6.3 JESUS, THE BREAD OF LIFE / EXPLORING THE MASS CONCEPTS: REDEMPTION, SACRAMENT About this unit In this unit the children will learn about the different parts of the Mass, particularly the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. They will learn about the first Passover and show an understanding of the links between it and the Last Supper Jesus had with his disciples. They will reflect on the importance of the body and blood of Christ for Catholics. Where this unit fits in This unit builds on work throughout the programme on the Mass in Years 2 and 4 Prior learning It would be useful if the children have knowledge of the story of the Passover and some experience of the Mass. Key words Passover, slaves, plagues, Egypt, lamb, sacrifice, meal, bread, wine, Last Supper, my body, my blood, lamb of God, Temple, altar, penitential rite, liturgy of the Word, liturgy of the Eucharist, offertory, consecration, holy communion, tabernacle, sanctuary lamp Links to ‘God’s Story’ and ‘Church’s Story’ God’s Story 3, pp. 18-22, 114 Church’s Story 3, pp. 50-63 KEY SCRIPTURE Exodus 12 (The Passover) 1 Corinthians 11: 23-26 Matthew 26: 26-29 (The Last Supper) John 13: 34 (The Commandment to love) KNOWLEDGE SEQUENCE  The links between the story of the Passover, the Last Supper and the Eucharist.  What the New Covenant means to us.  The different parts of the Mass and understand the importance of each aspect.  That Christ is present in the Blessed Sacrament.  What happens to the bread and wine at the Consecration.  The importance of the Eucharist to Catholic belief. WTL LEARNING OBJECTIVES  Know and think about the story of the Passover  Know that Jesus is the Bread of Life  Think about what this means for us Learning objectives in italics are from the revised books        Know what happened at the Last Supper and reflect on what this means for us (New Covenant) Think about our part in this Covenant Understand the Penitential Act and the Liturgy of the Word in the Mass and think about their participation in them Understand the Offertory, Consecration and Communion and reflect on our part in them Understand that the Eucharist is source and summit of life and understand its importance. Know that Jesus has chosen to stay with us in a special way in the Blessed Sacrament. Be aware of how his presence can help us BY THE END OF THIS UNIT PUPILS ARE EXPECTED TO BE ABLE TO: Show knowledge and understanding of the Last Supper by making links between it and the Passover and Eucharist (old book) Show an understanding of the word ‘sacrifice’ and its link with the Mass Show an understanding of the saying ‘I am the Bread of Life’ by making links between it and bible sources (John 6:35 and John 6:1-14 ) (new book) Express a point of view about the Eucharist, giving a reason for it Show knowledge and understanding of the religious signs and actions used in the celebration of the Eucharist. Compare responses to questions about the Mass and or Eucharist Learning objectives in italics are from the revised books Use religious vocabulary widely, accurately and appropriately