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

Welcoming new life

Religious education

Christian baptism of a baby

Christians dedicate a child to God

Humanists celebrate new life

Welcoming a foster child into the family

Welcoming a new family member with or without God

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?

Bennie's parents wanted to welcome the new baby with a ...

For whom is the cross an important symbol?

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

What is the name for a person who believes in God and Jesus and goes to church?

Name an occasion where people might have a celebration.

a special day to celebrate someone's birth

Welcoming new life

Lesson outcome