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Lesson 1: What do promises mean?

Exploring baby welcoming ceremonies and what these might suggest about belief, commitment and responsibility.
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Lesson plan

1. Recap and recall

Before starting this unit, you might want to check that the children can recall:

  • Some of the ways babies are welcomed into religious and non-religious communities, including baptism.

  • The meaning of the words promise, holy and sacred.

  • That water is used symbolically in some worldviews, often representing spiritual cleansing and new life.

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In this unit

Assessment – R&W Y4: Just how important are our beliefs?
Lesson 1: What do promises mean?
Lesson 2: What promises do we make?Lesson 3: Can we see the importance of someone’s beliefs on the outside?Lesson 4: How else might some people show their commitment?Lesson 5: What else might people give up for their beliefs?Lesson 6: What might someone sacrifice?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 3 July 2026

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