Churches that feature stations of the cross
KS2RECross-curricular links
An RE lesson exploring the stations of the cross, used as aids to Christian prayer and worship, especially during Lent and holy week
Peace
A key Christian concept: to be living in harmonious relationships with God, with other people, and with oneself.
A church in Austria: what kind of king is Jesus?
KS2, Whole schoolCollective Worship, Classroom Reflection
An idea for exploring Christianity as a world faith, looking at a church in Austria
Trouble at the theatre
KS2, Whole schoolCollective Worship, Classroom Reflection
A very noisy story about resilience, based on Acts 19:23–41.
Nativity sets from around the world
KS1, KS2RECross-curricular linksVideo
What can nativity sets from around the world tell us about the Christmas story?
A Firestorm of Fury
Whole schoolCollective Worship, Classroom Reflection
An act of collective worship about respect, responsibility and keeping your temper.
The Selfish Giant: a story about creating friendship, forgiveness and peace
KS1, KS2
A lesson idea based on Oscar Wilde's short story The Selfish Giant, with links to the biblical account of Jesus and Zacchaeus the tax collector in Luke's Gospel.
Standing up: a story about creating friendship, forgiveness and peace
KS2RE
A retelling of the story of Zacchaeus the tax collector. It explains a little of the historical background but also guesses at Zacchaeus' back-story, making suggestions about why he turned out the way he did.
Percussion Advent
KS1, KS2, Whole schoolRE, Classroom ReflectionCross-curricular links
A three-part percussion workshop using music and poetry to explore Advent - the time when Christians prepare for the coming of Jesus as the 'Light of the World'.