The First Missionaries in BritainKnow who spread Christianity

in England.

Describe in detail the life of one of the early missionaries.

Evaluate the importance of the first missionaries

Columba Patrick David Augustine

Jesus’ mission to his Apostles was that they should “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you..”

Below are 4 people who decided to obey this mission. Do you know what country in the UK each of them went to?

Map of Britain1. Match up the Saints to the country they went to. Label each Saint. 2. Colour in the arrows and the countries: Scotland – Blue, Ireland – green,

Wales – Yellow (or use your own colour coding)3. Fill in the timeline with the names of the Saints, going by the date of

their death. 4. Add in the label “Constantine – changed Empire to Christianity” in

330AD5. which country do you think it would be most difficult to be a missionary

in? What difficulties could there be there?**Would it be harder or easier to be a missionary if the Romans had left?

Stick in your sheet.

1. Underline key phrases in your text.

2. Use these phrases to summarise the story of St Patrick in your books.

3. What persuaded people to listen to Patrick’s preaching and become Christians?

**Was St Patrick similar to the Apostles? How?

Draw a story board in 3 parts of the Story of St Patrick

HomeworkChoose one of the other 3 Saints from your sheet (NOT St Patrick). Design a poster to advertise his coming to your town. Follow the instructions on your sheet.