Religious Education Term 2 Week 2
Whole School Focus
The Whole school focus theme for this year is: Be Just Like Jesus This term we will be focusing on: Think Like Jesus: Jesus’ character and the way he lived offers excellent examples of ways we can copy him. We can do this by doing our best to live peacefully with others, study the scriptures, be gentle and humble, trust God, help others, make good choices, and always obey God.
This fun science experiment will help you to start a discussion with your children about what it means to be like Jesus.
You’ll need:
- white vinegar,
- and one teaspoon of each of the following substances in separate baby food jars:
- powdered milk,
- baking soda,
- oil,
- and plain water.
Lesson: Be Like Jesus
Say: Jesus showed his followers how to truly “walk the talk” of Christianity by joining together with him. Show the vinegar. This vinegar will represent Jesus’ teachings.
Show kids how each substance reacts with the vinegar, and explain the reactions in order:
Powdered Milk: Some people curdle like this powdered milk. They complain about how hard it is to follow God and they never grow.
Baking Soda: Some Christians have lots of fizz when they first hear Jesus’ words, but very little follow-through.
Oil: Some people never learn how to mix Jesus’ words into their lives.
Water: But what do you notice about the vinegar mixed with this pure water? Does it look like water or vinegar? (Let the kids smell the solution.) Does it smell like water or vinegar?
Read 1 Corinthians 6:17. The water has become part of the vinegar. In the same way, we can be Christians who become so much like Jesus that people see him when they look at us.
Glynis Belec
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Fifth Sunday of Easter - Year A
10 May 2020
“I am the way, the truth and the life.”
Something to Think About
In this week's gospel, Jesus tells us that he is the way, the truth and the life.
What do you think Jesus meant when he said "I am the way?"
How do we know the 'the way' to Jesus?
What 'signs' do we see that show us 'the way'? We show the way to Jesus through kindness to others, forgiving others, helping without being asked, being the first to say sorry, or welcoming a new person. Let's pray that our families will show other people the way to Jesus.
The Story
This week Jesus shows us who God is.
If we want to know what God is like we need only look to Jesus and his life.
Jesus tells the disciples that he is the way, the truth, and the life.
To live as a Christian is to live by the same values which guided Jesus.
The Scriptures
A Reading from the Holy Gospel according to John 14:1-6
Jesus said to his disciples, "Don't be worried!
Have faith in God and have faith in me. There are many rooms in my Father's house.
I wouldn't tell you this, unless it was true.
I am going there to prepare a place for each of you.
After I have done this, I will come back and take you with me.
Then we will be together. You know the way to where I am going."
Thomas said, "Lord, we don't even know where you are going!
How can we know the way?"
"I am the way, the truth, and the life!" Jesus answered.
The Gospel of the Lord. Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Video
Click to watch the video. Sing and dance along! One Way
Bedtime Prayer
Family Discussion
Jesus is the way. Jesus shows us how to live.
Jesus is the truth. Jesus shows us what to believe.
Jesus is the life. Jesus lives in us.
How does your family live to show other people that you are followers of Jesus?
Family Activity
When we go on a journey, we see many signs that help us on our way
Design some signs to help your family follow Jesus, signs to remind each other that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life!
Peace and best wishes
Anne Leet REC