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Term 3 - What is Humanism?

Term 4 - Why does Easter matter to Christians?

Vocabulary

Humanism

Golden Rule

empathy

reason

worldview

Jesus

salvation

sin

forgiveness

prayer

reflection

Subject Skills

T3 - Humanism

Humanism isn’t a religion but a way of thinking and living.

Humanists believe that this is our only life, so it is very important to live a worthwhile, happy life for ourselves and others.

Happiness is a worthwhile goal and there are many ways of finding happiness.

Empathy is important when making decisions about how we should act.

T4 - Salvation

Recognise that God, Incarnation, Gospel and Salvation are part of the ‘big story’ of the Bible.

Tell stories of Holy Week and Easter and make a link with the idea of Salvation (Jesus rescuing people).

Give at least three examples of how Christians show their beliefs about Jesus as saviour in church worship.

Think, talk and ask questions about whether the text has something to say to them (for example, about whether forgiveness is important), exploring different ideas.

Deeper thinking

T3 - Humanism

Think, talk and ask questions about Humanism.

T4 - Salvation

Think, talk and ask questions about the Easter Story.

Link the story to their own beliefs around forgiveness.

Specific Knowledge & Objectives

T3 - Humanism

Explain who Humanists are.
Describe what Humanists believe makes us special.
Know that the symbol for Humanism is The Happy Human.
Know that Humanists chose this as their symbol because being happy is really important.
Understand that there are different ways to be happy.
Explain the difference between reason and empathy.
Know what the golden rule is.
Know that Humanists celebrate key moments in their lives.

T4 - Salvation

Tell stories from the Bible and recognise a link with a concept: for example, the idea of ‘good news’ links to the practice of being thankful.
Give clear, simple accounts of what the texts mean to Christians: for example, that people can trust God, and that they should say thank you to God for his good gifts.
Describe how Christians show their beliefs: for example, thanking God in prayer.
Give at least two examples of ways in which Christians use Bible stories and texts to guide their beliefs about prayer, in their church communities and their own lives.
Think, talk and ask questions about whether Jesus’ ‘good news’ matters to anyone other than Christians, exploring different ideas.

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