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“I am the Good Shepherd; I know my own and my own know me”. John 10:14"
Pupils are developing an understanding that, for Christians, the Christmas story reveals God’s love through the sending of Jesus, His Son. Pupils are exploring the Bible as a special book, particularly focusing on the Gospel accounts that reveal how people came to know God and the Good News of Jesus.
Pupils are learning to sequence the events of the Nativity, from the Annunciation to the visit of the shepherds, understanding the importance of each moment. Pupils are exploring the Annunciation as a key event, recognising how God called Mary and how her “Yes” makes her an important figure for Christians. Additionally, pupils are connecting the words of the Angel Gabriel with the opening lines of the Hail Mary and identify the angelic message in the Gloria, seeing how these prayers are rooted in the Christmas story. They are recognising that angels, as messengers, bring God’s message and affirm Jesus as the Son of God.
Through creative thinking and discussion, pupils are reflecting on these events and respond by beginning to join in with the Hail Mary, saying or singing the Gloria, and discussing how Christians celebrate Jesus' birth in their community.
For Catholic Social Teaching the pupils are focusing on the preferential option for the poor. Pupils are reflecting on ways they can support those in need by considering what they might give up, such as a small treat, to help others. They are exploring how Christians in their local parish work together—through food drives, charity events, and community support initiatives—to live out their faith and care for those less fortunate. This reflection will help pupils understand the importance of compassion, solidarity, and the impact of small sacrifices in supporting their community.