This week in Religious Education, our Year 6 pupils explored Baptism as the first Sacrament of Initiation in the Catholic Church. We discussed how Baptism marks the beginning of a person’s journey of faith and learned about the important symbols used in the sacrament such as water, chrism, the dove and the white garment — each representing cleansing, the Holy Spirit, new life and purity. The children also made thoughtful links to Original Sin and the story of the Fall of Adam and Eve from Genesis 3, deepening their understanding of why Baptism is so significant for Christians.
Later in the week, we turned our attention to the Nicene Creed, which we prayed together aloud. The class discovered that this ancient prayer is a summary and declaration of faith that unites all Christians around the world. Regardless of country or language, the core beliefs expressed in the Creed remain the same. The children were fascinated to learn that the Nicene Creed was first drafted in 325 AD and completed in 381 AD, yet is still used in every Mass today — a powerful reminder of the shared faith that connects Christians across time and place.
This week for our class Celebration of the Word, we reflected on the theme of solidarity and peace, inspired by Matthew 5:9: “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” We thought about how we are all part of one human family and how God calls us to stand together, support one another, and build peace in our world. We shared examples of times when we have helped others, included someone who was left out, or worked together to solve problems calmly. We also reflected on how being united and peaceful helps us to live out God’s love in our school and wider community. By showing kindness, understanding and respect, we can all be peacemakers and live in solidarity with others as members of the Body of Christ.
