The idea of belonging

Religious education

Symbols of belonging

Christians and their faith family

Shabbat: belonging to a Jewish family

Belonging as a humanist

What does it mean to belong?

In this unit pupils will explore the idea of belonging to a religious community through case studies of Jewish and Christian families. They will hear from different Jews to see that Shabbat can be marked in diverse ways and understand that churches can take many forms in Christianity.

Communities: what does it mean to belong?

a picture, sign, or object that helps us to understand what someone believes or where they belong

to be accepted, respected, and valued within a group

a tiny scroll with special words from the Torah, contained in a small case on the door of a Jewish home

believing in something that you cannot see; Christians have faith in God and Jesus

the people who love and care for you; not all families look the same

a person who believes in God and follows Jesus

Faith Family Clip 1

someone who follows the religion called Judaism

the day when Jews rest, spend time with family and remember God

a special prayer Jewish people say at the start of Shabbat to thank God

a group of people who share something in common

a person with a non-religious worldview based on values of kindness

a picture, sign, or object that helps us to       understand what someone believes or where they belong

a group of people who care for and help each other

a person who believes in God and follows Jesus Christ

a person who is a part of the Jewish religion

someone who believes in making the most of life and being kind to others, but does not believe in God

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