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people involved?Pupils should:• Learn about the miracles of Jesussuch as the feeding of the 5000• Reflect on the significance of thequestions that accounts ofmiracles raise for Christians andothers.Was Jesus a miracle worker?• Give out a copy of one of Jesus’miracles e.g. The feeding of thefive thousand (Luke 9:12-17)• Using the Lipman method ofphilosophical discussion, pupilsare to reflect on and discuss thisaccount. This should follow thefollowing format:- Each pupil is to read the accountof this miracle- Each pupil should think of onequestion that the account raises- In their groups, pupils shouldlisten to each other’s question- They should then decide on onequestion to focus on- One pupil should explain theiropinion on this question. Pupilsshould then take it in turns toexplain their own views on thisquestion- They should use the format ‘Iagree/disagree with (name ofprevious pupil) because…- Each student should then decidewhat they think about thisPupils should:• Describe/showunderstanding/explain an accountof one of Jesus miracles• Ask/raise/suggest answers toquestion on issues raise by anaccount of a miracle• Apply/express their own ideas/ toissues connected with miraclesThinking skills
accountPupils should learn about:-• A modern miracle i.e.Lourdes• Contemporary Christianviews on miracles• Reflect on their own reactionsto modern miracles andChristian responses tocontemporary miracles(Active Resources for Christianity 2explains this approach in detail)• What do Christians believe thismiracle shows about Jesus?• What effect would experiencingthis miracle have had on thepeople involved?Why are miracles important toChristians?• Give background informationabout Lourdes (if possible showa video clip)• www.lourdes-france.comincludes a webcam from thegrotto!• Discuss their own views on thisaccount• Explore why miracles areimportant to Christians – whatdifference may they make to aChristian’s life?• Interview a local Christian abouthow they would respond toBiblical and modern miraclesPupils should be able to:-• Describe/showunderstanding/explain an accountof a modern miracle• Describe/showunderstanding/explain ofcontemporary Christianresponses to an account of amodern miracle• Ask/raise/suggest answers toquestion on issues raise by anaccount of a miracle• Apply/express their own ideas/ toissues connected with miraclesOpportunity for spiritual and Culturaldevelopment
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