Christmas: a short guide for secondary

Key stage

KS3; KS4

Subject

Religious Education

Collection

Christian festivals

Format

PPT (2mb), PDF (2mb)

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Magi scene on the High Altar

Overview

Use this presentation to explore the Christian festival of Christmas with your class, from the beginning of Advent to the Epiphany. Designed for KS3 and KS4, this short guide can be used to introduce the festival to your students or as a knowledge recap. This is accompanied by a more detailed teachers’ guide, designed to fill any gaps in understanding.

Learning objectives

  • To understand what Christmas is, when it happens and how Christians experience it
  • To learn about key holy days within the period of Advent and Christmas
  • To find out how Christmas is referred to within the Bible