Unit Sequence

1. Who was Jesus? 

2. What happened in the story of the birth of Jesus? 

3. Was Jesus born where people would have expected? 

4. Why is waiting and preparing for Christmas important for many Christians? 

5. What do some people like to say thank you for at Christmas? 

6. How do people use the story of the nativity to guide their beliefs at Christmas? 

Learning Outcomes

• Give a clear, simple account of the story of Jesus’ birth and why Jesus is important for Christans.

• Recognise that stories of Jesus’ life come from the Gospels. 

• Give examples of ways in which Christians use the story of the natvity to guide their beliefs and actions at Christmas. 

• Decide what they personally have to be thankful for, giving a reason for their ideas.

• Think, talk and ask questions about Christmas for people who are Christians and for people who are not.

1.1 Who is a Christian and what do they believe? 

1. Talk about the fact that Christians believe in God and follow the example of Jesus (A1).

2. Talk about some simple ideas about Christian beliefs about God and Jesus (A1). 

3. Re-tell a story that shows what Christians might think about God, in words, drama and pictures, suggesting what it means (A2). 

4.  Make links between what Jesus taught and what Christians believe and do (A2). • Respond thoughtfully to a piece of Christian music and a Bible text that inspired it (B1). 

1.6 How and why do we celebrate special and sacred times?

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