EARLY YEARS UNIT 1 : DOMESTIC CHURCH: MYSELF God knows and loves us: we are precious to God. God has called us by name. Prayer is talking and listening to God. it is possible to pray at any time. introduction to a litany. Some Scripture from Isaiah and a Psalm. KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING (LEARNING ABOUT): Listen to and talk about religious stories and respond to what they hear with relevant comments. (Isaiah 43 1:2) Represent their own ideas, thoughts and feelings about religious stories through design and technology, art, music, dance and role play. (Isaiah 43 1:2 & Psalm 131) * Read and understand simple sentences from scripture or from their own religious stories (Isaiah 43 1:2) Share religious stories they have heard and read with others. (Isaiah 43 1:2) Sing songs; make music and dance to express religious stories Take part in songs learnt throughout the unit Listen, talk about and role play similarities and differences between themselves and others, and among families, church communities and church traditions. Children will recognise that God knows and loves each person by name. Use key religious words appropriate to their age and stage of development: myself, name, Christian, first name, family name, class name, precious, parent, God, love, loving parent, prayer Answer how and why questions about their experiences and in response to religious stories or events. Children will be able to recognise that their name is important to them. They will be able to wonder about why their name is important. Talk about how they and others show feelings Children will be able to talk about how they feel when they are known and called by name.
YEAR 1 UNIT 1 : DOMESTIC CHURCH: FAMILIES God loves and cares for everyone. We can trust God. Jesus was part of a loving family. The importance of prayer: night prayers. The psalms help us pray and think about God. God cares for us a loving parent. KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING (LEARNING ABOUT): Recognise religious stories Children will be able to recognise the stories and psalms which reveal God s love and care. They will recognise the story of Jesus growing up in a family who loved and cared for him Psalm 63: 6-9, Psalm 16: 7-9, Psalm 28: 6-8, Luke 12: 27-30 Retell, in any form, a narrative that corresponds to the scripture source used Retell the story of Jesus growing up in a family who loved and cared for him. They will be able to retell some of the psalms and they will know something about the love and care Jesus experienced as a child. Psalm 63: 6-9, Psalm 16: 7-9, Psalm 28: 6-8, Luke 12: 27-30 Recognise that people act in a particular way because of their beliefs Recognise key figures in the history of the People of God Recognise that Jesus was part of a loving family. Use religious words and phrases Family, belong, God, love, care, different, God s children, psalm, family of God, response Say what they wonder about Children will be able to say what they wonder about love and care in families. Ask wondering questions about all of the areas of study and recognize that some questions are difficult to answer Children will be able to ask and respond to questions about their own and others experiences of love and care in their own families. Talk about their own feelings, experiences and the things that matter to them Children will be able to talk about their experiences and feelings about the love and care shown to them by their family. Ask and respond to questions about their own and others feelings, experiences and things that matter to them Children will be able to ask and respond to questions about their own and others experiences of love and care in their own families. *Year 2 standards
YEAR 2 UNIT 1 : DOMESTIC CHURCH: BEGINNINGS God is present in every beginning. The story of Creation, God made the world. God made us and loves us. The importance of prayer; morning prayer and a litany. A psalm is a song of praise to God. KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING (LEARNING ABOUT): Recognise religious stories Children will be able to recognise the story of Creation as a religious story. Genesis 1: 3, 9, 20, 24-26, Psalm 8: 3-11, Psalm 139: 14-18, Psalm 19: 1-5, Ephesians 1: 3-5 Retell, in any form, a narrative that corresponds to the scripture source used Children will be able to retell the story of Creation or some phrases from the psalms. Recognise religious beliefs Recognise that people act in a particular way because of their beliefs Children will be able to recognise that people are kind and loving because God made them. Recognise key figures in the history of the People of God Use religious words and phrases Children will be able to recognise and use some religious words and phrases about types of prayer. Say what they wonder about Children will be able to say what they wonder about the excitement and surprise that a new start can bring. Children will be able to say what they wonder about the beauty around them and God creating the world. Ask wondering questions about all of the areas of study and recognize that some questions are difficult to answer Children will be able to ask questions about what they and others wonder about the reasons for some beginnings being easy and others difficult and realise that some questions are difficult to answer. Talk about their own feelings, experiences and the things that matter to them Children will be able to talk about their experience and feelings about new beginnings. Ask and respond to questions about their own and others feelings, experiences and things that matter to them GREATER DEPTH?
Children will be able to ask and respond to questions about their own and other experiences about new beginnings children will be able to make links between the story of creation and what Catholic believe about God. Children will be able to give reasons there are times of prayer and symbols in the classroom
YEAR 3 UNIT 1 : DOMESTIC CHURCH: HOMES The Christian home; an image of and a sharing in the love between Christ and the Church. Paul s letters to the early Christian community teaching about God s vision for every family. The Christian duty of parents towards children and children towards parents. The example of the Holy Family. God is always with us. We are chosen by God to be a holy people and the implications in daily life. Jesus new rule. KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING (LEARNING ABOUT): Retell a narrative that is accurate in its sequence and details and that corresponds to the scripture source used. Children will be able to retell some of the advice offered by Paul in his letters about living together as a family and the life of the Holy Family. Romans 12: 8-13, Ephesians 5: 1-9; and 6: 1-4, Luke 2: 39-40, John 13:34-35, Col 3:12-17 Describe, with increasing detail and accuracy: a range of religious beliefs Children will be able to describe some ways Christians live as people chosen by God. Make links between: beliefs and sources, giving reasons for beliefs Children will be able to make links between some scripture they have studied and the belief that God can make a difference in everyday life through God s unchanging love Use a range of religious vocabulary home, love, family, difference, respect, joys, sorrows, community, family Ask and respond to questions about their own and others experiences and feelings about each of the areas of study, in relation to questions of meaning and purpose Children will be able to ask and respond to questions about their own and others experiences and feelings about homes Children will be able to ask question about what they and others wonder about how God is always with us, and realise that this is a difficult question to answer Make links to show how feelings and beliefs affect their behaviour and that of others Children will be able to make links to show how feelings and beliefs affect how they, their behaviour and that of others in relation to the give and take of living in a family Children will be able to give reasons why Christians should try to love others. ANALYSIS & EVALUATION Use a given source to support a point of view Express a point of view Express a preference Children will be able to compare their own and other people s ideas about the difficult question of what make a house a home
YEAR 4 UNIT 1 : DOMESTIC CHURCH: PEOPLE The genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew. Jesus human family. The story of Abraham, the father of God s chosen people. The story of Jacob. The story of the love and fidelity of Ruth. Solomon, the wise ruler. The role of Joseph in Jesus life. KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING (LEARNING ABOUT): Retell a narrative that is accurate in its sequence and details and that corresponds to the scripture source used. Children will be able to retell some of the stories from scripture about Jesus family Matthew 1: 1-17, Mt 2: 13-15, 19-23, Lk 2: 40-51, Mk 1: 14-20, Genesis 12: 1-8, 18; Genesis 21: 1-7, Genesis 25: 20-27, Genesis 35: 9-15, 23-26, Ruth 1, Proverbs 3, 1 Kings 1, 2, 4 Describe, with increasing detail and accuracy: the life and work of key figures in the history of the People of God Children will be able to describe some ways in which characters in the Bible lived out their lives. Make links between: beliefs and sources, giving reasons for beliefs Children will be able to make links between these stories and what people believe about God and Jesus. beliefs and life, giving reasons for actions and choices Children will be able to give reasons for certain actions by believers such as Ruth Use a range of religious vocabulary Chosen people, roots, family tree, genealogy Ask and respond to questions about their own and others experiences and feelings about each of the areas of study, in relation to questions of meaning and purpose Children will be able to ask and respond to questions about their own and others experience and feelings about tracking back family trees. Children will be able to ask questions about what they and others wonder about family trees ANALYSIS & EVALUATION: Use a given source to support a point of view Express a point of view Express a preference Children will be able to compare their own and others ideas about the questions that family trees raise and are difficult to answer.
GREATER DEPTH? Children will be able to describe and show understanding of the roots of Jesus human family and what Christians believe about how God leads and guides his people Children will be able to show understanding of how religious belief shape life, using the example of Biblical characters.
YEAR 5 UNIT 1 : DOMESTIC CHURCH: OURSELVES Called to holiness. Virtue of peace. Made in the image and likeness of God. To know, love and serve God. God s children. Lives of holy people. Thanksgiving to God. God as a loving parent. Show knowledge and understanding of a range of scripture passages that corresponds to the scripture source used. Genesis 1: 26 28, Colossians 3: 10-11, Colossians 3: 12-17, Philippians 4: 4-9, Hosea 11: 1-4 Show knowledge and understanding of: a range of religious beliefs Children will be able to describe and show an understanding of the scripture, beliefs, feelings and the experience of being made in image and likeness of God. what it means to belong to a church community those actions of believers which arise as a consequence of their beliefs Children will be able to give reasons why Christians believe in peace. Show understanding of, by making links between: beliefs and sources Children will be able to make links between the words of Paul and the Christian s belief in peace. beliefs and life Children will be able to make links between their beliefs about talents and qualities and how they use them and how it affects others Children will be able to show understanding of how the call to be holy shapes life.. Use religious vocabulary widely, accurately and appropriately qualities, unique, gifts, challenge, joys responsibility, dignity, image Compare their own and other people s responses to questions about each of the areas of study, in relation to questions of meaning and purpose Children will be able to compare their own and other people s ideas about questions of talents and qualities. Show understanding of how own and other s decisions are informed by beliefs and moral value Children will be able to show how beliefs and values affect our love and care of each other. ANALYSIS & EVALUATION: Arrive at judgements Children will be able to explain what beliefs and values inspire and influence Christians to develop their qualities.
YEAR 6 UNIT 1 : DOMESTIC CHURCH: LOVING God s love, care and forgiveness. God s unconditional love, which is not earned but given. The Beatitudes. The parable of the prodigal son. Scripture which helps the understanding of God s love. Show knowledge and understanding of a range of scripture passages that corresponds to the scripture source used. Isaiah 40: 1-5,9-11,28-31, Psalms 23 and 136, Luke 15: 11-32, Matthew 5: 1-12, 44-48, John 15: 9-14, Ephesians 4:26, 31-32, Titus 3: 4-8 Children will be able to describe and show understanding of the scripture, beliefs, feelings and experience of God s unconditional love and make links between them. Show knowledge and understanding of: what it means to belong to a church community those actions of believers which arise as a consequence of their beliefs Children will be able to give the reasons for a Christian s love and care Show understanding of, by making links between: beliefs and sources Children will be able to make links between the story of the prodigal son and the Christian s belief in God s forgiveness beliefs and worship Children will be able to describe and show understanding of the scripture, beliefs, feelings and experience of God s unconditional love and make links between them. beliefs and life Children will be able to make links between their beliefs about love, their behaviour and how it affects others. Children will be able to show understanding of how religious belief in God s unconditional love shapes life. Use religious vocabulary widely, accurately and appropriately unconditional, forgiveness, mercy, prodigal, parable Compare their own and other people s responses to questions about each of the areas of study, in relation to questions of meaning and purpose Children will be able to engage with and respond to questions about loving, in the light of religious teaching. Show understanding of how own and other s decisions are informed by beliefs and moral value Children will able to show how beliefs and values affect our love and care of each other.
Children will be able to explain what beliefs and values inspire and influence Christians to demonstrate unconditional love. ANALYSIS & EVALUATION: Use sources to support a point of view Children will be able to identify sources of religious belief in God s unconditional love and explain how Christian beliefs like love, hope or forgiveness are developed. Recognise difference, comparing and contrasting different points of view Children will be able to compare their own and other people s ideas about questions of unconditional love.