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The Good Shepherd
Catholic Primary School
“I am the Good Shepherd; I know my own and my own know me”. John 10:14"
Branch 2 Prophecy & Promise
In this section, children will explore the beautiful story of the prophecy and promise of Jesus' birth. The angel Gabriel told Mary she would have a son named Jesus (Luke 1:26-31, 38). Jesus was born in Bethlehem, laid in a humble manger (Luke 2:4-7), and visited by shepherds who were guided by angels to come and see him (Luke 2:8-20). This includes key moments like the Annunciation, the Nativity, and the visit of the shepherds.
Children will also learn about Advent traditions, including the Advent wreath and the nativity crib, as well as how different cultures around the world celebrate the birth of Jesus. Through these traditions, we reflect on the meaning of Advent: preparing our hearts, helping others, and showing our love to God.
In connection with Catholic Social Teaching, we’ll discuss the dignity and rights of workers. This teaching reminds us that everyone should be able to work in safety and dignity, as each person is loved by God. Advent is a season of preparing ourselves and supporting those around us.
The EYFS staff and children all got together to hold a special remembrance liturgy and to say the rosary together. We painted poppies and had a visit from a real life soldier who talked to us about his work in the RAF. We thanked him and said prayers for him.
The older children in our school often come to nursery and reception to explain some of the things they have been learning in their religion lessons. Here children from year 3 loved having the opportunity to bring down their environmental paintings and talk to us about what they have been working on. Older siblings of two of the reception class have come to explain how children should use our class prayer box and to remind them to look after the contents really well. Several year 6 children come a couple of times a week during their lunchtime to pray the rosary with the younger children.
