St John the Evangelist Catholic High School Nowra
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Nowra NSW 2541
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NEWS FROM RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

SENIOR RETREAT

This week students from Year 11 participated in the Senior Retreat. The Retreat was held at 'The Tops Conference Centre' which is located in the northern part of the Illawarra at Stanwell Tops. Unlike a camp, the retreat is an opportunity for students to push the pause button on their busy lives, and spend time reflecting about who they are, how they relate to others and to develop a deeper understanding of their own individual spirituality. The retreat provided a valuable learning experience which also aimed to assist students to recalibrate their lives as they undertake the final year of secondary education. 

CLASS MASS

Last term most Year 8RE - 10RE classes participated in a class Mass in the school Chapel. These Masses were celebrated by Fr Joseph, Fr Victor or Fr Michael. At each Mass, Youth Ministry Leaders undertook the role of proclaiming the readings and class representatives led the intercessions for the Prayer of the Faithful. The Mass is the central form of worship for the Catholic Church.

YEAR 10 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Year 10 students are nearing completion of the topic Catholic Social Teachings. Within this topic students have explored personal and moral responsibility, social justice as exemplified by Jesus, human rights and the implementation of Catholic Social Teachings to ensure the rights and dignity of every person are being met. This topic will be included in the end of course examination that students will undertake in Week 5.

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STUDIES OF RELIGION (SOR) TOPIC

Year 11 students have begun the HSC course for Studies of Religion 1 unit and 2 unit. The first topic focuses on religion in Australia since 1945 and Aboriginal spirituality in relation to the Stolen Generations and Land Rights. Students are assessed in the HSC examination by multiple choice questions and a written response. Do you know the answers to these questions?? (Correct answers are at the end of this newsletter article.)

Question 1

Which of the following trends in religious adherence was observed in the Australian Census data from 2001 to 2021?

  1. A) Increase in adherence to Christianity
     B) Decrease in adherence to non-Christian religions
     C) Growth in the number of individuals identifying as having no religion
     D) Stabilization of adherence to Anglicanism

Question 2

According to the 2021 Census, which religion experienced the most significant increase in adherence in Australia compared to previous decades?

  1. A) Hinduism
     B) Buddhism
     C) Islam
     D) Sikhism

Question 3

In which decade did Catholicism become the dominant Christian denomination in Australia?

  1. 1970s
  2. 1980s
  3. 1990s
  4. 2000s

YEAR 8 RELIGIOUS LITERACY ASSESSMENT

The Diocesan Religious Literacy Assessment (RLA) will be administered on Wednesday 6 November 2024 to Year 8 students. The Assessment aims to provide feedback in relation to the religious literacy of students regarding the Stage 4 outcomes of the Religious Education Curriculum.

The RLA allows students to demonstrate knowledge of and the ability to work with, apply and value the Christian tradition. Do you know the answers to these questions?? (Correct answers are at the end of this newsletter article.)

Question 1

Making a good decision involves faith, reason and the application of 

  1. A) common sense.
  2. B) human rights.
  3. C) knowledge.
  4. D) conscience.

Question 2

What is the name of the encyclical written by Pope Francis that contains teachings on the environment?

  1. A) Laudato Si
  2. B) Lumen Fidei
  3. C) Amoris Laetitia
  4. D) Evangelii Gaudium

Question 3

When Jesus delivers his Sermon on the Mount, he provides his followers with a list of blessings called the

  1. A) Commandments.
  2. B) Commitments.
  3. C) Temptations.
  4. D) Beatitudes.

ANSWERS:

Studies of Religion

Q1 - C

Q2 - C

Q3 - B

Religious Literacy Assessment

Q1 - D

Q2 - A

Q3 - D

Mr David Comensoli

Religion Coordinator