Unit Sequence

1. What can we say about peace as part of the good news Christians believe Jesus brings?

2. How can we show the good news that Christians believe Jesus brings?

3. What do Christians believe Jesus showed them about how to pray?

4. What are the important parts of prayer for many Christians?

5. What is the good news that Christians believe Jesus brings?

6. What do we know about the good news that Christians believe Jesus brings?

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).

8. Respond thoughtfully to a piece of Christian music and a Bible text that inspired it (B1).

1.5 What makes some places sacred?

1. Recognise that there are special places where people go to worship, and talk about what people do there (A1).

2. Talk about ways in which stories, objects, symbols and actions used in churches show what people believe (B2).

3. Describe some of the ways in which people use music in worship, and talk about how different kinds of music makes them feel (C1).

4. Suggest meanings to religious songs, responding sensitively to ideas about thanking and praising (A2).

5. Show that they have begun to be aware that some people regularly worship God in different ways and in different places (B3).

L2.4 Why do people pray?

1. Describe what some believers say and do when they pray (A1).

2. Respond thoughtfully to examples of how praying helps religious believers (B2).

3. Expected:

4. Describe the practice of prayer in the religions studied (A2).

5. Make connections between what people believe about prayer and what they do when they pray (A3).

6. Describe ways in which prayer can comfort and challenge believers (B2).

7. Consider and evaluate the significance of prayer in the lives of people today (A1).