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

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.

Welcoming new life

Lesson outcome

This lesson was made for home learning during the pandemic.