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Come and SeeTraining for Governors
A new Religious Education programme for Catholic Primary Schools.
Outline• background to the new ‘Come and See’ programme• the theological foundations and the structure of ‘Come and
See’• the process of ‘Come and See’• sample topics • other aspects of Come and See• introducing ‘Come and See’ in your school• further Diocesan support
What is the purpose of Religious Education?
“For all children Religious Education is a proper subject in its own right in the school’s curriculum. It is a rigorous academic discipline, and as such it is to be taught, developed and resourced with the same commitment as any other subject. For those already engaged in the journey of faith Religious Education will be catechesis, and for some children Religious Education will be evangelisation, the first opportunity to hear the good news of the gospel.”
(RE Curriculum Directory 1996)
‘Religious Education in the Catholic School’ Bishops’ Conference - January 2000
Religious education is about engaging with the deepest questions of life and finding reasons for the hope which is within them (1 Peter 3:15)•It is about the Christian vision of the person•It is the core subject which is central to the life of the Catholic school.Religious Education is the systematic study of the mystery of God, as discovered through the Bible and particularly through the life and teachings of Jesus Christ,•the teachings of the Church•the lives of the saints•the relationship between faith and life.
Expectations of Religious Education as defined by Bishops’ Conference
Religious Education requires•10% of the length of the taught week for each Key Stage•the unequivocal support of the management of every Catholic school•marked progression through the different stages of education•analysis, reflection and critical appreciation of sources•the encouragement of investigation and reflection•development of appropriate skills and attitudes which allows for a free, informed response to God’s call in everyday life•the use of skills in other areas of the curriculum
Expectations of Religious Education as defined by Bishops’ Conference
Excellence in Religious Education is characterised by
• clarity of succinct religious learning objectives• key content• appropriate methodology• rigour• richness of resources• achievement of identified outcomes• accurate methods of assessment
Outcome of Religious Education
Religiously literate young people who have the knowledge, understanding and skills – appropriate to their age and capacity – to think spiritually, ethically and theologically, and who are aware of the demands of religious commitment in everyday life.
RE Curriculum Directory 1996
Developing a new Religious Education Scheme
A review of Here I Am was carried out in 2006.
Responses included:• sound theology• insufficient content to meet the 10% requirement• activities not linked to levels of attainment and, in particular,
higher levels• little creativity• 4 year cycle not ideal
• writing group formed consisting of Diocesan Primary RE Advisers
• in September 2009 the first topic of the new programme Come and See was distributed to diocesan advisers for trialling in their schools
• 8 schools in our diocese took part in the trial and returned written feedback
• 614 responses nationally• the overall response nationally was very positive • feedback was used to inform the writing of the rest of Come
and See
Come and See trial
What’s in a name?Come and See is an invitation and a promise of life for everyone. The invitation is open to all.
In response to the question ‘Where do you live?’, Jesus invited the disciples to ‘Come and See.’ They went with Jesus ‘and spent the rest of that day with him.’
We recognise that for some childrenalready engaged in a journey of faith,RE is catechesis and part of their formation in the faith.
Those who receive the invitation to ‘Come and see’ may also offer it to others. Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well. She is so inspired by Jesus that she returns to her village as a witness to his love and invites the other villagers to ‘Come and see the man who told me everything I have ever done. Could he be the Messiah?’ (John 4:29)
In the same invitation we remember that for some of our children RE will be evangelisation, the first opportunity to hear the good news.
What remains the same as ‘Here I Am’?
• based on the documents of Vatican II and Catechism of Catholic Church
• the study, across each term, of : – Church– Christian living– The Sacraments
• the teaching process – 4 week topic• teachers’ theological reflection of each topic
What is different from ‘Here I Am’?• one year cycle• a teacher’s book for each year group • web based resources: www.comeandseere.co.uk• integrated attainment levels at the start and end of topic• use of driver words in some activities• explicit learning focus for each lesson in weeks 2 and 3• option for a Foundation approach for Years 1 and 2 • cross referenced to the new Religious Education Curriculum
Directory (to be published 2012)• recent liturgical revisions • reference to special needs support materials
Theological FoundationsCentral to the programme are three basic human questions and the three Christian beliefs that are the Church’s response in faith
Where do I come from? Where do I come from? Life~ CreationLife~ Creation
Who am I?Who am I?Dignity ~ IncarnationDignity ~ Incarnation
Why am I here?Why am I here?Purpose~ RedemptionPurpose~ Redemption
Foundational influences on the theology and pedagogy of Come and See
• Four constitutions of the Second Vatican Council
• ‘Catechism of the Catholic Church’
• ‘Religious Education Curriculum Directory’ 2012
• ‘Religious Education in Catholic Schools’ Bishops’ Conference 2000
• ‘Levels of attainment in Religious Education in Catholic Schools and Colleges’ Bishops’ Conference 2007
A one year cycleEach year group approaches the theme through a different topiceg Domestic Church theme
Early Years – MyselfYear 1 – FamiliesYear 2 – BeginningsYear 3 – HomesYear 4 – PeopleYear 5 – OurselvesYear 6 – Loving
N/RWELCOME
Year 1 – FS 1 BELONGING
Year 2 – FS 2SIGNS and SYMBOLS
Year 3PROMISES:
Year 4CALLED:
Year 5 LIFE CHOICES
Year 6 VOCATION and COMMITMENT
Welcome into the Church family
The Sign of the Cross
Baptised in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
The simple sequence of the Baptismal rite
Some symbols used in Baptism: water, font, Easter candle, white garment.’
Introducing godparents
Baptism is an invitation from God to belong to the Church family
The Church family welcomes the one who is to be Baptised
A sacrament is God’s way of being present at special moments in our lives
The words of Baptism. ‘I baptise you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
Some of the rite of the Sacrament of Baptism
The role of parents and godparents
The Our Father
Some of the symbols used in Baptism, particularly the candle given at Baptism
The rite of Baptism
The signs and symbols used in Baptism; Easter candle, light, font, water, anointing with chrism, white garment
The reading of the Word of God.
Recognition that Christians as members of the Church family act in a particular way because they are following the light of Christ.
The role of parents
What a sacrament is.
The structure of the rite of the Sacrament of Baptism.
Becoming a member of Church family
The celebration of the Word of God.
The litany of the Saints.
The renunciation of sin and Profession of Faith.
Anointing with the Oil of Chrism.
Symbolism of the lighten candle.
The call of David and Samuel in the Old Testament
The call of the Apostles
The Sacrament of Confirmation
The baptismal promises
The work of the Holy Spirit in our lives
The ways in which we can respond to the call of God
The example of people who responded to God’s call
The Trinity
The Sacrament of Marriage
The call to holiness
Each person shares in the mission of Christ
Witness of Christian life
Christian service
The Beatitudes
Love of God and neighbour
Vocation to the priesthood and religious life
The ministerial priesthood
The Sacrament of Ordination
Some understanding of the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity and obedience.
The witness of all Christians through Baptism
THEOLOGICAL PROGRESSION FOR – BELONGING – BAPTISM – CONFIRMATION – VOCATION
Themes
Each term the following themes are studied through the different topics in each year group
– Church– The Sacraments – Christian living
Church ThemesThe Church themes occur in each term and each theme gradually builds on the understanding of the previous theme.
AUTUMN Family ~ My story ~ Domestic Church
SPRING Community ~ Our story ~ Local Church
SUMMER World ~ The story ~ Universal Church
THEMESEarly Years Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Domestic churchFamily
MyselfGod knows and loves
each one
FamiliesGod’s love and care
for every family
Beginnings God at every
beginning
HomesGod’s dream for every
family
People The family of God in
Scripture
OurselvesCreated in the image
& likeness of God
LovingGod who never stops
loving
Baptism/Confirmationbelonging
Welcome Baptism; a welcome
to God’s family
BelongingBaptism an invitation
to belong to God’s family
Signs & symbols Sign & symbols in
Baptism
PromisesPromises made at
Baptism
CalledConfirmation a time to
renew baptismal promises
Life choicesMarriage, commitment
and service
Vocation & commitmentThe vocation of priesthood and
religious lifeAdvent/Christmas loving
Birthday Looking forward to
Jesus’ birthday
WaitingAdvent a time to look forward to Christmas
PreparationsAdvent; preparing to celebrate Christmas
VisitorsThe coming of Jesus
GiftGod’s gift of love & friendship in Jesus
HopeAdvent; waiting in
joyful hope for Jesus; the promised one
ExpectationsJesus born to show
God to the world
Local Churchcommunity
CelebratingPeople celebrate in
Church
Special peoplePeople in the parish
family
BooksThe books used in
Church
JourneysChristian family’s
journey with Jesus
Community life in the local
Christian community: ministries in the
parish
MissionContinuing Jesus’
mission in diocese. [ecumenism]
SourcesThe Bible, the special book for the Church
Eucharistrelating
GatheringThe parish family
gathers to celebrate Eucharist
MealsMass; Jesus’ special
meal
ThanksgivingMass a special time
for saying thank you to God for everything, especially Jesus.
Listening & Sharing
Jesus gives himself to us in a special way
Giving &receivingLiving in communion
MemoriesThe Eucharist the living memorial of
Jesus
UnityEucharist enables people to live in
communion.
Lent/ Eastergiving
GrowingLooking forward to
Easter
ChangeLent a time for
change
OpportunitiesLent; an opportunity to start anew in order to celebrate Jesus’
new life
Giving allLent a time to
remember Jesus’ total giving
Self disciplineCelebrating growth to
new life
SacrificeLent a time of giving in order to celebrate the
sacrifice of Jesus
Death & new lifeCelebrating Jesus’
death & Resurrection
Pentecost Serving
Good NewsPassing on the Good
news of Jesus
Holidays & holydays
Pentecost: the feast of the Holy Spirit
Spread the wordPentecost a time to
spread the Good News
EnergyGifts of the Holy Spirit
New lifeTo hear & live the Easter message
TransformationCelebration of the
Spirit’s transforming power
WitnessesThe Holy Spirit
enables people to become witnesses
ReconciliationInter-relating
Friends Friends of Jesus
Being sorryGod helps us to
choose well Sacrament of Reconciliation
RulesReasons for rules in the Christian family
Sacrament of Reconciliation
ChoicesThe importance of
examination of conscience
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Building bridgesAdmitting wrong, being reconciled with God
and each other Sacrament of Reconciliation
Freedom & responsibilityCommandments
enable Christians to be free & responsible
HealingSacrament of the Sick
Universal Churchworld
Our worldGod’s wonderful world
NeighboursNeighbours share
God’s world
TreasuresGod’s treasure; the
world
Special placesHoly places for Jesus
and the Christian community
DifferenceDifferent saints show people what God is
like.
StewardsThe Church is called
to stewardship of Creation
Common goodWork of the worldwide
Christian family
Sacramental ThemesThe Sacramental themes occur in each term and each theme gradually builds on the understanding of the previous theme.
AUTUMN Belonging ~ born into Christ’s life ~ Baptism, Confirmation, (Marriage, Holy Orders)
SPRING Relating ~ God’s love in our lives ~ Eucharist
SUMMER Inter-relating ~ service to the community ~ Reconciliation (Anointing the sick)
THEMESEarly Years Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Domestic churchFamily
MyselfGod knows and loves
each one
FamiliesGod’s love and care
for every family
Beginnings God at every
beginning
HomesGod’s dream for every
family
People The family of God in
Scripture
OurselvesCreated in the image
& likeness of God
LovingGod who never stops
loving
Baptism/Confirmationbelonging
Welcome Baptism; a welcome
to God’s family
BelongingBaptism an invitation
to belong to God’s family
Signs & symbols Sign & symbols in
Baptism
PromisesPromises made at
Baptism
CalledConfirmation a time to
renew baptismal promises
Life choicesMarriage, commitment
and service
Vocation & commitmentThe vocation of priesthood and
religious lifeAdvent/Christmas loving
Birthday Looking forward to
Jesus’ birthday
WaitingAdvent a time to look forward to Christmas
PreparationsAdvent; preparing to celebrate Christmas
VisitorsThe coming of Jesus
GiftGod’s gift of love & friendship in Jesus
HopeAdvent; waiting in
joyful hope for Jesus; the promised one
ExpectationsJesus born to show
God to the world
Local Churchcommunity
CelebratingPeople celebrate in
Church
Special peoplePeople in the parish
family
BooksThe books used in
Church
JourneysChristian family’s
journey with Jesus
Community life in the local
Christian community: ministries in the
parish
MissionContinuing Jesus’
mission in diocese. [ecumenism]
SourcesThe Bible, the special book for the Church
Eucharistrelating
GatheringThe parish family
gathers to celebrate Eucharist
MealsMass; Jesus’ special
meal
ThanksgivingMass a special time
for saying thank you to God for everything, especially Jesus.
Listening & Sharing
Jesus gives himself to us in a special way
Giving &receivingLiving in communion
MemoriesThe Eucharist the living memorial of
Jesus
UnityEucharist enables people to live in
communion.
Lent/ Eastergiving
GrowingLooking forward to
Easter
ChangeLent a time for
change
OpportunitiesLent; an opportunity to start anew in order to celebrate Jesus’
new life
Giving allLent a time to
remember Jesus’ total giving
Self disciplineCelebrating growth to
new life
SacrificeLent a time of giving in order to celebrate the
sacrifice of Jesus
Death & new lifeCelebrating Jesus’
death & Resurrection
Pentecost Serving
Good NewsPassing on the Good
news of Jesus
Holidays & holydays
Pentecost: the feast of the Holy Spirit
Spread the wordPentecost a time to
spread the Good News
EnergyGifts of the Holy Spirit
New lifeTo hear & live the Easter message
TransformationCelebration of the
Spirit’s transforming power
WitnessesThe Holy Spirit
enables people to become witnesses
ReconciliationInter-relating
Friends Friends of Jesus
Being sorryGod helps us to
choose well Sacrament of Reconciliation
RulesReasons for rules in the Christian family
Sacrament of Reconciliation
ChoicesThe importance of
examination of conscience
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Building bridgesAdmitting wrong, being reconciled with God
and each other Sacrament of Reconciliation
Freedom & responsibilityCommandments
enable Christians to be free & responsible
HealingSacrament of the Sick
Universal Churchworld
Our worldGod’s wonderful world
NeighboursNeighbours share
God’s world
TreasuresGod’s treasure; the
world
Special placesHoly places for Jesus
and the Christian community
DifferenceDifferent saints show people what God is
like.
StewardsThe Church is called
to stewardship of Creation
Common goodWork of the worldwide
Christian family
Christian Living Themes
The Christian Living themes occur in each term and each theme gradually builds on the understanding of the previous theme.
AUTUMN Loving ~ celebrating life ~ Advent /Christmas
SPRING Giving ~ the cost of life ~ Lent/Easter
SUMMER Serving ~ loving ~ Pentecost (and Ascension)
THEMESEarly Years Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Domestic churchFamily
MyselfGod knows and loves
each one
FamiliesGod’s love and care
for every family
Beginnings God at every
beginning
HomesGod’s dream for every
family
People The family of God in
Scripture
OurselvesCreated in the image
& likeness of God
LovingGod who never stops
loving
Baptism/Confirmationbelonging
Welcome Baptism; a welcome to
God’s family
BelongingBaptism an invitation
to belong to God’s family
Signs & symbols Sign & symbols in
Baptism
PromisesPromises made at
Baptism
CalledConfirmation a time to
renew baptismal promises
Life choicesMarriage, commitment
and service
Vocation & commitmentThe vocation of priesthood and
religious lifeAdvent/Christmas loving
Birthday Looking forward to
Jesus’ birthday
WaitingAdvent a time to look forward to Christmas
PreparationsAdvent; preparing to celebrate Christmas
VisitorsThe coming of Jesus
GiftGod’s gift of love & friendship in Jesus
HopeAdvent; waiting in
joyful hope for Jesus; the promised one
ExpectationsJesus born to show
God to the world
Local Churchcommunity
CelebratingPeople celebrate in
Church
Special peoplePeople in the parish
family
BooksThe books used in
Church
JourneysChristian family’s
journey with Jesus
Community life in the local
Christian community: ministries in the
parish
MissionContinuing Jesus’
mission in diocese. [ecumenism]
SourcesThe Bible, the special book for the Church
Eucharistrelating
GatheringThe parish family
gathers to celebrate Eucharist
MealsMass; Jesus’ special
meal
ThanksgivingMass a special time
for saying thank you to God for everything, especially Jesus.
Listening & Sharing
Jesus gives himself to us in a special way
Giving &receivingLiving in communion
MemoriesThe Eucharist the living memorial of
Jesus
UnityEucharist enables people to live in
communion.
Lent/ Eastergiving
GrowingLooking forward to
Easter
ChangeLent a time for
change
OpportunitiesLent; an opportunity to start anew in order to celebrate Jesus’
new life
Giving allLent a time to
remember Jesus’ total giving
Self disciplineCelebrating growth to
new life
SacrificeLent a time of giving in order to celebrate the
sacrifice of Jesus
Death & new lifeCelebrating Jesus’
death & Resurrection
Pentecost Serving
Good NewsPassing on the Good
news of Jesus
Holidays & holydays
Pentecost: the feast of the Holy Spirit
Spread the wordPentecost a time to
spread the Good News
EnergyGifts of the Holy Spirit
New lifeTo hear & live the Easter message
TransformationCelebration of the
Spirit’s transforming power
WitnessesThe Holy Spirit
enables people to become witnesses
ReconciliationInter-relating
Friends Friends of Jesus
Being sorryGod helps us to
choose well Sacrament of Reconciliation
RulesReasons for rules in the Christian family
Sacrament of Reconciliation
ChoicesThe importance of
examination of conscience
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Building bridgesAdmitting wrong, being reconciled with God
and each other Sacrament of Reconciliation
Freedom & responsibilityCommandments
enable Christians to be free & responsible
HealingSacrament of the Sick
Universal Churchworld
Our worldGod’s wonderful world
NeighboursNeighbours share
God’s world
TreasuresGod’s treasure; the
world
Special placesHoly places for Jesus
and the Christian community
DifferenceDifferent saints show people what God is
like.
StewardsThe Church is called
to stewardship of Creation
Common goodWork of the worldwide
Christian family
Theological FoundationsEach question is addressed over a term.
Where do I come from? Where do I come from? Life~ CreationLife~ Creation
Who am I?Who am I?Dignity ~ IncarnationDignity ~ Incarnation
Why am I here?Why am I here?Purpose~ RedemptionPurpose~ Redemption
Autumn
Spring
Summer
AutumnThe three autumn themes are developed in the light of an
understanding of Creation• Family ~ Domestic church• Belonging ~ Baptism/Confirmation/Marriage/Vocation• Loving ~ Advent/Christmas
SpringThe three spring themes are developed in the light of an understanding of Incarnation
•Community ~ Local church•Relating ~ Eucharist•Giving ~ Lent/Easter
SummerThe three summer themes are developed in the light of
an understanding of Redemption and the work of the Holy Spirit
• Serving ~ Pentecost• Inter-relating ~ Reconciliation• World ~ Universal Church
The Catechism of the Catholic Church addresses: • the human search for meaning the human search for meaning • God’s initiative in Revelation who comes to meet us God’s initiative in Revelation who comes to meet us • our response of faith. our response of faith. (cf. CCC26)
This pattern guides the structure of the programme and informs This pattern guides the structure of the programme and informs the process of each topic, opened up throughthe process of each topic, opened up through
• Explore Explore • Reveal Reveal • RespondRespond
Four week structure
SEARCH ~ EXPLORE (1 week )•introduces the topic•the children’s life experience is explored•the questions raised are wondered at, shared, investigated and their significance reflected upon•focus on AT2 Reflection on meaning REVELATION ~ REVEAL (2 weeks)•heart of the programme•knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith revealed through Scripture, Tradition, doctrine, prayers, rites and Christian living•focus on AT1 Knowledge and Understanding & AT2 Reflection on Meaning
RESPONSE ~ RESPOND (1 week)•learning is remembered, celebrated and responded to in daily life
FOUNDATION STAGE Throughout the programme for Nursery and Reception the process will be divided as follows:• Whole class core Input (Teacher led)• Adult directed group activities
(Teacher or assistants work with groups of children)• Continuous provision
(child centred learning across the areas of learning in the foundation stage).
This approach is also optional for Key Stage 1.
Come and See Layout
Come and See LayoutKEY STAGES 1 and 2The structure within Reveal at Key Stage 1 and 2 comprises of the
following sections for each lesson:
Learning focus: the overall focus of the lessonContent: some suggestions for input to develop the focusSome key questions: suggested questions to encourage the
children to wonder and reflect on what they have heard or seen; other questions may also arise
Some suggested activities: teachers choose from the list of suggested activities according to the needs of their children
Sample topics
Please take time to read and discuss the sample topics in your pack:
Key Stage 1: Year 2 Pentecost - Spread the Word
Key Stage 2: Year 6 Universal Church -The Common Good
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SCRIPTURE N/R 1 2 3 4 5 6
Domestic churchfamily
MyselfPs 131Is. 43 1-2
FamiliesPs 28 6-8Ps 63 6-9Ps 131 Luke 12: 27-30
BeginningsGen. 1Ps. 139: 14-18PS 8Ps 19Ephesians 1: 3-5
HomesRomans 12: 8-13Ep 5: 1-9, 6: 1-4Lk 2: 39-40Jn 13: 34-35
People Mt. 1:1-17 Gen. 21:1-7Gen. 25:19Gen 35, 37Ruth 1 Proverbs1 Kings 2-4
OurselvesGen 1: 26 – 31Cols 3: 10 - 11Col 3: 12-17Phil 4:4-9Hosea 11: 1-4
LovingIsaiah 40:1-5,9-11,28-31 Psalms 23, 136Titus 3 4-7 1 John 3:1-3Luke 15: 11-32Matthew 5:1-17,45-48 Luke 6: 36 Ephesians 4:26, 31-
32
Baptism/Confirmationbelonging
Welcome John 13: 34-35Mark 6: 6-7, 30-32
Belonging Mark 10: 13-16
Signs & symbols
PromisesActs 2: 42-47. 4: 32-37Acts 8: 26-30, 34- 38 Mt 5: 14-151 Corinthians 12:31, 13:1-8Acts 16:11-15
Called1 Cor 12:31;13:1-8a, 13Mk 12: 28-31Titus 3: 4-7Act 2: 1-4Gal 5: 22-23a
InitiationLife choices Isaiah 11: 1-4Isaiah 42: 1-3Eph 4: 1-6
Vocation/ commitmentMt 28: 18-20Rom 12: 8-11Gen 2: 18, 21-25Mt 19: 6
Advent/Christmas loving
Birthday Luke 2: 8-20 Matthew 2: 1-12
WaitingLuke 1: 26-31,38Luke 1: 39-45 Luke 2: 1-7Luke 2: 8-20Mt 2: 1-9, 9-19
PreparingIsaiah 9: 2-6Gal 4: 4-6Lk 1: 26-31, 38, 39-45LK 2: 1-7
VisitorsIsaiah 40: 1-5Lk 1: 26-31, 38Lk 1: 39-55LK 2: 1-7Lk 2: 8-20Mt 2: 1-12, 16-18,Mt 2: 13-15, 19-23Romans 13:11-14
GiftIsaiah 40: 9-11Mt 2: 1-12, 16-18Eph 1: 3-61 John 4: 9Phil 4: 4-7
HopeIsaiah 40: 9-11Isaiah 11: 2-5Isaiah 9: 1,5-6
ExpectationLk 3: 10-16Jn 1: 9-16Mk 1: 1-5Isaiah 35: 9-10Isaiah 62: 11-12
Scripture Coverage
‘Come and See for yourself’
•enables staff to reflect at their own level at the beginning of each topic •offers the opportunity for reflection, sharing and discussion •supports spiritual formation of staff•respects the experience and faith of each individual •offers an opportunity for staff to share insights, questions and suggestions
(Look at example in pack)
Theological Reflection for Teachers
Prayer• Prayer and celebration are integral to Come and See• Opportunities for reflection are present within Explore,
Reveal and Respond• Celebration planner is available for use by children in Years 3
to 6 • Traditional prayers are introduced in the different Key Stages• Prayer styles: children are introduced to a range throughout
the scheme• Journaling is encouraged
Come and See materials for Other Faiths include background information, resources and teaching materials for one week for Early Years to Year 6.
JUDAISM eg Year 6 topic•LOOK and DISCOVER
Making a new start; Rosh Hashanah
•DISCOVERYom Kippur
•DISCOVER and RESPECT
Yom Kippur and the value of atonement
OTHER FAITHS – THE PROCESS
JUDAISM ROSH HASHANAH, YOM KIPPUR Year 6
Judaism is taught for one week every year. Each year the pupils learn more about how their Jewish sisters and brothers live and what they believe as the theme develops. The themes are the same for all religions.Teachers notes: Yom Kippur is probably the most important holiday of the Jewish year. Many Jews who do not observe any other Jewish custom will refrain from work, fast and/or attend synagogue services on this day. The name “Yom Kippur” means “Day of Atonement,”. It is a day set aside to atone for the sins of the past year. There are 10 Days of Awe, before Yom Kippur to put thing right with others. On Yom Kippur, the judgment is sealed. This day is the last chance to demonstrate repentance and make amends.Prior learning: Pesach; the story of the Exodus from and the Shema Age group Theme Topic Look Discover RespectN/R FS 1-2 Special days/
ritual objectsHanukkah. (Chanukah)The feast of lights
There are special days
Hanukkah. The story of oil lamp in the
God cares for his people
Year 1 Stories Abraham and Moses
Family Abraham and Moses, leaders of the Jewish people
How G-d led the Jewish people
Year 2 Places for worship
The synagogue
There are special places
The synagogue. The importance of the synagogue.
Year 3 Prayer/ home Shabbat , Families gather
Saturday as God’s special day. The family meal. The Shema, mezuzah
Shabbat the day for G-d, the day of rest.
Age group Theme Topic Look Discover RespectYear 3 Prayer/ home Shabbat
,Families gather
Saturday as God’s special day. The family meal. The Shema, mezuzah
Shabbat the day for G-d, the day of rest.
Year 4 Holy Books The Torah
Books are important
The Torah, the guidance God uses Moses to give to his people. Bar/bat Mitzvah
The importance of the Torah
Year 5 Belief and festivals
Pesach There are times for remembering
Pesach G-d cares for his people,
Year 6 Belonging and values
Yom Kippur
Making a new start
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur
The value of atonement.
Resourceshttp://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/rosh-hashanah-and-yom-kippurpicture of a shofarBible
Key words Rosh Hashanah, Teshuvah Yom Kippur, shofar, forgiveness, confession responsibility, fasting sins, repentance, mikveh
Attainment targets
AT 1 Learning about religioni Beliefs, teaching & sources ii celebration and ritualiii social & moral practices & way of lifeAT 2 Learning from religion i engagements with own & others beliefs & valuesii engagement with questions of meaning
R.E. Curriculum Directory
Introducing Come and See
Suggested approach:• use the first week in autumn term to become familiar with
the scheme, the planning format and the website• introduce Come and See to children using powerpoint
available on Diocesan website• start Come and See Religious Education lessons in week 2 • share information with parents through ‘Come and See at
Home’
Sacramental Preparation
Reconciliation:In the Autumn term in the year 3 or 4 class it is suggested that the first two topics are shortened to three weeks.The Advent/ Christmas topic is introduced through Explore. The two week Reconciliation module will form the next two weeks of teaching. Teachers return to Reveal section of the Come and See topic and finish that as usual.
Eucharist:The four week Eucharist module will replace the Eucharist topic in the Spring term.
Mixed age classes
Teachers in schools with mixed age groups are skilled at adapting and implementing published schemes.
Consideration needs to be given to • taking account of assessment levels when developing
activities• tracking pupils’ experience of the topics to ensure full
coverage and to avoid duplication
Further Diocesan support• RE Co-ordinator days are focusing on Come and See:
autumn term – general supportspring term – CAFOD Universal Church topicssummer term – assessment and moderation(following these sessions RE Co-ordinators will be given, where appropriate, training materials to use in their own school)
• year group specific Come and See courses in spring term• planning sheets are being developed in collaboration with
Primary RE Advisers in Nottingham and Middlesbrough dioceses
Diocesan website
• parents’ termly letter• ‘I can statements’ – topic specific• planning grids• yearly overview• assessment materials
What’s the cost?
All teachers books are £45 each
Access to website is £66 per class
Every class will need access to a book and the online resources to use Come and See appropriatelyhttp://www.comeandseere.co.uk/
Closing Prayer
“God has created me to do Him some definite service. He has committed some work to me which He has not committed to another. I have my mission. I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection between persons. I shall do good and be a preacher of truth in my own place.”
Blessed John Henry Newman