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

• Revise Christmas story 

Discuss preparations made by Mary and Joseph Discuss Mary’s visit to her cousin ElizabethDiscuss the journey to Bethlehem 

 

• 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

 

• 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

 

• 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 

 

• 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

 

• Prayer service   Light candles Bible Matthew 3 :16-17

     Baptism of Jesus   Son of God     God calls us by our name

 

• 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

 

• Sacraments - discuss meaning with children.  Chat about family who have received other sacraments. When? Revisit idea of Journey of Faith.