Religious Education

Gospel Reading

Jesus is transfigured on the mountain in the presence of Peter, James, and John.

Making the Connection

Children love to share stories about events in their lives. We can lead them to appreciate the Bible as a book of stories about Jesus' life, told by his followers, that explains that Jesus is the Son of God.

Preparation for Scripture Readings

When something special happens, we want to remember it and share our memories with others. Sometimes we draw a picture, take a photograph, or write a story to help us. If Jesus walked into our room this very moment, what would you do to help you remember your time with him.

This was a special moment for Jesus’ friends because they saw that Jesus was the Son of God. Peter wanted to save this memory by putting up three tents on the mountain—one for Jesus, one for Moses, and one for Elijah. Jesus’ friends were probably anxious to tell their friends what had happened on the mountain. But Jesus asked them to wait until after his death, when he could prove to everyone that he was the Son of God by coming back to life.

After Jesus died on the cross and rose, his friends shared this special memory on the mountain. It was written in the Bible so that we too could know for sure that Jesus is the Son of God.

Student learning

The Grade 3 / 4 students have been learning about the relationship between the Father, Son and Holy Spirit

By using a fruit of God's creation, they have understood the Holy Trinity

The Trinity [three parts] of God – Father, Son Jesus, Holy Spirit – are all God in different forms. Just as the peel protects the apple – God the Father protects humankind. An apple has flesh – Jesus was God made human when he was born to Mary and Joseph. So we say Jesus is like the flesh of the apple because he 'feeds' us and gives us nourishment. The core of the apple, like the Holy Spirit, contains the seeds. Just as seeds of apple trees grow in fertile, watered and cared for ground; seeds of faith will sprout, grow and flourish.

Proudly presenting the work of Grade 3 /4 students on the Holy Trinity

God bless

Iris DeVisser

RE / Literacy Leader