Marys song of praise L2 S01 Learning Intentions

Mary’s song of praise L-2 S-01

Learning Intentions The children will: 1) recognise that Mary thanked God with a song of praise for choosing her to be the mother of his son Jesus. 2) recall parts of Mary’s song of praise. Click the boxes to reveal text. L-2 S-02

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When we are chosen to do something special we are filled with joy X • How do you feel when you are chosen to do something special in your class? • What do you do when you are chosen to do something special? Click the ‘i’ button to reveal information L-2 S-04

What did Mary do when she was chosen by God to be the mother of Jesus? When the was Elizabeth angel socame pleased to tell to Mary see her, thatand God greeted had chosen her with her to a loud be the crymother of joy saying, of his son, “Mary, you Jesus, Maryare said, the“Yes, most Iblessed will do what among God allasks women me to do”. because your baby is God’s own son. How can it be that you have come to visit me? ” Then Mary set out to see her cousin Elizabeth Marywas who sang also a song having of praise a baby. to Mary God for had to walk choosing to a town her in the to hill be the country mother untilofshe God’s came only to son. Elizabeth’s house. This story was written in the Bible by St. Luke in Chapter 1. Press the button to advance through the lines (there are 2 pages) L-2 S-05

What was Mary’s song of joy about? Watch, listen and remember what Mary’s song of joy was about. Click the video button to play a video L-2 S-06

Mary’s heart was filled with joy and happiness 1) Mary’s heart was so filled God had chosen her to be the mother of his son. 2) Mary often sang her song great things for her and God’s name was holy. 3) Mary praised God because while she waited for Jesus to be born. 4) Mary knew God had done with joy and happiness it made her sing. Drawing Tool Match the statements on the left with the ones on the right using the drawing tool. Click worksheet icon for worksheet. L-2 S-7 A

Mary’s heart was filled with joy and happiness 1 Mary’s heart was so filled 2 Mary often sang her song 3 Mary praised God because 4 Mary knew God had done a) God had chosen her to be the mother of his son. c) while she waited for Jesus to be born. b) great things for her and God’s name was holy. d) with joy and happiness it made her sing. Click the purple numbered buttons on the left to reveal the correct statement match. Click the audio button to to stop play ‘My Spirit sings’ sings L-2 S-7 B

We honour Mary because she is the mother of Jesus who is God’s son We pray Mary’s special prayer to honour her. I can pray this with my family. We honour Mary when we sing to her. Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Press the button to advance through the lines Click the audio button to play stop ‘Te Waiata a Maria’ L-2 S-08

Check Up 1) How did Mary give thanks to God for choosing her to be Jesus’ mother? 2) Tell a partner the story about Mary going to visit her cousin Elizabeth. 3) Which activity do you think helped you to learn best in this lesson? 4) Questions I would like to ask about the topics in this lesson are… Click each caption space to reveal text L-2 S-09

Time for Reflection Click the audio button to play stop Reflective Music L-2 S-10