Lower Key Stage 2
-Connecting-
L2.1 What do different people believe about God?
Strand: believing, recommended for year 3
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Identify core beliefs about God that are held by Christians
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Explore stories from the Old & New Testaments which identify God's character
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Discover how stories Jesus told teach life lessons about God and ourselves
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Value the testimonies of Christian children and adults
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Suggest how & why having a Christian faith can be hard but beneficial
L2.2 Why is the Bible important for Christians today?
Strand: believing, recommended for year 3
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Discover how & why Christians believe the Bible is a guidebook for life
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Explore the 'big story' of God's dealings with people: creation, the Fall, salvation
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Identify what the Bible teaches about love & forgiveness, saying sorry & thankyou
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Explore the Old Testament narrative of 'The Ten Best Ways' to live
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Suggest why Christians believe God sent his Son, Jesus to rescue human beings
L2.3 Why is Jesus inspiring to some people?
Strand: believing, recommended for year 4
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Explore events of Holy Week to discover why Jesus is important to Christians, through Easter foods, symbols & Religious Expression
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Discover how the cross has become a Symbol of Love and how Christians show gratitude to Jesus for saving them and dealing with sin and death
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Christians believe Jesus’ death and resurrection opens up a way for people to be forgiven and get close to God – explore life after death through art.
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Explore the impact following Jesus has on peoples lives, including how/why Christians rely on the Holy Spirit to follow and be more like Jesus
L2.4
Prayer
L2.5
Festivals
L2.6
Journey
Consider the practice of prayer and its importance
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Discover ways of praying as children & adults
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See how prayer comforts and challenges believers
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Explore the Christian belief that God gives wisdom, strength & understanding if we ask (in prayer)
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Make connections between stories, symbols, meanings & beliefs
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Explore the Christian calendar - Harvest, Advent, Christmas, Easter
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Consider the meaning, role & benefits of celebrations
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Think about expression through sounds, actions, story & rituals
Consider the value and meaning of ceremonies marking milestones in life
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Think about steps on the faith journey, including child or adult baptism
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Explore the Bible & Jesus as guidebook and example in living a good life
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Discover what Christians think about life after death
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L2.7 What does it mean to be a Christian in Britain today?
Explore what Christians do to show their faith within their church communities.
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Find out how Christians help make a difference in the worldwide community.
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Discover ways in which Christians express their faith through actions.
Strand: living, recommended year 3
L2.9 What can Christianity say on deciding right and wrong?
How does Christianity help us to decide what is right and wrong
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Look at the life & stories of Jesus as a guide & example, including the idea of temptation & salvation
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Hear testimonies of inspirational contemporary Christians in the public eye
Strand: living, recommended year 4
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