P2 - New Birth
These exemplar narratives follow the core learning chosen by St Aidan's cluster group/working group and contained in the diocesan planning exemplars:
P2 New Birth short version (click to open)
P2 New Birth long version (click to open)
A helpful powerpoint document about Baptism, written by Julie Neil and Anthony Hutchieson as part of a Farmington Fellowship, can be downloaded here, and an accompanying matching flashcard activity can be downloaded here.
Click below to listen to a podcast, aimed at teachers, about the Symbols of Baptism
Exemplar narrative 1:
St Aidan's cluster working group
Perhaps deliver in spring term
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Revise Christmas story
Discuss preparations made by Mary and Joseph Discuss Mary’s visit to her cousin ElizabethDiscuss the journey to Bethlehem
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Discuss preparations we would make for a new baby
Emphasise – a joyful time Excitement of waitingDesign a poster -items a new baby may need-family waiting
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Choosing a name - Who choose theirs? Is it after a relative or saint? Home link
Design a nameplate for display.Song I have a name Alive O P.1
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Discuss Baptism Special name God’s Family
Home link Discuss and display baptismal photographs of childrenPrayer Service I am part of God’s family He knows my name If possible children bring in baptismal candle or alternatively tea lights one for each child
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Symbols Of Baptism Show a video of Baptism (pupil’s ) or Alive O 4
Visit church –photographs-chat with priestClass display - discuss and label: Baptismal name-certificate Baptismal candle (actual or photograph) Pascal candle photograph Holy water (photograph) Journey of Faith-link to Mary and Joseph’s journey (Sacramental Journey) Family of God photographs of church /congregation White garment display one Holy oil photograph Baptismal font photograph
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Prayer service Light candles Bible Matthew 3 :16-17
Baptism of Jesus Son of God God calls us by our name
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Prayer Service Bible Isaiah 43:1-3
Discuss importance of names suggests relationship shows God’s love for themTeacher blesses each child God saysChild’s name I have called you by your name you are mineadd the words I have called you by your name you are mine to class displayHymn Do not be afraid
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Sacraments - discuss meaning with children. Chat about family who have received other sacraments. When? Revisit idea of Journey of Faith.
 Jesus' Baptism, St Hilary's East Kilbride |
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 I Have Called you by Name Baptism display, St Mark's Hamilton |
Exemplar narrative 2:
Coatbridge Cluster Meeting - Primary 2 Group
- RERC1 02a - Discussion about new babies, parents.
- RERC1 09a - Picking a name, make a card saying how you got your name with picture from Baptism or when a baby.
RERC1 04a - Sequencing (cut and stick); recount story, drama - freeze frames.
RERC1 05a - How to care for a baby/What babies need/New mother in community brings baby in for discussion/Hot Seat/Recount story of Elizabeth.
RERC1 09a - Visit to Church(show oil etc), Powerpoint explaining digfferent symbols. Pupils bring in objects and talk about them; labelling/cut and stick activities/report back about them.
- Looking after each other/taking responsibility for being God's cherished children.
*Baptism taught through Katie Morag - welcoming a new baby.*
