Y8: KS3 CATHOLIC RED: Prophecy and Promise - How do Christmas Carols reflect prophetic messages?

ARTISTIC EXPRESSION LESSON:

This thoughtfully designed lesson delves into the rich meaning of Christmas carols, exploring their connection to Catholic teaching, Scripture, and the season of Advent and Christmas. Planned in line with the KS3 Source and Summit textbook and fully compliant with the Religious Education Directory (RED), this lesson includes:

• Engaging activities to unpack the theological messages in carols like O Come, O Come Emmanuel and O Little Town of Bethlehem.
• Scripture references and links to prophecies to enhance understanding.
• Differentiated sentence starters, comprehension tasks, and evaluation questions to support all learners.
• Literacy-friendly design with a focus on Catholic traditions and seasonal themes.

An ideal resource for fostering faith-based reflection and creative learning in your KS3 classroom!