Reception Catholic RE lesson plans for Branch 1: Creation and Covenant, with seven sequenced 30-minute lessons. Explore prayer, the Sign of the Cross, God’s creation, human dignity, stewardship and Baptism through play-based, classroom-ready activities for ages 4–5.

Year 2 Catholic RE lesson plans for Branch 1: Creation and Covenant, with seven sequenced 60-minute lessons. Explore the Bible, Noah’s covenant, stewardship, Baptism and Psalms through engaging, classroom-ready activities for ages 6–7.

Year 3 Catholic RE lesson plans for Branch 1: Creation and Covenant, with seven sequenced 80-minute lessons. Explore the Creation story, human dignity, Fairtrade, St Francis, stewardship, Laudato Si’ and Psalm 8 through practical, classroom-ready activities.

Year 4 Catholic RE lesson plans for Branch 1: Creation and Covenant, with seven sequenced 80-minute lessons. Explore Abraham, Sarah, Isaac and Joseph, God’s covenant promises, theological virtues and prayers of faith through engaging, classroom-ready activities.

Year 6 Catholic RE lesson plans for Branch 1: Creation and Covenant, containing seven sequenced 80-minute lessons. Explore stewardship, original sin, Baptism, Jesus’ New Covenant, faith and science, and biblical symbolism through engaging, classroom-ready activities.

Year 1 Catholic RE lesson plans for Branch 1: Creation and Covenant, with seven sequenced 60-minute lessons. Explore God as Creator, the Creed, stewardship, awe and wonder, Laudato Si’ and the Our Father through engaging, classroom-ready activities for ages 5–6. Engage your Year 1 pupils (ages 5–6) with a deep exploration of God’s world. This comprehensive Religious Education unit for Key Stage 1 (KS1) covers the Genesis creation story, The Creed, responsibility for our “Common Home,” and the Our Father prayer. This resource includes seven fully scaffolded 60-minute lesson plans, which can be easily split into your weekly timetable. Each plan provides clear learning intentions, guided discussions, and two independent tasks to ensure every child can record and reflect on their learning journey. Included weekly themes: The Creation Story: Retelling Genesis 1-2 through interactive “Creation Stations.” The Creed: Understanding Catholic beliefs about the “visible and invisible” world. Wise Choices: Learning how the Church teaches us to care for God’s gifts. Awe and Wonder: Experiencing God’s presence through nature and the senses. Stewardship: Exploring our responsibility to care for the world and local community. Laudato Si’: Introducing Pope Francis’ message about caring for everyone’s home. The Our Father: Deepening prayer life with a focus on the prayer Jesus taught us. Resource highlights: Step-by-step lesson plans: Ready-to-use “DISCERN” model pedagogy. Interactive activities: Sorting games, class charters, stewardship stories, and prayer with actions. Cross-curricular links: Geography (local maps/environment), Literacy (retelling stories), and Science (observing natural objects). Practical Resources: Image cards, sorting templates, and art-based reflection tasks. Ideal for: Year 1 Teachers and KS1 RE Leads Catholic Primary Schools (following the Birmingham Archdiocese curriculum and beyond) Religious Education coordinators looking for modern, engaging curriculum materials Creation, stewardship, and environment-focused teaching units **File type: **.pdf (PDF Document). Easy to view and print for classroom use. Want to see the lesson format before purchasing? Download the free Year 1 RE Creation & Covenant Lesson 1 FREE resource from the Discerning Disciples TES shop.

Nursery Catholic RE lesson plans for Branch 1: Creation and Covenant, with seven sequenced 30-minute lessons. Explore God’s love, the beauty of creation, prayer, the Sign of the Cross, thanksgiving and stewardship through sensory, play-based activities for ages 3–4. Complete Nursery RE: Creation and Covenant unit. Engage early learners with 7 weeks of faith-filled EYFS lesson plans, prayer activities and continuous provision. Support your youngest pupils (ages 3–4) as they explore the wonders of the world and their own unique identity. This comprehensive Religious Education resource for Nursery/EYFS covers key themes: God as Creator, the beauty of the world, learning the Sign of the Cross, understanding the Trinity, and our responsibility to care for ourselves and the environment. The unit includes seven structured 30-minute lesson plans built on the “DISCERN” pedagogical model (Dialogue, Introduce, Scaffold, Collaborative Conversation, Evaluate, Record, and Next Steps), ensuring a high-quality, reflective learning journey that aligns with the Catholic faith. Included weekly themes: God Made Me and Loves Me The World is Good and Beautiful Prayer: Talking to God The Sign of the Cross & the Trinity Giving Thanks to God Self-Care: I am Precious Caring for God’s Amazing World What’s included: Detailed weekly lesson plans with clear learning intentions. Continuous Provision ideas to transform your classroom, including a “Special Me” Mirror Station, “Exploring God’s World” Discovery Table, and a dedicated Prayer Corner. Creative activities: nature walks, body tracing, self-portraits, and planting seeds. Resource lists: Bible stories, visual prompts, art ideas and music suggestions. Ideal for: Nursery Teachers and EYFS Leads Catholic Primary Schools (and other faith-based settings) RE / Religious Education coordinators Creation and Covenant curriculum topics Early years spiritual and personal development (PSED) **File type: **.pdf (PDF Document). Accessible on PCs, tablets, and interactive whiteboards. Want the complete seven-week unit? Find the full Free Nursery Catholic RE Lesson-Believe: God Made Me resource in the Discerning Disciples TES shop.

Year 5 Catholic RE lesson plans for Branch 1: Creation and Covenant, containing seven sequenced 800-minute lessons. Explore Moses, the Ten Commandments, Jesus’ Great Commandment, covenant, sin, forgiveness and virtues through practical, classroom-ready activities. This complete Year 5 RE unit supports pupils aged 9–10 to develop knowledge and understanding of covenant relationships with God, Christian moral teaching and the call to live virtuously. Each lesson can be taught as an 80-minute session or divided into two 40-minute lessons. What is included Seven sequenced Year 5 RE lesson plans for Branch 1: Creation and Covenant Lesson 1: Hear, Believe & Live – Moses and God’s Call Lesson 2: Hear & Believe – The Ten Commandments Lesson 3: Hear & Believe – Jesus’ Great Commandment Lesson 4: Believe & Celebrate – What is a Covenant? Lesson 5: Live – Divine Laws and Virtues Lesson 6: Celebrate – Sin and Forgiveness Lesson 7: Live – Virtue and Growing in Goodness Seven 80-minute lessons, each adaptable as two 40-minute sessions Clear lesson aims, learning sequences, key questions and success criteria Bible-based learning, including Moses’ call, the Ten Commandments, covenant and Jesus’ teaching Suggested resources, including Bibles or Bible stories, images, whiteboards, paper, colouring and craft materials, and prayer resources Engaging activities including independent writing, journalling, drawing, soundscapes, role-play, comparison tables, timelines and prayer responses Assessment and recording opportunities, including Happiness Journals, Life Maps, Virtue Charts, Reconciliation reflections, written responses and visual outcomes Downloadable lesson-plan document in PDF (.pdf) format Curriculum and classroom use Designed for Year 5 pupils aged 9–10 in Upper Key Stage 2, this Catholic RE unit is part of Discerning Disciples and supports the Birmingham Archdiocese RE Curriculum. Pupils explore how God calls people into relationship through covenant, focusing on Noah, Abraham and Moses. They learn about the Ten Commandments and Jesus’ Great Commandment, consider the meaning and consequences of sin, encounter the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and reflect on how virtues such as honesty, respect and compassion help Christians grow in goodness. The unit uses the DISCERN teaching model: Dialogue – drawing out pupils’ prior knowledge and experience Introduce – presenting scripture, Catholic teaching and key vocabulary Scaffold – supporting understanding through structured activities and questioning Collaborative Conversation – encouraging thoughtful discussion, reflection and shared learning Evaluate – checking understanding against lesson success criteria Record – providing meaningful written, visual, practical or prayerful outcomes Next Steps – identifying how learning can be developed further

Editable Year 1 Catholic RE PowerPoint for Week 1: God Made the World, from the Discerning Disciples Creation and Covenant unit. A complete 10-slide, 60-minute lesson presentation for ages 5–6.

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FREE Year 6 Catholic RE lesson on Creation, Covenant and the Trinity, from the Discerning Disciples Creation and Covenant unit. Includes a complete 80-minute lesson plan. Use this free, classroom-ready Year 6 RE lesson to introduce Branch 1: Creation and Covenant. It is Lesson 1 from the full seven-week Discerning Disciples unit for pupils aged 10–11, aligned with the Birmingham Archdiocese RE Curriculum. This complete lesson can be taught as a standalone session. It also provides a practical taster of the structure, faith content, learning sequence and activities included in the full unit. This free resource includes A complete Lesson 1 plan: Creation, Covenant and the Trinity Teaching time: 80 minutes (or two 40-minute sessions) Clear learning intention and key vocabulary Bible references and Catholic RE content, including Genesis 1:1–2:3 and the role of the Trinity in creation — Father, Son and Holy Spirit Exploration of the Nicene Creed and what Catholics profess about God as Creator A structured lesson sequence following the DISCERN model Teacher prompts, discussion questions and scaffolded activities Independent task or recording activity, including a Trinitarian Creation reflection task Suggested classroom resources, including Bibles, printed scripture, images of creation, the Nicene Creed text, art materials and reflection journals Assessment, reflection and next-step opportunities with clear success criteria Full unit available This resource is Lesson 1 of 7 from the complete Year 6 RE: Creation and Covenant Lesson Plans unit. The full unit includes seven sequenced lessons covering: Creation, Covenant and the Trinity The Fall – Sin and Its Consequences God’s Covenant with Noah God’s Covenant with Abraham Moses and the Sinai Covenant The New Covenant – Jesus and the Eucharist Living the Covenant – Justice, Stewardship and Discipleship Search TES for: Year 6 RE Creation & Covenant Lesson Plans to find the full, premium unit in the Discerning Disciples shop. File type: PDF (.pdf) lesson-plan document. Open, view, download and print using a computer, tablet, web browser or PDF reader. Keywords: Year 6 RE, Catholic RE, Creation and Covenant, Trinity, Genesis, the Fall, Noah, Abraham, Moses, Sinai Covenant, Eucharist, New Covenant, stewardship, discipleship, Nicene Creed, Birmingham Archdiocese RE Curriculum, Discerning Disciples, Key Stage 2.

FREE Year 5 Catholic RE lesson on Moses and the Burning Bush, from the Discerning Disciples Creation and Covenant unit. Includes a complete 80-minute lesson plan. Use this free, classroom-ready Year 5 RE lesson to introduce Branch 1: Creation and Covenant. It is Lesson 1 from the full seven-week Discerning Disciples unit for pupils aged 9–10, aligned with the Birmingham Archdiocese RE Curriculum. This complete lesson can be taught as a standalone session. It also provides a practical taster of the structure, faith content, learning sequence and activities included in the full unit. This free resource includes A complete Lesson 1 plan: Moses and the Burning Bush Teaching time: 80 minutes (or two 40-minute sessions) Clear learning intention and key vocabulary Bible references and Catholic RE content, including Exodus 3:1–15 and God’s revelation of his name “I AM WHO I AM” Exploration of Moses as a prophet called and sent by God, and the significance of holy ground and God’s presence A structured lesson sequence following the DISCERN model Teacher prompts, discussion questions and scaffolded activities Independent task or recording activity, including a Called and Sent reflection task Suggested classroom resources, including Bibles, printed scripture, images of the burning bush, art materials and reflection journals Assessment, reflection and next-step opportunities with clear success criteria Full unit available This resource is Lesson 1 of 7 from the complete Year 5 RE: Creation and Covenant Lesson Plans unit. The full unit includes seven sequenced lessons covering: Moses and the Burning Bush The Ten Commandments – God’s Covenant with Israel The Ten Commandments – Living God’s Law The Psalms – Songs of the Covenant The Prophets – Calling People Back to God Isaiah and the Promise of a Messiah Mary’s Yes – The Annunciation and the New Covenant Search TES for: Year 5 RE Creation & Covenant Lesson Plans to find the full, premium unit in the Discerning Disciples shop. File type: PDF (.pdf) lesson-plan document. Open, view, download and print using a computer, tablet, web browser or PDF reader. Keywords: Year 5 RE, Catholic RE, Creation and Covenant, Moses, Burning Bush, Exodus, Ten Commandments, covenant, Psalms, Isaiah, Messiah, Annunciation, Mary, Birmingham Archdiocese RE Curriculum, Discerning Disciples, Key Stage 2.

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FREE Year 4 Catholic RE Lesson – Abraham’s Call & Faith FREE Year 4 Catholic RE lesson on Abraham’s Call and Faith, from the Discerning Disciples Creation and Covenant unit. Includes a complete 80-minute lesson plan. Use this free, classroom-ready Year 4 RE lesson to introduce Branch 1: Creation and Covenant. It is Lesson 1 from the full seven-week Discerning Disciples unit for pupils aged 8–9, aligned with the Birmingham Archdiocese RE Curriculum. This complete lesson can be taught as a standalone session. It also provides a practical taster of the structure, faith content, learning sequence and activities included in the full unit. This free resource includes A complete Lesson 1 plan: Abraham’s Call and Faith Teaching time: 80 minutes (or two 40-minute sessions) Clear learning intention and key vocabulary Bible references and Catholic RE content, including Genesis 12 and God’s covenant promises to Abraham Exploration of Abraham as a model of prayer, faith and trust in God A structured lesson sequence following the DISCERN model Teacher prompts, discussion questions and scaffolded activities Independent task or recording activity, including a Trust Map Suggested classroom resources, including Bibles, maps, landscape images, art materials, large paper and reflection journals Assessment, reflection and next-step opportunities with clear success criteria Full unit available This resource is Lesson 1 of 7 from the complete Year 4 RE: Creation and Covenant Lesson Plans unit. The full unit includes seven sequenced lessons covering: Abraham’s Call and Faith Abraham and Sarah – God’s Covenant Promise Abraham and Isaac – Faith and Obedience God’s Covenant and Jesus Joseph – Dreams and God’s Providence The Virtues – Faith, Hope and Love Prayers of Faith – St Thérèse and St John Henry Newman Search TES for: Year 4 RE Creation & Covenant Lesson Plans to find the full, premium unit in the Discerning Disciples shop. File type: PDF (.pdf) lesson-plan document. Open, view, download and print using a computer, tablet, web browser or PDF reader. Keywords: Year 4 RE, Catholic RE, Creation and Covenant, Abraham, Genesis, covenant, faith, trust, obedience, Joseph, theological virtues, St Thérèse, St John Henry Newman, Birmingham Archdiocese RE Curriculum, Discerning Disciples, Key Stage 2.

**FREE Year 2 Catholic RE lesson on The Bible, from the Discerning Disciples Creation and Covenant unit. Includes a complete 60-minute lesson plan. ** Use this free, classroom-ready Year 2 RE lesson to introduce Branch 1: Creation and Covenant. It is Lesson 1 from the full seven-week Discerning Disciples unit for pupils aged 6–7, aligned with the Birmingham Archdiocese RE Curriculum. This complete lesson can be taught as a standalone session. It also provides a practical taster of the structure, faith content, learning sequence and activities included in the full unit. This free resource includes A complete Lesson 1 plan: Hear & Believe – The Bible Teaching time: 60 minutes Clear learning intention and key vocabulary Catholic RE content exploring the Bible as a sacred book, including the Old Testament and New Testament Opportunities for pupils to learn how to handle the Bible respectfully A structured lesson sequence following the DISCERN model Teacher prompts, discussion questions and scaffolded activities Independent task or recording activity Suggested classroom resources, including Bibles, picture resources, card, paper, pencils and whiteboards Assessment, reflection and next-step opportunities Full unit available This resource is Lesson 1 of 7 from the complete Year 2 RE: Creation and Covenant Lesson Plans unit. The full unit includes seven sequenced lessons covering: The Bible God’s Covenant with Noah – Part 1 God’s Covenant with Noah – Part 2 Understanding Stewardship Baptism – Part 1 The Symbols of Baptism Psalms Search TES for: Year 2 RE Creation & Covenant Lesson Plans to find the full, premium unit in the Discerning Disciples shop. File type: PDF (.pdf) lesson-plan document. Open, view, download and print using a computer, tablet, web browser or PDF reader. Keywords: Year 2 RE, Catholic RE, Creation and Covenant, the Bible, Old Testament, New Testament, Noah, covenant, Baptism, stewardship, Psalms, Birmingham Archdiocese RE Curriculum, Discerning Disciples, Key Stage 1.

FREE Year 3 Catholic RE lesson on The Creation Story, from the Discerning Disciples Creation and Covenant unit. Includes a complete 80-minute lesson plan. Use this free, classroom-ready Year 3 RE lesson to introduce Branch 1: Creation and Covenant. It is Lesson 1 from the full seven-week Discerning Disciples unit for pupils aged 7–8, aligned with the Birmingham Archdiocese RE Curriculum. This complete lesson can be taught as a standalone session. It also provides a practical taster of the structure, faith content, learning sequence and activities included in the full unit. This free resource includes A complete Lesson 1 plan: Hear, Believe & Live – The Creation Story Teaching time: 80 minutes (or two 40-minute sessions) Clear learning intention and key vocabulary Bible references and Catholic RE content exploring God as Creator, the pattern of creation, creation as “good” and the seventh day as holy A structured lesson sequence following the DISCERN model Teacher prompts, discussion questions and scaffolded activities Independent task or recording activity, including a Creation Pattern Chart Suggested classroom resources, including Bibles or printed scripture, art materials, image banks, chart paper and natural objects Assessment, reflection and next-step opportunities with clear success criteria Full unit available This resource is Lesson 1 of 7 from the complete Year 3 RE: Creation and Covenant Lesson Plans unit. The full unit includes seven sequenced lessons covering: The Creation Story Made in God’s Image Dignity and Fairness St Francis and the Goodness of Creation Stewardship and Rest Laudato Si’ and Creation Care Psalm 8 and Praise Search TES for: Year 3 RE Creation & Covenant Lesson Plans to find the full, premium unit in the Discerning Disciples shop. File type: PDF (.pdf) lesson-plan document. Open, view, download and print using a computer, tablet, web browser or PDF reader.

FREE Year 1 Catholic RE lesson on God Made the World, from the Discerning Disciples Creation and Covenant unit. Includes a complete 60-minute lesson plan. Use this free, classroom-ready Year 1 RE lesson to introduce Branch 1: Creation and Covenant. It is Lesson 1 from the full seven-week Discerning Disciples unit for pupils aged 5–6, aligned with the Birmingham Archdiocese RE Curriculum. This is a complete lesson that can be taught as a standalone session. It also provides a practical taster of the structure, faith content, learning sequence and activities included in the full unit. This free resource includes A complete Lesson 1 plan: God Made the World Teaching time: 60 minutes Clear learning intention and key vocabulary Bible references and Catholic RE content, including Genesis 1:1–4, 24–26 A structured lesson sequence following the DISCERN model Teacher prompts, discussion questions and scaffolded activities Independent task or recording activity Suggested classroom resources including a Bible or story book, picture cards (light, sky, land, sea, animals), art supplies and natural objects Assessment, reflection and next-step opportunities Full unit available This resource is Lesson 1 of 7 from the complete Year 1 RE: Creation and Covenant Lesson Plans unit. The full unit includes seven sequenced lessons covering: God Made the World The Creed – What Catholics Believe God Gave Us the World to Care For Awe and Wonder in Creation Stewards of God’s Creation Pope Francis and Laudato Si’ – Everyone’s Home The Our Father – God’s Prayer for Living Search TES for: Year 1 RE Creation & Covenant Lesson Plans to find the full, premium unit in the Discerning Disciples shop. File type: PDF (.pdf) lesson-plan document. Open, view, download and print using a computer, tablet, web browser or PDF reader. Keywords: Year 1 RE, Catholic RE, Creation and Covenant, God Made the World, Genesis, Birmingham Archdiocese RE Curriculum, Discerning Disciples, Key Stage 1, stewardship, prayer, Creation story.