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The Lord's Prayer

I can explain what the Lord’s Prayer is and why it is important today.

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Year 2

The Lord's Prayer

I can explain what the Lord’s Prayer is and why it is important today.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The Lord's Prayer is one of the oldest and most widely used prayers in the Christian tradition.
  2. It comes from the words of Jesus in the gospels and was given to his followers to use.
  3. The Lord's Prayer covers many important beliefs for Christians.

Keywords

  • Prayer - the words or thoughts to help someone talk or listen to God

  • Eternal - something that lasts forever, with no beginning and no end

  • Lord's Prayer - a Christian prayer that Jesus taught to his followers

Common misconception

There is only one version of the Lord's Prayer.

The Lord's Prayer is said in many different churches, at home and even in some schools. It has many translations from the original language, so can sound very different.


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Lesson video

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
What is prayer?

a way to read holy books
Correct answer: a conversation with God
a time to sing songs only

Q2.
How might someone say a prayer?

Correct answer: out loud, silently, or in their head
only in a group at a church
only using a book of set prayers

Q3.
What is collective prayer?

prayer only said in total silence
prayer done alone at home
Correct answer: prayer said together with others

Q4.
Why do Muslims pray to Allah?

Correct answer: to worship and connect with God
to ask other people for help
to remember stories

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
What is the Lord’s Prayer?

a list of Christian rules
a special prayer from a church leader
Correct answer: a prayer that Jesus taught his followers

Q2.
What does “holy is your name” teach Christians?

they should never say God’s name
Correct answer: they should treat God’s name with respect
they should shout God’s name when praying

Q3.
Jesus taught that God will forgive everyone if they say a heartfelt ...

Correct Answer: sorry, Sorry

Q4.
There is only one version of the Lord’s Prayer.

True - it is always said the same way everywhere.
False - it is only said in churches on Sundays.
Correct answer: False - there are many versions in different styles and languages.