The Mustard Seed
This is a multi-media resource for KS2 Religious Education, which is especially relevant during Lent.
After considering the Parable of the Mustard Seed, pupils see Jesus’ teaching in action by meeting Sr Samia and the children from the Mustard Seed Centre in Syria.
Taking Fr Werenfried van Strateen and ACN as their inspiration, the lessons enable children to understand that their prayers and actions can also grow and bear much fruit.
The animations and art activities encourage pupils record their prayers and charity fundraising efforts and offer them to God during a prayer service at the end of the process.
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Lesson 1
This lesson introduces the idea that things can begin very small and become huge.
Presentation (Google Doc)
Activity & worksheets (PDFs)
Teaching notes & lesson plans (PDFs)
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Lesson 2
This lesson is about understanding The Parable of the Mustard Seed. The parable is explained in terms of “What we do” and “What God does”.
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Lesson 3
This lesson is about understanding the work of Sr Samia and the Sisters of the Sacred Heart at the Mustard Seed Centre in Syria.
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Lesson 4
This lesson is about showing pupils that they can be like mustard seeds. The emphasis is on prayer and the things they can actually do to make a difference.