RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Lesson Plan Format

GRADE

: Stage Two Year Three

UNIT OF WORK: Eucharist 3.7

(Celebrations)

DURATION: 160 minutes in total (Five Lessons:

Approximately 30 mins each)

TEACHER AND SCRIPTURE BACKGROUND:

Matthew 18:20 Where two or three are gathered in my name

This promise made to the disciples by Jesus is similar to the promise of Gods continued presence until the end of the ages at the end of Matthews Gospel. It is also
similar to the promise: If two or three sit together and the words of the Law [are spoken] between them, the Divine Presence [Shekinah] rests between them (m.Abot
3:2,6; 4:11). For Matthew, the new community of the Church is to gather together to pray, study and reflect on Jesus Christ, the new Lawgiver of Gods New Israel. It is
there, in the holy assembly, that we will experience the presence of God, Jesus Christ, Gods Holy Spirit in our midst.

Luke 22: 7 20 The Last Supper

In this text, Jesus offers his whole life as a sacrifice to God for the sake of humanity: given for you. For the Hebrew people, the Passover memorial recalled and relived
the saving action of God in the lives of his Chosen People, especially through the Exodus story. On this Passover night Jesus aligns his action of self-sacrifice with the
saving action of God. Symbolic of the end time or Parousia when all will be fulfilled, the holy meal also indicates that his disciples will share at the banquet table of the
Lord.

CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: CCC

Excerpts from the Catechism of the Catholic Church are included below as information for teachers. They present the Churchs teachings contained in this
unit.
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The Holy Spirit gives a spiritual understanding of the Word of God to those who read or hear it, according to the dispositions of their hearts. By means of the
words, actions, and symbols that form the structure of a celebration, the Spirit puts both the faithful and the ministers into a living relationship with Christ, the Word
and Image of the Father, so that they can live out the meaning of what they hear, contemplate, and do in the celebration.

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The Eucharist is "the source and summit of the Christian life." The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are
bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself,
our Pasch.
The mode of Christ's presence under the Eucharistic species is unique. It raises the Eucharist above all the sacraments as the perfection of the spiritual life and

the end to which all the sacraments tend. In the most blessed sacrament of the Eucharist "the body and blood, together with the soul and divinity, of our Lord Jesus Christ
and, therefore, the whole Christ is truly, really, and substantially contained. This presence is called 'real' - by which is not intended to exclude the other types of presence
as if they could not be 'real' too, but because it is presence in the fullest sense: that is to say, it is a substantial presence by which Christ, God and man, makes himself
wholly and entirely present.
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The Eucharistic celebration always includes: the proclamation of the Word of God; thanksgiving to God the Father for all his benefits, above all the gift of his Son;
the consecration of bread and wine; and participation in the liturgical banquet by receiving the Lord's body and blood. These elements constitute one single act of
worship.

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By the consecration the transubstantiation of the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ is brought about. Under the consecrated species of bread and

wine Christ himself, living and glorious, is present in a true, real, and substantial manner: his Body and his Blood, with his soul and his divinity.

Syllabus Outcome(s):
C2.2: Willing to participate in Celebrations, which reflect the beliefs
and traditions of the Catholic Church.
:Describes ways in which the Catholic Church celebrates its beliefs
and tradition

Indicators of Learning for this lesson:

By the end of this lesson, the students will:

about ways we celebrate with family, friends and community

about the importance of the celebration of the Eucharist

display understanding of how the Last Supper relates to Mass

SCRIPTURE PASSAGE:

Resources:

Matthew 18:20

Where two or three are gathered in my name

Lesson One:

Luke 22:7-20

The Last Supper

Bubbl Mind Map - Celebrations

Lesson Two:
Last Supper Worksheet
Venn diagram Worksheet
Lesson Three:
Video: http://www.togetheratonealtar.catholic.edu.au/explore/dsp-content.cfm?loadref=15
Last Supper Figurines
Last Supper script

Lesson Four:
Book: Memorial By Gary Crew
Lesson Five:
Final Assessment: Eucharist

LESSON SEQUENCE
Teaching Strategies / Learning Experiences:
(How it is taught)
Write detailed steps showing what the teacher will do and what students will do.

STUDENT ASSESSMENT

LESSON 1

Diagnostic Assessment

Prior to lesson students are asked to choose a photo which is taken of a past celebration and to bring it into
class.
Students will be asked to work in pairs (Think, pair, and share) to analyze the pictures of both individuals.
Each student is asked to think of how they noticed what kind of celebration it is, what assisted in the
assumptions made and how they figured out what the celebration was.

Students apply their knowledge to previous

celebratory experiences to create the basis
of forming a connection the Eucharist. This
will be present through the use of pair work,
discussion

Teacher will form a mind map through the use of bubbl (Resource One). Focusing on 4 main aspects which
will include but are not limited to; Symbols, people involved, emotions relating to celebration and reasons for
the celebration.
During the construction of the mind map, the teacher will encourage a class discussion about celebrations
to form a basis as to what the students prior knowledge on celebrations are in order to begin a connection to
the celebration of the Eucharist.

and

mind

maps

connections of the celebrations.

to

locate

Students will work individually to create their own mind maps through the use of their personal photos.
In Addition: During class prayer, students are allowed the time to give thanks to God for all of the different
Celebrations that they once have and will participate within their lives.

LESSON 2
Teacher will provide students with a sheet which shows a large table with 12 seats. (Resource Two)

Students are encourage to write in the names of those who would be seated at their family table. These
may include family, friends and other important people within their life.

Formal Assessment:

Students apply their knowledge based on

their

personal

experiences

to

draw

connections to the last supper. Students will

Teacher will provide students with a Venn diagram (Resource Three), with this sheet students are asked to
compare the last supper to their own family meal. Encouraging deep thinking to look at what makes it similar
and what makes it different.

clearly indicate the differences but most

importantly the similarities drawn from both
the family meal and Last supper

Students are to write the differences in the spaces provided to clearly locate the similarities that are most
visible and relevant to the subject at point.
Informal Assessment:
Teacher will encourage students thinking by reading a passage about the last supper to further encourage
in-depth thinking. This will also allow students to connect their family celebration to that of the Celebration of
the Eucharist.

Students demonstrate their understanding

through the responses which are given
during the discussion. Ensuring to analyze

Teacher will conclude the lesson by creating a discussion based on the connections drawn from their
pictures to that of the last supper. Ensuring to introduce the Celebration of the Eucharist and how we use

how they create the connections between

both elements

that celebration to bring people together to form a relationship with God. To be more specific about how we
Gather, Listen, Share a meal, and End the meal/Celebration.

LESSON 3:

Informal Assessment:

Teacher to present the Video: The Last Supper and asks students to listen closely to what is being said, the
symbols included and how this may look similar to another celebration which they may have seen.

Students

demonstrate

how

well

they

understand the scene through the responses

Using simple items (a table, figurines, wine cup, and bread Resource Four) teacher will retell the story of
provided

through

the

duration

of

the

the Last Supper. (Resource Five)

discussion.
Teacher will engage in discussion with students about what they may have seen, heard, tasted, felt and
smelled if they had been at the Last Supper with Jesus and his disciples. Ensuring to focus on the wine and
bread, what they spoke about and what hymn they may have sung after the celebration.
Teacher will then use the same items to change the position of each item in order to transform the scene

Students demonstrate understanding of how

the connection is made between the Last
Supper and the Mass. Looking closely at
How and What makes both celebrations one.

from the Last Supper to one that would look similar to that of a Mass creating visual links to the Last
Supper and the Eucharist.
Teacher to form a discussion with students about the change of scene and how each element comes

Formal Assessment:

together to form a Mass.

Student demonstrates understanding through
Discuss with students what they see, hear, taste, feel and smell at Mass and how is this similar to that of the
Last Supper.
Students are to use their RE booklets to answer the following Questions;
Have you seen some of the actions that Jesus did in the Last Supper story at Mass? Have you heard some
of the words that Jesus said in the Last Supper story at Mass?

the written component as they display how

well they relate the discussed topic about the
Last Supper and Mass.

LESSON 4:

Informal Assessment:

Teacher will introduce the Book: Memorial By Gary Crew Firstly Focusing on the illustrations throughout
the book and engaging in discussion with the students about what they may assume the book is about

Students demonstrate understanding through

the reflective component of the discussion to

Teacher will read the book, ensuring to constantly pause and make connections to Christ coming back.

show links of memory from the book as well

as the Last Supper and Mass. Displays

Teacher will ask students to think about the main aspects of the book Leaving and Returning and begin to

understanding of How we reflect.

create links to the Last Supper, The Eucharist and how Jesus is remembered throughout all aspects.

Students are asked to remember the last few lessons which relate to the current book being discussed and
ask students how they all relate. Brainstorm ideas within the class circle and write down a few on the
whiteboard if required to.

Students visually demonstrate how they

remember Jesus on a daily basis through the
use of actions and dialogue used during their
Roleplay.

In Groups of four five students are given the opportunity to create a role play of their own which displays
the way which they remember Jesus and do things that bring them closer to him. (Through participation in
Mass, through acts of kindness, through prayer etc.

Teacher will conclude lesson by allowing time for students to display their originally created Role-plays to
one another. Ensuring to pause and create discussion about how we daily remember Jesus.

LESSON 5:

Formal / Summative Assessment:

Students participate in a final Quiz to further assist the teacher in assessing the understanding of the
students. (Resource Six)

Students demonstrate understanding of the

concepts taught during the past five lessons

Teacher will allow students to illustrate their understanding if they are unable to write the correct answer
clearly.

Within the class circle students will each be given a piece of paper where they are able to write one aspect
of the topic which they do not completely understand. Teacher will bring all of the questions together and
read each question aloud and give opportunities for other students within the class to answer the question.
Teacher will assist if required and use multiple resources to resurface the elements which werent
completely understood.

TEACHER EVALUATION OF LESSONS TAUGHT

Lesson One:
Were students participating?
Did students understand the different concepts of symbols and emotions involved?
Were students given enough time to complete mind map to the best of their ability?
Lesson Two:
Were students able to clearly depict the differences and similarities?

though the answers provided within the quiz.

 Were the requirements of the lesson properly explained and demonstrated?

Were students able to pinpoint the main aspects of the Last Supper and able to connect it to a
celebration?
Lesson Three:
Was the Video engaging for the students?
Was the video informative?
Were students able to connect the Last Super to a Mass through what the smelt, felt and saw?
Lesson Four:
Was the book a solid basis for the topic remembering?
Did the book allow for understanding of Remembering and essentially in regards to Jesus?
Did the Roleplay display understanding of the concepts taught during the first section of the lesson?
Lesson Five:
Did the formal assessment clearly display the understanding of the student?
Were the questions provided clearly written?
Was the time allocated for the Quiz appropriate for the amount of questions?
Overall Evaluation:
There could be more time provided for each Lesson as trying to get Students involved and then allowing time for proper involvement does take up more time than expected.
Possibly include tasks that are extended for the fast finishers of the class, or allow for extra time for them to assist those who require more attention/ assistance. Possible
include more of a variety of resources that you may be more aesthetically pleasing for the students of the class to further encourage class participation.