BOOKS EXPLORE Key Vocabulary book Scripture lectern Gospel

BOOKS EXPLORE

• • • Key Vocabulary book Scripture lectern Gospel Bible Old Testament and New Testament genre thurible missal Church parish family

LO: To know that the Gospel’s tell the story of Jesus’ life in the New Testament. RECD: Scriptural imagery which speaks of God; stories of significant people in the Old and New Testament.

The Gospels The four Gospels are found in the New Testament of the Bible. The Gospels tell us about Jesus’ life on Earth. They are each named after the person who we believe wrote it.

TASK: 5 Minutes • Ask the children to look through the Bible and write in order the names of the Gospel writers. • Remember to use CLEAN hands and TURN the pages CAREFULLY. • Check spelling of the names.

The Four Gospel Writers Matthew Mark Luke John

Q. Why are some Gospels about the same story? Discuss Who wrote about Zacchaeus and Jesus ? Luke

Gospels according to Matthew Jesus heals two blind men Matthew 9: 27 -31 The Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5: 1 -12 Visitors from the East Matthew 2: 1 -12

READ: Matthew 3: 13 -17 Jesus is Baptised Thi bel s is m ove y who d So wel m I a n m l pl eas ed

Gospels according to Mark Jesus feeds a great crowd Mark 6: 30 -44 Jesus chooses the 12 Appostles Mark 3: 13 -16 Jesus walks on water Mark 6: 45 -52

Gospels according Luke The Shepherds and the Angels Luke 2: 8 -20 The birth of Jesus is announced Luke 1: 26 -38

READ: Luke 1: 1 -3 “Some who followed Christ write about his life”.

Gospels according to John Jesus is the Light of the World John 8: 12 -20 Jesus promises the Holy Spirit John 14: 15 -30

• REMEMBER • The Gospels were written to teach us how to follow Jesus’ footsteps. • They spoke of Jesus’ life on Earth. • What can we learn from the Gospels? love hope believe joy Friendship calm care kindness gratitude light

Part 2 Write Up • The four Gospels are found in the second part of the Bible, The New Testament. The Gospels tell the story of Jesus’ life on earth, his birth, teaching his disciples and his death and Resurrection.

TASK: RE in books A B C Draw a picture to show John wrote, Jesus said Retell the story of Zacchaeus in your own words. Look at the word bank. “Love one another”. “I love each one of you”. “You are my friends”. Explain what Jesus meant by this story.

Use the word bank to help you with your sentences