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“I am the Good Shepherd; I know my own and my own know me”. John 10:14"
Branch 6, Dialogue and encounter, sees Year 4 pupils study the life of St. Paul, focusing on his conversion and his role in spreading Christianity. They will explore his teachings on love and faith, connecting them to the theological virtues from 1 Corinthians 13:1-7, 13. Pupils will also learn about different Catholic liturgical rites, understanding why various traditions developed and how Christians in their local area work together for the common good.
The unit will introduce the five pillars of Islam, explaining their importance to British Muslims. Pupils will reflect on artistic depictions of St. Paul’s encounter with Jesus and explore art from other Catholic communities, like Coptic icons.
Pupils will listen to stories from different Christian communities, discuss how religious beliefs shape their lives, and consider how these lessons can impact their own relationships and communities.