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COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARENTS

T3.11

CCSPNet is a newsletter of the CCSP focussing on current educational issues. All CCSP newsletters and resources for schools can be found on the CCSP website: www.ccsp.catholic.edu.au

September 2011

New Catholic Resource

www.togetheratonealtar.catholic.edu.au

Background:Together at One Altar has been developed for school age children in years F-12 in Australia.

The project began with the need to provide a comprehensive resource for Primary and Secondary students to introduce the new translation of the Roman Missal and, at the same time, provide a working catechesis on the Eucharist.

The contents of this resource outline what students need to know at each year level that will develop their formation in the Eucharist and assist their ‘full, active and conscious participation’ in its celebration.

Resources:The Holy Seehttp://www.vatican.vaCatechism of the Catholic Churchhttp://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM

Council ofCatholic School Parents

CCSP NSW/ACT * Executive Director, Danielle Cronin * E: office@ccsp.catholic.edu.au * Ph: (02) 9390 5338W: www.ccsp.catholic.edu.au * W: www.partners4learning.edu.au * P: PO Box A960, Sydney South NSW 1235

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While Together at One Altar has been produced primarily for use in classrooms with students, it also provides a wonderful resource for parents and families. For those of us who want to understand the New Translation of the Missal or just ‘brush up’ on Catholic history, traditions and practices, including the Mass, this resource is wonderful.

ALL PARENTS, as the primary educators of their children in the faith, should log on to and explore Together At One Altar.

The resource is essentially four resources in one catering for the various ages and stages of development of students: Kindergarten (or F) to Year 3, Years 4 to 6, Years 7 to 10 and Years 11 and 12.

Material was prepared by a Writing Team for each of the four age range groupings:- F-3, 4-6, 7-10 and 11-12. The material is grouped according to the four themes that correspond to the five pathways in Become One Body, One Spirit In Christ (Explore, Craft, Celebrate, Live).

These four themes take an inquiry –based approach to the material presented on the website with an overarching question at both primary and secondary level that captures the focus of the material.

A website visitor selects the material they wish to view (according to age range grouping or pathway) and is also presented with related material on that topic.

The material is structured in the following format, forming a learning object on a particular theme or topic:-

Rich Media Focus ElementA graphic, interactive, animation or video element which acts as the principle point of engagement.

Supporting ContentSupporting text based content appears below the focus element with additional associated imagery and media where these have been provided.

ActivitiesReflection and Discussion Questions as well as associated Learning Activities based on the material above appear here.

Further ResourcesSpecific resources in the form of web links and other references may be highlighted to help further exploration of the topic.

PTO...

CCSPNetInternational Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL) http://www.icelweb.org

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference National Liturgical Councilhttp://www.catholic.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1893&Itemid=436

Become One Body One Spirit in Christhttp://www.becomeonebodyonespiritinchrist.org

2012 Eucharistic Congress – Pastoral preparationhttp://www.iec2012.ie/index.jsp?p=100&n=109

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Council ofCatholic School Parents

CCSP NSW/ACT * Executive Director, Danielle Cronin * E: office@ccsp.catholic.edu.au * Ph: (02) 9390 5338W: www.ccsp.catholic.edu.au * W: www.partners4learning.edu.au * P: PO Box A960, Sydney South NSW 1235

Related ObjectsThe base of the page provides links to other objects within the system that relate to the content and age group.

From the entry point into each pathway, the website visitor can also access other support material:

ResourcesA repository of resources to support curriculum development and encourage deeper exploration is provided, giving quick access to the materials on the site.

GlossaryAn index of liturgical terms explaining words used in and related to the celebration of Mass.

Teachers' NotesA catalogue of suggested approaches for using in the learning objects in classroom situations

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