1. Scripture and Art Assignment The following is a list of the various slides in which I explain the assignment and provide examples. Slide 1: Written Explanation of the Assignment Slide 2: Review of Biblical Exegesis Slide 3: List of all our passages/stories Slide 4: Reminder of all the information you need to provide to your peers. Slide 5 & 6: Sample Slides / Examples

2. Feast Day: Symbols: What does this mean to you? Use the lines to summarize the event in Jesus life. Use this box to list the typical symbols and their meanings Write the day we celebrate this special event here and colour the box according to the liturgical colours. Life of Jesus Christ narrated through the visual arts Assignment: With your partner search for paintings that relate to the passage assigned to you. Slide #1: Narrow down your selection to 2 art works to compare and contrast like the Finding in the Temple. Place both images side-by- side on one slide for us to discuss. Include the credit line. (artist, title, date) Lead the class discussion of these two art works. Use the Biblical Exegesis. Slide #2: Provide all the information needed to complete the blanks from the handouts. After the presentation: Which image is most preferred? Explain why? What do I hand-in? The day after your presentation print a copy of Slide 1 & 2. Summarize the discussion we had in class (minimum one paragraph). Which image was preferred? Explain why? Did anyone else observe something you didn’t see? Communication – 10marks (presentation) Thinking – 10marks (written)

3. Biblical Exegesis An exegesis is a method in which people interpret readings (in this case the Bible) to arrive at a greater understanding of the text and relate it to present today. -Underline words you do not understand and find the meaning of those words. -What are the key words, images, symbols? -What issues are addressed in this passage? -Find “real” art images to help illustrate / interpret the passage. -Read interpretations about the art work / or what the artist had to say. -Read commentaries about the passage. -What modern media example can you see that draw upon this theme? -Text to self – what does this say to you? -Text to text – what does it remind you of? -Text to world – current / world events -Formulate questions – what do you not understand.

4. The Annunciation The Nativity Visit of the Wise Men Finding in the Temple ͟Temptation ͟The Institution of the Eucharist ͟Sermon on the Mount ͟Entry to Jerusalem ͟Last Supper ͟Washing of the feet ͟Crucifixion ͟Resurrection ͟Ascension ͟Pentecost ͟Transfiguration This was a list of our stories.

5. Feast Day: What does this mean for us? Use the lines to summarize the event in Jesus life. Use this box to list the typical symbols and their meanings Write the day we celebrate this special event here and colour the box according to the liturgical colours. Life of Jesus Christ narrated through Art Title of the passage : You will need to provide the following info for your peers.

6. Let’s compare… SAMPLE SLIDE Don’t forget to include the credit line.

7. During the 6 th month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth to a young woman named Mary. The angel told her that she would give birth to her first born son and name him Jesus. Common Symbols found in the Annunciation to help you recognize the story… a white orchid – means purity the Angel figure is always the angel Gabriele The Annunciation March 25th Simone Martini Annunciation What does this mean to us? SAMPLE SLIDE Of how I provided the info.