Aim

To explore the symbolism of the Christingle.

Lesson

Begin by revising what was taught in the previous lesson about Jesus as the Word of God and the Light of the world. Inform them that the Christingle is a Christian symbol of Jesus as the 'Light of the World'.

Use text to inform children about the symbolism of the Christingle.

Activity

Following discussion, groups of children could:

• make a Christingle
• read the story of the healing of the man born blind (John 9:1-41)
• study the words of 'Shine Jesus Shine'
• study Holman Hunt's painting The Light of the World.