Human rights and responsibilities

Religious education

In this unit pupils will examine ideas of human rights and reponsibilities. They will examine ideas of religious expression, the status of women and issues related to wealth and charity. Pupils will gain an understanding of different religious and non-religious responses to these issues.

Religion, human rights and social justice

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Human rights are based on the idea that every person has inherent {{ }} and should be treated fairly.

{{ }} Francis encouraged Christians to stand up for the dignity and rights of all people, especially the poor and vulnerable.

With rights come {{ }}, such as respecting the rights and freedoms of others.

Why do Christians believe all people deserve human rights?

What is a responsibility that comes with freedom of speech?

Justice depends on respecting others too.

Why is it wrong to think rights matter more than responsibilities?

How is the Bible used in liturgical worship?

What do Christians remember during the Eucharist?

Which of these is an example of non-liturgical worship?

It always happens when a person is a baby.

belief the bread and wine are symbols only

belief the bread and wine become Jesus’ body and blood

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

Starter Quiz