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Lesson 1: Why are places of worship special?

Understanding what makes places of worship special to different people.
Candles in a church.

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Before the lesson

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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Show the Presentation: Special objects, with a selection of prayer (talking to a god, deity or higher power) objects. The children may recall these from previous learning (see R&W, Year 2, How to do some people talk to God?: Lesson 4: What do some people use to help them pray?).

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