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“I am the Good Shepherd; I know my own and my own know me”. John 10:14"
By the end of this branch, pupils will understand and articulate key concepts related to forgiveness, reconciliation, and symbols of faith. They will recognise what Jesus said about forgiveness on the cross and connect this to the belief that God always forgives. Pupils will also appreciate that Lent is a special time for reconciliation and forgiveness. They will use age-appropriate religious vocabulary to describe the Sacrament of Reconciliation, linking it to the belief in God’s forgiveness, and will discuss the symbols of light and water in the Easter Vigil Mass. Through creative and critical thinking, they will explore their learning by examining works of art to recall Holy Week, considering examples of reconciliation and peacebuilding, such as the reconciliation outside Coventry Cathedral, and listening to sung versions of the Kyrie Eleison to understand its meaning. They will reflect on the symbolism of light and water in the Easter Vigil, linking it to themes such as Creation, Baptism, and Advent. In response to their learning, pupils will think about the meaning of forgiveness in their own lives, the impact of bad choices on themselves and others, and the importance of saying sorry. They will reflect on Jesus’ teachings about forgiveness, fostering a personal and meaningful connection to these values.