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

Kesh, Kanga, Kachera: living as a Sikh

Religious education

Sikhs: the story of a British community

The story of the first Khalsa

Perspectives on taking Amrit

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 practice of Sikhs keeping their hair uncut

to dress modestly and live with self-control

What does the Kachera remind Sikhs to do?

true, they are part of the Amrit ceremony only

True or false? Only Sikhs who have taken Amrit wear head coverings.

they have deep meanings about how to live

a holy drink used in a Sikh ceremony to join the Khalsa

a name given to Sikh women to show strength and dignity

a name given to Sikh men to show bravery and equality

Who prepares the amrit during the ceremony?

What is stirred into the amrit to symbolise kindness?

What do boys receive at the end of the Amrit ceremony?

that they are committing to live by Sikh values

What does taking Amrit show about a Sikh?

Which of the following is **not** true about the Amrit ceremony?

Kesh, Kanga, Kachera: living as a Sikh

Lesson outcome