Unit Sequence

1. What are the main events of the Bible story of Holy Week and Easter? 

2. What are the six biggest moments in the story of Easter? 

3. How do Christians feel about the main events of the Bible stories of Holy Week and Easter? 

4. Why do Christians say ‘Good Friday’ for the day Jesus died? 

5. What impact does the Easter story have on many Christians? 

6. We will think again about the big idea that Christians remember at Easter - ‘Jesus as Saviour’ 

Learning Outcomes

• Recognise that Incarnation and Salvation are part of a ‘big story’ of the Bible. 

• Tell stories of Holy Week and Easter from the Bible and recognise a link with the idea of Salvation (Jesus rescuing people). 

• Recognise that Jesus gives instructions about how to behave. 

• Give at least three examples of how Christians show their beliefs about Jesus’ death and resurrection in church worship at Easter. 

• Think, talk and ask questions about whether the story of Easter only has something to say to Christians, or if it has anything to say to pupils about sadness, hope or heaven, exploring diīerent ideas and giving a good reason for their ideas. 

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. Recognise some Christian symbols and images used to express ideas about God (A3).

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

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

5. Talk about issues of good and bad, right and wrong arising from the stories (C3). 

6. Ask some questions about believing in God and offer some ideas of their own (C1). 

7. Make links between what Jesus taught and what Christians believe and do (A2). 

8. Respond thoughtfully to a piece of Christian music and a Bible text that inspired it (B1). 

1.5 What makes some places sacred? 

1. Recognise that there are special places where people go to worship, and talk about what people do there (A1). 

2. Identify at least three objects used in worship (A3). 

3. Identify special objects and symbols found in a place where people worship and be able to say something about what they mean and how they are used (A3). 

4. Talk about ways in which stories, objects, symbols and actions used in churches, mosques and/or synagogues show what people believe (B2). 

5. Describe some of the ways in which people use music in worship, and talk about how different kinds of music makes them feel (C1). 

6. Suggest meanings to religious songs, responding sensitively to ideas about thanking and praising (A2). 

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

1. Identify a special time they celebrate and explain simply what celebration means (A1).

2. Talk about ways in which Jesus was a special person who Christians believe is the Son of God (A2). 

3. Identify some ways Christians celebrate Easter (A1). 

4. Re-tell stories connected with Easter and say why these are important to believers (A2). 

5. Ask questions and suggest answers about stories to do with Christian festivals. 

6. Collect examples of what people do, give, sing, remember or think about at the religious celebrations studied, and say why they matter to believers (C1). 

7. Suggest meanings for some symbols and actions used in religious celebrations, including Easter (A3). 

L2.2 Why is the Bible important for Christians today? 

1. Recall and name some Bible stories that inspire Christians (A2). 

2. Identify at least two ways Christians use the Bible in everyday life (B1). 

3. Make connections between stories in the Bible and what Christians believe about creation, the Fall and salvation (A2). 

4. Give examples of how and suggest reasons why Christians use the Bible today (B1). 

5. Describe some ways Christians say God is like, with examples from the Bible, using different forms of expression (A1). 

6. Discuss their own and others’ ideas about why humans do bad things and how people try to put things right (C3). 

7. Explain how the Bible uses different kinds of stories to tell a big story (A2). 

8. Suggest why Christians believe that God needs to rescue/save human beings (B2). 

L2.3 Why is Jesus inspiring to some people? 

1. Ask questions raised by the stories and life of Jesus and followers today, and give examples of how Christians are inspired by Jesus (B1).

2. Suggest some ideas about good ways to treat others, arising from their learning (C3). 

3. Make connections between some of Jesus’ teachings and the way Christians live today (A1). 

4. Describe how Christians celebrate Holy Week and Easter Sunday (A1). 

5. Identify the most important parts of Easter for Christians and say why they are important (B1).

6. Give simple definitions of some key Christian terms (e.g. gospel, incarnation, salvation) and illustrate them with events from Holy Week and Easter (A2).

7. Make connections between the Easter story of Jesus and the wider ‘big story’ of the Bible (creation, the Fall, incarnation, salvation) – see unit L2.2), reflecting on why this inspires Christians (A1). 

8. Present their own ideas about the most important attitudes and values to have today, making links with Christian values (C2). 

L2.5 Why are festivals important to religious communities? 

1. Recognise and identify some differences between religious festivals and other types of celebrations (B2). 

2. Retell some stories behind festivals (e.g. Easter) (A2). tivals (A2). • Ask questions and give ideas about what matters most to believers in festivals (e.g. Easter, Eid) (B2). • Identify similarities and differences in the way festivals are celebrated within and between religions (A3). • Explore and suggest ideas about what is worth celebrating and remembering in religious communities and in their own lives (C1). Exceeding: • Discuss and present their own responses about the role of festivals in the life of Britain today, showing their understanding of the values and beliefs at the heart of each festival studied, using a variety of media (C2). • Suggest how and why religious festivals are valuable to many people (B2).