Kara: serving as a Sikh

Religious education

Sikhs: the story of a British community

The story of the first Khalsa

Perspectives on taking Amrit

Kesh, Kanga, Kachera: living 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 Kara is a steel {{}} worn by Khalsa Sikhs.

Some Sikhs wear a Kara even if they have not taken {{}}.

because it shows that God has no beginning or end

Why might a Sikh wear a Kara even if they are not a Khalsa Sikh?

Why do Sikhs value being spiritually open?

how they practice serving and ther faith daily

Many Sikhs wear a {{}} or scarf to show respect for their faith.

Kara: serving as a Sikh

Lesson outcome