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 Christmas matter to Christians ?

Make sense of belief:

• Recognise that stories of Jesus’ life come from the Gospels
• 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:

• Think, talk and ask questions about Christmas for people who are Christians and for people who are not.

What is the "Good News" that Christians believe Jesus brings ?

Make sense of belief:

• Tell stories from the Bible and recognise a link with the concept of Gospel or good news.
• Give clear, simple accounts of what Bible texts mean to Christians.
• Recognise that Jesus gives instructions to people about how to behave.

Understand the impact:

• Give at least 2 examples of ways in which Christians follow the teachings studied about forgiveness and peace, and bringing good news to the friendless.
• Give at least 2 examples of how Christians put these beliefs into practice in the church community and their own lives.

Make connections:

• Think, talk and ask questions about whether Jesus’ good news is only good news for Christians, or if there are things for anyone to learn about how to live, giving a reason for their answers.

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.

What makes some places sacred to believers? 

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 examples of stories, objects, symbols and actions used in synagogues that show what people believe
•  Give simple examples of how people worship at a synagogue
•  Talk about why some people like to belong to a sacred building or a community.
• Give an account of what happens at a traditional Jewish or Muslim welcome ceremony, and suggest what the actions and symbols mean

Make connections:

• Think, talk and ask good questions about what happens in a synagogue or mosque saying what they think about these questions, giving good reasons for their ideas
•  Talk about what makes some places special to people, and what the difference is between religious and non-religious special places.