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

Perspectives on taking Amrit

Religious education

Sikhs: the story of a British community

The story of the first Khalsa

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?

Amrit is made from {{}} and sugar stirred with a sword.

The Panj Pyare add {{}} to the water to make amrit sweet.

At the end of the ceremony, Sikhs are given a new {{}}.

What does the name 'Singh', which is given to Sikh men, mean?

Do all Sikhs go through the Amrit ceremony?

What was the purpose of creating the Khalsa?

five Sikhs who offered their lives for their faith

no, it is for all Sikhs who follow Sikh values

Is the Khalsa only for people who fight in battles?

The first five Sikhs were willing to sacrifice their {{}} for their faith.

The Khalsa was formed by Guru Gobind Singh at a {{}} called Vaisakhi.

Starter Quiz

What was the purpose of creating the Khalsa?