RE Lesson 1

Read the story of the Last Supper. As reading children to role-play the story, from preparing the room, through to the washing of the feet and the institution of the Eucharist. – the Mass.

Read with the children the text of the washing of the feet. Make a list of the actions of Jesus.

Why do you think he did this?

Why was Peter so upset with Jesus?

Imagine you had been Peter. What would you have said to Jesus at this point?

What was Jesus teaching his disciples?

Introduce children to the word “Commandment.” What does it mean?

Activity for children to complete:

Children to make a banner which highlights the new commandment of Jesus, 

 

RE Lesson 2

Introduce children to the word “servant.” Explain that this is a special image of Jesus at the Last Supper.  

Jesus taught his disciples to serve other people and follow his example. What does this mean?

Talk about how we can be servants of Jesus, what is he asking us to do?

Research about people today who follow the example of Jesus by loving and serving others. Such as members of the parish, the children’s families, CAFOD, Father Hudson’s Society, Mission Together etc.

Activity for children to complete:

Children to make promises to follow the example of Jesus by being servants of others - record by writing or drawing.

Pray together as a family and let the children share their promise.