The First Christmas (1&2) - Catholic Identity

Title: The First Christmas

Year Level: 1 & 2

Strand: CHURCH AND TRADITION

Suggested Duration: 3 - 4 Weeks

Enduring Questions: What does the Church look like in our community? How can i be like Jesus in my community?

Unit Outline:

In this unit the students will explore and deepen their knowledge of key people and events described in the Infancy Narratives. They will be encouraged to relate their experiences of giving, receiving and celebrating to this important liturgical event. They should understand that the bible contains many stories that tell us about Jesus’ life on earth, including the story of his birth.

Achievement Standards:

By the end of Year Two students should be able to:
Identify that the Church celebrates special times in the year.

Unit Outcomes:

By the end of this unit students should be able to:

Recount the story of the first Christmas.
Know that Christmas is a time when together we thank God for the birth of Jesus.
Know that Christmas is a time of giving, receiving and celebrating in our family, school and parish.

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