Introduction
Christian Assemblies II is suitable for both experienced assembly leaders and inexperienced teachers without a Church background. The assemblies are organised into 10 sections, each focusing on a particular event in the Christian calendar and are suitable for KS1 and KS2.
Summary of contents
Written by eight religious education advisers, one head teacher and a primary school worship coordinator, all from different dioceses, Christian Assemblies II is the perfect resource for both experienced assembly leaders and inexperienced teachers without a Church background. The assemblies have been written both for pupils who are familiar with the Christian religion and those who aren’t, and come, ready for you to deliver to:
Whole school
Key Stage 1
Key Stage 2
Classroom
Easy to use – pick an appropriate assembly off the shelf for any part of the year
The assemblies are organised into 10 sections, each focusing on a particular event in the Christian calendar, for example:
Saint Matthew (September)
Harvest (October)
Advent (November–December)
Christmas (December)
Epiphany (January)
Lent (February–April)
Holy Week (March–April)
May Day (May)
Pentecost (May–June)
Trinity (June–July)
Chapter breakdown
Theme – Saint Matthew (September)
Saint Matthew ‘made better’ by Jesus
Whole-school
Please forgive me!
Key Stage 1
Am I a sheep or a goat?
Key Stage 2
How to be happy
Classroom worship ideas
Theme – Harvest (October)
Looking after creation
Whole-school
The mustard seed
Key Stage 1
Seeds of love
Key Stage 2
A range of ideas on the theme of Harvest
Classroom worship ideas
Theme – Advent (November–December)
Saint Andrew
Whole-school
Saint Nicholas
Key Stage 1
Saint Lucia
Key Stage 2
Saint Spiridion
Classroom worship ideas
Theme – Christmas (December)
Mary’s challenge
Whole-school
Wrapping paper
Key Stage 1
Christmas crackers!
Key Stage 2
Christmas tree
Classroom worship ideas
Theme – Epiphany (January)
The journey of the Wise Men
Whole-school
Special gifts
Key Stage 1
The baptism of Jesus
Key Stage 2
The Wedding at Cana and other miracles
Classroom worship ideas
Theme – Lent (February–April)
Ash Wednesday
Whole-school
Putting up a barrier
Key Stage 1
Breaking down the barrier
Key Stage 2
Shrove Tuesday and fasting
Classroom worship ideas
Theme – Holy Week (March–April)
Maundy Thursday: The Last Supper
Whole-school
Maundy Thursday: Washing the disciples’ feet
Key Stage 1
Good Friday: the death of Jesus
Key Stage 2
Holy Saturday
Classroom worship ideas
Theme – May Day (May)
The flight into Egypt
Whole-school
A special wedding feast
Key Stage 1
Mary, the mother of Jesus
Key Stage 2
Mary and Joseph
Classroom worship ideas
Theme – Pentecost (May–June)
Fire in his belly
Whole-school
The Helper and Comforter
Key Stage 1
Facing change
Key Stage 2
A range of ideas on the theme of Pentecost
Classroom worship ideas
Theme – Trinity (June–July)
Trinity Sunday
Whole-school
Jesus
Key Stage 1
God the Father
Key Stage 2
A range of ideas on the theme of the Trinity
Classroom worship ideas
The Lord’s Prayer (3 versions)
The Grace
