Year 10 Catholic Youth Ministry
As Year 10 Catholic youth ministry students tasked with educating Year 7s about Lent and its significance, we embarked on a journey to make learning engaging and meaningful. Lent, a solemn religious observance in the Catholic calendar, presented an opportunity not just for teaching but for fostering a sense of community and understanding.
To begin, we crafted a comprehensive summary of Lent on a slideshow to build on their current knowledge, emphasizing its importance as a period of reflection, repentance, and preparation leading up to Easter. Explaining the traditions of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving, we aimed to instill a deeper understanding of the spiritual significance behind this season.
The activities planned were designed to cater to various learning styles and interests. Kahoot and Blooket quizzes served as interactive tools to reinforce learning and gauge comprehension. Students eagerly participated, showcasing their knowledge and competitiveness while having fun.
Matching activities provided an opportunity for collaborative learning, as students worked in pairs to match Lenten practices with their meanings, fostering teamwork and critical thinking.
Throughout the session, the atmosphere buzzed with excitement and enthusiasm. Year 7s actively participated, demonstrating a keen interest in learning about Lent and its significance. Their eagerness to engage with the material was truly inspiring.
As the session drew to a close, it was evident that the objectives had been met. Year 7s left with a deeper understanding of Lent, enriched by interactive activities and meaningful discussions. Moreover, the bond forged between Year 10 mentors and Year 7 mentees highlighted the power of peer-led education in fostering a sense of community and shared learning.
Reflecting on the experience, it was clear that teaching Year 7s about Lent was not just an educational endeavor but a journey of growth and connection, enriching both mentors and mentees alike.
ISAAC - YEAR 10 CSYM student
Below are some reflections from year 7:
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Anika |
Why did the year 10’s tell us about lent?... Lent is a very important time coming up to Easter, the year 10 told us that it's 40 days and 40 nights. We played kahoot that we learned the day before Ash Wednesday is Fat Tuesday and also pancake tuesday. Lent is where you have to sacrifice something that you love or you can lead up to a goal like mine is trying to practise training for the athletics carnival, but why do we have to sacrifice something? We have to sacrifice something because prophet Moses didn't drink or eat for 40 days and 40 nights. The year 10’s were very fun because he had a lot of energy and had some funny jokes , good kahoot and booklet. My favourite part was the kahoot. Thank You year 10’s for the excellent stuff you did and also your teacher. |
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Ava |
On Thursday in week five the year tens taught us about lent, what it is and why we do it. We learnt that the colour of lent is purple as it marks the reflection of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we learnt that we don't eat meat on fridays or wednesdays.lent a forty day period of time excluding sundays as that was the same amount of time that jesus spent in the desert,this period of time starts on Ash wednesday and ends on Good friday . We played kahoot and blooket which are both games that are interactive with the class. We had fun and competed against each other whilst learning about lent. We were able to learn so much and get a better understanding about lent and what it means to the catholic community. |
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Amelia |
The lesson that the year 10 taught us about lent was really good. I learnt that it went for 40 days, the colour purple symbolises repentance and solemnity. We did a kahoot, booklet and a colour sort about lent which made it really fun. |
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Bella |
The lesson that year ten taught us about lent was very good because I learnt that lent goes for 40 days and I also learnt that the colour purple symbolises repentance and solemnity. I had very fun playing boggle because it gets us involved and we get to have a little fun but still learning at the same time. |
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Victoria |
The lesson that year ten taught us was very good. They taught us about how long lent goes for, which is 40 days and 40 nights and also what it is about ( giving up things that you love). My favourite part of this lesson is definitely the blooket or the kahoot because it was really fun and educational. |
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Bodhi |
The lesson that year ten taught us really helped a lot of us learning to understand lent. They taught us how long lent is, 40 days long and 40 nights. They also taught us that you are supposed to give up something you love. My favourite part about this was the booklet that they did with us as it was educational and fun like kahoot but better |
Mrs Melissa Keith
RE Teacher