says that Mary was anyone but an ordinary human whom God chose to use in an extraordinary way. Yes, Mary was a righteous woman and favoured (graced) by God (Luke 1:27–28).

When Gabriel told her that the child would be conceived by the Holy Spirit, Mary answered, "I am the Lord's servant. . . . May your word to me be fulfilled. Then the angel left her" (Luke 1:38). Mary responded with belief and a willingness to submit to God's plan. We, too, should have such faith in God and trustingly follow Him. 

Mary herself sets the example for us, directing her worship, adoration, and praise to God alone: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, for He has been mindful of the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, for the Mighty One has done great things for me — holy is His name” (Luke 1:46–49).

https://www.gotquestions.org/virgin-Mary.html

What does the word “Hail” mean in Biblical texts?What does “full of grace” means in this scripture passage?

https://youtu.be/Hpph7nwpZN8Edward Sri, presenter of the study program A Biblical Walk with the Blessed Mother, takes a closer look at what has been called the most important event in salvation history, the Annunciation. See the place where the Archangel Gabriel came to announce to Mary that she would become the Mother of God, and discover in depth the meaning behind the angel’s greeting, “Hail, full of grace!” Dr. Sri explores the Scriptures to show the great significance of the event that changed Mary’s life forever.

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Digital Versions of Luke 1:26-38

Bible Project (contemporary language, modern images, explains links to the Old Testament). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OLezoUvOEQ

The Lumo Project (contemporary language, modern images) Watch until 2:21.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INgCwqWgUik&list=PLcJVIuhI8isJOKcvkIMhwj7Gv5769FqEJ&index=3

You might like to complete a Venn diagram with the students to identify the similarities and differences between the two versions.

Venn Diagram, A-Z Learning Strategies p. 138

10. Drama activity- Just Imagne series by Rina Wintour

Just Imagine 2: Chorus PlaysThe story of the Annunication Luke 1:26-38 Pages 14 and 15 There are two versions of this Chorus Play for studebts to perform in small groups.

Just Imagine 4: Liquid PicturesAnnunication to Mary p 21

Just Imagine 4: Chorus PlaysAnnunication to Mary p73

Students can use these suggested scripts or create their own, in small groups.

Teacher backgroundChorus Plays

Wintour R. (2002) Just Imagine 2. Mountjoy Enterprises: Manly, Brisbane.

Wintour R. (2002) Just Imagine 4. Mountjoy Enterprises: Manly, Brisbane.

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Chorus plays present Scriptural stories in the form of a play with both individual characters and a chorus. The chorus aspects allows for whole group participation. One of the aimes of Chorus plays is to provide not only a presentation of the story but also – and more importantly – an informed interpretation of it. Ther ar3e many exellent sources of references avaailble today to assist interpretation, especially Biblical commentaries.

Liquid picturesLiquid pictures is a form of drama which allows a story to be presented in a flowing or liquid manner. The process follows this pattern:

Choose a familiar Scriptural story. Divide the story into five or six main sections. For each section choose one or two short phrases. Choose a simple action for each section. Choose one person for each sectipon. These five or six people stand with their backs to the rest of the group. A teacher or leader introduces the story with a simple statement. The first student turns to face the group-repeats the phrase two or three times then freezes. The second student turns, repeats a phrase then freezes. The process continues unitl th last student finishes. The teacher or leader concludes with a simple statement.

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Differentiation Opportunity

As all the schools subscribe to Liturgy Help, there are simple worksheets which may be of assistance with providing learning activities for students who are not yet able to achieve the year level standard. Your APRE will be able to download a copy for you to use if you wish.

Liturgy Help, Sunday, 24 Dec 2017: Fourth Sunday of Advent - Year B

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Use the Three Keys to pose the following questions:

What is Luke trying to say about ● Jesus● people● an ideal world

Three keys and treasure chest.

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Song Analysis

Model analysing a song. Listen to the song, analyse the words. Model to the students how to analyse the song using the following questions:

- How is Mary portrayed in the song?- What key words are repeated in the song?- What mood and tone is created by the song? - What images are brought to mind by listening to the song? - What beliefs are reflected in the lyrics of the song selected?

Students to then use the same questions to analyse a song of their choosing. There are a number of songs listed below by Andrew Chinn, John Burland and Michael Mangan.

Litmus Productionshttps://www.litmusproductions.com/index.php/song-search/other-themes.html

From The Cradle To The Cross Sing Your Joy

Mary Said “Yes!” This Is The Time / Sing Your

CD Player, CD, computers Assessment of Learning:Students to analyse the words of the song and identify the key themes, images and beliefs conveyed by the song.

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Joy (Annunciation)

Mary, Show Us The Way 1, 2, 3 God Loves Me

Mary's Song Of Praise Doors Of Mercy

My Spirit Sings Forever I Will Sing / Sing Your Joy (Magnificat)

O Mary, We Ask You Sing Your Joy

O Queen Of All Sing Your Joy (Assumption)

Lyrics for Michael Mangan Songshttps://www.litmusproductions.com/index.php/lyrics/word-doc.html

John Burlandhttps://johnburlandmusic.files.wordpress.com/2017/05/john-burland-religious-song-listing-sept-2017.pdf

Lyrics for John Burland Songshttps://johnburland.net/lyrics-and-powerpoints/Butterfly Musichttp://www.butterflymusic.com.au/resources/need-a-song#23

Our Lady Of The Southern Cross (People Of Peace)Our Lady Help Of Christians   (In Joyful Hope)We Walk With Mary   (In Joyful Hope)Strength And Gentleness (Let Your Light Shine)Our Lady of the Way (Many Roads, One Journey)

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Live Justly  (Welcome To All)One Holy Family (In Joyful Hope)In the Footsteps of Jesus (Many Roads, One Journey)Many Roads One Journey (Many Roads, One Journey)I Sing to Mary (Wherever I Go) and (Together As One)Ka Waiata ki a Maria (Wherever I Go)

Lyrics for Andrew Chinn Songs http://www.butterflymusic.com.au/resources/need-words

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Godly Play: Mary the Mother of JesusLesson 6: Mary, the Mother of Jesus.God chose Mary to be the mother of Jesus when she was a teenager. Joseph and Mary raised Jesus and Mary was present during the different events of Jesus life as recorded in the Gospels and also at His death. Mary is the mother of Jesus and of all Christians and is a model of faith.

The story icon is an image of Mary holding the infant Jesus. The underlay is a strip of blue felt. Each object in the story is approx. the same size.Objects needed:An angel imageA wooden Christ child in a mangerA scroll of IsaiahA crucifixAn empty tombA red flame made of wood andSilk forget-me-nots.It is important to ensure the sequence of the story is right, because when you change the sequence, you change the storyWondering questions:I wonder what it felt like to be in the presence of an angel.I wonder if it was hard for Mary to make the decision to say yes to God.I wonder what Mary was thinking in the synagogue, at the wedding in Cana and when Jesus died on the cross.I wonder how Mary felt when she found the empty tomb. I wonder how Mary had the strength to endure such sorrow.

The Complete Guide to Godly Play, Volume 8. By Jermone Berryman pp 75-79.

15. Teacher Background Information cvan be accessed from http://rokreligiouseducation.com/teacher-background/mary/ All about Mary website:

This page on Mary found on the Rokreligiouseducation

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Welcome to the Mary pageThe University of Daytona – The Marian Library/International Marian Research Institute.http://campus.udayton.edu/mary/Designed for everyone from expert theologians to those simply exploring, this tool is created and maintained by the International Marian Research Institute in partnership with the Marian Library at the University of Dayton.If you are looking for images of Mary to use in your classroom then go to the Gallery link where it will take you to a vast selection of artists and their work.http://campus.udayton.edu/mary/gallery.html

website contains a vast amount of information for teachers. Such as:Mary’s cultural lifestyleHer feast daysInformantion on Mary Help of Christians etc.

http://rokreligiouseducation.com/teacher-background/mary/

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Images of MaryContemporary images of Mary can be found in the book “Blessed Art Thou”.

Traditional images of Mary can be found on Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com.au/ohme1958/images-of-the-blessed-virgin-mary/

Invite the students to consider: How is Mary portrayed in the image?What qualities and beliefs are evident in the image?

The Art Analysis guide strategy from A-Z Learning Strategies provides suitable questions for students to answer while analysing the images.

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Blessed Art Thou, Mother, Lady, Mystic, Queen, by Michael O’Neill McGrath. Available for purchase from Amazon or to be borrowed from the Resource Centre at the Catholic Education Office.

The Art Analysis Guide, A-Z Learning Strategies, p. 7.

17. Images of Mary in Movies:https://youtu.be/Qq7NFiZL6ak An angel foretells Christ birth to Mary

YouTube clips

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https://youtu.be/KT_cHi8QJMw Gabriel Visits Maryhttps://youtu.be/ROvvVu9Fi0U Mary visits ElizabethMary of Nazareth – The Passion of ChristMary in Franco Zeffirelli’s film ‘Jesus of Nazareth’https://youtu.be/ob8RmVLTb5w - Mary Mother of Jesus.

How has Mary been portrayed in modern movies and artworks? How is this different to/similar to traditional images in paintings and illustrations?Which do you prefer?

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Titles of MaryMary has been described my many titles. Epic Pew lists 26 names with a brief explanation. https://epicpew.com/26-names-of-mary/ .

Two titles for Mary that are particularly relevant to us as Australians are:• Our Lady, of the Southern Cross • Our Lady, Help of Christians

Invite the students to consider:How is Mary portrayed using these titles?What qualities and beliefs are conveyed by these titles?Can they find images that portray these titles?Are there any special prayers used by Catholics for these titles?

Internet

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Why Catholics call Mary their Mother

Father Mike Schmitz (Ascension Presents) explains why Catholics call Mary their Mother. He explains the following points:

- Mary is not God, she is completely human.- She is the perfect disciple.- Mary is the Mother of God.- The more you love Mary, the more you love Jesus.- Mary reflects the life and love of the Son (Jesus).- Mary is our Mother too.- Anyone who is a disciple of Jesus can call Mary their mother; Jesus gave her to us

from the cross. - To love the ones that Jesus loved is to amplify our love for Him.- Mary points us to Jesus.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGRGv9_60iI

Internet

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Teacher background Information:

Devotions to MaryThere are several feasts days for Our Lady throughout the year, around the world.http://www.catholictradition.org/Mary/marian-feasts.htm https://www.catholic.org/mary/#main

May is the month of Mary.https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/resources/prayers/devotions/to-the-blessed-virgin-mary/month-of-mary-may-devotions 

October is the month of the Rosary.https://www.catholicculture.org/culture/liturgicalyear/overviews/months/10_1.cfm

Internet

21. Learning Links to Mary ActivitiesStory Starters p. 21Use these story starters (there are more presented in the Learning Links to Mary book) as a starting point for writing your own story of Mary:

Mary and Joseph have just arrived in Bethlehem after a long journey from Nazareth. They need to find somewhere to rest. So…

Dear Elizabeth, this is your kinswoman Mary writing to you form Nazareth. I am coming to visit you and I have some great news…

I am Mary. I live in the small village of Nazareth of Galilee. I have just been introduced to a young man whose name is Joseph. He is a tradesman who works with his father. In a little while, we are going to be married. I feel…

Mary taught her son, Jesus, many things, among the important lessons she passed on to her son, were…

Ryan, M. (2009) Learning Links to Mary. Lumino Press: Hamilton, Brisbane.

22. Learning Links to Mary ActivityMary – a Multiple Intelligences approach p. 37

InterpersonalGroup research project: “Mary and her Significance today”.

Ryan, M. (2009) Learning Links to Mary. Lumino Press: Hamilton, Brisbane

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IntrapersonalKeep a diary of Mary throughout the course of a year in Nazareth.

Verbal/LinguisticPresent a “Famous Speeches” Pageant. Prepare and deliver tot eh class Mary’s Magnificat Prayer in Luke 1:46-55.

Visual/SpatialLabel a map of Roman Palestine according to the events in Mary’s life.

Bodily/KinaestheticDramatise an event from Mary’s life. Choose either mime, dance, role play or scripted drama.

Logical/MathematicalCompare and contrast the lie of a typical woman in Nazareth today and in Mary’s time.

Musical/RhythmicalRewrite the words of a popular song using events form Mary’s life as a theme.

NaturalistResearch Nazareth in Galilee, its flora and fauna, agricultural practices, land forms and geographical location. Use Google Earth, online atlases and onsite cameras.

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The Rosary – A Personal and Communal Prayer

Dynamic Catholic https://dynamiccatholic.com/5-million-rosaries/history-of-the-rosaryprovides information on the following:

- Early origins of the Rosary- The Hail Mary prayer, The Fatima Prayer- Why Rosary beads, how many beads- The Mysteries of the Rosary

Have students look at the structure of the Rosary and complete a cloze activity outlining all aspects of the rosary on Rosary beads.They could also create a large set of Rosary beads using creative techniques such as; Papier MacheClay

Internet

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The Prayers of the Rosary

Students would be familiar with many of the prayers of the Rosary such as The Sign of the

Internet

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The Rosary

The Rosary has evolved as part of the long history of the Church to the form we know today. Its origins are associated with the prayer of monks and nuns. The Rosary has always been a form of contemplative prayer that is centred on the life of Jesus and Mary as portrayed in the Gospels. The Rosary invites us to spend time with Jesus and Mary in prayerful reflection.

A thousand years before the birth of Jesus, Hindus used beads made from seeds or knots tied on a string to count their prayers as they repeated their names for God. Four hundred years after the birth of Jesus, the Buddhists, like Hindus, counted prayers made of wood, pebbles or precious stones. Seven hundred years after the birth of Christianity, the Islamic community used beads to count the 99 names of God known as Allah.

Threlfo, W. (2001). Walking with Mary: A Resource for Primary School Teachers. NSW: Marist Resources.

Cross, the Apostles’ Creed, the Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be. Introduce the Hail, Holy Queen prayer. Read through the prayer with the students. Our Catholic Prayers provides information about the origin of the Hail Holy Queen prayer.

https://www.ourcatholicprayers.com/hail-holy-queen.html

25.1

The Glorious Mysteries

There are five themes of the Glorious mysteries:- The resurrection of Jesus from the dead- The ascension of Jesus into heaven- Pentecost: The decent of the holy Spirit- Assumption of Mary into Heaven- Coronation of Mary Queen of Heaven and earth

How to Pray the Rosary Everyday explains that there are scriptural foundations or connections for each of the mysteries. Access the website and read the scripture associated with the mystery. A fruit of each mystery is also associated with each mystery.

http://www.how-to-pray-the-rosary-everyday.com/scriptural-glorious-mysteries.html?_sm_au_=ijVVNvLQtV1PFS0r

Internet

26.1

How to Pray the Rosary

Dynamic Catholic provides an interactive website that details what prayers to pray at each stage of the Rosary. You might like to pray a decade a day or pray the entire rosary with the students.

https://dynamiccatholic.com/5-million-rosaries/how-to-pray-the-rosary/

Rosary Beads, internet

27.2

Assessment: Mary a Model of Faith and Love

Mary is the mother of Jesus and of all Christians. Mary’s role in the Church community can be described using a variety of titles and images. New testament texts reveal Mary’s role as a mother of Jesus and her role in the early church community. 

Task: To introduce others to Mary – a model of Faith and Love

Success criteria, physical resources and technology requested by the students.

Assessment as learning

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Students to create an eBook using Book Creator, a PowerPoint presentation, a video interview, a brochure or another medium (e.g.: people scape) negotiated with the class teacher to convey the following information:

Who is Mary? Mary’s role in the Catholic church 3-5 Images and titles of Mary What is the Rosary? List the mysteries of the Rosary List the prayers of the Rosary How is Mary a model of faith and love? Give 3-5 examples.

Construct success criteria with the class. Explain the importance of acknowledging sources and demonstrate how to do this effectively using a reference list.

28 Why Pray the Rosary?

Invite the APRE, parish priest or parishioners to speak with the class about their experiences of the Rosary. Students to design questions and record the answers provided by the guest speaker. The guest speaker might like to lead the class in a decade of or the complete Rosary.

Guest speaker, questions, Rosary beads

29 Differentation – Opportunity

The importance of Mary and the saints has varied significantly over time and in different cultural contexts. Students may like to research Marian devotion in country such as Italy, Argentina, Chile, China, France, Germany, Ethiopia or Kerala. There and links from the following site https://www.catholicsandcultures.org/practices-values/mary-and-saints to videos, images and information.

Internet

Evaluating and Reflecting

As a religion teacher Did I spend time reflecting upon the unit and the significance of its implications for my own life and faith? What did I learn about myself and my relationship with God? Was I able to identify and articulate, for myself, the relationship between life and faith?

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Students’ Understanding How well did activities allow students to come to understandings related to the focus of the unit? How well did activities allow students to come to understandings related to the general focus on life within the unit?

Accessibility Were the chosen activities accessible to all students?

Student involvement and interest Were students as fully involved and interested as possible?

Highlights of unit What were the highlights of this unit?

ImprovementCan you identify practical ways to improve this unit?

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