Year 3 - Religious education
Similarities and differences in rites of passage
Rites of passage: How do communities mark growing up?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will study the concept of rites of passage - focussing on coming of age rituals undertaken by some Christians, Hindus and Jews. They will make see how these ancient rituals have adapted and may have different interpretations.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to identify some similarities and differences between rites of passage in different religions.
Key Notes
- Many religions mark different stages with ceremonies, such as welcoming a baby and becoming an adult.
- These ceremonies often have a ritual or special service that families attend together.
- We can better understand different peoples attitudes to Rites of passage by talking to different religions.
- By studying what people do we can see similarities and differences more clearly between and within different religions
Vocabulary To Learn
- infant baptism: a Christian ceremony where water is used to welcome someone into the church
- Mundan ceremony: the special first haircut ceremony for Hindu babies to wish them a healthy life
- Confirmation: a ceremony where a person chooses to confirm their Christian faith and make promises to live as a Christian
- Bar Mitzvah: a special ceremony for Jewish boys when they turn 13 and become responsible like adults
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All religions mark the same rites of passage in the same way.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Many religions mark different stages with ceremonies, such as welcoming a baby and becoming an adult. These ceremonies often have a ritual or special service that families attend together.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'infant baptism'
a Christian ceremony where water is used to welcome someone into the church.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: All religions mark the same rites of passage in the same way. Correction: Different religions have different rituals and traditions that mark stages in a person's life from being welcomed as a baby to growing into an adult.
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