Lesson 5: What promises might people make for a new baby?
Investigating promises in Christian baptism ceremonies and discussing their significance.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Explain that the children will work with a partner to remember what they have learnt about baby welcoming ceremonies. Display the Presentation: 3, 2, 1 and arrange the children in pairs. Read each statement from the slides aloud. Allow time for paired discussion after each prompt.
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In this unit
Assessment – R&W Y1: How do we know that new babies are special?Lesson 1: How do we know that babies are special?Lesson 2: What do some Muslim people do to show a new baby is special?Lesson 3: What is Aqiqah and why is it important to some Muslims?Lesson 4: What is Jatakarma and why is it important to some Hindu people?Lesson 6: How are some babies named?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 3 July 2026
