Reflections Pack (Textbook and Activity Book)

A New, Engaging and Up-to-date Package for Junior Cycle Religious Education

Reflections is a new and engaging package for Junior Cycle Religious Education from The Educational Company of Ireland. Written by our highly experienced author team, with combined Religious Education teaching experience of 45 years, this new package includes the most up-to-date and relevant content, delivered in a fresh and engaging layout.

• Covers the entire Junior Cycle Religious Education course in a one-book format
• Suitable for both exam and non-exam classes
• Content is structured and split into easy-to-follow units and chapters
• Learning outcomes and intentions are listed at the start of each chapter and are linked to material to help students make the connection
• Key skills are identified and key words are explained and highlighted
• Content is supported by a wide range of activities and methodologies
• Chapters contain differentiated questions, using the traffic light system, making them ideal for mixed ability groups
• Sample exam-style questions and answers with helpful hints
• Two dedicated chapters for the Classroom Based Activities (CBAs) are included 
• Draft, review and redraft exercises with self- and peer-assessment
• All five major world religions and non-religious worldviews are explored – features comic strips that tell the stories of the five major world religions
• Looking back at your learning section at the end of chapters includes questions and activities to check knowledge, understanding and attitude
• Visual key words page at the end of chapters
• Reflection moments throughout, including reflect and watch video links and wellbeing check-ins

• Free as part of the new package, the Student Activity Book includes a wide range of activities and allows students to develop key skills and reflect on their learning. It contains a wide range of activities such as key word searches, visual stimulus questions, creative writing prompts, etc.