Sunday, 13 September 2020

Maori Spirituality in the Catholic Classroom

 Manuel Beazley - Vicar for Maori in the Auckland Diocese


 Atua --> Whenua --> Tangata 

God  --> Land --> People 

It was a great opportunity to hear from someone who is an expert in this field. I am looking to develop a school-wide te reo program where we are able to track progress. The kupu that was shared today was awesome and is something I can use in this next project. 

Notes:

TAPU: Holy/ sacred/ set apart --> Protected, preserves the tapu 

Te tapu i te _____. Sacred because of what it is, created in the likeness of God. 

Te tapu o te _____. Sacred because of the relationship it holds. 

When hopes and dreams are shared they are considered tapu ('o')

The quality of a relationship increases mana. 

You possess mana by being tapu,  'i' - potential 'o' action 

PONO: truth, and honest look at reality. 

TIKA: right order, just, correct --> Ability to respond in a way that is correct. 

AROHA: Love- Communion (tapu meeting tapu), Action

Wairua: two waters 
Waituhi: of the physical 
Waiora: of the spiritual 

Where or How is your wairua nourished? 
With family, ocean, home, special places, church, nature. 

Whanaungatanga: relationships and the quality of these are important. 

Kotahitanga: Unity of purpose. 

Pukengatanga: the pursuit of excellence. Mohiotanga, matauranga, maramatanga. What I know, what I have learned, what I understand.

Rangatiratanga: Leadership 

Turangawaewae: Stand tall- a place to stand.  Identity. 

Kaitiakitanga: Stewardship: 

Manaakitanga 

Tangata Whenuatanga: being who you are