RE Newsletter 
Branch 4 - Desert to Garden
This half-term, the theme for our Religious Education Curriculum Branch is Desert to Garden. For this, the children will learn that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the scriptures, and that he was buried, and that he was raised on the third day’ (1 Cor 15:3).
In this branch, pupils will study the season of Lent and its culmination in the events of Holy Week. They will learn about the Paschal Triduum at the heart of the Catholic Church’s Liturgy and life. The title of this branch points both to the liturgical journey from the desert of Lent to the garden of Resurrection, but also to the Paschal journey from darkness to light.
Suggested Home Learning Ideas to support Religious Education
Nursery & Reception:
Week 3 - Think about a special place you are grateful for and would like to thank God for.
Year 1:
Week 3 - Can you make your own palm leaf?
Year 2:
Week 3 - Craft: “Palm and Cloak Hat ” You will need:
· • Scissors • Construction paper (green and other colors) • Markers or decorating materials • Glue, stapler or tape • Paper plate (optional) • Additional decorations (optional)
· Procedure: 1. Create the base of the hat: either cut out the center of a paper plate or cut and staple together strips of construction paper.
· 2. Decorate the hat band/plate with verses, captions, or extra items (stickers, glitter, etc.).
· 3. Decorate the hands with words, phrases, or verses.
· 4. Cut out “leaves” or “palm” shapes, as well as shirt/coat/cloak shapes, using the paper.
· 5. Attach the palms and “cloaks” to the plate using tape, glue, or a stapler. Fabric can also be used, if desired.
