1. Autumn Term Year 4
Topic Grids

2. Experiences, feelings and ideas Art/Images/Artefacts
Scripture
Matthew 1:1 -17 The family tree of Jesus
Genesis12:1-8,18 Genesis 21:1-7
Abraham and Isaac
Psalms 9,13,31 Proverbs 3,11
Isaiah 12:2, 43: Trust in the Lord.
Genesis 25:20-27 Genesis 35:9-15,23-16
Isaac and Jacob
Ruth 1-4
Story of Ruth make links to Mark 1 – call of the apostles
Matthew 2:13-15,19-23 Joseph
Sacraments
Baptism - initiated into God’s family
Christian Beliefs
God keeps his promises to his people
Trust in God
Abraham, the father of God’s chosen people
Hymns
Trust in the Lord
Prayers/Tradition
Statue of Joseph often seen with a lily because ‘the just man shall blossom like a lily’(Psalm 92:12)"he just man shall blossom like the lily"
Year 4 –PEOPLE
LF 1-6 The family of Jesus
Christian Life;
Beliefs and Values
Trust in God
Faith in His promises
Example of Joseph
Experiences, feelings and ideas
Reflect upon the example of the faith and trust of the various characters studied
Have you ever had to put your trust in someone? How did it feel?
Art/Images/Artefacts
Images of stories studied
Statue of Joseph with the lily

3. Experiences, feelings and ideas Art/Images/Artefacts
Scripture
1 Samuel2:11,3:3-10,19 Call of Samuel and David is chosen
Mark 1 :1-20 The Call of the Apostles
Sacraments
Baptism- Called and chosen by our Baptism
Ordination – Men are called to priesthood
Christian Beliefs
Invited to share in the life of God through Baptism
New creation through Baptism
Personal invitation from God
Free will
Hymns
I have called you by your name (Bernadette Farrell)
By name I have called you (Carey Landry)
God has chosen me (Bernadette Farrell) .
Prayers/Tradition
Prayer of John Henry Newman – (Called for a definite service)
Year 4 –CALLED
LF1 - 6
Christian Life;
Beliefs and Values
Response to God’s Call
Bear witness
Faith
Service
Experiences, feelings and ideas
How do you feel when you are chosen to do something special, at school, at home?
Reflect on the way that we can respond on a daily basis
Art/Images/Artefacts
Image of Samuel anointing David
Call of the apostles

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
Gift from God to the world.
Ephesians 1:3-6 Give thanks to God for the gift of his son.
1 John1:4,9-12 God sent his Son
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..’
Hymns
Come Lord Jesus, Come
Maranatha
O come O come Emmanuel
Christ be our Light
YEAR 4
GIFT
LF1 - 6
Prayers/Tradition
Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary
O Antiphons
Advent Candle
Advent wreath
Advent Promises
Advent Calendar
Jesse Tree
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 prepare for the gift of Jesus?
Art/Images/Artefacts
Jesse Tree
Advent wreath
Advent calendar
Advent Candle
Images of Jesus as gift