In this module we will explore Aboriginal spirituality and its connections with Catholic spirituality. In an Aboriginal way of being, everything is connected - land, people and spirit. Aboriginal people ‘learn to be’ largely within their relationship with the land through which they express themselves physically, intellectually, emotionally and spiritually.
Catholic spirituality also sees land and people as being sacred and as revelations of God in the world. There is therefore a beautiful connection between Aboriginal and Catholic spiritualities, which may only be made with the intention of offering respect to Aboriginal beliefs and cultures.
Discipleship Challenges
Students are challenged to care for God’s creation
Students are challenged to prepare and participate in prayer rituals and liturgical action
Students are challenged to relate messages from the Sacred Scriptures to daily life
Outcomes
GRHD S3.1b: Describes how Christian life, nurtured by the Holy Spirit, is a response to God’s love for creation PS S3.4a: Explains how prayer, sacraments and liturgical action are integral to the faith life of a Catholic S S3.5b: Demonstrate how the message of Scripture can be applied to contemporary life