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“I am the Good Shepherd; I know my own and my own know me”. John 10:14"
In this unit, Year 3 will be learning about the significance of the Eucharist and the Mass, focusing on key stories and teachings of Jesus. They will retell the story of the feeding of the five thousand and explore the connection between Jesus' words and actions at the Last Supper and the miracle of the loaves. Pupils will understand how Jesus showed love at the Last Supper and how this love is shared in the celebration of the Eucharist, especially during First Communion. They will recognise that the Eucharist is a special moment in which God offers himself to communicants, bringing them closer as one body in the Church. By studying the symbols and actions of the Mass, particularly in the Liturgy of the Eucharist, they will gain insight into the beliefs behind these practices.
Through critical thinking, Year 3 will wonder about the offertory prayer and its connection to Creation, and they will explore different cultural traditions associated with Holy Week. They will also reflect on how participating in Lent—through prayer, fasting, and helping others—builds community.
Our focus in Catholic Social Teaching will be on the principle of Participation. Children will consider how the practices of Lent—prayer, fasting, and almsgiving—demonstrate care and responsibility for others, strengthening their connection to the community in the spirit of this season.