Lesson 1: How do people suffer?
Exploring the nature of suffering and what it means for humans.
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Before the lesson
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Lesson plan
1. Recap and recall
Before starting this unit, you might want to check the children can recall:
The key points from the creation story found in Genesis.
Morals are beliefs about right and wrong and help people make choices about how to behave.
A key Christian teaching is that Jesus is the Son of God, who died and rose again to save humans from a broken relationship with God.
Use the questions below to help:
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In this unit
Assessment – R&W Y6: Why is there suffering? (part 1)Lesson 2: What is free will?Lesson 3: Why do we cause suffering?Lesson 4: Does being good always mean less suffering?Lesson 5: If God is all-powerful, can suffering not be stopped?Lesson 6: How might beliefs about Jesus affect responses to suffering?Optional Easter lesson: Why might some people take part in Easter traditions?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 3 July 2026
