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.
