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“I am the Good Shepherd; I know my own and my own know me”. John 10:14"
In Branch 4, Desert to Garden, pupils will explore the powerful symbolism in St. John’s account of the final days of Jesus’ earthly life. They will develop knowledge and understanding of how the text reveals deeper meanings about Jesus as the Messiah, and describe the core beliefs that are expressed through these events.
Pupils will make connections between Jesus’ act of washing his disciples' feet, the Holy Thursday Mass, and Christian beliefs about Jesus' humility and service. They will also link the Crucifixion to the Stations of the Cross, reflecting on it as a prayerful journey that recalls Christ’s path to the cross.
Additionally, pupils will consider and discuss the statement, “Jesus had a fair trial,” by comparing and contrasting different viewpoints and using John’s Gospel as evidence. They will also reflect on Lent as a season for transformation, drawing inspiration from these accounts to deepen their understanding and faith.