An interactive assembly with lovely illustrations. Pupils learn about Catherine Booth (co-founder of The Salvation Army) and how she helped change the injustice around her. Inspire and challenge pupils to see what they can change in their own lives. This can easily be adapted for an assembly on Victorian women.

Inspire your pupils to explore the Christmas story with three powerful images of Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus in a modern setting. Use these vibrant engaging images as a quick starter to a lesson, a group discussion or the main focus of a lesson. What if Jesus was born today? How would the story change? Explore why Christians believe God sent his son to be with ordinary people. Resources include Primary (KS2) and Secondary Lesson Ideas, a Modern Christmas Story Planning Sheet and Bible Verse cards. These resources are easily adapted: for a range of age groups, a simple and fun look at a Modern Christmas, or for exploring the Christmas story in depth.

This resource helps pupils explore what it means to be a member of The Salvation Army through learning about what soldiership means to young members and through exploring what soldiers believe and do. Pupils will reflect on how members of The Salvation Army, a Christian denomination that does not practise sacraments, express their Christian faith.

A presentation telling the story of the founders of The Salvation Army, William and Catherine Booth, and of how The Salvation Army started. These bright and bold graphics will appeal to younger children, but is also suitable for older children. Can be used as part of a lesson, or to support an assembly. As part of Religious Education - Faith in Action, or the History topic - The Victorians.

A lesson looking at Faith in Action, what William Booth and The Salvation Army did during the Victorian times. It explores what William Booth did and incorporates some of his famous sayings, for example ‘Soup, soap and salvation’. Pupils learn what it might have been like to live during the Victorian times. There is a range of follow-up activities including comparing what The Salvation Army did 150 years ago, to present day support. Suitable for ‘Faith in Action’, ‘Studying a Person of Faith’ and ‘Victorians’ topics.

A lesson about William Booth, who started The Salvation Army during the Victorian times. This lesson looks at the life of William and explores the key points in his life. How and why did he turn his life around? How did his faith influence his actions? What are our own turning points in life? Links with ‘impact of a religious faith upon a person’, Faith in Action and the topic Victorians.

A lesson based on the theme of refugees. It explores the journey of a refugee, and how and why The Salvation Army is supporting people. Links with Religious Education and PSHE.

A lesson for 14-16 year-olds about the causes and consequences of gambling. The lesson also explores The Salvation Army's standpoint on gambling.

How do you show God’s love?.. explores what The Salvation Army does to support people. Pupils reflect on how they can support one another. Includes a fun Blockbuster style quiz which recaps on key words about The Salvation Army from the six lessons. Lesson 6 of 6. These resources provide an introduction to The Salvation Army through a range of lessons and activities. They are ideal to use in one-off lessons, or to introduce a longer topic looking at different aspects of The Salvation Army.

Worship? What’s That?.. is a lesson explaining what worship is and explores the different forms of worship Salvation Army members may use. Includes an introduction to Salvation Army music. Lesson 5 of 6. These resources provide an introduction to The Salvation Army through a range of lessons and activities. They are ideal to use in one-off lessons, or to introduce a longer topic looking at different aspects of The Salvation Army.

Why is the Bible important?.. is a lesson that explains why the Bible is important to Salvation Army members. Pupils investigate a number of Bible teachings and reflect if they agree with them. Lesson 4 of 6. These resources provide an introduction to The Salvation Army through a range of lessons and activities. They are ideal to use in one-off lessons, or to introduce a longer topic looking at different aspects of The Salvation Army.

What’s Jesus got to do with it?.. is a lesson on how The Salvation Army is based on the teaching of Jesus, to love one another. Pupils have the opportunity to reflect on how you can live in a way that shows love to others. Lesson 3 of 6. These resources provide an introduction to The Salvation Army through a range of lessons and activities. They are ideal to use in one-off lessons, or to introduce a longer topic looking at different aspects of The Salvation Army.

Why is it called an army?.. is a lesson exploring the history of The Salvation Army, when it was started by William Booth during the Victorian era. Discover why there was a need for social action and how The Salvation Army helped the poor. Lesson 2 of 6. These resources provide an introduction to The Salvation Army through a range of lessons and activities. They are ideal to use in one-off lessons, or to introduce a longer topic looking at different aspects of The Salvation Army.

The Salvation Army is… is a lesson introducing to The Salvation Army. Investigate key words and the purpose behind a corps building (Salvation Army church). Lesson 1 of 6. These resources provide an introduction to The Salvation Army through a range of lessons and activities. They are ideal to use in one-off lessons, or to introduce a longer topic looking at different aspects of The Salvation Army.

A lesson aimed at 16- to 18-year-olds about Catherine Booth's arguments for women preaching and leading. The resources help students explore Bible passages and Catherine Booth's beliefs as expressed in her pamphlet Women's Right to Preach the Gospel. This lesson provides an opportunity for students to share their own opinions on this subject having reflecting on the texts and arguments.

Lesson 4 of 4. Heart to God and Hand to Man explores how Salvation Army chaplains supported soldiers on the front line, and reflects on the support given during WW1. Part of a complete mini project based on the First World War. It covers the humanitarian aid given to soldiers abroad and in the UK. Pupils discover how and why The Salvation Army supported servicemen in a thought provoking yet fun and creative way. Includes opportunities for cross-curricular links.

Lesson 3 of 4. Love in Action and in Truth explores the different types of war work men and women of The Salvation Army undertook to support soldiers. Part of a complete mini project based on the First World War. It covers the humanitarian aid given to soldiers abroad and in the UK. Pupils discover how and why The Salvation Army supported servicemen in a thought provoking yet fun and creative way. Includes opportunities for cross-curricular links.

Lesson 2 of 4. I was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me explores how and why The Salvation Army supported soldiers near the front line in Salvation Army huts. Part of a complete mini project based on the First World War. It covers the humanitarian aid given to soldiers abroad and in the UK. Pupils discover how and why The Salvation Army supported servicemen in a thought provoking yet fun and creative way. Includes opportunities for cross-curricular links.

Some of the difficulties faced 2,000 years ago by the people in the Christmas story are still affecting thousands of people today. Explore the Christmas story by using images created with current newspaper headlines alongside the Bible text. This resource is inspired by a set of four Christmas posters created by The Salvation Army. Includes creative ideas for how the images could be used in RE , Literacy, Drama and Humanities lessons.

In this lesson students will reflect on and express their own opinions about alcohol as well as understand the consequences of alcohol consumption. Pupils will be able to explain The Salvation Army's standpoint and understand how The Salvation Army helps those suffering with alcohol additions.