How churches differ

Religious education

Belonging to a church

Belonging to a mosque

How mosques differ

Belonging to an Orthodox synagogue

How synagogues differ

In this unit pupils build on their understanding of belonging to investigate similarities and differences between churches, synagogues and mosques. They will explore how their is diversity within religious buildings as well as between worldviews.

Places of worship: what makes them sacred?

because different churches have different traditions

because they like different colours and styles

Why do Christians have different types of churches?

What is the name of the special book Christians use in church?

What is an important part of a church for many Christians?

What is the special table in a church called?

Which ceremony do Christians use to welcome someone into their church?

they help believers pray and learn about God

Why are places of worship important to believers?

Where do most Christians go to worship God?

What does it mean when something is 'sacred'?

playing by yourself and not talking to anyone

feeling like you are part of a group or a community

only talking to the teacher and no one else

by praying or listening to religious teachings

Which of the following are ways Christians show that they belong to a church?

How churches differ

Lesson outcome