Ash Wednesday Yr 1

Learning Objectives:
1. To understand what is Ash Wednesday
2. To begin to know some of the simple words, actions and symbols from the Ash Wednesday Liturgy
3. To think carefully about the use of ashes and how we have a chance for a fresh start

Resources Include: 
- Fully editable lesson PowerPoint
- Prayer Templates - Use for sorry prayers to display in the class on washing lines
- 40 Day Cross Template - A cross designed with 40 squares (one for each day of Lent). A name of a pupil goes onto each of these days – how have they tried to be like Jesus?
- Carousel Questions - Carousel activity for pupils to explore Ash Wednesday.

Religious Education Directory Links:
U1.4.6 - Recognise simple connections between the use of ashes and the Christian belief that Lent is an opportunity for a new start
R1.4.2 - Considering what they might give up and choose to do to help others

Scheme of Work: Year 1 Desert to Garden - Lesson 2 _______________________________________________________________________________

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