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Crosses from around the world
The intended learning outcomes for this piece of work include that pupils should be able to recognise that the symbol of the cross has a variety of meanings and to discuss the symbol of the cross for Christians.
View ideaPalm Sunday: the horse and the donkey
Here is a possible re-telling of the events of Palm Sunday that comes at it from the point of view of two animals. Their differing perspectives capture the unexpected reversal of where real power lies that this day in part has come to symbolise.
View ideaLent: story of Jesus' temptations
The 40-day period of Lent is often linked to Jesus' experience in the desert following his baptism and before he began his preaching ministry (Mark 1:12-13). The story of the temptations (Matthew 4:1-11), and the idea of fasting for a long period, are both parts of the Lenten tradition. Here is an idea for an assembly to tell this story.
View ideaNumeracy - a window into God
Here is an assembly idea for sharing something about what Christians believe about God using everyday objects and imagery familiar to children.
View ideaJesus - Light of the World
Jesus calls himself the light of the world. Christians believe that this is the light that enters into the deep darkness of Easter and emerges triumphant, enabling his followers to become the children of light. From the little light in the hay in the Bethlehem stable, through the dazzling light on the Mount of Transfiguration, to the light of the resurrection morning, Jesus reflected the light of heaven on earth. This is the theme of this outline with activities linked to aspects of the life of Jesus: his birth, his healings, his transfiguration and his death and resurrection.
View ideaNew Beginnings with Jesus at Easter
Ideas for an assembly or the classroom on the story of Good Friday and Easter
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