This Religion and worldviews video introduces teachers to the unit “What is religion and how can worldviews be expressed?” equipping them with the knowledge to help children explore how fire is used symbolically across Hindu, Zoroastrian, Jewish and Christian practices. It covers how children investigate the concepts of hope, purity and unity through ceremonies, rituals and stories where fire represents God’s presence, transformation, remembrance or renewal. The video explains how to support children in reflecting on the significance of fire, discussing beliefs with respect, and understanding how fire can hold different meanings in different worldviews.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Religion and worldviews resources – fire. It simplifies symbolic concepts, ensuring teachers feel confident and prepared to help children explore belief, tradition and meaning in the lesson and unit below.

Religion and worldviews, Mixed-age, Y3/4 (A): Why is fire used ceremonially?