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Christian words and music

I can explain how Christians might use music in their worship.

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Year 3

Christian words and music

I can explain how Christians might use music in their worship.

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Key learning points

  1. For many Christians, music is a means of connecting with God.
  2. Christians may use words from the Bible or their own words to create songs for worship.
  3. These words help Christians to express their beliefs and emotions.
  4. Different Christians will interpret words and music differently depending on their worldview.

Keywords

  • Psalm - a sacred song or poem used in worship

  • Lament - to express grief or sorrow

  • Praise - to express admiration and gratitude

Common misconception

Christians only sing words from the Bible.

Christians sing words from the Bible, and other song lyrics based on their beliefs and experiences.


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You could look online for examples of psalms in traditional and contemporary settings. Pupils could try writing their own poem or song of praise or lament to express their own emotions.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
Christians often sing hymns and songs at services.

Correct Answer: church, Church

Q2.
What is choral music usually sung by?

a band
one person
Correct answer: a choir

Q3.
What instruments might a worship band use?

Correct answer: guitars and drums
violins and flutes
harps and bells

Q4.
All Christian music is very ancient.

True – it’s all from hundreds of years ago.
Correct answer: False – some is ancient, some is modern.
False – it’s all very modern now.

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
Many Christians use music to connect with ...

Correct Answer: God

Q2.
What is a psalm?

Correct answer: a sacred song or poem
a type of food
a church building

Q3.
What can psalms of lament help Christians do?

celebrate birthdays
Correct answer: show sadness to God
cook a special meal

Q4.
Christians only sing words from the Bible.

Correct answer: False - Christians also sing songs with their own words.
True - Christians are only allowed to sing Bible words.
True - All Christian songs must be from the Bible.