Year 4 Catholic RE lesson plans for Branch 1: Creation and Covenant, with seven sequenced 80-minute lessons. Explore Abraham, Sarah, Isaac and Joseph, God’s covenant promises, theological virtues and prayers of faith through engaging, classroom-ready activities.

This complete Year 4 RE unit supports pupils aged 8–9 to explore faith, trust, obedience, forgiveness and God’s covenant relationship with his people. Each weekly lesson is planned for 80 minutes and includes a natural break point for teaching as two 40-minute sessions.

What is included

• Seven 80-minute lessons, each structured with a natural break point for delivery as two 40-minute sessions
• Clear learning sequences, key questions, independent tasks and success criteria
• Scripture-based learning using the stories of Abraham, Sarah, Isaac and Joseph
• Suggested resources including Bibles, maps, landscape and saint images, art materials, large paper for charts and timelines, prayer cards or beads, and reflection journals
• Practical activities including a Trust Map, Hospitality Chain, Symbol Story, timeline or family-tree creation, Good Choices reflections, Virtue Exploration and Prayer Meditation
• Assessment and recording opportunities through maps, charts, prayer cards, written reflections, collaborative conversation and photographic or display evidence for a prayer space
  *** Downloadable lesson-plan document in PDF (.pdf) format**

*** Curriculum and classroom use**
*Designed for Year 4 pupils aged 8–9, 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.

Pupils encounter God’s covenant promises through the lives of Abraham and Sarah, consider faith and obedience through the story of Abraham and Isaac, and explore God’s providence and forgiveness through Joseph’s story. They make connections between God’s covenant with Abraham and Jesus, then develop their understanding of the theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Love through scripture, prayer and reflection.

Ideal for
Year 4 teachers and Key Stage 2 RE leaders
Catholic primary schools following the Archdiocese of Birmingham RE Curriculum
Schools using the Discerning Disciples Catholic RE curriculum
Teachers seeking progressive, structured and classroom-ready Year 4 Catholic RE lesson plans
Planning meaningful Key Stage 2 Religious Education with scripture, collaborative discussion, reflection, assessment and recorded outcomes

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