RE Newsletter 
This half-term, the theme for our Religious Education Curriculum Branch is To the Ends of the Earth.
Reception
In this branch for Reception, children will look at the events that flowed from the Resurrection and Ascension in the coming of the Holy Spirit. They will hear a simple version of the Pentecost and learn that the Holy Spirit is our friend who looks after us. They will also learn about our parish church.
Year 1
The focus of this branch 5 for Year 1 is for children to hear the story of the Road to Emmaus, the Ascension, and the story of Pentecost. They will complete an age-appropriate narrative cycle of the life, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ and encounter the inspiration of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the Apostles and then the early Church. ‘Go, therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit’ (Mt 28:19)
Year 2
The theme for this term is Ascension, Pentecost and Conversion. The focus is on how people are changed by the Holy Spirit. Welcoming the Holy Spirit into our hearts invites conversion of the heart by receiving the gifts of the Holy Spirit and allowing these to bear fruit in our lives. Children will explore how people are changed by the Holy Spirit through the examples of the apostles, St Paul and other saints and they will learn the names of the fruits of the Spirit.
Suggested Home Learning Ideas to support Religious Education
Nursery:
Week 6 - Draw or paint the Holy Spirit as a dove, flame, or bright light.
Reception:
Week 6 - Draw a picture of the Holy Spirit.
Year 1:
Week 6 - Pentecost is the Church’s birthday so celebrate it together as a family.
Year 2:
Week 6 - Listen to how Oscar Romero lived the fruits of the Holy Spirit. Create a cross using some images that are bright, colourful and that speak to your heart.
