Mission Module - Learning Booklet 
 

2019

This booklet belongs to ​Ryan Badelles

Mentor Group: ​2

Mentor Teacher: ​Miss Lewis

Handed to the student on: ​6/2/19​ (Date)

To be completed by: end of term 3, 2019

When completed: ​26/9/19

Signed by the Mentor Teacher: ​{Text here}

Here I am among you, as one who serves (Luke 22:27)

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 Prayer for Generosity
Dear Lord, teach me to be generous: 
teach me to serve you as you deserve –  
to give, and not to count the cost, 
to fight and not to heed the wounds, 
to toil and not to seek for rest, 
to labour and not to ask for reward,  
except that of knowing that I do your will 
 
- ascribed to St Ignatius Loyola

MISSION MODULE PORTFOLIO

You need to create 2 interactive e-portfolios to visually represent your learnings from the
Mission Module. The 2 portfolios:
1. Yr 11 Mission Portfolio due end of term 3 2019
2. Yr 12 Mission Portfolio due mid term 3 2020

Your Mission Module Portfolio must include the following:

● Statement of Intent
○ What you are doing and why? (surface)
● Summary of Mission Module Plan​ (surface)
● Links to Catholic teachings​ (Deep)
○ Linking what was done to lesson module content using the module questions
and classwork
○ What catholic values has your outreach experience reinforced for you
● Final Evaluation​ (Transfer)
○ Through your experience how are you called to serve

To communicate, integrate and evaluate information from the learnings from the Mission
Module, the following multimedia technologies MAY be used:
• Adobe After Effects, Illustrator, Photoshop and Premiere Pro
• Imovie
• Quicktime
• Keynote
• Garage Band

The different components created using these technologies MUST be embedded into your
interactive e-portfolio which MAY take the following format:

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• Website (using google sites or dreamweaver)
• Ibook
• Movie
• Documentary
• Vlogging
• Artwork

Please note the technologies stated here are just suggestions, you may choose to use other
programs and technologies to construct your e-portfolio. Whatever format you choose to
present your e-portfolio in, you must ensure that it is:
• well designed
• fully functional
• meeting the purpose of the task and;
• manipulating data in an ethical manner
Ultimately we want you to find a way to share what you have learnt throughout the Mission
Module

My Journal
Reflections

I am of the opinion that my life belongs to the

community, and as long as I live, it is my
privilege to do for it whatever I can.
I want to be thoroughly used up when I die, for
the harder I work, the more I live.
Life is no 'brief candle' to me. It is a sort of
splendid torch which I have got hold of for a
moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly
as possible before handing it to future
generations.

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 — George Bernard Shaw

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 Module 1- Who Am I
Activity One: Personal Beliefs
1a) Having viewed “The Human Experience- Experience I: Homeless on the streets of New York”
write your own belief statement.

Due to the intrinsic nature of empathy in human experience, I will serve those who are marginalised
and disadvantaged in today’s society.

b) list the people and other things which have helped you to form your belief statement

- Family
- Religious Figures
- Friends
- Teachers
- Role Models

The Human Experience- Experience I: Homeless on the streets of New York

Find those things that make us human.

It’s not the nature of life to be despairing. The nature of life is to be hopeful.

Life is other people. It’s just that simple. If you view the other as a unique component of yourself, it
can change things.

The last of the human freedoms is to choose one’s attitudes. – Viktor Frankl

We must rapidly begin the shift from a ‘thing-oriented’ society to a ‘person-oriented’ society – Martin
Luther King, Jr.

Experience can be a generous teacher, or a cruel teacher,…but whatever experience we have,

whether it is good or whether it is bad, we can always learn from it – Alveda King

And when you experience those things, it produces growth.

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Activity Two: What is right and true in a Christian setting.

Possible Scripture Passages

Matthew 5:1-12​ The Beatitudes

Exodus 20: 3-17​ Ten Commandments
John 13:34​ Love one another as I have loved you
Genesis 1:27​ created in the image and likeness of God

a) Choose 1 piece of scripture and analyze how it relates to the question “What is your life’s
purpose?”

Genesis 1:27

This passage communicates the idea that everyone deserves the qualities of personality, meaning
and beauty. In which we should utilise these characteristics to make advancements in our lives.
Whether this is to start a family, become successful or achieve your life goals. This passage conveys
the idea that our purpose in life should be to acknowledge our value a a human and pursue our
passions.

b) Choose another piece of scripture and analyze how it relates to the question “What is your life’s
purpose?”

Matthew 5:1-12

The beatitudes relate to the purpose of our lives in a spiritual aspect. Guiding us on how to live in
Jesus footsteps. The passage specifically targets individuals during the time and how they can fix
their lives and do better. It indirectly tells us to avoid being certain types of people and to strive to be
the most good you can.

c) Referring to the analyses of scripture passages, answer “What is right and true in a Christian
setting?”

Being right and true doesn’t necessarily mean you always have be correct. But you have to always act
upon what’s morally correct. For example, if you find a missing wallet with $50, you may take the
money but that isn’t right. Instead you can be true to your faith and who you are and hand the money
in. Being ‘true” does mean being honest, but it also refers to integrity and being genuine to others and
to yourself. As it is our purpose to use Jesus’ teachings and proceed in life.

d) What is your life’s purpose?

My purpose in life to help make my local community a better place. Whether it’s by helping my parish
or volunteering at a shelter. I believe following in the footsteps of Jesus is how everyone should live
their lives. Therefore my purpose is to help people as much as he did.

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Activity Three

Answer the PROBLEM STATEMENT: ​How do my personal beliefs lead me to follow what is right
and true?

Individual beliefs carve a pathway to select desired options that are morally correct. They are
developed through human experience and influence one’s consciousness to further strive or stray
away from past emotions that were previously present in their cerebral. Past events enriches the mind
to perceive decisions as right or wrong and is accompanied by beliefs to assist in that decision making
process. If an individual was raised poorly and his or her morals were established on the pure
necessity of survival. Then he or she would make decisions accordingly and distinguish correct
decisions differently to someone who was raised around the emotions of happiness and love.

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 Module 2- What does the world need?
The Human Experience- Experience II: The Lost Children of Peru
“Surf For the Cause”

It’s not what we gave them, it’s what they gave us, because they gave us a reason to live.

This is what the kids have here, the joy of living.

People need to learn to get out of their little box, see the world, see how many other cultures there
are out there; open their eyes a little bit.

When you see children, everything you know about life — all the suffering, and all the pain — it kind
of reverts to how fresh and how precious innocence can be.

The tears of one child, of one innocent child [are] a cry that is bigger than all the universe together
with its matter, and anti-matter, and multi-verse — everything to me is questioned, by the tears of
suffering in one innocent child. Why that strong demand for justice? Where is that coming from? So
I don’t ask the question, What is the meaning of life or the purpose of life. I ask, Who are you? –
Msgr. Lorenzeo Albacete

In developing nations, this is much more clear. I need to survive, I need to get an education,
because someone needs me. And that person can be family, or a friend.

When you recognize that you have a real mission, and an indispensable contribution to make, then
you embrace life, you celebrate life in a very meaningful way; in a world where many people are
very aimless, they don’t know why they are here. So, they do what’s necessary to survive…but
there is no underlying passion.

And this is an extraordinary gift and advantage that they have over many young people in the West
today who are told the opposite; you don’t matter, there’s a million people waiting to replace you,
we can get someone to do your job better for less money… This translates, I think into a cultural
question that we’re facing, where many, many young people today are saying, I need to
experience, in some sense, that my life matters.

The more mature person is not the person who has all the questions settled. No. The more mature
person is the person who enters ever more deeply, ever farther and father and father into the
mystery and into the wonder.

And the world is off kilter because people aren’t allowed to live out their purpose, to pursue their
purpose.

Activity One:
1a) What issues do you think the world is facing?

I believe the world is facing various issues in terms of pollution, violence and food/water security. This
is due to the amount of coverage that these issues are given on media outlets. As well as statistics
shown to support my case.

Activity Two:
2a) How is the Catholic Church addressing one of these issues.

The Catholic Church is working on addressing environmental pollution as stated with the catholic
social teaching of care for creation. This teaching tells us to communicate with our environment and
re-engage with it. An example is Pope Benedict, practicing what he preaches about caring for the
environment. As the Vatican has become the first carbon neutral state with Pope Benedict even
stating “the church has a responsibility for its creation”. There are also various other church
movements such as providing assistance for El Salvador’s water crisis.

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2b) In light of the issue and the Church’s response, how might you be called to respond.

To respond to an issue like pollution in our local community, I could possibly volunteer for certain
organisations the raise awareness for environmental issues. An example of an organisation is
Conservation Volunteers Australia. In which they bring various volunteers together to care for
threatened species and the dying environment. Although it may be little, I can also promote
awareness of the issue through social media outlets and in public etc

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 Module 3- What is a disciple? (Service Experience)

REFLECTION QUESTIONS
to be completed during your experience

You will find a series of questions related to your experiences.

Sit for 2-3 minutes with your eyes closed, and do a mental
‘replay' of your experience. Now write for about 10-15 minutes.

The Ignatian Paradigm 

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 CONTEXT

Name of organisation: ​Mayflower Nursing Home

Address of organisation: ​17 Darcy Road, Westmead, 2145, NSW,

Sydney, Australia

How did you find this placement? What connection do you have with this

placement?

This placement was established and offered through the school, as

it was conveniently in very close proximity. Allowing for both
student and organisation benefits

Brief description of organisation (Mission):

The organisation ensured social interaction between different

generations, keeping the elderly company if they have a lack of
visitors.

What is your motivation or purpose for choosing this placement?

It was a cause I was genuinely interested in, as I was able to open

my mind to new perceptions and enhance my social skills in a
professional environment.

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 EXPERIENCE

1. Outline the tasks/activities during your placement.

The main and only task performed at this placement was social
interaction with the residents. This included talking, telling stories,
assisting in minor technological issues, cooking and playing board
games. It was to ensure that the residents were being kept
company.

2. Describe moments that were positive, happy, gave your

satisfaction during your experience.

A positive moment during the experience was witnessing the

laughter of the residents. As it created a safe and pleasant
atmosphere that made everyone comfortable with the
circumstance.

3. Describe anything unpleasant, awkward, embarrassing,

upsetting that you may have experienced during your placement.
How did these experiences make you feel? Why do you think it had
that effect?

There were a few awkward circumstances throughout the

placement. However, this was inevitable as it was forced interaction
between two contrasting generations were a common ground in
hobbies were not particularly present.

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My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness. 
-- The Dalai Lama

My Companions
Who were your companions (people that you met, people that you
worked with?) How did you interact with them? Write down some
characteristics about them.

I completed this placement was Jon Arrogante, a peer of

Parramatta Marist. As well as multiple students from Catherine
Mcauley. I interacted with them by including them in conversations
with the residents. They all participated with respect and joyfulness
towards the residents.

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 REFLECTION
1. At what times did you most feel like a:
a) giver?

When telling stories about the status of our current generations. I

felt as if I was providing insights that they have not received prior
to our discussions.

b) receiver?

Vise versa to the previous answer. When I was the listener to the
stories I was provided a journey of different time periods that
provided wisdom.

2. What gifts and talents did I share?

- Communication Skills
- Confidence
- Respectful Nature

What difference did this make to others?

This allowed confident interaction between residents and myself.

Leading to minimal silence and the duty of interaction being
completed to maximum efficiency.

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Module 4- Does outreach lead us to know and love
Jesus? Why?

The Human Experience- Experience III: Lepers of Ghana

In our culture, life is always a treasure. So, there is always meaning to life. There is always
something to lean on. I think that is the root at the joy that permeates our life.

Life is bigger than we see. I think human beings intuitively know that. … There is something
underlying some sense of the transcendent, and man’s desire and need to be in relationship with
that is not to be ignored. I think it’s very significant.

Life is sacred. That is to say it is the supreme value to which all other values are subordinate. –
Albert Einstein

Suffering is a journey deeper into the heart of life. You can’t make a superficial description of the
meaning of life as though it’s oriented around pleasure or beauty or fun. It’s obviously going to be
full of pathos, full of struggle, and indeed for many, full of terrible suffering.

Even in the deepest suffering there is significance, there is a meaningful process of meaningful
possibilities.

We have to recover the language of humanity. We can’t understand suffering without it.

There is a struggle in life, in every class of people. It’s part of life. It’s what we do with it that
matters.

To be a person with a bold heart…that I can do anything to help any other people.

Life without faith would be unbearable.

The Bible is not a theodicy, a rationalization of evil. It’s a religion. The crucifixion is the drama of
death and love brought together.

Wherever there is suffering there is always the opportunity for deep compassion.

ACTION
When through one person a little more love and goodness, a little more light 
and truth comes into the world, then that person’s life has had meaning. 
-- Fr Alfred Delp, SJ

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SELF
1. Since this experience, what have you learned about yourself?
(Personality, limitations, aspirations).

I have learnt facets of my personal life that I had yet to explore. As I

learnt about the status of my social ability and how to appropriately
interact with strangers. I’ve learnt the power of storytelling in
communication as I experienced this placements.

OTHERS
2. Have you been able to apply your gifts and talents in your
everyday life experiences? Describe how you have done this.

Through the lessons of self-awareness that I learnt, I have been

able to apply my improved social-skills into life. I have interacted
with a diverse set of people that I have not communicated with
prior to this experience. I have been more confident in my abilities
which has shown in the outcome of my life.

JESUS/GOD

3. From your experiences, how has this developed your

understanding of service to others?

Through my experience at Mayflower Nursing Home, I have

developed the sense of serving others through simple acts.
Leading to kind gestures and the greater good of the community,
simple acts can be small but collectively lead to great service.

4. When did you feel you were most like Jesus? Describe this
experience.

I most felt like Jesus when I was telling stories about our current
times. As the residents were actively listening and participating in a
well rounded conversation. The exchange of experiences and
wisdom allowed us to spread universal messages of good news.

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You must never be content to leave others just the crumbs from the feast. 
You must take of your substance, and not just of your abundance, in order 
to help. And you must treat others like guests at your family table. 
-- John Paul II

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 EVALUATION

Believe nothing, O monks, merely because you have been told to… Do not 
believe what your teacher tells you merely out of respect for the teacher. 
But whatsoever, after due examination and analysis, you find to be kind, 
condusive to the good, the benefit, the welfare of all beings - that doctrine 
believe and cling to, and take as your guide. 
-- Buddha

Read through some of the quotations in this booklet. Choose one that
has spoken most to you/your experience.

Re-write Quote:

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness. 

-- The Dalai Lama

Describe how this quote has spoken to your experience.

I don’t believe that being overly complicated in your doing will

make you a better person. But rather kindness is the epitome of
good deeds.

We must learn to live together as brothers and sisters, or 

perish together as fools. 
-- Martin Luther King

How has participating in The Mission Module changed from the time you
first heard about the program to now having completed the program?
Comment on your feelings, thoughts, perceptions and overall view of the
meaning of service.

Through actively participating in the Marist Mission Module, my

original perceptions of the course have changed significantly. My
initial thought was that the course was only partaking volunteering
hours. However, the course is primarily about serving God and how
we can implement it in our everyday lives. Allowing the
development of knowledge and skills through both theory and
practical work.

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NOW COMPLETE YOUR PORTFOLIO

The portfolio is a record of evidence utilising the questions found in this reflections learning
book. Students may create a video, presentation, artwork, vlogging that showcases their
experiences of service. (go back to page 2 for more details)

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