Relate the mission of Jesus to our own mission as his disciples today. Explore how the scriptures can give us the foundation for witnessing and proclaiming the Good News. Identify the action of the Holy Spirit in Christian missionaries in and the world. Research the ministries started by significant figures in the , reflecting on how missionaries witness and proclaim the Good News. Participate actively and reflectively in mission using Catholic Social teaching Principles or the “See, Judge, Act, Reflect” method. Enduring Understandings: We are all created equally in the eyes of God. The Kingdom of God is here and now, challenging us to place the needs of the marginalised first. By virtue of our Baptism, all Christians have responsibility to bring about the Kingdom of God through mission by living Jesus’ values. Jesus taught about and modelled the way in which people should treat other. This model of love is illustrated by Jesus’ call for the liberation of the oppressed, the marginalised, the poor and the weak. Christian missionaries are models of discipleship who proclaim the Good News of Jesus in both word and actions. Significant Australian people have worked to witness and proclaim the Kingdom of God, both in Australia and overseas. Both religious orders and lay people are witnesses to Christ in their work in mission. Sharing in the mission of Jesus can lead to both personal and societal transformation. Suggested questions How can we share in Jesus mission by witnessing and proclaiming the Good News? What is Jesus Mission? What does it mean to witness and proclaim the mission of Jesus? What can we learn from people who have made commitments to bringing about the Kingdom of God through mission in Australia and around the world? What roles can we have in mission today? Suggested Teaching, Learning and Assessment Experiences How can we share in Jesus’ mission by witnessing and proclaiming the Good News?
Relate the mission of Jesus to our own mission as his disciples today. Explore how the scriptures can give us the foundation for witnessing and proclaiming the Good News. Identify the action of the Holy Spirit in Christian missionaries in and the world. Research the ministries started by significant figures in the , reflecting on how missionaries witness and proclaim the Good News. Participate actively and reflectively in mission using Catholic Social teaching Principles or the “See, Judge, Act, Reflect” method. Enduring Understandings: We are all created equally in the eyes of God. The Kingdom of God is here and now, challenging us to place the needs of the marginalised first. By virtue of our Baptism, all Christians have responsibility to bring about the Kingdom of God through mission by living Jesus’ values. Jesus taught about and modelled the way in which people should treat other. This model of love is illustrated by Jesus’ call for the liberation of the oppressed, the marginalised, the poor and the weak. Christian missionaries are models of discipleship who proclaim the Good News of Jesus in both word and actions. Significant Australian people have worked to witness and proclaim the Kingdom of God, both in Australia and overseas. Both religious orders and lay people are witnesses to Christ in their work in mission. Sharing in the mission of Jesus can lead to both personal and societal transformation. Suggested questions How can we share in Jesus mission by witnessing and proclaiming the Good News? What is Jesus Mission? What does it mean to witness and proclaim the mission of Jesus? What can we learn from people who have made commitments to bringing about the Kingdom of God through mission in Australia and around the world? What roles can we have in mission today? Suggested Teaching, Learning and Assessment Experiences How can we share in Jesus’ mission by witnessing and proclaiming the Good News?