This is a KS3 lesson introducing the concept of Ecumenical Councils in the Catholic Church. It has differentiated and challenge tasks included and worksheets available. Learning objectives: What is an ecumenical council? What happened at the Council of Jerusalem? What is the purpose of an ecumenical council?

Advent activities based around four passages of scripture (below). Each one has the scripture, a reflection and an activity to complete. These could be used in class, or set up as prayer stations around the room for a chaplaincy activity or retreat day task. Ideally suited to KS4 pupils. John 1: 1-5 Luke 2:2-9 Luke 2:8-15 Luke 2:16-19

A KS3 lesson on the difficulties of following the Decalogue/Ten Commandments today, with a particular focus on truth and social media. Tasks include: debate on whether ‘social media undermines the truth’ with Youtube video and arguments, analysis of Catechism teaching on the issue and plenaries built in.

A KS3 lesson on the Decalogue/Ten Commandments and accompanying worksheet. Activities include Youtube clips, analysis of why they’re hard to keep, and a choice of memorisation activities.