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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 3 Galilee to Jerusalem
In Branch 3, Galilee to Jerusalem, pupils will explore the Gospel of St. John, focusing on the seven miraculous signs. They will make connections between each sign and key Christian beliefs about Jesus, including how these signs reveal that he is both truly God and truly human. Pupils will also learn about the seven sacraments of the Catholic faith, understanding the purpose of each sacrament in the life of the Church.
As they study, pupils will discover the roles of the deacon, priest, or bishop in administering these sacraments and why these leaders are essential to sacramental celebrations. Through reflection, they will consider how the seven signs in John’s Gospel speak to them both literally and spiritually, deepening their understanding of faith and the sacraments.
The Wedding at Cana
As part of our study of John's Gospel, we explored the first miracle performed by Jesus—the Wedding at Cana found in John 2:1-12.
Pupils reflected on His power and divinity, noting how He often performed miracles from a distance and with humility. We also discussed the deeper meaning of this event, seeing the transformation of water into wine as a symbol of God's ability to bring joy, abundance, and renewal into our lives. To express their understanding, pupils created artwork depicting this remarkable transformation.
Study of John's Gospel
In our recent lessons, pupils have been exploring the miracles recorded in John's Gospel, focusing on how they reveal Jesus as both fully human and fully divine. This lesson centred on John 6:1-14 and John 6:13-21, where pupils examined key moments demonstrating Jesus' divinity and humanity.
As part of their exploration, pupils also considered the deeper symbolic meanings within these miracles, including the connection between the Feeding of the Five Thousand and the Eucharist, as well as the significance of water in Jesus walking on the sea, linking it to Baptism. After, they presented their findings, deepening their understanding of these profound events.