1. Autumn Term Year 5
Topic Grids

2. Experiences, feelings and ideas Art/Images/Artefacts
Scripture
Sacraments
Baptism – Called and chosen
Eucharist - source of strength and nourishment for the journey
Confirmation – Receive the gift of courage to use qualities for others
Christian Beliefs
Trust in God: that God will guide and protect; that joy in life comes from love of God and not material possessions.
Mary as an example of trust in God to follow
Philippians 4:4-9 God is very near.
Consider the lilies of the field and the birds of the air Matthew 6:25 – 27
‘Love one another as I have loved you – John 13:34
Hosea 11:1-4
Hymns
I will be with you
Do not be afraid
Be not afraid
A new commandment
I give unto you
YEAR 5
OURSELVES
Year 5 –Ourselves
LF 1-6
Prayers/Tradition
Litanies of joy and thanksgiving
Footprints poem
Magnificat
Angelus
Our Father
Christian Life;
Beliefs and Values
Prayer
Joy
Mary as example
Service and giving, even when courage is needed
Examples of Saints
Experiences, feelings and ideas
Reflect on difficult times
Difficult decisions
How have they trusted God at these times?
Art/Images/Artefacts
Footprints
Image or statue of child being held in the palm of God’s hand

3. Experiences, feelings and ideas Art/Images/Artefacts
Scripture
Sacraments
Baptism - called to the Body of Christ
Eucharist - Being in union with the Body of Christ
Confirmation - Mission
Christian Beliefs
That through Baptism Christians are all called to a particular mission/vocation
Ephesians 4:1 – 7 ‘There is one body and one Spirit..’
Romans 12:4-6 –’ We have many parts in the one body, and all these parts have different functions…’
Ephesians 4:11-13,15 ‘..He did this to prepare all God’s people for the work of Christian service..’
Hymns
We are one in the Spirit
Abba Father
God Made me as I am
Here I am Lord
YEAR 5
LIFE CHOICES
LF 1-6
Prayers/Tradition
Prayer of John Henry Newman
Prayer for Unity
Christian Life;
Beliefs and Values
Belief that all Christians have a particular calling and mission within the family of God
Experiences, feelings and ideas
Reflect on own mission and service they are involved in
What are their special God given gifts and how do they use them?
Art/Images/Artefacts
Rainbow – all different colours but one rainbow
Unity of the Circle
Image of people within the Body of Christ

4. Experiences, feelings and ideas Art/Images/Artefacts
Scripture
Sacraments
Reconciliation – Part of Advent preparation
Christian Beliefs
Christ is the promised one of God.
The Messiah
The Incarnation
Isaiah 25:8-9 ‘..and now we are happy and joyful because he has saved us..’
Isaiah ’Then the glory of the Lord will be revealed and all people will see it..’
Jeremiah 33:14-16’..I will choose a king from the family of King David..’
Matthew 1:12,17 The genealogy of Jesus
1 Samuel 16:4-13. The choosing of David
Luke1:32 ‘The Lord God will give him the throne of his father David
Hymns
Come Lord Jesus, Come
Maranatha
O come O come Emmanuel
Christ be our Light
The Servant King
YEAR 5
HOPE
LF 1-6
Prayers/Tradition
Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary
O Antiphons
Advent Candle
Advent wreath
Advent Promises
Advent Calendar
Jesse Tree
Prayer after the Our Father ‘..as we wait in joyful hope for the coming of our saviour Jesus Christ’
Christian Life;
Beliefs and Values
Prayer
Penance
Service
Joy
Hope
Experiences, feelings and ideas
Reflect on the importance of Advent for Christians
How do they show their love for others as they wait in ‘joyful hope’?
Art/Images/Artefacts
Jesse Tree
Advent wreath
Advent calendar
Advent Candle
Image of Samuel anointing David as king