Year 6 - Autumn 2023

9th October

In our lesson with Father James today we explored Christian ideas about forgiveness of sin and the different ways that people might seek to be forgiven. We discussed the meaning of some words and took part in an activity to help us further our understanding using terms such as confession, repentance, atonement, reconciliation.

Year 1 - Summer 2023

26th June

Year 1 took part in a lesson with Father Dan. We identified features of baptism – eg. the font, candles, godparents. We then  talked about why parents might want to have their child baptised.

Year 6 - Summer 2023

Vicar Dan, from St Marks, came to visit us in our RE lesson today. He told us all about his vocation to God and how he was ordained through the Sacraments. He discussed other Sacraments that Christians experience and encouraged us to think about our dreams and goals. To finish, we shared a song together and discussed his personal inspirations to serve others. We considered how we can serve others in our daily life. 

Year 6 - Spring 2023

We were very lucky to have Fr Dan in class with us this week.

In our unit this half term, we are looking at the question Why do Christians believe Good Friday is good?

Fr Dan helped us to understand Christians beliefs about suffering and that beliefs about the death and resurrection are a source of hope and comfort. 

The children looked at the importance of Easter and explored the different ways that Christians celebrate Holy Week.

It was wonderful to hear what St Marks Church do to celebrate and to learn that many activities are available for the community to go along and get involved in.

We are looking forward to continuing our learning during this unit.

Year 5 - Spring 2 2023

The children in the Year 5 have started their new Christianity unit. 

The pupils will explore what do we mean by a miracle?

Pupils will discuss why some people believe in miracles and why others do not. In the context of Christianity, they should understand the importance for many Christians, of believing in the possibility of miracles and in belief in the resurrection of Jesus.

Fr Dan from St Marks church came to Year 5 to discuss what a miracle is and how they are various types. 

Year 4 - Spring 2 2023

The children in the Year 4 have started their new Christianity unit. 

The pupils will explore about the key Christain values of sacrifice and trust.

Pupils will discuss what is sacrifice, how do Christans sacrifice. In the context of Christianity, they should understand the importance for many Christians, of believing in God and not questioning or putting him to the test

Fr Dan from St Marks church came to Year 4 to discuss what is sacrifice and the different types. 

Year 3 - Spring 2 2023

The children in the Year 3 enjoyed a visit from the priest at St Marks church. He talked to the class about how Christians believe in the Trinity: God as the Father, son and Holy Spirit. They retrieved their learning from a previous visit about how Jesus' followers are called disciples and their job was to spread God's good word to others so they can become respectable people. 

Year 3 - Spring 1 2023

The children in the Year 3 have started their new Christianity unit "What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?"

The pupils will explore what it means to be a follower of Jesus – both at the time of Jesus and today and explore how Christians today might try to follow the example and teachings of Jesus – What does it mean to be a true follower?

Father Michael from St James came to visit the children one afternoon, to talk to them about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. He talked to the children about why people might want to follow God and discussed the different miracles of Jesus 'Turning the wine to water' and read them the story about Jesus choosing his first disciples.

Reception - Autumn 2022

Reception had a fantastic visit to St James Church, Haydock. The children were superb and learned lots of new things about the features in a church and the birth of baby Jesus ⛪️ We are looking forward to building more relationships in the future!

Year 1 - Autumn 2 2022

Year 1 enjoyed their visit from the Fr Dan St Marks church. They discussed why Jesus is special to Christians and other special people in their lives. 

Year 2 - Autumn 2 2022

Today, Fr Dan from our local church came to Year 2 with their RE lesson. They looked at Advent and why it is important to Christians.