Year 10 Guided Inquiry: Mary and the Saints - Choosing a Saint Initiation Phase: Constructing Meaningful Choice Scaffold

Name: Alexandra Williams Instructions: Record the names of 3 saints you are interested in. Make a note of the things that intrigue you about each saint. Think about the potential pluses and minuses of developing this choice for your task. Rank your choices on a scale of 1-3 (1 of little interest, 3 very interesting)

Brief: Complete some basic research to identify 3 saints who you are interested in finding out more about in
responding the the focus question. Then complete some more in-depth research on your 3 possible saints: Focus Question: How can the lives of the saints challenge the way you live out your relationships?Focus Areas: Relationships Struggles Encountered - Inwardly Struggles Encountered Externally Significant Contribution to Catholic Tradition (Belief/Practices)

Saints of Interest to Me Saint Alexandra Of Rome

Intriguing factors -Has the same name as me -Hid her faith from everyone, including her husband. -Confessed her faith in front of her husband, aware of the consequences. - Had a vision from Saints, that told her to go to France - Led an army into war at age 14.

Positives I found Saint Alexandras story of courage and how her faith in God prevailed against all odds both interesting and inspiring.

Negatives Shes not a very well known saint, therefore the information on Saint Alexandra Of Rome will be limited

Rank 1-3

Joan Of Arc

One of the most famous saints, therefore will have extensive amounts of information on Joan. i also Found her story interesting - Is well known, therefore there will be plenty of information. - Im very interested in St. Michael due to my high interest in the Police Force after school.

- Well known, therefore will have many people basing their assignment on her.

Saint Michael

- Patron Saint of Police Officers. - In the New Testament, Michael leads Gods armies against Satan's forces.

- Other people may base their assignment on St. Michael due to his popularity.

Chosen Saint: Saint Alexandra Of Rome.