Unit 4: CHRISTMAS
Explores the story of the first Christmas.
Looks at how the birth of Jesus changed others.
Shares the story of the Wise Men and the reasons they brought gifts.
Jesus through the journeys of others.
Looks at the journey of the Magi in detail and introduces the Flight to Egypt.
Through the shepherds, we reflect on the nature of Jesus’ Birth.
It looks at the story of the Annunciation.
The role of angels in the story of Christmas as messengers of Jesus’ Good News is examined.
The feasts associated with Christmas, such as the Annunciation and the birth of John the Baptist, are also explored.
Explores the difficulties faced by Mary and Joseph as revealed in Mathew’s Gospel, including the role of King Herod.
The implications of the Christmas story for us today are also looked at.
Looks in detail at the Birth of Jesus, expressed as ‘The Word’ in St John’s Gospel.
Explores the meaning of ‘Incarnation’.
