a group of people who share common interests and values

the act of helping or doing work for others, often to support a community or cause

a group of countries that were controlled or ruled by Britain

a Sikh place of worship, where people gather to pray, learn, and share meals together

Sikhs: the story of a British community

Religious education

The story of the first Khalsa

Perspectives on taking Amrit

Kesh, Kanga, Kachera: living as a Sikh

Kara: serving as a Sikh

Living as a Sikh in Britain today

In this unit pupils focus on the Sikh community in the UK today. They learn why there is a Sikh community and its contribution historically and in terms of service and charity. They analyse how Amrit and the 5Ks remain important to Sikh identity and how there is a diversity of practices.

Sikhs: What does Khalsa mean to Sikhs today?

the tenth and final human Guru in Sikhi who started the Khalsa

a special group of Sikhs who promise to live honestly, help others, and follow the Sikh religion closely

giving up something important or special for a good cause or to help others

a holy drink used in a special ceremony, also called Amrit, to show commitment to God and to becoming a true Sikh

a promise to keep doing something, even when it’s hard, because you believe it is important

means 'lion' and is a name given to Sikh men during the Amrit ceremony to show bravery and equality

means 'princess' and is a name given to Sikh women during the Amrit ceremony to show dignity and strength

the practice of Sikhs keeping their hair uncut, as a sign of respect for the body as a gift from God

a small wooden comb that Sikhs wear to keep their hair clean and tidy, showing respect for the body and their faith

special cotton undergarments worn by Sikhs as a symbol of modesty, cleanliness, and self-control

dressing and acting in a way that is respectful and not showing off

something that represents a deeper meaning

helping others selflessly, an important Sikh value

a traditional head covering worn by many Sikh men and women as part of their faith

strongly held ideas or opinions, especially those connected to religion or values

when someone is treated unfairly or badly because of their religion, race, gender or appearance

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