Summer Term Year 6 Pentecost – Serving WITNESSES

YEAR 6 Pentecost –Serving Witness LF1 Jesus appears to his disciples Scripture Luke 24: Jesus reassures His disciples they will not ne alone. Matthew 28: Jesus tells them of their future mission. Christian Beliefs Resurrection - Jesus rose from the dead and sent His spirit to be among us. He appeared to His friends and sent them out. We become disciples and receive the Holy Spirit in Baptism. Christian Life; Beliefs and Values The need for evangelisation - passing on the faith We are called to witness Equality Self-giving Courage Commitment Perseverance Experiences, feelings and ideas Have you ever been asked to do something difficult/challenging? How did it make you feel? Going somewhere where you are unfamiliar with. Speaking in front of strangers. Sacraments Baptism – ‘we receive the Holy Spirit and become disciples’ Prayers Dismissal at Mass - Go in peace glorifying the Lord by your life/Go and announce the Gospel of the Lord. Prayer of Preparation for Vatican II (Come and See pg 174) Hymns God’s Spirit is in my heart Freely, Freely I will be with you Confirmation- Renewing baptismal promises/reaffirming belief and commitment wp- content/uploads/2010/05/jesus- sending-out-disciples-2-by-2.jpg Image pg 181

YEAR 6 Pentecost –Serving Witness LF2 The Ascension of Jesus Scripture Acts 1: ; Jesus returns to his Father Christian Beliefs Ascension: After his death and resurrection Jesus returns to His Father. He promised to send the Holy Spirit. The Trinity – the Son returns to the Father and sends the Holy Spirit. The need for a community in prayer. The Holy Spirit empowers us. Christian Life; Beliefs and Values The need for evangelisation - passing on the faith Commitment Reverence Courage Determination Experiences, feelings and ideas Has anybody gone away or moved away from you? How did you feel? Did you expect them to return? What or where is Heaven for you? How do you keep them close to you? Feelings of Loneliness, Emptiness, Expectation. Sacraments Confirmation - the promise that The Holy Spirit will empower and transform us. Prayers/Traditions Apostolic Creed - The Sign of the Cross Feast Day/Celebration ‘Come Holy Spirit’ Hymns This is my body…’back to my Father soon I shall go..’ I will be with you Be still Taize chant: Veni Sancti Spiritus (Come Holy Spirit) Come O Holy Spirit WIF Art/Images/ and Artefacts Come and See pg 183 Stained Glass Window Images

YEAR 6 Pentecost –Serving Witness LF3 Stephen chosen to spread the Word. Scripture Acts 6:6-7:6 God’s Story pg 138 Christian Beliefs Jesus sends us His Spirit The Holy Spirit empowers us and gives us strength. We can call upon the Holy Spirit at any time. We are called to serve God and others. Christian Life; Beliefs and Values The need for evangelisation- passing on the faith Commitment Courage Self-giving - sharing Vocation Team Work Experiences, feelings and ideas Have you ever worked with others for a common goal? How did this make you feel? How did you know you had reached success? Why is working together a good thing? What do you value most in life? Have you ever been chosen to do a special task? Sacraments Confirmation- the promise that The Holy Spirit will empower and transform us. Holy Orders/Religious Life - call and commitment. Prayers/Traditions Prayers for Vocation Mission Prayers Work of ‘Mission Together’ Stephen named in the Eucharistic Prayer. Feast Day (Boxing Day) we box and give gifts to others. Hymns The Summons Follow me Art/Images/and Artefacts Various images of St Stephen

YEAR 6 Pentecost –Serving Witness LF4 - Witnesses to the Easter message - Lydia Scripture Acts 16:11-15 (Lydia) Acts 16: 40 - Welcoming Paul and Silas after release from prison. God’s Story 3 pg 139 Christian Beliefs We are called to serve God and others. We are to act in the way that Jesus taught us to do. Giving shelter. Christian Life; Beliefs and Values The need for evangelisation - passing on the faith Commitment Hospitality Self-giving - sharing Vocation - Discipleship Welcoming the stranger Experiences, feelings and ideas Have you ever made somebody welcome in your home? Have you been welcomed into another home? How did it make you feel? How do we welcome new people into our school community? Sacraments Holy Orders/Religious Life - call and commitment to God and others. Baptism - Following in the footsteps of Jesus and being a member of God’s family. Prayers/Traditions Welcome at Mass Parish Work with various groups - SVP, UCM. Fast Days (CAFOD) giving to others. Hymns Christ be our light The Servant King Brother Sister Let me serve you. Proclaim the Word WIF Art/Images/ and Artefacts Purple Cloths Images of Lydia

YEAR 6 Pentecost –Serving Witness LF 5 - Modern Witnesses to the power of the Holy Spirit Scripture Matthew 25:35 - When I was hungry you gave me to eat. Christian Beliefs We are called to serve God and others and be witnesses to the Gospel. We are to act in the way that Jesus taught us to do. Christian Life; Beliefs and Values Commitment Hospitality Self-giving - sharing Vocation - Discipleship Welcoming the stranger Service Friendship Inclusion Equality Experiences, feelings and ideas Empathy. Compassion. Do you know anybody who is a witness to the Gospel today? How do they serve others? Why do they do this? How do you feel when you help someone? How do you feel when someone helps you? Sacraments Holy Orders/Religious Life - call and commitment to God and others. Baptism - Following in the footsteps of Jesus and being a member of God’s family. Prayers/Traditions Our Father - “0ur” and “Give us this day”. Fast Days Daily actions from SVP, Justice and Peace, parish groups etc. Other Charities working for the marginalised Hymns Whatsoever you do Brother, Sister Christ be our Light When I needed a neighbour Servant King The Summons Called to change the world WIF Art/Images/ and Artefacts Websites: n8ECFZQZtAodzWUAfg ether.co.uk/

YEAR 6 Pentecost – Serving Witness LF6 Ourselves as Witnesses Scripture Ephesians 2:10 Romans 12:5 - We are one body - though many parts. Matthew 28:16-20 Christian Beliefs God has created us for a life of good deeds and to serve others. We are all made in His image and likeness and are brothers and sisters belonging to the Body of Christ. Christian Life; Beliefs and Values The need for evangelisation - passing on the faith We are called to witness Equality Self-giving Courage Commitment Perseverance Experiences, feelings and ideas Have you ever given your time and energy to serve other people? Even people whom you have never met? What or who inspires you to do this? Feelings of fulfilment. Sense of belonging and purpose and achievement. Sacraments Baptism – through Baptism - we belong to the family of God. Prayers Apostolic Creed Come Holy Spirit Themed days in the Liturgical Year - Apostleship of the Sea, Good Shepherd Sunday, International Day for Peace. Hymns I am a new creation One bread One Body Bind us together Here I am Lord Take me Lord Confirmation - Receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit to help us in our discipleship today. Art/Images/and Artefacts Websites and Visitors to school illustrating how organisations/individuals fulfil their Christian call of service.