Lent Appeal
2017
KS2
Lesson Plans
Westminster
Diocese
Introduction
The theme of this year’s CCS Lenten Appeal is ‘Growing Together’. Over the six weeks of Lent, pupils will
look at different actions they can take to grow closer to God. Pupils will:
Week 1- Connect
Week 2- Understand
Week 3- Give
Week 4- Reflect
Week 5- Pray
Week 6- Celebrate
Pupils will also explore how schools across the Diocese are working together during Lent, trying to help local
children and young people living in poverty. Using the teachings and actions of Jesus, pupils will be inspired
to grow closer to God this Lent. These lessons are designed for pupils in Key Stage 2. An alternative activity
Doves
sheet and accompanying PowerPoint/Prezi is available for EYFS and Key Stage 1 pupils.
If you have already received your materials, you may have noticed a dove template in your order. In week 5,
pupils will be asked to write a prayer to God. In week 6, pupils will be asked to write this prayer on a dove.
These doves can be used for a display around school, or if you are planning on joining us at this year’s Good
Shepherd Mass then you can send them to us for our displays around the Cathedral. It would be wonderful if
we could have as many doves as possible to help us decorate the Cathedral and celebrate the children’s hard
work in fundraising for us during Lent. If you would like to send us your doves, please enclose the name of
your school with the note ‘Good Shepherd Mass’ and send to our main office: 73, St Charles Square,
London, W10 6EJ.
Resources
All of our resources are free of charge and are either available to order or download from the CCS
(Westminster) website. KS2 pupil workbooks, EYFS & KS1 activity sheets and collection boxes can be
ordered for delivery to your school; if you would like to make an order or if you require extra resources please
contact us using the details below. Supporting materials for the lessons are all available to download from our
website: http://www.cathchild.org.uk/resources/
Materials include a Prezi/ PowerPoint to support the six lessons, Bible passages and worksheets. Please feel
free to use/ adapt the resources to support your teaching.
If you have any questions or require any additional resources please email [email protected] or call
our main office 0208 969 5305.
Thankyou so much for supporting us this Lent!
Growing Together and the Religious Education Curriculum
Directory
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Growing Together links to the following Areas of Study outlined in the
Directory:
Area of Study 1: Knowing and loving God, the Scriptures, Jesus Christ, Son of God
Area of Study 2: What is the Church? One and Holy
Area of Study 3: Liturgy, prayer
Area of Study 4: The dignity of the human person, freedom, responsibility and conscience,
law, grace and sin, the human community, love of God, love of neighbour
The lessons draw on many of the Key Stage 2 aims and objectives as outlined
in the Directory. Through these lessons, pupils can develop knowledge and
understanding to give reasons, show understanding, make links, engage and
respond to:
Revelation
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how Jesus spoke of God his Father;
how Jesus called people to follow him;
ways in which people of today can hear and respond to God’s call;
the Bible;
the Gospel accounts of key events in the life of Jesus;
temptations, passion, death;
resurrection;
the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ public ministry and teaching.
The Church
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the ways Jesus proclaimed Good News to everyone he met and the variety of
responses made;
how the school community has opportunities to be ‘good news’ for people and how
everybody can have a part in this.
Celebration
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the Church’s celebrations of significant events in the life of Jesus;
Jesus’ attitudes to sinners and his teaching about sorrow and forgiveness;
their freedom to choose and responsibility to choose the good;
the practice of examination of conscience and its significance for Christian living;
ways in which love and commitment are important in human life;
prayer in the life of Jesus.
Life in Christ
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the joy and challenge of giving and receiving in relationships;
human gifts and qualities;
how such gifts may be used, neglected or abused;
the Gospel message that Jesus brings fullness of life for all people: the Beatitudes;
the joys and challenges that freedom and responsibility bring;
conscience as a gift to be developed through the practice of examination of
conscience;
accounts in Scripture of God’s invitations and a variety of responses;
the motives and emotions which influence choices;
Gospel accounts which show the love and complete self-giving of Jesus;
the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus as a sign of love, sacrifice and the
source of new life;
sin as a failure of love and the love and mercy of God which calls people to sorrow
and forgiveness;
the value and challenge of differences between individuals and peoples;
the values of sharing, showing respect and care for others;
respect for community values;
ways love of neighbour can be shown at home, at church, locally;
the Christian values which inform love of neighbour and oneself.
pp. 59- 60 of the Religious Education Curriculum Directory for Catholic Schools and
Colleges in England and Wales (2012)
Assessment
After each lesson plan we have provided an assessment page. Appropriate level indicators
have been selected and interpreted for each lesson, hopefully acting as a guide for your
pupil assessments.
Growing Together
Week 1- Connect
Full Lesson
3
Learning
Objectives
Resources
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To think about what makes a family
To explore what it means to connect as part of the CCS family
Workbooks, PowerPoint/Prezi (online), scrap paper or mini whiteboards (for starter
activity), Matthew 12.46-50 (online),map worksheet & CCS service worksheets
printed double-sided (online)
What makes a family?
Starter
Pupils draw a picture of a family. Pupils compare their ideas with the person next to
them, looking at what is similar and what is different about their drawings.
Pupils work in pairs or groups to write a list of things that make a family. Feedback
as a class.
What does Jesus say about family?
Development
activities
As a class, read Matthew 12 46-50 (copies available online) Ask pupils what they
think Jesus is saying. Explain that Jesus is saying we do not have to be related to be
part of a family.
CCS
CCS is a family. Explain that the Catholic Children's Society (CCS) is a local charity
that works to help children and families living in poverty. Use the Prezi/PowerPoint to
explain the work of CCS.
Hand out a workbook and map/CCS services worksheet to each pupil. Ask pupils
what this map is showing- the Westminster Diocese. Explain that members of the
CCS family can be found across the Diocese. Pupils will read through the CCS
services worksheet, then use the information to find the grid square for our St
Francis Family Centre, St Mark’s Stay & Play and ConnectEd North (AnswersConnectEd North: 1841; St Francis: 1940; St Mark’s: 1840)
Pupils turn to their workbooks. Pupils read the stories in their workbook and suggest
which CCS service each child/family could go to for help. Pupils write down their
answers in their workbooks and explain why this is the right service for the
children/families. (Answers-Emily: St Mark’s; Nasir: ConnectEd North; Sara: St
Francis)
CCS Family
Use the Prezi/PowerPoint to show pupils that there are many more members of the
CCS family across the Diocese. Schools across the Diocese are also members of
the CCS family. Last year, 134 schools joined together for the CCS Lenten Appeal.
And last year, CCS were able to help 5818 people. CCS were able to help so many
people because of your fundraising! When we connect as part of a family we can
make a real difference. This year we are hoping to connect with even more members
of the CCS family and help our brothers and sisters in need.
Hand out collection boxes. Pupils can help their brothers and sisters in need by
raising money for CCS in their collection boxes. Thank pupils for being part of the
CCS family.
Prayer
Dear Lord,
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Thank you for all that we have. Guide us as we work to help our brothers and sisters
this Lent, connecting together to grow closer to you.
Amen
Pushed for
time?
As a class, use the Prezi/ PowerPoint to explain the services of CCS. Individually,
pupils read through the children’s stories in their workbooks and write down which
CCS service each child/ family could go to. Feedback as a class. Use the Prezi/
PowerPoint to show the map of all the schools who are part of the CCS family.
Hand out Lenten boxes.
Week 1- Connect
Possible Level Indicators
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At Level 2 . . .
Pupils will be able to describe some ways in which religion is lived out by believers AT1 (iii) Pupils will
be able to say that Christians connect together to help those in need
Pupils will be able to ask and respond to questions about their own and others’ experiences and
feelings AT2(i) Pupils will be able to ask and respond to questions about the experiences and feelings
of children living in poverty
At Level 3 . . .
Pupils will be able to give reasons for certain actions by believers AT1 (iii) Pupils will be able to
explain how believers learn from Jesus’ teachings that it is right to connect together to help others,
then practice this in their lives
Pupils will be able to make links to show how feelings and beliefs affect their behaviour and that of
others AT2 (i) Pupils will be able to explain how people’s feelings about the children’s stories
encourages them to connect and work together to help others
At Level 4 . . .
AT1 (iii) Pupils will be able to show understanding of how religious beliefs shape life. Pupils will be
able to explain how people’s Christian beliefs encourage them to connect together as a family to help
those in need
Pupils will be able to show how own and other’s decisions are informed by beliefs and values
AT2 (i) Pupils will be able to show how they and others decide to connect together to help others
because of their Christian beliefs and values
At Level 5 . . .
Pupils will be able to identify similarities and differences between peoples’ responses to social and
moral issues because of their beliefs AT1 (iii) Pupils will be able to understand how those who believe
in Jesus’ experiences may respond differently to those who do not believe in Jesus
Pupils will be able to explain what beliefs and values inspire and influence them and others AT2 (i)
Pupils will be able to explain that treating others as part of our family inspires and influences them and
others to help those in need
At Level 6 . . .
Pupils will be able to explain how religious beliefs and teaching influence moral values and behaviour
AT1 (iii) Pupils will be able to explain how Jesus’ teachings on family influence people to help others
Pupils will be able to express insights into the reasons for their own and others’ religious beliefs and
values and the challenges of belonging to a religion AT2(i) Pupils will be able to express insights in to
the reasons why treating others as part of our family inspires and influences them and others to help
those in need
Growing Together
Week 2- Understand
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Full Lesson
Learning
Objectives
Resources
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To explore Jesus’ experience in the desert
To understand the challenges facing local families
Workbooks, PowerPoint/Prezi (online), The Temptation of Jesus
passage (online), information packs (online)
How did Jesus try to understand others?
Starter
Use the Prezi/ PowerPoint to show pupils the image of Jesus in the
desert. Ask pupils if they know what this story is.
Explain that Jesus spent 40 days and 40 nights in the desert without
food or water to prepare himself for God's ministry. As a class, read
through the story of the Temptation of Jesus Matthew 4.1-11 (online).
Explain that by spending 40 days and 40 nights without food, Jesus
wanted to understand the suffering and pain of others. Throughout his
life, Jesus travelled to many places, working to understand the
difficulties experienced by those in need.
Understanding Others
Development
Activities
It is important that we follow Jesus' example and try to understand
the difficulties other people face. Explain that pupils are going to learn
about what poverty looks like in our Diocese.
Seb, Paige, Hannah and Michael all live in the Diocese of
Westminster. Each pupil will be given information about one of these
people. Pupils will imagine that they are that person. They need to
read the information that they have been given and each complete a
budget (activity 2 in the activity book) for their family. Pupils will use
their information packs to decide:
How much they are going to spend on rent
How much they will spend on transport costs
How much their bills will cost?
How much their mobile phone payments will be?
How much they will spend on clothing for their family?
How much their family activities will cost?
How much their holidays will cost?
Class discussion. Ask pupils:
Have they stuck to their budget?
Did they find it difficult to stick to their budget?
Use the Prezi/PowerPoint to ask pupils to imagine that they are ready
to move into their new home, that they are sticking to their budget.
But then . . .
Did any of them decide to buy a scooter, car or van? It breaks down.
You need to find £600 to fix it.
Hannah/Michael/ Paige . . . Your child needs a new school uniform
that costs £100. It will not be covered by your clothing budget.
Hannah/Michael/Paige/Seb . . .
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You realise that your new home needs furniture. It will cost at least
£500 to furnish your home.
Hannah/ Michael/ Paige/ Seb
It is a cold winter. Your gas and electricity bills are £200 higher than
expected.
Hannah/ Michael/Seb. . .
You and your partner find out that you are going to have another
baby. Do you need a new home? More money for shopping?
Clothing? Leisure activities?
Pupils need to change their budgets to meet these new costs.
Ask pupils how their budgets are looking now.
Explain that many families in the Westminster Diocese are
experiencing financial pressures. Most people face difficult months
now and again. But for families living in poverty, keeping their home
and providing enough food can be a constant struggle.
The CCS Crisis Fund helps families who need emergency
assistance.
Use the Prezi/PowerPoint to show pupils the picture of Aisha. Explain
that this is Sara’s daughter Aisha. Sara, Aisha and their family were
helped by the Crisis Fund.
Helping Others
Prayer
Pushed for time?
Explain to pupils that they are helping families living in poverty by
raising money for the Crisis Fund. The CCS Crisis Fund offers
emergency help for families living in poverty.
The Crisis Fund provides money to families who are in need of
essential items, such as basic furniture, food or clothing.
Any Head Teacher in the Diocese can apply to the Crisis Fund to
help their pupils.
Over 250 families have been helped by the Crisis Fund. By collecting
money in your Lenten box, we can help even more!
Dear Lord,
Thank you for all that we have. Guide us as we work to help our
brothers and sisters this Lent, understanding the difficulties of others
to grow closer to you.
Amen
Choose one of the people from the lesson and as a class, create a
budget for that person. Then discuss as a class how they would cope
with unplanned expenses. Explain the Crisis Fund using the
PowerPoint/ Prezi.
Week 2- Understand
Possible Level Indicators
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At Level 2 . . .
Pupils will be able to retell some special stories about religious events and people AT1 (i) Pupils will
be able to retell the story of Jesus in the desert
Pupils will be able to ask and respond to questions about their own and others’ experiences and
feelings AT2(i) Pupils will be able to ask and respond to questions about the experiences and feelings
of a family living in poverty
At Level 3. . .
Pupils will be able to make links between religious stories and beliefs. AT1 (i) Pupils will be able to
link the story of Jesus in the desert with the importance of empathising with others
Pupils will be able to make links to show how feelings and beliefs affect their behaviour and that of
others AT2 (i) Pupils will be able to make links between how trying to understand others can help
those in need
At Level 4 . . .
Pupils will be able to describe and show understanding of religious sources, beliefs, ideas, feelings
and experiences; making links between them AT1(i) Pupils will be able to describe and show
understanding of the links between the way Jesus tried to understand the difficulties others and how
they try to understand the difficulties of others in the budgeting activity
Pupils will be able to show how own and other’s decisions are informed by beliefs and values AT2(i)
Pupils will be able to show how they and others can empathise with others because of their Christian
beliefs and values
At Level 5 . . .
Pupils will be able to explain what beliefs and values inspire and influence them and others AT2 (i)
Pupils will be able to explain how the story of Jesus in the desert and the need to understand others
inspires and influences them to help people
At Level 6 . . .
Pupils will be able to express insights into the reasons for their own and others’ beliefs and values
and the challenges of belonging to a religion AT2(i) Pupils will be able to express insights into the
reasons why they and others try to understand the difficulties of others
Growing Together
Week 3- Give
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Full Lesson
Learning Objectives
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Starter
To understand why we should be giving like the Good Samaritan
To think about how we can be giving like the Good Samaritan this
Lent
Workbooks, PowerPoint/Prezi (online), Parable of the Good Samaritan
(online), Good Samaritan race questions, Oliver’s Story
Why should we be giving?
Development activities
Class discussion- why should we give to those in need? Can pupils think
of a time when they have given to someone in need? Read Matthew
25.35-40 as a class. Ask pupils- what is Jesus saying? We are helping
Jesus by being giving and caring for those in need.
The Good Samaritan
Resources
Divide pupils into teams of 4. Give each team a copy of the parable of
the Good Samaritan. Hand each team one question. When the team has
answered a question, one member of the team needs to bring their
answer to you to check. When you have checked their answer, hand the
team the next question. The team that completes all five questions first
wins. Class discussion- How did the Good Samaritan act in a giving way
to someone in need?
How can we be giving like the Good Samaritan? In their workbooks,
pupils write down three giving things that they will do before Easter.
Return to these in week 6.
Living as a Good Samaritan
Using the PowerPoint/Prezi, read Oliver’s story.
Ask pupils, who was the Good Samaritan in Oliver’s story? They were!
CCS were able to help Oliver because of schools fundraising last year.
Ask pupils, what could they do to help more children like Oliver this Lent?
Prayer
Dear Lord,
Thank you for all that we have. Guide us as we work to help our brothers
and sisters this Lent, giving to others to grow closer to you.
Amen
Pushed for time?
Read through the story of the Good Samaritan. In their workbooks, pupils
write down three giving things that they will do before Easter. Read
Oliver’s story and think about what they could do to raise money for CCS
and help more children like Oliver this Lent.
Week 3- Give
Possible Level Indicators
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At Level 2. . .
Pupils will be able to retell some special stories about religious events and people AT1 (i) Pupils will
be able to retell the story of the Good Samaritan
Pupils will be able to describe some ways in which religion is lived out by believers AT1 (iii) Pupils will
be able to say that Christians should be giving
Pupils will be able to ask and respond to questions about their own and others’ experiences and
feelings AT2(i) Pupils will be able to ask and respond to questions about how they can be giving
At Level 3 . . .
Pupils will be able to make links between religious stories and beliefs AT1 (i) Pupils will be able to link
the story of the Good Samaritan with the belief that we should give to others
Pupils will be able to give reasons for certain actions by believers AT 1 (iii) Pupils will be able to
explain how people learn from Jesus’ teachings that it is right to give to others, then practice this in
their lives
Pupils will be able to make links to show how feelings and beliefs affect their behaviour and that of
others AT2 (i) Pupils will be able to make links between how thinking about others and believing in
Jesus’ teachings lead them and others to be giving
At Level 4 . . .
Pupils will be able to describe and show understanding of religious sources, beliefs, ideas, feelings
and experiences; making links between them AT1 (i) Pupils will be able to describe and show
understanding of the links between Jesus’ teachings on giving and ways in which we can be giving to
others
Pupils will be able to show understanding of how religious belief shapes life AT1 (iii) Pupils will be
able to understand how Jesus’ teachings can inspire people to be giving to others
Pupils will be able to show how own and other’s decisions are informed by beliefs and values AT2(i)
Pupils will be able to show how they and others give to others because of their Christian beliefs and
values
At Level 5 . . .
Pupils will be able to identify similarities and differences between peoples’ responses to social and
moral issues because of their beliefs AT1 (iii) Pupils will be able to understand how those who believe
in Jesus’ teachings may respond differently to those who do not believe in Jesus’ teachings
Pupils will be able to explain what beliefs and values inspire and influence them and others AT2 (i)
Pupils will be able to explain how a belief in Jesus’ teachings on giving inspire and influence them and
others to be giving
At Level 6 . . .
Pupils will be able to explain how religious beliefs and teaching influence moral values and behaviour
AT1 (iii) Pupils will be able to explain how a belief in Jesus’ teachings may influence people to give to
others
Pupils will be able to express insights into the reasons for their own and others’ beliefs and values
and the challenges of belonging to a religion AT2 (i) Pupils will be able to express insights into the
reasons why they and others act in a giving way
Full Lesson
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Growing Together
Week Objectives
4- Reflect
Learning
Resources
Starter
 To think about why people reflect
 To reflect on the Last Supper
Workbooks, PowerPoint/Prezi (online), Jesus eats the Passover Meal Matthew
26. 17-30 Bible passage(online), audio clip (online), Teacher’s script (online)
What is reflection?
Pupils spend two minutes thinking about something that has happened to them
today that has made them happy. You may wish to play quiet, relaxing music in
the background.
Development
activities
Explain that our lives are often so busy that we forget to pause and think. When
we reflect, we take the time to pause and think. Reflection is an important part of
faith. When we spend time reflecting, we grow closer to God.
Reflection
Reflect on the Last Supper. As a class, read through ‘Jesus eats the Passover
Meal’. Pupils engage in an imaginative contemplation task. You can either use
the audio clip or Teacher’s script (both are available to download online). This
task helps pupils to engage with the story by placing them in the scene as Peter.
Following the reflection task, pupils write down their responses to the following
questions in their workbooks:
 Why did Jesus wash your feet?
 During the meal Jesus said, “I tell you, one of you will betray me.” How did
you feel when Jesus said this?
 What did Jesus mean when he said “I tell you, I will never again drink this
wine until the day I drink the new wine with you in my Father's Kingdom.”
How did you feel when Jesus said this?
Day-to-day reflection
Ask pupils- Why do they think it is important to reflect? Encourage them to reflect
every day this week, spending a few minutes just stopping and thinking. Perhaps
about something that has happened in their lives or Jesus’ life.
Prayer
Pushed for time?
Dear Lord,
Thank you for all that we have. Guide us as we work to help our brothers and
sisters this Lent, growing closer to you through reflection.
Amen
As a class, pupils listen to the reflection and then independently answer the
questions in their workbooks.
Week 4- Reflect
Possible Level Indicators
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At Level 2 . . .
Pupils will be able to retell some special stories about religious events and people AT1 (i) Pupils will
be able to retell the story of the Last Supper
Pupils will be able to describe some ways in which religion is lived out by believers AT1 (iii) Pupils will
be able to say that Christians often reflect
Pupils will be able to ask and respond to questions about their own and others’ experiences and
feelings AT2(i) Pupils will be able to ask and respond to questions about the Last Supper
Pupils will be able to participate in periods of reflection in response to a given stimulus AT2 (iii) Pupils
will be able to participate in the imaginative contemplation task
At Level 3 . . .
Pupils will be able to give reasons for certain actions by believers AT 1 (iii) Pupils will be able to give
reasons as to why people reflect
Pupils will be able to make links to show how feelings and beliefs affect their behaviour and that of
others AT2 (i) Pupils will be able to make links between how believing in God may lead them and
others to reflection
At Level 4 . . .
Pupils will be able to describe and show understanding of religious sources, beliefs, ideas, feelings
and experiences; making links between them AT1 (i) Pupils will be able to describe and show
understanding of the story of the Last Supper and why people reflect
Pupils will be able to show understanding of how religious belief shapes life AT1 (iii) Pupils will be
able to show understanding of how reflecting can help people grow closer to God
At Level 5 . . .
Pupils will be able to identify similarities and differences between peoples’ responses to social and
moral issues because of their beliefs AT1 (iii) Pupils will be able to understand how those who believe
in Jesus’ teachings may respond differently to those who do not believe in Jesus’ teachings
Pupils will be able to explain what beliefs and values inspire and influence them and others AT2 (i)
Pupils will be able to explain how reflection can inspire and influence them and others to grow closer
to God
At Level 6 . . .
Pupils will be able to express insights into the reasons for their own and others’ beliefs and values
and the challenges of belonging to a religion AT2 (i) Pupils will be able to explain why they and others
reflect and also why it is sometimes difficult for people to reflect
Growing Together
Week 5- Pray
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Full Lesson
Learning Objectives
Resources
Starter
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To explore how and why Jesus turned to prayer
To write a prayer
Workbooks, PowerPoint/Prezi (online), scrap paper (for starter activity), Bible
passages (online), Ruby’s story (online)
Jesus’ Life
Explain that Jesus led a very busy life. Pupils write down all of the events that
they can remember from Jesus’ life, from his birth to the Last Supper. Use the
Prezi/PowerPoint to go through some of the events in Jesus’ life. Pupils tick off
the events that they have written down. Explain that Jesus prayed before, during
or after all of these events. Praying was an essential part of Jesus’ life.
Development
activities
Jesus and Prayer
As Jesus approached the end of his life, he continued to turn to prayer. Read the
Bible passages which describe the events leading up to Jesus’ death (copies
available online). Pause after each passage and ask pupils why Jesus is praying.
When you have finished reading the passages, explain that Jesus prayed to God
at the end of his life because he was scared and wanted God to comfort him. He
also prayed to God to ask him to help others.
Your Prayer
On the week 5 page of their workbooks, pupils use the top of the page to write to
God about their fears or worries. On the bottom half of the page, pupils pray for
the children helped by CCS, their brothers and sisters.
As a class, read Ruby’s story (copies available online) and pray for her and her
family.
Prayer
Dear Lord,
Thank you for all that we have. Guide us as we work to help our brothers and
sisters this Lent, growing closer to you through prayer.
Amen
Pushed for time?
Pupils write a prayer to God in their workbooks, talking to God about their
worries and fears and asking God to help children living in poverty in the
Westminster Diocese.
Week 5- Pray
Possible Level Indicators
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At Level 2 . . .
Pupils will be able to retell some special stories about religious events and people AT1 (i) Pupils will
be able to retell the events leading up to Jesus’ death
Pupils will be able to describe some ways in which religion is lived out by believers AT1 (iii) Pupils will
be able to say that Christians grow closer to God through prayer
Pupils will be able to ask and respond to questions about their own and others’ experiences and
feelings AT2 (i) Pupils will be able to ask and respond to questions about why Jesus prayed and why
they pray
At Level 3. . .
Pupils will be able to make links between religious stories and beliefs AT1 (i) Pupils will be able to
make links between the events leading up to Jesus’ death and the importance of prayer
Pupils will be able to give reasons for certain actions by believers AT1 (iii) Pupils will be able to
explain how people learn from Jesus’ actions and turn to God through prayer
Pupils will be able to make links to show how feelings and beliefs affect their behaviour and that of
others AT2 (i) Pupils will be able to make links to show how praying to God can help us in our lives
At Level 4 . . .
Pupils will be able to describe and show understanding of religious sources, beliefs, ideas, feelings
and experiences; making links between them AT1 (i) Pupils will be able to describe and show
understanding of Jesus’ feelings at the end of his life, and link this to the importance of prayer
Pupils will be able to show understanding of how religious belief shapes life AT1 (iii) Pupils will be
able to understand how prayer can help us in our everyday lives
Pupils will be able to show how own and other’s decisions are informed by beliefs and values AT2 (i)
Pupils will show how they and others can turn to God for help because of their Christian beliefs and
values
At Level 5 . . .
Pupils will be able to identify similarities and differences between peoples’ responses to social and
moral issues because of their beliefs AT1 (iii) Pupils will be able to understand how those who have
faith in God may respond differently to those who do not have faith in God
Pupils will be able to explain what beliefs and values inspire and influence them and others AT2 (i)
Pupils will be able to explain how a belief in God can give them and others strength when they
experience difficult times
At Level 6 . . .
Pupils will be able to express insights into the reasons for their own and others’ beliefs and values
and the challenges of belonging to a religion AT2 (i) Pupils will be able to explain why they and
others pray to God and also why our faith is sometimes challenged
Growing Together
Week 6- Celebrate
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Full Lesson
Learning Objectives
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To interpret the events of Jesus’ Resurrection and Ascension
To celebrate how we have been giving to others this Lent
Resources
Workbooks, PowerPoint/Prezi (online), Bible passages on Jesus’ Resurrection and
Ascension (online), writing frames and sentence starters (online), dove templates
(one in pack to be photocopied, also online)
Starter
After Jesus’ death
Use the PowerPoint/ Prezi to show pupils the painting of the women visiting Jesus’
tomb, asking them to interpret the thoughts and feelings of different figures in the
painting.
Development activities
Jesus’ Resurrection and Ascension
Read through the Bible passages describing Jesus’ Resurrection and Ascension.
Pupils imagine that they are someone in the story. They could be one of the women
who go to the tomb, one of the disciples or one of Jesus’ followers who meet him on
the walk to Emmaus. In their workbooks, pupils re-write the story from their point of
view. Ask pupils- how do they think people felt when they realised that Jesus had
risen?
A time to celebrate
Explain that Easter is a time of celebration. As well as Jesus’ Resurrection and
Ascension, we can also celebrate how we have given to others this Lent. Pupils
return to Week 3 in their workbooks and complete their table. How have pupils
acted in a giving way this Lent? If pupils cannot complete their tables, ask them to
try and complete their giving deed over Easter.
Please thank pupils for giving to those in need by collecting money in their Lenten
boxes. Their fundraising really will make a difference!
Hand out dove templates to all of the pupils. Pupils will write down their prayers
from last week on the wings of their doves. They can then make their doves and
use them for a display in school and/or send them to CCS for the Good Shepherd
Mass.
Prayer
Dear Lord,
Thank you for all that we have. Guide us as we work to help our brothers and
sisters this Lent, celebrating together to grow closer to you.
Amen
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Pushed for time?
As a class, read the story of Jesus’ Resurrection and Ascension. Pupils imagine
that they are someone in the story and, in their workbooks, re-write the story from
that person’s point of view. Hand out the dove templates. Pupils write their prayers
on the wings of their doves. They can then make their doves and use them for a
display in school and/or send them to CCS for the Good Shepherd Mass.
Week 6- Celebrate
Possible Level Indicators
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At Level 2 . . .
Pupils will be able to retell some special stories about religious events and people AT1 (i) Pupils will
be able to retell the events of Jesus’ Resurrection and Ascension
Pupils will be able to describe some ways in which religion is lived out by believers AT1 (iii) Pupils will
be able to say that Christians celebrate Easter
At Level 3 . . .
Pupils will be able to make links between religious stories and beliefs AT1 (i) Pupils will be able to
make links between the events of Jesus’ Resurrection and Ascension and our celebrations at Easter
Pupils will be able to give reasons for certain actions by believers AT1 (iii) Pupils will be able to
explain why Christians celebrate Easter
At Level 4 . . .
Pupils will be able to describe and show understanding of religious sources, beliefs, ideas, feelings
and experiences; making links between them AT1 (i) Pupils will be able to describe and show
understanding of Jesus’ Resurrection and Ascension and our celebration at Easter
Pupils will be able to show understanding of how religious belief shapes life AT1 (iii) Pupils will be
able to understand how our Christian beliefs make Easter so special for us
At Level 5 . . .
Pupils will be able to identify similarities and differences between peoples’ responses to social and
moral issues because of their beliefs AT1 (iii) Pupils will be able to understand how those who believe
in Jesus’ teachings may respond differently to those who do not believe in Jesus’ teachings
At Level 6 . . .
Pupils will be able to explain the significance for believers of different forms of religious and spiritual
celebration AT1 (ii) Pupils will be able to explain the significance of Easter
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