To Know, Worship and Love has launched some new chapters for the Third Edition of Year 9.
This current release of Year 8 material incorporates a streamlined Core Content for each topic, limited to 3,000 words. Additional content for each chapter can be accessed via designated buttons. This enables teachers and students to focus on the key elements of each unit and then choose to explore extension activities and additional content as needed.
Year 9 – Available Third Edition Content
Chapter 1: A closer look at the Old Testament
Overview:
This chapter looks at the content of the Old Testament texts in the Bible. It explores the themes of the Law, Historical books and Prophetic literature.
What’s inside:
1.1 The Power of Story
1.2 The Old Testament
1.3 The Law
1.4 Historical Stories
1.5 Wisdom Literature
1.6 Prophecy
Chapter 2: A closer look at the New Testament
Overview:
This chapter looks at the content of the New Testament texts in the Bible. It explores the content of the four Gospels, the Acts, Letters and Apocalyptic literature.
What’s inside:
2.1 The New Testament
2.2 Gospels
2.3 Acts of the Apostles
2.4 Epistles (Letters)
2.5 Apocalyptic Writing
Chapter 3: Special Biblical Themes
Overview:
This chapter explores key themes in Biblical literature including Fundamentalism, Truths and Myths. The content also looks at Reading for Meaning and Lectio Divina.
What’s inside:
3.1 Reading for Meaning
3.2 Biblical Fundamentalism
3.3 Biblical Truths
3.4 Myths
3.5 Lectio Divina
3.6 The Final Word
Chapter 4: What Catholics Believe
Overview:
This chapter introduces the key elements of the Catholic creed and cites the early history of our belief. It also presents the scriptural basis for the key teachings of the creed.
What’s inside:
4.1 I Believe
4.2 Religious Beliefs
4.3 Being Catholic
4.4 The Nicene Council and Early Christian Beliefs
4.5 I Believe in one God, the Father Almighty
Chapter 5: Jesus, Holy Spirit and the Church
Overview:
As Christianity grew, questions about the nature of God and Jesus Christ led to a deeper understanding of the incarnation, where God became man in Jesus of Nazareth. The Creed summarises the fundamental elements of Catholic belief, serving as a foundation for Church teachings and practices while uniting believers in faith and mission.
What’s inside:
5.1 I believe in One Lord Jesus Christ
5.2 I Believe in the Holy Spirit
5.3 One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church
5.4 Living out the Creed
Chapter 6: Mary: Mother of God, Mother of the Church
Overview:
This chapter on Mary, the Mother of God, looks at her life and role as a ‘disciple’ of her son Jesus. It also explores the key Marian dogmas and prayers and cites some famous apparitions of Our Lady.
What’s inside:
6.1 Mary’s Heritage
6.2 Life in Mary’s Time
6.3 Mary, the First Disciple
6.4 What the Church Believes and Teaches about Mary Virgin Mother of God
6.5 Honouring Mary
6.6 Marian Prayers
6.7 Apparitions of Mary
6.8 Mary’s Great ‘Yes’
Chapter 7: The Search for Meaning
Overview:
This chapter explores the human quest for meaning in life. It recognizes that the suffering in our world makes the question of God a vital one for many people. It looks at the key elements of a life well lived.
What’s inside:
7.1 Our Human Quest
7.2 The Big Questions
7.3 The Place of Suffering
7.4 Finding Time for God
7.5 Life to the Full
7.6 From Restlessness to Awareness
7.7 A Life Well Lived
Chapter 11: Covenant, Exile and Torah
Overview:
Explores key Old Testament themes including God’s covenant with Israel, exile and return, and Torah development, examining figures like Moses, David, and the prophets.
What’s inside:
11.1 The Old Testament
11.2 The Old Testament: Kings, Prophets and Hope
11.3 The Pentateuch
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