Capturing the Symbolism of the Cross Why? Nurturing and strengthening our Catholic identity can be considered through the symbols, artworks, artefacts and icons in our school and classroom environs. This workshop challenges you to think deeply and respond creatively to one of our most recognisable symbols cross. –the THE STORY -The cross or crucifix captures the meta-narrative of our Catholic Christian story. OUR STORY -As you create your artwork, the symbols and images you choose to reflect the charism and context of your school or class for part of the shared story and how our story interrelates to The Story. MY as you engage your students in a creation of their cross you are inviting them to consider – their own story and how it is interwoven and connected to the narrative of our shared traditions. Curriculum Connections Religion Curriculum P-12 The table below includes some content descriptions from the curriculum that can be used a starting points for contemplating the symbolism of the cross. Prep Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Sacred Texts The can The wisdom A cross STCW5 STOT10 include some of the saints can STCW6 STNT15 scriptural (particularly reflect verses that related to images would the school’s from a connect to charism) can psalm this strand. be captured STSO6 on the STCW3 Beliefs BETR6 BETR8 BEHE5 Church CHPG3 CHLS5 CHLS7 CHLS9
Capturing the Symbolism of the Cross Why? Nurturing and strengthening our Catholic identity can be considered through the symbols, artworks, artefacts and icons in our school and classroom environs. This workshop challenges you to think deeply and respond creatively to one of our most recognisable symbols –the cross. THE STORY -The cross or crucifix captures the meta-narrative of our Catholic Christian story. OUR STORY -As you create your artwork, the symbols and images you choose to reflect the charism and context of your school or class for part of the shared story and how our story interrelates to The Story. MY – as you engage your students in a creation of their cross you are inviting them to consider their own story and how it is interwoven and connected to the narrative of our shared traditions. Curriculum Connections Religion Curriculum P-12 The table below includes some content descriptions from the curriculum that can be used a starting points for contemplating the symbolism of the cross. Prep Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Sacred Texts The can include some scriptural verses that would connect to this strand. The wisdom of the saints (particularly related to the school’s charism) can be captured on the STCW3 A cross can reflect images from a psalm STSO6 STCW5 STCW6 STOT10 STNT15 Beliefs BETR6 BEHE5 BETR8 Church CHPG3 CHLS5 CHLS7 CHLS9