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?

a sacred ceremony where a baby is welcomed into the church family of God

an individual chosen by the parents to take a role in the child's  Christian upbringing and development

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

a group of people connected through their beliefs about Jesus

Promises

Church blessing

a non-religious way of thinking based on human values

looking after babies, children or young people who are in need of a safe, stable family environment

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