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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Sacraments Within the Catholic Tradition

  • Unit Code

    CED6106

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit examines the development of the seven Sacraments within the Catholic tradition. It begins with the anthropological roots of symbol and ritual. It explores the historical development of sacramental theology and examines the traditional and contemporary theologies of each of the seven Sacraments. This unit explores the teaching of the Sacraments in the religious education learning area in a Catholic school.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CED5106

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critique common classroom theory and practice in the field of religious education in light of current evidence-based research.
  2. Describe a range of techniques for teaching Sacraments in the religious education learning area in a Catholic school.
  3. Describe the anthropological background of religious symbol and ritual.
  4. Explain how the gifts of the Sacraments of the Catholic Church can be applied to everyday life.
  5. Explain the historical development of each sacrament.
  6. Explain the scriptural, patristic and theological developments of each sacrament.

Unit Content

  1. Development of religious ritual and symbol.
  2. Principles of sacramentality.
  3. Sacraments of Healing (Penance, Anointing of the Sick).
  4. Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist).
  5. Sacraments of Service (Marriage Holy Orders).
  6. Teaching of Sacraments in the religious education learning area in a Catholic school.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and workshops.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentMajor assignment (3000 words)60%
AssignmentMinor assignment (2000 words)40%

Text References

  • ^ Martos, J. (2001). Doors to the sacred: A historical introduction to the sacraments in the Catholic Church. Missouri: Liguori.
  • ^ Selected readings will also be available on eReserve.
  • Chauvet, M. (1995). Symbol and sacrament. MN: The Liturgical Press.
  • Coffey, D. M. (2001). The Sacrament of reconciliation. MN: The Liturgical Press.
  • Glen, G., Tripp, K., Wood, S., Fink, P., Drumm, M., Irwin, K., & Huels, J. (2002). Recovering the riches of anointing: A study of the sacrament of the sick. MN: The Liturgical Press.
  • Irwin, K. (2005). Models of the Eucharist. New York, NY: Paulist Press.
  • Witczak, M. (2011). The sacrament of baptism. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press.
  • Lafont, G. (2008). Eucharist: The meal and the word. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press.
  • Libreria Editrice. (1997). Catechism of the Catholic Church (2nd ed.). Homebush: St Paul Publications.
  • McKenna, C., & John, H. (2011). Become what you receive: A systematic study of the Eucharist. Chicago, IL: Hillenbrand.
  • Ormerod, N. (2007). Creation, grace and redemption. Maryknoll: Orbis.
  • Osborne, K. (1999). Christian sacraments in a post-modern world: a theology for the third millennium. New York, NY: Paulist Press.
  • Osborne, K. (1998). Sacramental theology: A general introduction. New York, NY: Paulist Press.
  • Vorgrimler, H. (1992). Sacramental theology. MN: The Liturgical Press.
  • Walsh, L. (1998). The sacraments of initiation. London, United Kingdom: Geoffrey Chapman.
  • Catholic Education Office of Western Australia. (n.d.). Religious education units, Archdiocese of Perth. Perth, Australia: Author.
  • Bausch, W. (1998). A new look at the sacraments. Connecticut: Twenty Third Publications.
  • Kasza, J. (2006). Understanding sacramental healing: Anointing and viaticum. Chicago, IL: Hillenbrand.

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Education

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Sacraments Within the Catholic Tradition

  • Unit Code

    CED6106

  • Year

    2015

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

This unit examines the development of the seven Sacraments within the Catholic tradition. It begins with the anthropological roots of symbol and ritual. It explores the historical development of sacramental theology and examines the traditional and contemporary theologies of each of the seven Sacraments. This unit explores the teaching of the Sacraments in the religious education learning area in a Catholic school.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded CED5106

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Critique common classroom theory and practice in the field of religious education in light of current evidence-based research.
  2. Describe a range of techniques for teaching Sacraments in the religious education learning area in a Catholic school.
  3. Describe the anthropological background of religious symbol and ritual.
  4. Explain how the gifts of the Sacraments of the Catholic Church can be applied to everyday life.
  5. Explain the historical development of each sacrament.
  6. Explain the scriptural, patristic and theological developments of each sacrament.

Unit Content

  1. Development of religious ritual and symbol.
  2. Principles of sacramentality.
  3. Sacraments of Healing (Penance, Anointing of the Sick).
  4. Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist).
  5. Sacraments of Service (Marriage Holy Orders).
  6. Teaching of Sacraments in the religious education learning area in a Catholic school.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and workshops.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ONLINE
TypeDescriptionValue
AssignmentMajor assignment (3000 words)60%
AssignmentMinor assignment (2000 words)40%

Text References

  • ^ Martos, J. (2001). Doors to the sacred: A historical introduction to the sacraments in the Catholic Church. Missouri: Liguori.
  • ^ Selected readings will also be available on eReserve.
  • Chauvet, M. (1995). Symbol and sacrament. MN: The Liturgical Press.
  • Coffey, D. M. (2001). The Sacrament of reconciliation. MN: The Liturgical Press.
  • Glen, G., Tripp, K., Wood, S., Fink, P., Drumm, M., Irwin, K., & Huels, J. (2002). Recovering the riches of anointing: A study of the sacrament of the sick. MN: The Liturgical Press.
  • Irwin, K. (2005). Models of the Eucharist. New York, NY: Paulist Press.
  • Witczak, M. (2011). The sacrament of baptism. Collegeville, MN: Liturgical Press.
  • Lafont, G. (2008). Eucharist: The meal and the word. Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press.
  • Libreria Editrice. (1997). Catechism of the Catholic Church (2nd ed.). Homebush: St Paul Publications.
  • McKenna, C., & John, H. (2011). Become what you receive: A systematic study of the Eucharist. Chicago, IL: Hillenbrand.
  • Ormerod, N. (2007). Creation, grace and redemption. Maryknoll: Orbis.
  • Osborne, K. (1999). Christian sacraments in a post-modern world: a theology for the third millennium. New York, NY: Paulist Press.
  • Osborne, K. (1998). Sacramental theology: A general introduction. New York, NY: Paulist Press.
  • Vorgrimler, H. (1992). Sacramental theology. MN: The Liturgical Press.
  • Walsh, L. (1998). The sacraments of initiation. London, United Kingdom: Geoffrey Chapman.
  • Catholic Education Office of Western Australia. (n.d.). Religious education units, Archdiocese of Perth. Perth, Australia: Author.
  • Bausch, W. (1998). A new look at the sacraments. Connecticut: Twenty Third Publications.
  • Kasza, J. (2006). Understanding sacramental healing: Anointing and viaticum. Chicago, IL: Hillenbrand.

^ Mandatory reference

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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