The Birth of Jesus, The Messiah (5&6)

Title: The Birth of Jesus, The Messiah

Year Level: 5 & 6

Strand: CHURCH AND TRADITION

Suggested Duration: 5-6 Weeks

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

Unit Outline:

This unit examines the importance of stories. In particular, the story of the birth of Jesus from the Gospel of Matthew is studied. Its symbolic value is explored and the implications of the Christmas event are named.

Achievement Standards:

By the end of Year Six:

Articulate an understanding that Jesus, present in our lives in many ways, offers hope to the world.

Unit Outcomes:

By the end of this unit students should be able to:
1. Know that Matthew’s infancy narrative was written for a specific audience and has particular symbolism. 2. Articulate the meaning that the story of the birth of Jesus in Matthew’s Gospel had for Matthew’s community and for us today.

Resources

Podcasts

Catholic Education Sandhurst · Birth of Jesus the Messiah - Theological Understandings for Teachers

Links

document Appendix 1 Genealogy of Jesus (25 KB)

Picture Story Books

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