Catechist Preparation: Just for Schools
Catholic Social Teaching: Unit 1 Project The following is an optional project that you can have children complete as you experience Sessions 1 through 5. Children practice the theme Call to Family, Community, and Participation. They make artwork to display in an art gallery that will be open for other classes and families to tour.
mat er ia l s ▶▶ Art supplies ▶▶ Clay, papier-mâché,
paint, paintbrushes ▶▶ Note cards ▶▶ Unit 1 Project Blackline
Master (page S-355) UNIT 1 PROJECT
Set the Stage Photocopy and distribute to each child Unit 1 Project Blackline Master. Begin by having children pray the Glory Be to the Father. Explain that this prayer is a doxology, or prayer of praise. This particular prayer gives praise to the Trinity. Say: We will be learning about people who have expressed their ideas about the Trinity through pictures. Have volunteers read aloud the paragraphs.
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Images of God People have drawn pictures to express their ideas about God and the Trinity since the early days of Christianity. Many of these pictures illustrate passages from the Bible and show the Three Persons of the Trinity. God the Father is depicted many different ways. Some works depict God the Father as Creator, such as in the opening passages of Genesis. Other images illustrate God the Father as protector, rock, or shelter. The earliest images of Jesus date from the beginning days of the Church. In these images Jesus is often pictured as a shepherd. The shepherd is a symbol for the peace Jesus brings and the care he shows for his people. Artists often depict Jesus in a way that reflects their own culture. Two images—a dove and flames of fire—are often used to depict the Holy Spirit. These images are based on passages from the Bible. After Jesus was baptized . . . the heavens were opened [for him], and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove [ and] coming upon him. Matthew 3:16
And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them.
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Acts of the Apostles 2:2–3
Look for images of the Persons of the Trinity in your church or school. Consider how God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit are portrayed.
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Grade 5 • Unit 1 Project
Top: Sandra Stajkovic/Shutterstock.com; Left: Booted Cat WebWorks/Shutterstock.com; Right: Crisan Rosu/Shutterstock.com; Borders: Keo/Shutterstock.com
After reading say: During Unit 1 we’re going to make pieces of art that represent the image of God the Father, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit as one— the Trinity. Then you’re going to set up your artwork in an art gallery named T he T rinity and invite other classes and families to tour it.
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Make an Artwork Have children select the image of God they wish to represent in their artwork, painting, sculpture, or drawing. Then have them make a project for display.
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Scout for Inspiration Have children look through their books and tour the church and parish grounds for images to inspire their artwork. Encourage children to make sketches. Make a Work of Art Ask children to choose the medium they will use to complete their artwork. Have children think about how they might relate the mission of the Person of God they chose to represent. When children are finished, have them name their artwork and make a note card telling about it. Then have children set up the art in the classroom or other available space.
Close the Project At the end of Unit 1, have a gallery opening for your class, other classes, and families. Together pray a prayer that asks for help in recognizing God in the world around you and in one another.
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