Judaism
In our ‘Other Faiths’ topic, we study Judaism and the theme we focus on is belonging and values. Yom Kippur is probably the most important holiday of the Jewish year. Many Jews who do not observe any other Jewish custom will refrain from work, fast and/or attend synagogue services on this day. The name “Yom Kippur” means “Day of Atonement”. It is a day set aside to atone for the sins of the past year. There are 10 Days of Awe, before Yom Kippur to put thing right with others. On Yom Kippur, the judgement is sealed. This day is the last chance to demonstrate repentance and make amends.
Branch 3 – Galilee to Jerusalem
Big Question: Why are the Sacraments described as ‘meeting points where God himself is present’?
In this unit, pupils will explore key Christian beliefs through the themes of Hear, Believe, Celebrate, and Live. They will study miraculous signs and key ‘I am’ statements from St John’s Gospel, using specialist religious vocabulary to make links between scripture and Christian beliefs about Jesus. Pupils will examine how these beliefs are expressed through art, music, and worship, recognising different artistic representations of the Gospel signs. They will also learn about the sacraments as meeting points with God, understanding how they are celebrated within the local parish and how they shape the life of the Church community. Throughout the unit, pupils will reflect, respond, and demonstrate their learning through assessment activities and a Celebration of the Word.
