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| Experience of life | Biblical content according to age and development | ||
| d | Cycle 1
Stepping Out 1st edition |
Cycle 2
Right On! 1st edition |
Cycle 3
Moving Up 1st edition |
| Growth
& Change
Pre-adolescence is a time of rapid physical, emotional and intellectual change. Part of children's growth to maturity involves testing and questioning many basic assumptions. |
Consideration of the purpose of Jesus' birth and life, and his dath and resurrection at Easter, prompts children to reflect on what this could mean for them as individuals. | Hurting and healing are part of growth and development. The Easter season brings good news of reconciliation and new life. | New possibilities open up for those like Thomas and Paul who examine their ideas about God. The Easter story is seen through the eyes of questioning Thomas. |
| Communication
Generally they are competent with communication functions such as reading, writing, speaking and listening. They are developing skills in questioning, logic and research, and are able to recognise multiple viewpoints. |
Sacred stories that communciate truth and knowledge from the past still have answers for children's probing questions. | Researching the Bible phrases and stories enriches children's appreciation of language and literature. Listening actively brings new understanding, as Jesus and Samule showed. The Church shares good news. | The Bible consists of many tyes of literature, such as history, stories, law and poetry, which recount God's care for all. They encourage a recognition of God's creativity in the univers and a response of praise. |
| Relationships &
Friendships
While the family is still the usual source of stability and standards for these children, the ideas and behaviour of their peers are becoming more influential. |
A growing understanding of the work and words of Jesus is reflected in the concerns of Peter, Barnabas and the early Church as they learned to live with others. | Loyality admidst change brought new relationships and hope for Naomi and Ruth. The hope of Christmas is enjoyed with family and friends. | Stories about Jesus' friends illustrate hte benefits and problems of diversity within a group. Jesus breaks down barriers and brings people together. |
| Choice & Responsibility
Children discover that decisions are difficult when the alternatives are not clear-cut. With thier increasing awareness of and sense of responsibility for their expanding community, they are able to consider dilemmas in issues of justice and fairness. |
Some people, like St Francis of Assisi, are inspired to live and work for others in ways that preserve people's dignity. | Stories of people like Catherine and Reg Hamlin and Archbishop Romero help children understand issues of justice and personal responsibility. | Jonah, Habakkuk and Paul struggled with dilemmas, such as those arising from prejudice and injustice. Corrie ten Boom and martyrs Stephen and Polycarp risked all for Christ. |
| Community
& Environment
The children's basic need for security is experienced, as before, in family and school life and, now also in the wider world. They have growing knowledge of, and concern for, the world they will inherit. |
Belonging to a community brings rewards, rights and responsibilities. People's behaviour towards God and others reflects their attitudes, as Amos showed. | The account of the Exile raises questions about the kind of world children live in and its future. Ezekiel and Jeremiah were concerned about their communities. | The Exodus is a great saga of the development of a community. Archaeological discoveries authenticate the historical environment of many biblical accounts. |
| Creativity
& Celebration
Personal milestones and significant family and community occasions are joyous reasons to celebrate with potentially exuberant expressions of feeling. They are able to plan and to participate creatively. However, their self-consciousness may be inhibiting. |
Inspiration
from God to think and act creatively is recognisable in stories about Nehemiah,
Paul and Ida Scudder.
Advent celebrates the guiding presence of God in the world today. |
Children explore and celebrate the wonder of God's creativity and care. They learn to apprectaite their uniqueness and potential. The birth of the Church is celebrated at Pentecost. | Community occasions like Christmas, Baptism, and Graduation celebrate significant moments in life which provide opportunity for reflection, and help children look forward. |
| Religion In Life® curriculum framework |
| An overview of the Religion In Life® curriculum framework |
| Religion
In Life® curriculum framework charts
Prep - First year at school Ages 6 - 8 Ages 8 - 10 Ages 10 - 12 Ages 12 - 14 |
| Table of Religion In Life® programs |