Year 1 - Religious education
Christians dedicate a child to God
New life: how is a new child welcomed?
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils will examine how different Christian and humanist families welcome a new baby. They will make connections between the idea of welcome and dedication - comparing religious and non-religious ceremonies to see similarities and differences.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe how some people choose to dedicate their child in a church.
Key Notes
- Some Christians have a service of dedication for a child.
- At a service of dedication, the child will be welcomed and named.
- Promises are made by the parents and sponsors from the church.
Vocabulary To Learn
- dedication: a special service giving a baby's life back to God
- promise: an agreement to do or not do something
- church family: a group of people connected through their beliefs about Jesus
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- A dedication service is the same as a baptism.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Some Christians have a service of dedication for a child. At a service of dedication, the child will be welcomed and named.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'dedication'
a special service giving a baby's life back to God.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: A dedication service is the same as a baptism. Correction: A dedication service is different from a baptism – it involves no water.
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