Early Years
Core pLAN Supplementary Guidance
Introduces God as creator of all and our response to the world He created.
Explores ways of talking to God through prayer.
Explains and introduces the Sign of the Cross.
UNIT 2: PRAYERS, SAINTS AND FEASTS
Core pLAN Supplementary Guidance
Explores how the family help us get to know God through prayer.
Explores the role of Mary in the life of Jesus.
Introduces the Muslim faith and the importance of prayer in Islam.
Core pLAN Supplementary Guidance
Introduces Advent as a special time when we get ready for the birth of Jesus.
Explores the story of the first Christmas.
Core pLAN Supplementary Guidance
Looks at how God is shown in our lives and through the work of others, including the priest.
Introduces the Sikh religion.
Core pLAN Supplementary Guidance
Introduces the idea of God’s presence at all times in our lives.
Uses language of sacraments.
Core pLAN Supplementary Guidance
Introduces Lent as a time when we get ready for Easter and introduces, through the example and teaching of Jesus, different ways of getting ready.
Looks at how Jesus followed the Jewish faith and explores how Jewish people attend a synagogue to pray.
Explores the events which led up to Easter.
Core pLAN Supplementary Guidance
Looks at the joy of the Easter season by reflecting on the emotions of those discovering the empty tomb.
Introduces the Hindu religion.
UNIT 10: PENTECOST AND MISSION
Core pLAN Supplementary Guidance
Looks at events of the upper room and explores what a friend of Jesus does.
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UNIT 11: CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING
Introduces the Church’s social teaching.
Explores how we are called to be loved and to share our love with others, particularly those in need.
Explores links between Catholic Social Teaching and parables told by Jesus.