Religious and moral education: third level experiences and outcomes

RME 3-01a

Having reflected upon Christian sources, I can explain some key Christian beliefs about God, Jesus, the human condition and the natural world, and how these beliefs lead to actions for Christians.

RME 3-01b

Through investigating and reflecting upon how Christians put their beliefs into action, I can reflect upon the consequences of putting my own beliefs into action.

RME 3-01c

I can explain a range of beliefs which Christians hold about ‘ultimate questions’ and participate in debates about these.

RME 3-01d

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

RME 3-04a

Having reflected upon sources from world religions, I can explain some key beliefs about deity, the human condition and the natural world, and how these beliefs lead to actions for followers of those religions.

RME 3-04b

Through investigating and reflecting upon how followers of world religions put their beliefs into action, I can reflect upon the consequences of putting my own beliefs into action.

RME 3-04c

I can explain a range of beliefs which followers of world religions hold about ‘ultimate questions’ and participate in debates about these.

RME 3-04d

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

RERC 3-25a

I can describe how a sense of the sacred affects the everyday living of people of various faiths. I can also describe how my understanding of this has influenced my respect for the faith of others.

RME 3-02a

Having reflected upon Christian responses to issues of morality, I can discuss ways in which to create a more just, equal, compassionate and tolerant society.

RME 3-02b

I can demonstrate my developing understanding of moral values through participating in events and projects which make a positive difference to others.

RME 3-02c

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

RME 3-05a

Through investigating and reflecting upon the responses of world religions to issues of morality, I can discuss ways in which to create a more just, equal, compassionate and tolerant society.

RME 3-05b

I can demonstrate my developing understanding of moral values through participating in events and projects which make a positive difference to others.

RME 3-05c

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

RERC 3-26a

I have researched and I can describe the moral attitudes and values of the major world religions.

RERC 3-26b

I can relate these to my own values.

RME 3-03a

Through investigation of and reflection on Christian traditions, practices and customs, I can explain the significance of these for Christians across a range of Scottish Christian Traditions.

RME 3-03b

I am developing my understanding of Scotland’s religious diversity within Christianity and of the place of religion in society.

RME 3-06a

I have researched and reflected upon the major ceremonies and customs of world religions and can explain the significance of these to the followers of these religions.

RME 3-06b

I am developing my understanding of Scotland’s religious diversity as well as the place of religion in society.

RERC 3-27a

I have researched the major ceremonies and customs of other world faiths. I can explain the significance of these to the followers of these beliefs.

RERC 3-27b

I have explored how people of other world faiths practise their beliefs today. I can relate these to my own faith practice.

RME 3-07a

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 4-07a

RME 3-08a

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 4-08a

RME 3-09a

Through reflection and discussion, I can explain a range of beliefs which people hold and can participate in debates about ‘ultimate questions’.

RME 3-09b

I am developing my own understanding of values such as honesty, respect and compassion and am able to identify how these values might be applied in relation to moral issues.

RME 3-09c

I can explain how the different beliefs that people have, including beliefs which are independent of religion, relate to their moral viewpoints and how this leads them to respond to moral issues.

RME 3-09d

I am developing my understanding of the nature of belief and morality.

RERC 3-01a

I identify situations of wonder and mystery in life. Having considered the belief that these situations are signs of God’s invitation to relationship, I can describe how they affect our awareness of the sacred in our lives.

RERC 3-02a

I have considered the Christian vision of the dignity of the human person, made in the image and likeness of God. I have reflected upon how this has contributed to my becoming the person I am today.

RERC 3-03a

I have examined the way that God is revealed in the lives of key people and events described in the Old Testament.

RERC 3-04a

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 4-04a

RERC 3-05a

I know that Jesus is truly divine and truly human and I can acknowledge Him as our Saviour who brings the New Covenant.

Also at: RERC 2-05a

RERC 3-06a

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 4-06a

RERC 3-07a

Having examined key events during the Ministry, Passion, Death and Resurrection of Jesus and the beginnings of the Church, I can describe how these events, and the influence of the Holy Spirit, affected:

• • the early Christian communities’ understanding of Jesus’ nature
• • His continuing presence and identity
• • the development of the Church.

RERC 3-08a

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 4-08a

RERC 3-09a

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 4-09a

RERC 3-10a

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 4-10a

RERC 3-11a

To help me understand the message intended by the writers of the Biblical texts I have developed an awareness of literary forms in the Bible.

RERC 3-12a

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 4-12a

RERC 3-13a

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

Also at: RERC 4-13a

RERC 3-14a

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 4-14a

RERC 3-15a

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 4-15a

RERC 3-16a

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 4-16a

RERC 3-17a

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

Also at: RERC 4-17a

RERC 3-18a

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 4-18a

RERC 3-20a

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 4-20a

RERC 3-21a

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 4-21a

RERC 3-22a

I have explored the call to forgiveness and reconciliation and have reflected on how this can restore my relationship with God and others. I can put this understanding into practice in my relationship with God and others.

Also at: RERC 1-22a, RERC 2-22a

RERC 3-23a

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 4-23a

RERC 3-24a

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 4-24a