Making Videos

6th Form students have the power with the tools in their pockets, or bags, to become like a Hollywood Director. Using their smartphones, iPods etc plus some software like MovieMaker or iMovie they can produce informative, entertaining resources to help in their learning.

These examples show 6th form students producing resources to help understand St Augustine's and St Irenaeus' Theodicies. It's a hands on and engaging way to learn about a topic. It's fun to share and hopefully becomes a memorable part of the course!

Some things to think about:

• School rules on mobile phones. Think about time/place where is appropriate to use.
• Comedy aspect... Don't sacrifice good content for what could end up simply being an 'in joke'.
• Planning... This will save a lot of time in the long run.

Do you enjoy making videos? Do you think it helps with your learning? What would you make a video about?

Some examples from students around the UK:

St Augustine's Theodicy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU6SLwNJuP4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjze9NSfNAU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3t2Sg8oHHQ

St Irenaeus’ Theodicy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nak4gAewh8I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9JpvxVCqIg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zned6JcgWqE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD6DMkLEaJA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJVm7FTae-I

Both:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxRy595H2Og

HCPT Easter Lourdes 2013

Today we welcomed speakers from Brentwood Catholic Youth Service to talk about the opportunity for students aged 18 by 31st March 2013 to travel with TBG (HCPT Group 709) next Easter.

To find out more speak to Mr Lewis or Mrs O'Neil.

Additional information at:

www.bcys.net

www.hcpt.org.uk

Margaret Mizen & The Jimmy Mizen Foundation

On 2nd March 2012, students at Sacred Heart of Mary were very fortunate and privilaged to hear Margaret Mizen speak openly and honestly about her life experiences, including the death of her 16 year old son Jimmy.

Margaret spoke about the legacy of peace that her family have been building, founded on her Catholic faith. She suggested some ways in which we can all be involved in the Mizen's aim for a legacy of peace. Please take some time to read more about their story and the projects they are involved in.

Margaret would also like some feedback. If there are any students who would like to write their reflections on the talk to share with Margaret, please email them to: alewis@mary.havering.sch.uk

Students are arranging collections for the work of the Jimmy Mizen Foundation over the coming weeks.

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The Jimmy Mizen Foundation: www.jimmymizen.org

100 Days of Peace: More Than Gold: 100 Days of Peace Facebook Group BBC News

Flame Conference 2012: Guest Speakers- Barry and Margaret Mizen

Margaret and Barry Mizen working with CAFOD: Pass It On

Further Press Articles: The Independent: Faith in the Family The Sun: This Anger Must Stop The Mirror: Margaret Mizen's Moving Open Letter To Her Dead Son Jimmy The Forgiveness Project Inspire

Wikipedia: Jimmy Mizen

Y13 General RE

**work in progress** keep checking for further updates!

Here are some resources, organised by outcome, to help you complete the relevent sections of the NOCN Level 2 General RE qualification:

1.2 – I am able to give three examples of how spirituality, theology and ethics are relevant to current issues in society

Example 1: Nurse suspended for prayer offer

A Christian nurse from Weston-super-Mare has been suspended for offering to pray for a patient's recovery.

BBC News (including video): http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/somerset/7863699.stm
BBC Learning Zone: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/nurse-suspended-for-offering-prayer/6537.html
BBC News clip: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7864397.stm
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair airs his concerns to the CoE: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXTcTP64j_o
'Marginalisation of Christians' gets discussed in the House of Lords: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOR_5zgDACw

Recent reviews into this case:
It's WRONG for government to refuse to allow people to wear crosses: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/9136641/Archbishop-of-York-Dr-John-Sentamu-attacks-Government-over-right-to-wear-cross.html
It's RIGHT for government to refuse to allow people to wear crosses: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/religion/9137510/Archbishop-of-Canterbury-wearing-a-cross-just-decoration-says-Dr-Rowan-Williams.html

Other similar cases:
Nadia Eweida - told to remove cross or be sacked by BA - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/6165368.stm
Colin Atkinson - told to remove cross from his van or be sacked by BA - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1377684/Electrician-Colin-Atkinson-faces-sack-Christian-cross-van-dashboard.html



2.1 - Describe how a religious commitment is demonstrated in everyday life.
2.2 - Evaluate some of the demands of a religious commitment.

Example: Maximillian Kolbe

BBC Learning Zone Clip: http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/the-story-of-maximilian-kolbe-of-poland/2869.html

YourTube Clips:

Detailed information site: http://fatherkolbe.com/ incldues FAQ and useful headings.

Another useful site full of information: http://www.auschwitz.dk/Kolbe.htm

'My Hero' site: http://myhero.com/go/hero.asp?hero=mkolbe

More detailed information: http://www.catholic-pages.com/saints/st_maximilian.asp

Kolbe inspiring people today: http://www.rejesus.co.uk/site/module/maximilian_kolbe/P4/

Look up to story of Fr Mychal Judge on 9/11: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mychal_Judge

How about organ donation? http://www.kidneyregistry.org/pages/p126/GivingAstranger_2ndchance.php