Who do Christians say made the world? Harvest

Make sense of belief:

• Recognise creation is the beginning of the Bible.

Make Connections:

• Give a reason for the ideas they have and the connections they make between Jewish/Christian creation story and the world they live in.

How should we care for the world and for others ?

Make sense of belief:

• Give a clear, simple account of what Genesis 1 tells Christians and Jews about the natural world

Understand the impact:

• Give examples of how Christians and Jews can show care for the natural earth

Say why Christians and Jews might look after the natural world

Make connections:

• Give good reasons why everyone (religious and non-religious) should care for others and look after the natural world.

What does it mean to belong to a faith community?

Make sense of belief:

• Say simply what Jesus and one other religious leader taught about loving other people

Understand the impact:

• Give an account of what happens at a traditional Jewish or Muslim welcome ceremony, and suggest what the actions and symbols mean
• Identify at least two ways people show they love each other and belong to each other when they get married (Christian and/or Jewish and non-religious)

Make connections:

• Give examples of ways in which people express their identity and belonging within faith communities and other communities, responding sensitively to differences
• Talk about what they think is good about being in a community, for people in faith communities and for themselves, giving a good reason for their ideas.

Why does Christmas matter to Christians?

Make sense of belief:

• Give a clear, simple account of the story of Jesus’ birth and why Jesus is important to Christians.  

Understand the impact:

• Give examples of ways in which Christians use the story of the Nativity to guide their beliefs and actions at Christmas

Make connections:

• Decide what they personally have to be thankful for, giving a reason for their ideas.

Who is Muslim and how do they live? (Part 1)

Make sense of belief:

• Recognise the words of the Shahadah and that it is very important for Muslims

 Identify some of the key Muslim beliefs about God found in the Shahadah and the 99 names of Allah, and give a simple description of what some of them mean

Understand the impact:

• Give examples of how Muslims use the Shahadah to show what matters to them

Make connections:

• Think, talk about and ask questions about Muslim beliefs and ways of living

Why does Easter matter to Christians?

Make sense of belief:

• Recognise that incarnation and salvation are part of a big story of the Bible.
• Tell stories of Holy Week and Easter from the Bible and recognise a link with the idea of Salvation.

Understand the impact:

• Give at least 3 examples of how Christians show their beliefs about Jesus’ death and resurrection in church worship at Easter.

Make connections:

• Think, talk and ask questions about whether the story of Easter only has something to say to Christians, or if it has anything to say to pupils about sadness, hope or heaven, exploring different ideas. 

Who is Muslim and how do they live? (Part 2)

Make sense of belief:

• Give examples of how stories about the Prophet show what Muslims believe about Muhammad.

Understand the impact:

• Give examples of how Muslims use stories about the Prophet to guide their beliefs and actions (e.g. care for creation, fast in Ramadan) Give examples of how Muslims put their beliefs about prayer into action.

Make connections:

• Talk about what they think is good for Muslims about prayer, respect, celebration and self-control, giving a good reason for their ideas
• Give a good reason for their ideas about whether prayer, respect, celebration and self-control have something to say to them too.

What makers some places sacred to believers? (Mosque)

What does it mean to belong to a faith community?

Make sense of belief:

• Recognise that there are special places where people go to worship, and talk about what people do there Identify at least three objects used in worship in two religions and give a simple account of how they are used and something about what they mean
• Identify a belief about worship and a belief about God, connecting these beliefs simply to a place of worship
• Give examples of stories, objects, symbols and actions used in churches and mosques that show what people believe
•  Give simple examples of how people worship at a church and mosque
•  Talk about why some people like to belong to a sacred building or a community.

Understand the impact:

• Give an account of what happens at a traditional Jewish or Muslim welcome ceremony, and suggest what the actions and symbols mean