1. MARY, MOTHER OF JESUS
YEAR FIVE

2. LEARNING INTENTION
LI: I will understand various events in the early life of Jesus as a Jew.

3. Watch the clip about the early life of Jesus.
In the clip they speak about two religions.
Once the clip is completed discuss with your partner what you think the two religions were.

4. RESEARCH TASK
WHO APPEARED TO JOSEPH IN A DREAM?
TO WHAT PLACE DID JOSEPH AND HIS FAMILY RETURN?
In pairs you will be given one of the topics on the right. Go to the website to collect information on your research information. You will have 10 minutes to collect your information before you will teach the class about your topic.
JESUS GROWS IN WISDOM
DID JESUS RECEIVE A FORMAL EDUCATION?
WHAT TRIP DID JESUS MAKE WHEN HE WAS 12 YEARS OLD?
WHAT HAPPENED WHEN JESUS WAS SEPARATED FROM HIS PARENTS?
WHERE WAS JESUS FOUND?
IN WHAT FOURFOLD WAY DID JESUS DEVELOP?
WEBSITE:

5. JESUS TEACHING ABOUT GOD
“Jesus was about thirty years old when he began his ministry.” The Bible, in Luke 3:23, gives us that life-marker for Jesus. The four Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) then go on to describe a three year ministry of Jesus. So we know Jesus died, rose and ascended into heaven at about age 33.
ACTIVITY: Using Bible Gateway try to find the writings that tell us where Jesus began his teaching ministry. Choose two different versions of the same text and write them in your Religion Book. Reflect on what the differences are and why you think those differences occur.

6. Jesus in Jerusalem
Read through the information as a class. Your teacher will give you the worksheet.
From the passage try to find the answers to the following questions;
Why did the Jewish leaders want Jesus crucified?
Why did the community also want Jesus put on the cross?
Click on the page for article

7. LEARNING INTENTION
I will understand various traditions, beliefs and customs in the Jewish faith.

8. Watch the clip about the history of Judaism.
THE STORY OF JUDAISM
In the history they speak about Canaan. This is what Israel used to be called.
Watch the clip about the history of Judaism.
What are some of the similarities that you can see to Christianity?

9. RESEARCH http://bje.org.au/learning/judaism/kids/index.html
Using the website below fill in the worksheet. You will need to go to the heading, “What is Judaism?” to find the answers.

10. LIFE http://bje.org.au/learning/judaism/kids/index.html TASK ONE
Find an image of a religious symbol in Judaism. You can use the same website you used in the last lesson if you get stuck. Save the image into your religion folder in Google Drive.
Import the image into Life. Make sure you that you label the symbol.
TASK TWO
Complete the same process as you did for the symbols but this time looking for images to represent a Jewish Holy day. Make sure that you label your image.
EXTENSION
Write information about the symbol in your religion book.

11. What is Shabbat? Click on the image to watch a clip about Shabbat.
Then label the three items they speak about in the clip in the image you will be given.

12. Synagogue Click on the image to watch a clip about a Synagogue.
Then read the worksheet that you will be given.

13. ACTIVITY
In your Religion Book write the word Judaism in the middle of the page.
Then around the word write all you have learnt about Judaism. You may wish to draw images or symbols as well.

14. LEARNING INTENTION
LI: I will Understand the importance of Mary in the development of the Church.

15. Then complete the Hail Mary Cloze Activity.
Mary, Mother of Jesus
Click on the image to watch the short clip about Mary and then use Tagxedo and Wordle to show what you already know about Mary.
Then complete the Hail Mary Cloze Activity.

16. Mary, Mother of Jesus
The clip on the left is a representation of many of the key moment sin Mary’s life with her son Jesus. See how many different parts you can identify.

17. Mary, Mother of Jesus
You will be handed a worksheet with four images of Mary on it. What similarities do you notice? While you are colouring these images in. Watch the clip on the right.

18. Mary in the Bible
In pairs you will be given one of the Bible stories below. You must explore how they reveal Mary’s role as mother of Jesus and/or her role in the early church community.
From Luke’s Gospel:
1:26-38, the Annunciation 
1:39-56, Mary visits her cousin Elizabeth 
2:1-7, the birth of Mary’s son Jesus 
2:21-38, Mary takes Jesus to the Temple 
2:41-52, Mary and Joseph lose Jesus during Passover in Jerusalem 
4:16-30, Jesus is rejected at Nazareth 
8:19-21, the family of Jesus visit him during his ministry. 
From Matthew’s Gospel: 1:18-25, the birth of Mary’s son Jesus 
2:13-21, Mary, Joseph and Jesus flee to Egypt 
12:46-50, the family of Jesus visit him during his ministry 
13:53-58, Jesus is rejected at Nazareth 

19. Litany of Mary of Nazareth
Oppressed woman ………. Lead us to life. Liberator of the oppressed Marginalized woman Comforter of the afflicted Cause of our joy Sign of contradiction Breaker of bondage Political refugee Seeker of sanctuary First disciple Sharer in Christ’s ministry Participant in Christ’s passion Seeker of God’s will Witness to Christ’s resurrection
Woman of mercy ………. Empower us. Woman of faith Woman of contemplation Woman of vision Woman of wisdom and understanding Woman of grace and truth Woman, pregnant with hope Woman, centered in God
Mary, Queen of Peace, we entrust our lives to you. Shelter us from war, hatred and oppression. Teach us to live in peace, to educate ourselves for peace. Inspire us to act justly, to revere all God has made. Root peace firmly in our hearts and in our world. Amen.
Glory to you, God of our Creator … Breath into us new life, new meaning. Glory to you, God our Savior … Lead us in the way of peace and justice. Glory to you, God, healing Spirit … Transform us to empower others. Mary, wellspring of peace Be our guide, Model of strength Model of gentleness Model of trust Model of courage Model of patience Model of risk Model of openness Model of perseverance Mother of the liberator ………. Pray for us. Mother of the homeless Mother of the dying Mother of the nonviolent Widowed mother Unwed mother Mother of political prisoner Mother of the condemned Mother of an executed criminal
What are some adjectives you could use to describe Mary using this prayer?

20. LEARNING INTENTION
LI: I will create a visual representation of Mary using a scriptural text.

21. Mary You will create a triptych.
This week you will find the line or prayer you wish to use and draw the image.
It will include:
Left Panel: a line from a prayer about Mother Mary or from the Bible.
Middle Panel: An image or icon of Mother Mary that you will create.
Right Panel: Reflection- What does your chosen verse mean to you? How could you reflect Mother Mary on your life, actions and words?
Click on the image to see some examples of depictions of Mary.

22. LEARNING INTENTIONS
LI: I will make connections between the relationship that Jesus had with Mary and the relationship I have with my own mother.

23. Mary and Jesus
When Jesus was young Mary took care of him. Just like your mother takes care of you.
Sometime when Jesus, just like you had moments when Mary had to take extra care of him.
Click on the link to watch a story. Think about how this story relates to you and your mother and Jesus and Mary.

24. LEARNING INTENTION
LI: I will reflect on a passage or line about Mary and create an image to create Mary, mother of Jesus.

25. ASSESSMENT Complete your triptych
Refer to your task sheet for instructions.