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

The story of the first Khalsa

Religious education

Sikhs: the story of a British community

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 Khalsa was created by {{}} Gobind Singh at the Vaisakhi festival.

The Khalsa began with {{}} Sikhs who were willing to give their lives to God.

to form a group of people devoted to faith and service

Why did Guru Gobind Singh create the Khalsa?

the five 'beloved ones' who showed courage

Who were the Panj Pyare in the story of the Khalsa?

yes, it was created only for those who wanted to be warriors

no, it was created for all Sikhs who live by Sikh values

Was the Khalsa created only for people who fight in battles?

What percentage of people in England and Wales are Sikh?

Sikhs settled where they could practise their faith

Why do some areas in the UK have large Sikh communities?

How did Sikhs contribute during the World Wars?

yes, most came to the UK in the last 5 years

Did all of the Sikhs in the UK move here recently?

The story of the first Khalsa

Lesson outcome