the special first haircut ceremony for Hindu babies to wish them a healthy life

a bracelet siblings tie on each other's wrists to show love and protection

a prayer or wish for happiness, health, and love that families give during these celebrations

a special festival that celebrates the love between siblings

Welcoming a Hindu baby

Religious education

Christian rites of passage: baptism

Christian rites of passage : confirmation and believer's baptism

Bat Mitzvah and Bar Mitzvah

Bat Mitzvah and Bar Mitzvah today

Similarities and differences in rites of passage

In this unit pupils will study the concept of rites of passage - focussing on coming of age rituals undertaken by some Christians, Hindus and Jews.  They will make see how these ancient rituals have adapted and  may have different interpretations.

Rites of passage: How do communities mark growing up?

In the Mundan ceremony, the baby’s {{}} is shaved for the first time.

The Mundan ceremony can take place in a mandir or at ...

True – all Hindu boys have this haircut.

All Hindu boys have their Mundan haircut.

Hindus believe in one main {{}} called Brahman.

What is the name of the Hindu festival of lights?

Many Hindus {{}} in a special place called a mandir.

Welcoming a Hindu baby

Lesson outcome