Year 2 Catholic RE lesson plans for Branch 1: Creation and Covenant, with seven sequenced 60-minute lessons. Explore the Bible, Noah’s covenant, stewardship, Baptism and Psalms through engaging, classroom-ready activities for ages 6–7.

This complete Year 2 RE unit supports pupils aged 6–7 to discover God’s covenant relationship with his people, the meaning of Baptism, our responsibility to care for creation and how we can praise God through prayer and song. Each weekly lesson is planned for 60 minutes and includes clear structure and scaffolding throughout. Pupils are introduced to the Bible as a sacred text and explore God’s covenant with Noah, learning about obedience, repentance and God’s faithfulness. They develop their understanding of stewardship as caring for God’s world, encounter Baptism as the first sacrament and a welcome into God’s family, and explore the rich symbolism of the Baptism rite. The unit concludes with Psalms as a model of prayer and praise, connecting pupils’ own voices to the living tradition of the Church.

What is included

• Seven 60-minute lessons, each with a clear, structured learning sequence
• Learning intentions, key questions, scaffolded activities and success criteria for every lesson
• Scripture-based learning using the Good News Bible, including the story of Noah and selected Psalms
• Suggested resources including Bibles, Noah and creation posters, markers, pencils, card, paper, craft materials, scenario and action cards, stickers, whiteboards, instruments and music recordings
• Practical activities including acting out stories, singing (including Arky Arky), role-playing apologies, matching symbol cards, a sensory water experience, creating collages and listening to Psalms and hymns
• Assessment and recording tasks including written or drawn responses, class displays, Promise Cards, Stewardship Action Cards, a Class Psalm Book, a Baptism Symbol Book and self-assessment
• Downloadable lesson-plan document in PDF (.pdf) format

Curriculum and classroom use
Designed for Year 2 pupils aged 6–7, this resource is part of the Discerning Disciples curriculum and aligns with the Archdiocese of Birmingham Catholic RE curriculum. The lessons are structured using the DISCERN pedagogical model.

Ideal for
Year 2 teachers and Key Stage 1 RE leaders
Catholic primary schools following the Archdiocese of Birmingham RE Curriculum
Schools using the Discerning Disciples Catholic RE curriculum
Teachers seeking structured, progressive and classroom-ready Year 2 Catholic RE lesson plans
Lessons exploring repentance, forgiveness, care for creation and prayer in an age-appropriate and engaging way
Planning meaningful Key Stage 1 Religious Education with scripture, discussion, creative activities, reflection and recorded outcomes