Success Criteria Suggested activities I know that Catholics believe when we die Learn the prayer Rest’ ‘Eternal our live in Talk about the terms and ‘heaven’ ‘soul’ ‘heaven’ I know that when someone dies, we have a Discuss what the children already know about funeral or cremation funerals I know what happens Priest or parishioner from Bereavement Group – people come together can visit to share their work with the children memories are shared (this would fit in well with Confirmation/ Communion Preparation in p4 when children The person's life is celebrated learn about various ministries carried out by prayers are said people in their parish.) tears/ grief Discuss how a funeral can support a family support through hugs/ cards/ flowers during a very difficult time. words/ music Research Jewish death and funeral customs I can describe what happens in the Jewish faith when somebody dies Primary 5 Learning Intentions To understand that death is part of the life cycle (only first and second levels) (L.I. 4) To understand that death is the end of the life of the physical body not the soul (L.I. 5) To understand that there are several purposes to funeral rites (L.I. 9) To explore the common features of world religions regarding death and funeral rites (only second level) (L.I. 11) To understand the importance of expressing feelings as part of moving on (healing) (L.I. 16) To understand that memories are important in relation to loss and change (L.I. 17) To understand that will affect different people in different ways (only first and second levels) (L.I. 18) Experiences and Outcomes By investigating the lifecycles of plants and animals, I can recognise the different stages of their development. SCN 2-14a I am exploring God’s relationship with others and I have reflected on how people’s has helped them in difficult times. RERC1-03c
Success Criteria I know that Catholics believe when we die our live in ‘heaven’ I know that when someone dies, we have a funeral or cremation I know what happens – people come together memories are shared The person's life is celebrated prayers are said tears/ grief support through hugs/ cards/ flowers words/ music I can describe what happens in the Jewish faith when somebody dies Suggested activities Learn the prayer ‘Eternal Rest’ Talk about the terms ‘soul’ and ‘heaven’ Discuss what the children already know about funerals Priest or parishioner from Bereavement Group can visit to share their work with the children (this would fit in well with Confirmation/ Communion Preparation in p4 when children learn about various ministries carried out by people in their parish.) Discuss how a funeral can support a family during a very difficult time. Research Jewish death and funeral customs Primary 5 Learning Intentions To understand that death is part of the life cycle (only first and second levels) (L.I. 4) To understand that death is the end of the life of the physical body not the soul (L.I. 5) To understand that there are several purposes to funeral rites (L.I. 9) To explore the common features of world religions regarding death and funeral rites (only second level) (L.I. 11) To understand the importance of expressing feelings as part of moving on (healing) (L.I. 16) To understand that memories are important in relation to loss and change (L.I. 17) To understand that will affect different people in different ways (only first and second levels) (L.I. 18) Experiences and Outcomes By investigating the lifecycles of plants and animals, I can recognise the different stages of their development. SCN 2-14a I am exploring God’s relationship with others and I have reflected on how people’s has helped them in difficult times. RERC1-03c