RE KS1 Spring Cycle B Judaism & Christianity - Ceremonies, Rabbi, Easter & Symbolism

Intent Every child – regardless of gender, ability or background – will have the opportunity to learn throughout a diocese linked curriculum that provides opportunities for the children to reflect , discuss and explore more about the world in which they live in . The curriculum provides children with the knowledge of different religious traditions, celebrations, stories and values. Our RE curriculum pupils develop an understanding of themselves and others as well as respecting differences. Lessons will promote the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of individuals and communities.

Key Knowledge and Events

Spring 1 – Judaism Spring 2 – Christianity - I know that one of the Jewish ceremonies that is celebrated weekly is called Shabbat.

- I know that a Jewish family visit the synagogue on Saturday morning to observe Shabbat. During the service, the Torah is taken out from the Ark and a Rabbi reads from it in Hebrew before the scrolls are carefully put away again.

- I can name the key Jewish festivals. For example, Bar mitzvah, Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Hanukkah.

- I know that within the Jewish faith a Rabbi is a teacher who leads their religious service, however, in Christianity, the Key Vocabulary person who leads a religious service is called a Priest or Vicar.

Word Definition - I can explain some of the similarities between Christianity and Judaism Judaism is a religion that believes there is one God. Judaism. For example, both religions have their own holy Judaism is followed by people all over the world. book. Christians is the bible and Jews have the Torah. They both believe in one god. Christianity Christianity is the world’s biggest religion. It is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ who lived - I know what Easter is and why is it celebrated by Christians. I 2000 years ago. can explain how people celebrate it too. For example, Easter Rabbi A rabbi is a spiritual leader or religious teacher in is seen to be the most important Christian festival celebrating Judaism who leads a religious service. the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. One of the ways Christians celebrate is by going to church.

Ceremony A formal religious event, celebrating something - I know the symbols that represent Judaism and Christianity. special. They are the Star of David (Judaism) and the Cross Easter A Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of (Christianity). Jesus from the dead.

Symbolism A symbol that represents something significant.

Symbols and Artefacts Story, Parable or Tale

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