Pentecost then Pentecost Today R1 S01 Learning Intentions

Pentecost then – Pentecost Today R-1 S-01

Learning Intentions The children will: 1) recall the story of the first Pentecost in the life of the Church recognise ways the Holy Spirit Te Wairua 2) Tapu gives life to the Church today Click the box to reveal the Learning Intention R-1 S-02

Make a mind map about the First Pentecost What I know about the First Pentecost Click the worksheet button to go to the worksheet R-1 S-03

Pentecost in the Liturgical Year v Look at the Liturgical Calendar X and make a comment or ask a question about it. v Construct one sentence to describe where the Feast of Pentecost comes. v Give a reason why Trinity Sunday might be placed directly after Pentecost. v What feast that is related to Pentecost is not marked on the calendar? v What seasons does Pentecost come between? Click the I-button to reveal information R-1 S-04

Brush up on your Pentecost knowledge In groups make your own version of PENTECOST boxofquestions and record them to share Click the video button to play ‘What is Pentecost’ video R-1 S-05

The room that is the site where it is believed several significant events in Jesus’ life took place The ‘Cenacle’ which means dining room, also known as the ‘Upper Room’, is a room in Jerusalem traditionally held to be the site of the Last Supper. The Cenacle is also considered the site where other significant events described in the New Testament took place, such as: preparation for the celebration of Jesus' final Passover meal Jesus appeared after his resurrection the election of Saint Matthias as the apostle to replace Judas Iscariot Jesus washed his disciples' feet the disciples gathered after the Ascension of Jesus the descent or coming down of the Holy Spirit upon the disciples on the day of Pentecost. Click the small pictures to reveal text R-1 S-06

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Signs that the Holy Spirit Te Wairua Tapu is alive in the Church today Make a collage of all the people you know, including yourselves, who are signs that the Holy Spirit is alive in the Church today. Display your collage in your school and parish. R-1 S-09

Check up 1) Make a comic strip of the Pentecost story to share with a younger child. 2) Explain the connection between the Holy Spirit that came at Pentecost and the Holy Spirit in the Church today. 3) How is the Holy Spirit present in the Church and the world today? 4) How can you recognise the Holy Spirit working in yourself and other people today? 5) Which activity do you think helped you to learn best in this resource? 6) Questions I would like to ask about the topics in this resource are … Click the worksheet button to go to the worksheet R-1 S-10

Time for Reflection Click the audio button to play stop reflective music R-1 S-11