Year Three
Core pLAN Supplementary Guidance
Examines how we are called to be part of God’s creation through baptism.
Explores how Jesus calls us and called his disciples.
Looks at initiation rites of the Hindu and other religions.
UNIT 2: PRAYERS, SAINTS AND FEASTS
Core pLAN Supplementary Guidance
Peace and forgiveness, expressed both by Jesus and in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, are explored.
Examines the life of St Francis of Assisi and his prayer for peace.
Muhammed as the Last Prophet.
Core pLAN Supplementary Guidance
Explores Advent as a time when we prepare for Christmas and recognise Jesus in the world.
It looks at the story of the Annunciation.
Through the shepherds, we reflect on the nature of Jesus’ Birth.
Core pLAN Supplementary Guidance
Introduces work on the Presentation and Baptism of Jesus as signs of God’s revelation.
Explores the Liturgy of the Word as revealing God.
Looks at what Sikhs do at the Gurdwara (Sikh temple) and the holy days and festivals for the Sikh religion.
Core pLAN Supplementary Guidance
Looks at the Sacrament of the Eucharist.
Looks at what happens during Mass and the meaning behind what happens.
Core pLAN Supplementary Guidance
Looks at how Jesus changed the people he met and deepened his relationship with the Father through prayer.
Explores how Jewish people pray.
Places the Last Supper in with events of Holy Week. There is a particular focus on the Last Supper because of its connection with the Mass.
Core pLAN Supplementary Guidance
Provides a focus on the appearance of Jesus to his disciples.
Symbolism of the Easter season, including the liturgical colours, is explored.
Explores Hindu worship.
UNIT 10: PENTECOST AND MISSION
Core pLAN Supplementary Guidance
Explores the effect of the Spirit and the role of the Holy Spirit in the Eucharistic Prayer.
UNIT 11: CATHOLIC SOCIAL TEACHING
Builds on the work in the Creation unit to explain how we are given the important role of being stewards of God’s Creation.
Explores links between Catholic Social Teaching and the Gospels.
Explores the Church’s social teaching, particularly the Christian duty to value all as a child of God and show them dignity and respect.
