Religious and moral education: fourth level experiences and outcomes

RME 4-01a

Having considered key Christian beliefs, I can express reasoned views on these and discuss how putting them into practice might affect individuals and society. I can confidently support my own responses to these issues of belief.

RME 4-01b

I can explain the contribution of Christian beliefs to the development of Scotland, now and in the past.

RME 4-04a

Having considered the key beliefs of world religions, I can express reasoned views on these and discuss how putting them into practice might affect individuals and society. I can confidently support my own responses to these issues of belief.

RME 4-04b

I can explain the contributions of the beliefs of world religions to the development of Scotland, now and in the past.

RERC 4-25a

I have researched into the origins of the key beliefs of different world faiths. I can describe and evaluate different beliefs about human nature and destiny, the problems of evil and suffering, and life after death.

RERC 4-25b

I can confidently express my own beliefs on these issues.

RME 4-02a

Through exploring a range of issues of morality, I can consider Christian responses to these issues and relate these to my own developing values.

RME 4-02b

I can apply my developing understanding of morality to consider a range of moral dilemmas in order to find ways which could promote a more just and compassionate society.

RME 4-02c

I can explain how the values of Christianity contribute to as well as challenge Scottish and other societies.

RME 4-05a

Through exploring a range of issues of morality, I can consider the responses of world religions to these issues and relate these to my own developing values.

RME 4-05b

I can apply my developing understanding of morality to consider a range of moral dilemmas in order to find ways which could promote a more just and compassionate society.

RME 4-05c

I can explain how the values of world religions contribute to as well as challenge Scottish and other societies.

RERC 4-26a

I have researched into and I can identify the core values at the heart of the major world faiths.

RERC 4-26b

I can describe how this has developed my awareness of the commonality of values across major world faiths. I can evaluate the importance these values hold for the good of the individual and stability of society.

RME 4-03a

Through researching a range of Christian traditions, practices and customs, I can explain their significance across a range of Christian Traditions. I can consider the place of these in the contemporary religious life of Scotland.

RME 4-03b

I am able to reflect upon my own responses to the challenges and opportunities presented by religious and cultural diversity and extend this reflection from the Scottish to the global context.

RME 4-06a

Through researching a range of traditions, practices and customs of world religions, I can consider the place of these in contemporary life.

RME 4-06b

I am able to reflect upon my own responses to the challenges and opportunities presented by Scotland’s religious and cultural diversity and extend this reflection to the global context.

RERC 4-27a

Through researching the traditions, practices and customs of major world religions, I have developed my understanding of them and my respect for people of other faiths.

RERC 4-27b

I can describe the place of religious practice in Scotland and in the contemporary world at large.

RME 4-07a

I am developing respect for others and my understanding of their beliefs and values.

Also at: RME 0-07a, RME 1-07a, RME 2-07a, RME 3-07a

RME 4-08a

I am developing an increasing awareness and understanding of my own beliefs and I put them into action in positive ways.

Also at: RME 1-08a, RME 2-08a, RME 3-08a

RME 4-09a

Having reflected upon and considered a range of beliefs, belief systems and moral viewpoints, I can express reasoned views on how putting these beliefs and values into action might lead to changes in society.

RME 4-09b

I am able to apply my understanding of a range of moral viewpoints, including those which are independent of religion, to specific moral issues and am aware of the diversity of moral viewpoints held in modern Scotland and the wider world.

RME 4-09c

I can explain my own responses to the benefits and challenges presented by the increasing diversity of belief to modern Scotland and the wider world.

RME 4-09d

I am able to offer a basic analysis of the origins and development of beliefs and morality.

RME 4-09e

I can apply philosophical enquiry to explore questions or ethical issues.

RERC 4-01a

I consider the Catholic belief that the human nature of every person is fundamentally open to God, who calls each person to relationship and fullness of life. I can describe how this affects our awareness of the importance and the presence of God in our daily lives.

RERC 4-02a

I can describe how the Christian vision of the human person has affected our understanding of the experience of life as a journey towards fulfilment in God. I have reflected on and can describe my sense of vocation in life.

RERC 4-04a

I have examined key events in the New Testament where God is revealed as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. I have considered how this affects my understanding of the nature of God.

Also at: RERC 3-04a

RERC 4-05a

I have explored the Christian belief that in Jesus, God enters and transforms human nature, and exists at the centre of all creation.

RERC 4-06a

I have researched into the social, political and religious life in Jesus’ land 2000 years ago to develop my understanding of Jewish expectations of the Messiah.

Also at: RERC 3-06a

RERC 4-07a

I have reflected upon the centrality and significance of the death and resurrection of Jesus to the Christian understanding of Jesus as Son of God and Son of Man. I can describe how this has affected my own and others’ understanding of and belief in Jesus.

RERC 4-08a

I have reflected upon the significance of the Sacraments in the life of the community of Faith. I can describe how these provide important encounters with Jesus throughout life.

Also at: RERC 3-08a

RERC 4-09a

I can describe how my understanding of the Sacraments affects my own and others’ understanding of the ways that the Sacraments (especially Eucharist, as the source and summit of Christian life) make Christ present to nourish and support our relationships with God and each other.

Also at: RERC 3-09a

RERC 4-10a

I have explored the belief that the Holy Spirit inspires and empowers the Church to fulfil its prophetic and missionary role in our world today. I have researched into situations which bear witness to this. I can describe how I and others can contribute to this work.

Also at: RERC 3-10a

RERC 4-11a

I have considered the belief that God speaks to us in Sacred Scripture and in Sacred Tradition as expressed in the ongoing life and teaching of the Church. I can describe how these have affected my own and others’ understanding of the truth and meaning of life.

RERC 4-12a

I can describe what I believe Biblical texts say about the way that God spoke to people in the past and how God speaks to people today.

Also at: RERC 3-12a

RERC 4-13a

I know that a good background understanding of the New Testament is important for living as a Christian today.

Also at: RERC 3-13a

RERC 4-14a

I recognise the importance of personal prayer and communal prayer in the growth of all people’s relationship with God. I know a number of traditional Catholic prayers and I have developed an understanding of the meaning of these prayers. I have participated in different approaches to, and experiences of, prayer. I can describe how prayer is an important part of the liturgical and devotional life of the Church. I have reflected on how all of these are different ways of worshipping God.

Also at: RERC 1-14a, RERC 2-14a, RERC 3-14a

RERC 4-15a

I can explain the place of Mary in the Church’s Liturgy and in the prayer life of individual Christians. I can also explain the place of Mary in other Christian traditions.

Also at: RERC 3-15a

RERC 4-16a

I can recognise the Mass as both a sacred meal and a sacrifice and I have reflected on what this means for human salvation.

Also at: RERC 3-16a

RERC 4-17a

I have explored the meaning of ritual and symbol within the Sacred Liturgy of the Church.

Also at: RERC 3-17a

RERC 4-18a

I have considered the liturgical events of Holy Week, Easter, Advent and Christmastide. I can reflect critically on the central importance of the feast of Easter in the Church’s Liturgical Calendar.

Also at: RERC 3-18a

RERC 4-20a

I have reflected on the Ten Commandments and the teachings of Christ. I have acted on Christ’s personal challenge to contribute to the creation of a transformed world of Justice, Love and Peace, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Also at: RERC 3-20a

RERC 4-21a

I have experienced what it means to be wise and compassionate. I can describe how these experiences have affected my understanding of my value as a person, my awareness of the needs of others and my willingness to contribute to the service of the common good.

Also at: RERC 3-21a

RERC 4-22a

I have considered the need for reconciliation in situations in society.

RERC 4-23a

I have developed awareness of the elements essential for making informed decisions and I have examined situations which pose a moral challenge in life. I can describe and explain my response and the responses of others to these situations.

Also at: RERC 3-23a

RERC 4-24a

I have experienced opportunities to engage with issues of social injustice. I can describe how Church teaching in this area has affected my response and the responses of others to these issues.

Also at: RERC 3-24a