Moral Code

• Religion
• Secondary Education

Reminder of Online Classroom Rules

• Respect (don't record or forward the lesson to anyone)
• Have materials ready
• Minimise distractions (put your phone away)
• Make sure homework is complete
• Do your work in a timely manner (same as in-class)
• For Zoom, cameras on, mics muted unless asked otherwise!

Materials you will need for this class:

- Your Religion copy

- Your pencil case (pens for note taking)

- Google Docs & Google Classroom

- This slideshow, activities are in here for you!

By the end of today's lesson, you will be able to...

• Understand the story of the Prodigal Son
  
• Understand the importance of Religion in Morality
  
• Understand what a moral code is
  
• Understand the Ten Commandments and their relevance to our lives today
• Remember the sources of Morality in the 5 Major World Religions

The Prodigal Son- Luke 15:11-31

Exercise

You have just read an extract of the Prodigal Son

Now you are asked to complete these questions

If you have any questions on this exercise message me on google classroom

Once you have these questions completed, 

upload them to google classroom

Sources of Morality in the five Major World Religions

• The Torah in Judaism
  
• The teachings of Jesus in Christianity (the ten         commandments)
  
• The example of the Prophet Muhammad in Islam
  
• Sacred duty in Hinduism
  
• The Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism
  

The Influence of Religion on Morality 

• Most world religions have a moral vision
  

• A moral vision is the ability to see the difference  between right and wrong

The Influence of Religion on Morality 

• For Christmas the most important ideal is to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ given to us in the sacred scriptures, such as the Gospels
  
• Members of Islam look to the Qur’an for spiritual guidance and support
  
• Jewish people look to the Torah for their spiritual well-being
  

Christians on Morality 

For centuries Christians worldwide have been guided by the Church on moral issues. Such as;

• Divorce
  
• Abortion
  
• Euthanasia
  

Listening to the Church‘s teachings and following sacred scripture can guide us in making moral decisions

Christians on Morality

1. Take 5 minutes to read the poem in the next slide

2. Answer these questions & upload them to Classroom

Moral Codes

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Living our Values

A 'Code'

• When we first hear the word ‘code’, often the 

       word ‘rule’ comes to mind

• Rules and codes are good things
  
• When people follow rules, everyone is safe
  
• Although most people say they ‘hate rules’, deep down actually have an     appreciation for them as they maintain peace
  
• Rules point out the acceptable ways to behave in different situations we         may find ourselves in
  

Codes in your life

Think about the rules that you follow on a daily basis

School rules:

       - No running in the halls

       - No mobile phones

Sport rules:

       - Set amount of players on a team

       - No foul play

Now complete this mind map

Parents/Guardians rules:

       - Walk the dog once a day

       - Be home at a certain time

Name some other rules you follow daily

(read this)

In your copies, answer these questions

1. Name one source of morality that is important to people.
   
2. What is meant by a sacred text?
   
3. The sacred text often ______ the people.
   
4. What is a moral vision?
   
5. Most _________ have a moral vision.

Upload a picture of your work to google classroom when you are finished

The Ten Commandments

In our next lesson we will cover...

• Moral Decisions
• Moral Vision & Religious Moral Vision
• Forgiveness & Reconciliation

For Homework

You will research another moral issue, other than Euthanasia

(you can pick divorce or abortion)

State what issue you picked

Write a short paragraph on this moral issue, mentioning these points:

How it affects people

Why do you think it’s looked down on

If you agree or disagree with it and why

Upload your homework to google classroom when you are done

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Consider these points and complete the Quiz in the next slide:

• I can describe the story of the Prodigal Son
• I can explain the importance of Religion in Morality
• I am able to list the sources of Morality in each of the Five Major World Religions
• I am able to discuss what a moral code is
• I can list the Ten Commandments and I can explain them in my own words

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1. I understand
2. I kind of understand
3. I don't really understand
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