Lesson 1: Story of Corpus Christi
Time Allocation: 45 minutes Resources Needed: Bible stories, pictures of Last Supper Introduction: Discuss importance of stories in religion Development: Read and discuss the story of the Last Supper and the origins of Corpus Christi Conclusion: Recap key points of the story Assessment: Ask students to draw a picture depicting the Last Supper
Lesson 2: Symbols and Traditions
Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Symbols of bread and wine, videos on Corpus Christi traditions Introduction: Discuss the importance of symbols in religion Development: Explore the symbols of bread and wine used in Corpus Christi celebrations Conclusion: Create a collage of symbols related to Corpus Christi Assessment: Have students write a short paragraph explaining the significance of the symbols
Lesson 3: Connecting to Daily Life
Time Allocation: 55 minutes Resources Needed: Discussion prompts, real-life examples Introduction: Discuss how religious celebrations connect to daily life Development: Brainstorm ways in which Corpus Christi values can be applied in daily life Conclusion: Create a poster showing connections between Corpus Christi and daily life Assessment: Have students write a short reflection on how they can incorporate Corpus Christi values in their daily routines
Lesson 4: Exploring Concepts
Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Concept cards, group discussion materials Introduction: Introduce key concepts of Corpus Christi celebrations Development: Break students into groups to discuss and explore these concepts further Conclusion: Each group presents their findings to the class Assessment: Assess group presentations based on understanding and creativity
Lesson 5: Hands-on Activity
Time Allocation: 50 minutes Resources Needed: Craft materials, recipe for unleavened bread Introduction: Discuss the importance of hands-on activities in learning Development: Create unleavened bread together as a class Conclusion: Enjoy the bread together and discuss its significance Assessment: Have students write a reflection on the experience of making and sharing the bread
Lesson 6: Culminating Activity
Time Allocation: 60 minutes Resources Needed: Presentation materials, props Introduction: Explain the culminating activity to the students Development: Allow students to prepare and present a skit or play related to Corpus Christi Conclusion: Discuss the learnings from the activity and its relevance Assessment: Assess presentations based on creativity, understanding, and engagement