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Holidays and Holydays
Look at the picture from Church’s Story 2 page 22-23.
Jesus had returned to God, his Father, and the Holy Spirit was helping the friends of Jesus to pass the message on to others so that they might become his friends too. This marked the beginning of the Church, its birth. Pentecost is a holy day on which many parish families celebrate with a party. On the holy day of Pentecost, the priest wears red vestments at Mass like the colour of fire.
Talk about the questions with your grown-up.
Choose 2 activities.
Week 4
Holidays and Holydays
Talk about what is happening in the pictures and read the text together. Explain how the disciples were afraid when Jesus had left them and they had gathered together in one room. The coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost changed them. It is a holy day because this gift of the Holy Spirit is very special. The Holy Spirit helps and guides us in our lives just as happened to the disciples. The Holy Spirit appeared to Mary and the disciples like tongues of fire, giving them strength and courage to serve others.
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Week 3
Holidays and Holydays
Ascension Day: Jesus goes back to his Father.
Before Jesus left his friends, he promised to send them a helper, the Holy Spirit. The holy day, Ascension Thursday, celebrates Jesus’ return to his Father.
Task: Artwork
Create a piece of art to represent the Holy Spirit.
Ideas: Create a stained-glass window on a template in the shape of a dove or a flame. Create a dove with a paper plate. Create a hat. Talk about the choice of symbol and how it represents the Holy Spirit.
(Upload a picture to show your friends on Purple Mash Class 1 Blog)
Have fun!
Week 2
Holidays and Holydays
What is an Holyday?
The word holiday comes from holyday. In times past the only holiday anyone had was a saint’s feast day or important feast days like Easter and Christmas. Some days of the year are ‘holy days’, when we celebrate these special times in the Church’s year.
We have just celebrated the feast of Easter when we remember Jesus rising from the dead. Look at the Easter garden or Church’s Story 2 pages 76-77. One special word we sing at Easter time to celebrate is ‘Alleluia!’
Enjoy the song below...
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Term 3
Week 1
Holidays and Holydays
For Christians, Sunday is the special day of the week. It is the day on which Jesus rose from the dead and is considered to be a day of rest. Pentecost is a special celebration of the gift of the Holy Spirit, through whom the risen life of Jesus is given.
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Task - Family role play!
Act out going on holiday. Pack a bag and go on holiday! Maybe you could make a tent and camp in your garden or in a different room of your house.
What will you need? - Write/draw a list.
What activities will you do? - Games, reading etc
What will you eat? - Make a picnic
What will you wear and what clothes might you need to take?
How will you get there? - make a plane or a car
Take photos and share them on our class blog on Purple Mash!
Thursday 23rd April 2020
St. George's Day
St George's Day Celebrations
Adult support needed.
Make a flag - The flag is the most visible symbol of the holiday. A large red cross on a white background. The cross refers to St. George's role in the Crusades of the Middle Ages.
Dress in blue - Blue was said to be St. George's favorite colour, so it's now a custom to wear blue to major events, services and celebrations on the holiday.
Make and wear a rose -The rose is associated with St. George's death and has become one of his most recognisable symbols.
Prepare a big dinner - Feasts and banquets are how Saints' days have traditionally been honoured. Gather the family together to give thanks and savour a selection of scrumptious foods. Plan a menu full of classic English food like roasted lamb, bangers and mash and bread pudding!
Craft Activities
1. Login to the Twinkle website
Search St George's Day - choose any activity
2. Search Pinterest - St George's Day craft activities
Come and See
Please complete the following over the next 2 weeks. Do them in order, down the page. Thank you
Here are some lovely home learning activities. Enjoy!
https://cafod.org.uk/Education/Primary-teaching-resources/Home-learning-primary