Y9: KS3 CATHOLIC RED: Prophecy and Promise - L6: How is God's choice of Mary important?

This fully resourced lesson helps pupils understand why God’s choice of Mary is central to the Catholic story of salvation and what makes her role completely unique. Carefully aligned with the KS3 Religious Education Directory (RED) and designed to support later GCSE study, this lesson explores Mary’s ‘singular dignity,’ the Annunciation, and key Catholic teachings such as the Immaculate Conception and CCC 487.

Pupils learn through simplified Scripture, clear explanations of Catholic doctrine, and accessible storytelling that links Mary to Jesus and to the holy women who came before her. Visual clipart, rephrased biblical passages, and pupil-friendly notes help learners grasp why Mary is honoured, how she responded to God, and what her example teaches Catholics today.

The resource includes one-sentence keyword definitions, literacy-focused misconceptions for pupils to correct, and differentiated comprehension questions suitable for reading ages 8–12. Scaffolded PEEL paragraphs support evaluation of the statement, “Catholics place too much emphasis on Mary,” enabling pupils to weigh arguments using evidence from Scripture and the Catechism.

Highlighting major Catholic themes such as vocation, obedience, grace, and salvation, this engaging and theologically secure lesson is perfect for Catholic RE teachers seeking a ready-to-teach resource that builds confidence, literacy, and evaluative skills in Year 9.