TITLE: Mary, the Mother of Jesus

RELIGION: Christianity
AGE RANGE: Upper Key Stage 2
NO. OF LESSONS: 6

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this scheme of work pupils should be able to:

• describe and explain different beliefs about Mary.
• suggest meanings for a range of forms of religious expression concerned with Mary
• describe and explain the impact that a belief in Mary has had on individuals and communities
• describe how Mary is a source of inspiration for many Christians
• describe and explain their own sources of inspiration.

(Based on Levels 4 and 5 of The National Framework for Religious Education)

Lesson 1: The Biography of Mary
Lesson 2: Prayers to Mary
Lesson 3: Icons of Mary
Lesson 4: Statues of Mary
Lesson 5: Appearances of Mary
Lesson 6: Pilgrimage

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