Unit outcomes
Pupils who are secure will be able to:
- Explain why some people believe Jesus was the Messiah.
- Give examples of how Christianity spread as a religion.
- Identify different features of a Catholic church.
- Explain the uses of different features of a Catholic church.
- Identify some reasons why people began practising in different ways.
- Organise different Christian practices according to their impacts on believers.
- Identify how different people represent Jesus depending on personal and cultural influences.
Lesson 5 explores different Christian practices and the importance of each for different people. After lesson 4, you may wish to visit a Christian place of worship or invite a member of the congregation or clergy to your school to support the children’s learning.
It is important to risk-assess the visit taking into account any relevant school risk assessment policies and procedures. Please be aware this lesson may take longer than one hour.
Suggested prior learning
Why is the Bible the best-selling book of all time?
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Teacher video: Why doesn't Christianity always look the same?
Lessons
Lesson 1: Why did some people believe Jesus was the Messiah?
Lesson 2: How did Christianity develop?
Lesson 3: What is Roman Catholicism?
Lesson 4: How have historical changes impacted Christianity?
Lesson 5: How can being part of a Christian community give a sense of belonging?
Lesson 6: Does everyone have the same picture of Jesus?
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Key vocabulary
crucifixion
denomination
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Assessment – R&W Y5: Why doesn’t Christianity always look the same?
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Vocabulary: R&W – Y5 Why doesn’t Christianity always look the same?
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Religion and worldviews: Long-term plans
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Religion and worldviews: Progression of pupils skills and knowledge
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Cross-curricular opportunities
British Values: Tolerance of different cultures and religions, Mutual respect.
English: Comprehension, Spoken language, Writing composition.
History: A study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066, the Roman Empire and its impact on Britain, Britain’s settlement by Anglo-Saxons and Scots.
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