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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 be able to make connections between key events in the life of Jesus and Christian practices, particularly during Lent. They will understand how Jesus’ time in the desert (Luke 4:1-13) relates to the 40 days of prayer and fasting in Lent and how his teaching about giving, illustrated in the story of the widow’s mite (Luke 21:1-6), encourages Christians to focus on charity during this season.
Pupils will also be able to sequence the events of the last week of Jesus' life, recognising the significance of the Passion and Resurrection. They will explore how angels are messengers of God, affirming Jesus’ divine nature, and reflect on the use of ashes as a symbol of repentance and new beginnings in Lent. Through critical and creative thinking, pupils will ask questions about the story of the last week of Jesus’ life, consider how other Christian communities celebrate Lent and Easter, and reflect on the meaning of fasting to help others, particularly through initiatives like CAFOD's Family Fast Day. This will invite them to consider what they might give up or do to support others, deepening their understanding of Lent as a time for renewal and selflessness.
Pupils will focus on the importance of participation in communal activities, understanding how working together as a community demonstrates love and kindness, especially during Lent. They will explore how participating in class projects, helping one another, and caring for their classmates are ways to show love, following Jesus’ example of service to others. Through active involvement in these activities, pupils will see that participation is not just about individual effort but about working together to create a supportive and caring environment. By reflecting on Jesus’ call to love one another, pupils will recognise how their contributions, big or small, help to build a community that reflects His love during Lent.