Ascension and Pentecost

Unit: 2.6 What happened at the Ascension and Pentecost?

Christian Concepts
God – Creation – Fall – People of God – Incarnation – Gospel – Salvation – Kingdom of God

The aim of this unit is to:

• begin to develop the children’s knowledge and understanding of these two very significant events.
• give children an opportunity to begin to explore the concept of God as three in one.

emphasise the importance of these events in the life of Jesus and the Church, then and now.

Key Experiences

Listening to the stories of the Ascension and Pentecost.

Exploring the symbolism and power of the Holy Spirit.

Looking at pieces of art work that interpret these events.