Year 9 - Religious education
Pope Francis and the Laudato Si' encyclical
Changing world: How should the Earth's resources be used?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will investigate how worldviews adapt teaching in the light of contemorary concerns. They will examine how Christians and Jews have responded to ideas of dominion with a focus on responsibility for the earth. They will examine attitudes to animals and Islamic ideas of reason.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the message of Laudato Si' and how it calls people to care for our common home responsibly.
Key Notes
- Laudato Si' is the name of Pope Francis' encyclical on caring for the planet.
- An encyclical is a public letter from the Pope developing Catholic teaching on a topic often in light of current events.
- The encyclical begins by quoting St Frances of Assisi, who is the parton saint of animals.
- It includes seven key areas of focus which cover poverty, the environment, education and spirituality.
Vocabulary To Learn
- common home: the Earth we share and must look after
- ecological conversion: changing how we live to care better for the Earth
- throwaway culture: treating people, the planet, and relationships as disposable
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- The Roman Catholic Church is only focused on Catholics and personal morality.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Laudato Si' is the name of Pope Francis' encyclical on caring for the planet. An encyclical is a public letter from the Pope developing Catholic teaching on a topic often in light of current events.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'common home'
the Earth we share and must look after.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: The Roman Catholic Church is only focused on Catholics and personal morality. Correction: This encyclical is addressed to the whole world as Pope Francis saw that all the world was a common home for everyone.
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