Great Meols Primary School - RE

Topic: Year 3

Religious symbol: Who is followed? Vocabulary: Belief– Ik Onkar which means one . Topic related vocabulary: A sikh believes in equality of all men and women. And a duty to society and family in every- day life. teacher – First Guru in the 15th century (trying to promote peace and brotherhoodof Ik Onkar One God Hindu’s and Muslims. Over the next 200 years and the lives of the next 9 it became a of the Saint Soldier– serve as protectors of the weak and seekers of truth and justice. Guru Granth Special book Sahib —the special book (the last Guru after the final Guru Nanak founder Religious Book: living Guru in human form— died) Doorway to God Sikh Temple Place of worship: Sikh New Year Festival Sikh Temple called a Gurdwara ( doorway to God) Bandhi Candles lit The is also referred to as "Darbar Sahib” or Chhor Diwas “Harmandar Sahib", and is one of the oldest worship places for the Guru Gobind 10th Guru—last human Guru Indian Sikh. Singh The Five K’s Articles worn (, , , Kachera and Religious celebrations / traditions: Important teachings: Meal A community meal that anyone can Vaisakhi– Sikh New Year Festival– 13th/ 14th April The Five K’s– articles that Sikh’s wear as or- take part in celebration of the birth of the brotherhood.– clear identi- dered by the 10th Guru– Guru Gobind Singh ty and code of conduct to live by led by the 10th Guru-Guru Go- 1 Kesh (long hair protected by a dastaar or tur- bind Singh. He baptised the first Sikh’s usingsweet nector called ban (mostly men wear the turban) Amrit. 2. A Kangha ( a small wooden combto be used Countries where the religion is practiced:

twice a day) Bandhi Chhor Diwas– celebration of the 6th Guru ‘s freedom from prison ( ) He rescued 52 Hindu Kingsheld 3. A Kara ( an iron bangle to be worn on the Sikhism is the 5th largest religion in captive by Mughal Emperor hand used most) the world. Sikh’s celebrate by lighting their homes with lights and candles– 4. A Kachera ( a specific undergarment for men PunJabregion in India, Canada, UK, lighting divas and women) United States 5. A Kirpan ( a short dagger) Langar is a community kitchen and, as part of it, free vegetarian Came from the move away from Hin- food is served in the kitchens of a Gurdwara (a Sikh temple) eve- duism as a ry day .In the Sikh religion, anyone can enjoy langar, no mat- rejection of the caste system. ter what their faith, gender, age or status is.It is offered by every single Gurdwara in the world