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Which subject	Religion
What topic	Pope John XXIII - ecumenism
What length (min)	30
What age group	Doesn't matter
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Pope John XXIII - Ecumenism

Objectives

• Understand the contributions of Pope John XXIII to the Catholic Church and the concept of ecumenism.
• Analyze how ecumenism promotes unity among different Christian denominations.
• Encourage respectful discussions about religious diversity and the importance of dialogue.

Materials

• Textbook: "Living Faith: Religion in Australia"
• Handout: Selected excerpts from Pope John XXIII's encyclicals
• Video: Short documentary clip on Vatican II and ecumenism
• Whiteboard and markers
• Pens/pencils and paper for notes

Grade/Age Group

• Middle School / Year 6-8

Subject

Religion

Class Size

• 20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

• This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum for Religious Education, specifically focusing on the exploration of key figures in the Christian tradition and their impact on society.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to the Topic	5 mins	Introduce Pope John XXIII; explain his role in the Church and significance of ecumenism.
2	Group Discussion	10 mins	Divide students into small groups; provide guiding questions about ecumenism and unity.
3	Presentation of Key Ideas	5 mins	Each group shares their insights; consolidate key points on the whiteboard.
4	Video Viewing	5 mins	Show a short video clip that outlines Pope John XXIII's vision and contributions.
5	Reflection Activity	3 mins	Ask students to write a brief reflection on what they learned about ecumenism.
6	Conclusion	2 mins	Summarize the lesson; reinforce the importance of understanding and respecting diverse beliefs.

Homework

• Read the provided excerpts from Pope John XXIII's encyclicals and write a short paragraph reflecting on how his vision of ecumenism can be applied in today's society. Students will submit this paragraph in class the following day without oral presentations.

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