Explain why some people believe Jesus was the Messiah.
Give examples of how Christianity spread as a religion.
Identify different features of a Catholic church.
Explain the uses of different features of a Catholic church.
Identify some reasons why people began practising in different ways.
Organise different Christian practices according to their impacts on believers.
Identify how different people represent Jesus depending on personal and cultural influences.
Lesson 5 explores different Christian practices and the importance of each for different people. After lesson 4, you may wish to visit a Christian place of worship or invite a member of the congregation or clergy to your school to support the children’s learning.
It is important to risk-assess the visit taking into account any relevant school risk assessment policies and procedures. Please be aware this lesson may take longer than one hour.
Suggested prior learning
Prior learning unit will be available in January 2024.
Teacher video: Why doesn't Christianity always look the same?
History: A study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066, the Roman Empire and its impact on Britain, Britain’s settlement by Anglo-Saxons and Scots.
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Coming soon - Y5: What happens when we die? (Part 1)