Called to Continue the Mission: Faith and Service in the Local Church

1. YEAR 5 Local Church – CommunityMISSION

2. Scripture Sacraments Confirmation - the anointing with the oil of chrism where the Bishop says ‘be sealed with the Holy Spirit’. The candidate is ‘set apart’ and called to continue the mission of Jesus. Baptism – called and set apart Christian Beliefs A Christian receives the power of the Holy Spirit in a special way during confirmation. The Church is called to continue the work of Jesus Isaiah 61: 1-2, 10-11 God’s Story 3 page 65 Pentecost Story – Acts 2:1-4 Hymns God’s Spirit is in my heart Called to change the world – WIF YEAR 5 Local Church – Community MISSION LF1 Good News for the Poor Prayers/Tradition John Henry Newman prayer in ‘Explore’ – ‘I have my mission’ and charities such as the Richmond Fellowship, CAFOD etc. Work of the SVP/Mini Vinnies Christian Life; Beliefs and Values Service – especially of the poor Witness and mission Experiences, feelings and ideas Have you seen ‘the poor’ today? How did it make you feel? What could you do or have you done to help the poor?? Art/Images/Artefacts

3. Scripture Sacraments Confirmation - the anointing with the oil of chrism where the Bishop says ‘be sealed with the Holy Spirit’. The candidate is ‘set apart’ and called to continue the mission of Jesus. Baptism – called and set apart Christian Beliefs Jesus calls us to follow him. The Church is called to continue the work of Jesus Luke 4: 14-22 God’s Story 3 page 95 Jesus begins his ministry Luke 5: 27-32 God’s Story 3 page 96 – Jesus calls Levi. Luke 8: 1-3 God’s Story 3 page 99 The Women Isaiah 61: 1-2, 10-11 God’s Story 3 page 65 Hymns Follow me God’s Spirit is in my heart Called to change the world – WIF YEAR 5 Local Church - Community MISSION LF2 Jesus begins his mission Prayers/Tradition John Henry Newman prayer in ‘Explore’ – ‘I have my mission’ and charities such as the Richmond Fellowship, CAFOD etc. Work of the SVP/Mini Vinnies Christian Life; Beliefs and Values Service – especially of the poor Witness and mission Vocation Experiences, feelings and ideas How does Jesus call Christians to be his special friends and help him in his mission today? How are you called? How does that make you feel? Art/Images/Artefacts http://www.caravaggio-foundation.org/The-Calling-of-Saint-Matthew.html

4. Scripture Sacraments Confirmation - the anointing with the oil of chrism where the Bishop says ‘be sealed with the Holy Spirit’. The candidate is ‘set apart’ and called to continue the mission of Jesus. Baptism – called and set apart Christian Beliefs The Church is made up of smaller Christian communities called dioceses. Each diocese is led by a bishop who continues the work of the 12 apostles who continued the work of Jesus. Jesus is the head of these families. The Church is called to continue the work of Jesus N/A Hymns Follow me God’s Spirit is in my heart YEAR 5 Local Church – Community MISSION LF3 What is a diocese? LF4 The mission of the diocese Prayers/Tradition John Henry Newman prayer in ‘Explore’ – ‘I have my mission’ and the work of charities such as the Richmond Fellowship, CAFOD etc. Work of the SVP/Mini Vinnies Called to change the world – WIF Christian Life; Beliefs and Values Unity Care obedience Service – especially of the poor Witness and mission Experiences, feelings and ideas Have you any experiences of being part of the diocese – Little Big Assembly, football tournament? Has the Bishop been to school? Have you been to a Cathedral? How does it make you feel? Art/Images/Artefacts page 27 Church’s Story 3 – map of dioceses of England and Wales http://stmaryscathedral.org.uk/ http://resources.durhamlea.org.uk/barnaby/cathedral/ Picture of the Bishop Diocesan web site: http://www.rcdhn.org.uk/index.php

5. Scripture Sacraments Christian Beliefs God’s Story 3 page 109 Jesus’ prayer for his friends (based on John 17: 11-12; 20-23). Eucharist - Sign of Peace - Communion Rite Baptism – ‘baptised into the one body’ Reconciliation - reunited Trinity – unity of the Father, Son and Spirit; Christians are united to Christ through Baptism; Jesus prayed for unity. Hymns YEAR 5 Local Church - Community MISSION LF5 May they all be one Prayers/Tradition Abba father (chorus) Bind us together Our Father; Sign of the Cross; Glory be…. One Family – OF Everybody gather as one -WIF Christian Life; Beliefs and Values Unity/community Forgiveness Sharing Empathy Equality Inclusion Experiences, feelings and ideas Art/Images/Artefacts Rublev’s icon of the Trinity; Role-play or hold a debate about the difficulties encountered by the disciples in sharing Jesus’ mission: their feelings, experiences, ideas and what they all agreed was important. How do you feel when you disagree/agree with others?

6. Scripture Sacraments Christian Beliefs God’s Story 3 page 109 Jesus’ prayer for his friends (based on John 17: 11-12; 20-23). 1 Corinthians 12: 12-17, 21, 27 One body in Christ ‘Love one another as I have loved you’ John 13:34 Eucharist - Sign of Peace - Communion Rite Baptism – ‘baptised into the one body’ Reconciliation - reunited There are other Christian families who are not part of the Catholic Church. Ecumenism is the movement towards Christian Unity. Jesus prayed for unity. All Christians are united to Christ through Baptism. Trinity – unity of the Father, Son and Spirit. . Hymns YEAR 5 Local Church - Community MISSION LF6 Other Christian communities - may we all be one Prayers/Tradition A new Commandment Abba father (chorus) Bind us together One Family – OF Everybody gather as one -WIF Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (every January); Our Father; Sign of the Cross; Glory be…. Christian Life; Beliefs and Values Ecumenism Justice and peace Unity/community Forgiveness Sharing Empathy Equality Inclusion Experiences, feelings and ideas Art/Images/Artefacts Rublev’s icon of the Trinity; Image in Church’s Story 3 p7 Have you ever experienced unity? How did it make you feel? What can Christians do together? Idea? Bundle of sticks tied together stronger than a single stick!