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Prayer of the Month
In school, we have a new focus prayer every month. The prayer for July is the Magnificat.
Why not share the prayer with your families? Think carefully about what the words mean to you.
Week commencing 13th July, 2020
Key Questions for learning this week...
- Can I understand the purpose of prayer?
- Can I write my own prayer or set of bidding prayers?
Your activities
- This week, we come to the end of the school year. I know you will be starting to look ahead to not only the summer holidays, but to Year 6.
- This week, write a long prayer, or a set of bidding prayers. You may want to give thanks for anything that has happened this year. You may want to ask for help for yourself or for others. You may even think ahead to Year 6 and write a prayer to guide you through the last year of primary school.
- Take great care with the presentation of your prayer. Make it look lovely. You can decorate/colour if you wish.
- The last thing to do is to share the prayer with your family.
Week commencing 6th July, 2020
Key Questions for learning this week...
- Can I think about promises I make?
- Can I identify the promise made by God in the story of Noah?
Your activities
- This week, all of you activities can be found on a web page. It is a lovely website and I would like you to work through each tab. It will link to songs, poems, scripture and will ask lots of reflective questions as you work through it.
- You may want to make some notes as you work through it.
- The suggested activity mentions a Class Contract. I know this is hard to do while you are at home but please do try and come up with ideas you think should be on a contract.
Week commencing 29th June, 2020
Key Questions for learning this week...
- Do I know what the word 'martyr' means?
- Do I know the story of Stephen and understand why he was martyred?
- Can I think about some of the sacrifices that are sometimes needed to follow Christ?
Your activities
- Watch the video to learn about the story of the Stephen. What do you think the word martyr means?
- Then, read the story. If you have a Bible, the reference is Acts 6:9 - 8:4. If you don't have a Bible, click here to read the story. This is a great resource.
- Draw Stephen and colour in. Then, using thought bubbles, fill the page with what he would have been thinking at different stages of the story. If you can remember anything he said, add this using a speech bubble.
- Final reflection: what other sacrifices can you think of that followers of Christ sometimes need to make?
RE activity for our Y5 Teams meeting...
- Spend some time making a candle! You could do a collage, a painting or even a 3d model. Here are some ideas...
- Cut it out so it is candle shaped.
- Bring it to the next Y5 Teams meeting on Thursday 2nd July, 10:30am.
Week commencing 22nd June, 2020
Key Questions for learning this week...
- Do I know the story of the Healing at the Beautiful Gate?
- Do I understand why Peter and John were able to perform this miracle?
Your activities
- Watch the video to learn about the story of the beggar at the beautiful gate. Do you know what a beggar is? Think about why some people might be begging? Have you ever seen anyone begging? How did this make you feel?
- Then, read the story. If you have a Bible, the reference is Acts 3: 1-16. If you don't have a Bible, click here to read the story.
- Make a table to record the words of the beggar, the words of Peter and John and the reactions of the people.
- From the information you have gathered, how do you think Peter was able to heal the man? In whose name did he heal him?
Week commencing 15th June, 2020
Key Questions for learning this week...
- Do I know the names of the Apostles of Jesus?
- Do I know the names of the four Gospels in the New Testament?
- Do I know the story of Peter preaching at Pentecost?
Your activities
- Test yourself! See how many of the 12 Apostles (disciples) you can remember! Look up any you don't know.
- Then, see if you can remember/find out the names of the four Gospels in the New Testament.
- The Apostles of Jesus were sent out after Pentecost to preach the Good News of the Resurrection.
- Read the story of the preaching of Peter on the first Pentecost Sunday. Video link here.
- Write your own version of this story. Try to include the main elements of the message of Peter. Why was it so important for him to proclaim this message?
Week commencing 8th June, 2020
Key Questions for learning this week...
- Do I know the story of the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost?
- Do I understand how the Holy Spirit transformed the lives of the disciples of Jesus?
- Can I write my own prayer to the Holy Spirit asking for help?
Your activities
- Watch the video to remind yourself of the story of the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost by clicking here.
- Consider how the disciples would have felt during this event.
- Learn to say and use the prayer to the Holy Spirit by clicking here.
- This prayer has some important images in it - kindle, fire of love, renew the face of the earth. Can you find them?
- Write your own version of this prayer - use a variety of fonts and colours.
- In your prayer, think about what you want to ask the Holy Spirit for help and guidance with.
- You may want to ask for help as you try to live out the example of Jesus and the disciples in your own life.
- Present your prayer neatly and decorate it with images!
Week commencing 1st June, 2020
Key Questions for learning this week...
- Do I know what Jesus said about the coming of the Holy Spirit?
- Do I know some of the titles given by Jesus to the Holy Spirit?
- Can I think of a model or diagram that could be used to describe the Holy Trinity?
Your activities
Jesus spoke about the presence of the Holy Spirit to the disciples in different ways. Read the extract from the Gospel of John 14-16 by clicking here.
- What are the names that Jesus gives to the Holy Spirit?
- Find out the meaning of the word 'advocate'. What does the word 'true' mean? What do these words tell us about the gift of the Holy Spirit.
- The Holy Spirit , the Helper, is the gift which Jesus promised.
- Read Acts 1: 6-9 by clicking here. What image of the Holy Spirit do we find in these words of Jesus?
- Think about different types of power - what can it do? eg electricity can bring warmth and light. The Holy Spirit is a form of power and can help people do things.
- Christians believe in the Holy Trinity: One God revealed in three persons - Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Read more about this here.
- Your task this week is to think of, and draw (or make!) a model or diagram that could be used to describe the Holy Trinity. Here are some pictures/ideas to get you started...
Week commencing 18th May, 2020
Key Questions for learning this week...
- Do I know, and can I retell, the story of the Ascension of Jesus ?
- Can I think about the thoughts of the disciples at the Ascension?
Your activities
Remind yourself of the story of the Ascension of Jesus by watching the video. Click the picture or this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcFw8pLBSIo
You now need to consider these questions:
Why do you think Jesus had to return to God his Father?
Do you think the apostles were sad to see Jesus return to the Father?
Choice of activities this week....
Write a diary entry as one of the apostles witnessing the Ascension of Jesus into heaven. Include how they felt and why.
OR
Artwork inspired by the Ascension. Look at the art created by a primary school for their display. Create your own piece of art to show the story of the Ascension. You could be inspired by this piece or a quick Google search of 'Ascension art' wil give you lots of other lovely ideas. If you could include some words on your art (maybe some thoughts/feelings of the apostles, or some quotes from the Bible story?) that would be fantastic. Please email any photos of your finished work. I would love to see!
Week commencing 11th May, 2020
Key Questions for learning this week...
- Can I recall in some detail what happened to Jesus at the Resurrection?
- Do I understand that this changed the lives of the disciples?
Your activities
Remind yourself of the story of the Resurrection by watching the video. Click the picture or this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8JX3QgK_iw
You now need to consider these questions:
Why do you think some people doubted that Jesus was alive?
In what ways did the resurrection of Jesus change the lives of the disciples? Make a list of words to express your ideas.
Select one character from the story (not Jesus!) and write about what it was like when you realised Jesus was alive. Include feelings and questions in your writing.
Week commencing 4th May, 2020
Key Questions for learning this week...
- What happens in the Liturgy of the Word?
- How do these readings reveal the powerful work of God the Father?
Your activities
Read the readings by using the links provided. These will take you to websites which along with the readings, have some more background information and explanations.
You now need to consider these questions:
Why do you think these readings are chosen for the celebration of Easter?
How do these readings reflect the powerful work of God the Father? The Resurrection of Jesus from the dead is God's most powerful act.
Now, choose one of the readings and create a piece of art to represent it. You could incorporate some of the words/quotes from the reading. One idea would be to create a stained glass window design. Your art should represent the story and the messages within the story you have chosen.
Week commencing 27th April, 2020
Key Questions for learning this week...
- What happens during the 'Service of Light?
- What is the Paschal Candle?
Visit this webpage which will explain the symbols found on the Paschal Candle.
Now, your task is to create your own Paschal Candle.
If you click on the picture, you will be taken to a website with more information and some great ideas for your design.
I would love to see some of your finished designs so please do email them to the school email address!
Week commencing 20th April, 2020
Key Questions for learning this week...
- What is the Easter Vigil?
- What are the different parts of the Easter Vigil?
Visit this webpage where you will find a video explaining the Easter Vigil.
As you watch the video, you may want to make some notes.
There is a lot of information on this page so make notes of the key facts, especially the names of the four parts of the Vigil.
Now you have done lots of research, it is time to present your information. You could make a booklet to explain the Easter Vigil. Maybe you want to present your information as a poster, or a four piece jigsaw puzzle.
Remember to think of the key questions for this lesson. Are you now able to answer them?
