a way of doing something that has existed for a long time

Welcoming a new family member with or without God

Religious education

Welcoming new life

Christian baptism of a baby

Christians dedicate a child to God

Humanists celebrate new life

Welcoming a foster child into the family

In this unit, pupils will examine how different Christian and humanist families welcome a new baby. They will make connections between the idea of welcome and dedication - comparing religious and non-religious ceremonies to see similarities and differences.

New life: how is a new child welcomed?

How might people celebrate the birth of a new baby?

a special service giving a baby’s life back to God

a sacred ceremony with water where a baby is welcomed into the church

a traditional event to celebrate a special occasion

someone who looks after children in their home

Who would ask guide parents to be a part of their baby's naming ceremony?

that they'll help the child learn about Jesus by reading stories from the Bible

that they will always be in their life to offer love and support

that they will stand by their side when they need help or advice

Which of these promises would **not** be made by a humanist to their baby?

people who provide a safe home to a child 

people who make promises at a humanist naming ceremony

a group of people connected through their beliefs about Jesus

Match the key terms below to the correct descriptions.

Some people decide to become foster carers. Put these steps for becoming a foster carer in the correct order.

Match each family below to the way that they might welcome a child into their family.

choose strangers to help guide the child.

To welcome a new child into a family, parents may ...

Welcoming a new family member with or without God

Lesson outcome