Religious Education
AUTUMN 1 DOMESTIC CHURCH– FAMILY: FAMILIES
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Everyone belongs to the family of God. It is in the love of a family that Christians first experience the reality of Church. |
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In this topic the learning outcomes were to know and understand: • The love and care shown in the family. • God’s love and care for every family. |
AUTUMN BAPTISM / CONFIRMATION – BELONGING
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Baptism enables people to belong to God’s family in a special way. Christians believe that everyone is invited to share in the life and work of God through Baptism. In this topic the learning outcomes were to know and understand:
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AUTUMN 2 ADVENT/CHRISTMAS – LOVING
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Advent is a time of waiting in joyful hope for Jesus; it encourages believers to wait for Christ who comes each day and who will come in a special way at the end of time. |
In this topic the learning outcomes were to know and understand:
- About the times that it is necessary to wait and the use of that time.
- That Advent is a time of waiting to celebrate Jesus’ coming at Christmas.
SPRING 1 LOCAL CHURCH - COMMUNITY - SPECIAL PEOPLE
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All families who live or worship in a parish are part of the parish family. As in any family there are people who have special roles within the parish. On Sunday, in church, we meet people who do special jobs as we gather to celebrate the Good News of Jesus. There are special people in our lives who are there to help us. |
In this topic the learning outcomes were to know and understand:
- That there are special people in our lives who are there to help us.
- That on Sunday, in church, we meet people who do special jobs as we gather to celebrate the Good News of Jesus.
SPRING 2 EUCHARIST : RELATING - SPECIAL MEALS
The parish family gathers for the Eucharist (Mass), Jesus’ special meal. We find strength in gathering for the celebration of the Eucharist and of God’s love in our lives. In this topic the learning outcomes were to know and understand:
- That there are special people in our lives who are there to help us.
- That on Sunday, in church, we meet people who do special jobs as we gather to celebrate the Good News of Jesus.
SPRING 2 LENT/EASTER - CHANGE
Lent offers a time to reflect on life and change. This is a time to prepare for Easter. Change is a necessary part of healthy growth. In this topic the learning outcomes were to know and understand:
- That families and groups share special meals.
- Mass as Jesus’ special meal.
