Humanists celebrate new life
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe how a baby is welcomed into a humanist family.
Key learning points
- Some people choose to have a humanist naming ceremony for their child.
- The humanist naming ceremony is personal to each family.
- Humanist guide parents help to look after a child.
Keywords
Humanism - a non-religious way of thinking based on human values
Humanist - a person who follows humanism
Naming - giving a name to someone or something
Common misconception
Everyone has a faith ceremony.
Some people have a humanist naming ceremony.
Teacher tip
Teachers may wish to contact Humanists UK and invite a speaker to visit the school to talk about their own experiences of a naming ceremony and the reasons why a humanist may consider a naming ceremony a special moment to welcome and celebrate a new life.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.How might a Christian welcome a new baby?
Q2.What do Christians mean when they talk about their church family?
Q3.Match these keywords to their meanings.
Q4.What is the name of the special ceremony involving water that welcomes a baby into the church?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of these statements do humanists agree with?
Q2.What do people do at a humanist naming ceremony?
Q3.What is the name for a person who makes promises at a humanist naming ceremony?
Q4.Put these events in the correct order.
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