Year 6 Catholic RE lesson plans for Branch 1: Creation and Covenant, containing seven sequenced 80-minute lessons. Explore stewardship, original sin, Baptism, Jesus’ New Covenant, faith and science, and biblical symbolism through engaging, classroom-ready activities.

This complete Year 6 RE unit supports pupils aged 10–11 to deepen their understanding of Creation, covenant, sin, salvation and Christian responsibility. Each weekly lesson is planned for 80 minutes and can be taught as two 40-minute sessions.

What is included

• Seven 80-minute lessons, each with a natural break point for delivery as two 40-minute sessions
• Clear learning intentions, structured lesson sequences, key questions and defined success criteria
• Scripture-based learning using Bible texts, including the Second Creation Story, the Fall and Jesus’ New Covenant
• Catholic teaching on stewardship, original sin, grace, Baptism, salvation history and the theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Love
• Resources and prompts using Laudato Si’ extracts, images, reflection journals, prayer materials, mapping and charting resources, and biographies of Christian scientists
• Practical learning activities, including visual mapping, Venn diagrams, comparison charts, scenario and temptation analysis, Lectio Divina, Examen reflections, commitment cards and creative writing
• Independent assessment and recording tasks with clear success criteria, explanations and opportunities for personal reflection
  *** Downloadable lesson-plan document in PDF (.pdf) format

*** Curriculum and classroom use**

• Designed for Year 6 pupils aged 10–11 in Upper Key Stage 2, this Catholic RE unit is part of the Discerning Disciples curriculum and aligned with the Birmingham Archdiocese RE Curriculum.

The lessons use the DISCERN pedagogical model

Use this resource as a complete seven-week Branch 1 unit, or select individual lessons to support teaching on Creation, stewardship, original sin, Baptism, covenant, faith and science, Christian scientists, Laudato Si’ and biblical symbolism.

Ideal for
Year 6 teachers and Upper Key Stage 2 RE leaders
Catholic primary schools following the Birmingham Archdiocese RE Curriculum
Schools using the Discerning Disciples Catholic RE curriculum
Teachers seeking structured, progressive and classroom-ready Year 6 Catholic RE lesson plans
Planning meaningful, age-appropriate Upper Key Stage 2 Religious Education with scripture, discussion, reflection, assessment and recorded outcomes

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