Assembly Objective:
- Who is the baby Jesus? This assembly explores Christian beliefs about Jesus and the religious significance of Christmas.
Film:
- The Boss Baby (Dreamworks Animation, 2017) certificate U, click here to buy the DVD online.
Category Archives: Assemblies (Years 1-2)
Trolls: Where Does Happiness Come From?
Assembly Objective:
- Where does happiness come from? This assembly explores what the Bible teaches about the ultimate source of happiness and links the theme of Trolls to the story of Pentecost.
Film:
- Trolls (Walt Disney Studios, 2016) certificate U, click here to buy the DVD online.
The Good Dinosaur: What Makes a Family?
Assembly Objective:
- What makes a family? There are many different types. This assembly explores the biblical description of the early Church to introduce the idea of Christianity as a worldwide, wholly inclusive, family.
Film:
- The Good Dinosaur (Pixar, 2015, certificate PG), click here to buy the DVD online.
The Good Dinosaur: Overcoming Fear
Assembly Objective:
- How can we overcome our fears? This assembly explores the biblical story of how the first Christians overcame their fears at Pentecost.
Film:
- The Good Dinosaur (Pixar, 2015, certificate PG), click here to buy the DVD online.
Mater and the Ghostlight: Year Round Fools
Assembly Objective:
- Is it good or bad to be a fool? Particularly suitable for use on April Fool’s Day, this assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about doing good things that may appear foolish to others.
Film:
- Mater and the Ghostlight (found on the Pixar Short Films Collection, Disney Pixar, 2006) certificate U. Click here to buy the DVD online.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Taking a Stand
Assembly Objective:
- Why should we stand up for the rights of other people? This assembly marks Saint George’s Day by inviting pupils to consider his courageous acts (both mythical and factual).
Film:
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Twentieth Century Fox, 2010). Click here to buy a copy of the DVD online.
Antz: The Lord’s Prayer: What to pray
Assembly Objective:
- What can I do when I feel insignificant? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching that God cares about every aspect of our lives.
Film:
- Antz (DreamWorks, 1998) certificate PG. Click here to buy the DVD online.
Rise of the Guardians: Scared Silly
Assembly Objective:
- Is there something greater than all evil? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about never needing to feel afraid. (Particularly suitable for Halloween.)
Film:
- Rise of the Guardians (DreamWorks, 2013) certificate PG. Click here to buy the DVD online.
Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World: Mum’s the Word
Assembly Objective:
- How can we show members of our family how important they are. This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about loving people, even when we find them difficult. (Particularly suitable for Mother’s Day.)
Film:
- Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World (Entertainment, 2011) certificate PG. Click here to buy the DVD online.
Rise of the Guardians: The Centre of the Son
Assembly Objective:
- Why is Christmas a time of ‘goodwill to all’? This assembly explores the Bible’s teaching about the character of Jesus Christ and the idea that God’s ‘centre’ is love. (Particularly suitable for Christmas.)
Film:
- Rise of the Guardians (DreamWorks, 2013). Click here to buy the DVD online.
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