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RE at key stage 3    (Year 8)

Unit 8A: What does Jesus' Incarnation mean for Christians today?

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About this unit

This unit looks at the ways in which Christians today find meaning in the accounts and stories of Jesus' life, especially those associated with his birth. Using a variety of written and visual sources, pupils learn and understand some of the ways in which Christians celebrate Jesus' birth. The unit offers opportunities for pupils to examine and reflect upon the concepts of incarnation, virgin birth and salvation. Pupils develop their understanding of a Christian sacred text. They evaluate the relationship between belief and practice for a Christian believer today.

This unit is expected to take approximately 7 hours.


Sections in this unit

This unit is divided into sections. Each section contains a sequence of activities with related objectives and outcomes. You can view this unit by moving through the sections or print/download the whole unit.
1. Who is the Messiah?
2. What happened at Jesus' birth?
3. What beliefs about Jesus does Christmas reveal?
4. What was Jesus like when he grew up?
5. How do Christians show love today?
6. How important is salvation to Christians?
7. Why is Christmas an important Christian festival?