Unit Sequence

1. What did Jesus’ good news mean for Matthew in the Bible story?

2. What might a Christian say was the good news that Jesus brought to Matthew?

3. What do many Christians believe is the good news that Jesus brings about forgiveness?

4. What do many Christians believe is the good news that Jesus brings about peace?

5. What might Christians do to follow the life of Jesus and bring ‘good news’ to people?

6. How might Christian prayer link to saying sorry and forgiveness?

Learning Outcomes

• Tell stories from the Bible and recognise a link with the concept of ‘Gospel’ or good news.

• Give clear, simple accounts of what Bible texts (such as the story of Matthew the tax collector) mean to Christians.

• Recognise that Jesus gives instructions to people about how to behave.

• Give at least two examples of ways in which Christians follow the teachings studied about forgiveness and peace, and bringing good news to the friendless.

• Give at least two examples of how Christians put these beliefs into practice in the Church community and their own lives (for example: charity, confession).

• Think, talk and ask questions about whether Jesus’ ‘good news’ is only good news for Christians, or if there are things for anyone to learn about how to live, giving a good reason for their ideas.

1.1 Who is a Christian and what do they believe?

1. Talk about the fact that Christians believe in God and follow the example of Jesus (A1).

2. Recognise some Christian symbols and images used to express ideas about God (A3).

3. Talk about some simple ideas about Christian beliefs about God and Jesus (A1).

4. Re-tell a story that shows what Christians might think about God, in words, drama and pictures, suggesting what it means (A2).

5. Talk about issues of good and bad, right and wrong arising from the stories (C3).

6. Ask some questions about believing in God and offer some ideas of their own (C1).

7. Make links between what Jesus taught and what Christians believe and do (A2).

1.8 How should we care for others and the world, and why does it matter?

1. Talk about how religions teach that people are valuable, giving simple examples (B1).

2. Re-tell Bible stories about caring for others and the world (A2).

3. Identify ways that some people make a response to God by caring for others and the world (B1).

4. Talk about issues of good and bad, right and wrong arising from the stories (C3).

L2.3: Why is Jesus inspiring to some people?

1. Ask questions raised by the stories and life of Jesus and followers today, and give examples of how Christians are inspired by Jesus (B1).

2. Suggest some ideas about good ways to treat others, arising from their learning (C3).

3. Make connections between some of Jesus’ teachings and the way Christians live today (A1).

L2.7 What does it mean to be a Christian in Britain today?

1. Identify and name examples of what Christians have and do in their families and at church to show their faith (A3).

2. Ask good questions about what Christians do to show their faith (B1).

3. Describe some examples of what Christians do to show their faith, and make connections with some Christian beliefs and teachings (A1).

4. Suggest at least two reasons why being a Christian is a good thing in Britain today, and two reasons why it might be hard sometimes (B2).

5. Discuss links between the actions of Christians in helping others and ways in which people of other faiths and beliefs, including pupils themselves, help others (C2).