Year 3 Summer Term

Christianity

Learning Theme: Beliefs in Action and the World

What do Christians mean when they talk about the ‘Kingdom of God’?

Learning Questions:

What does it mean to be a good king? How would a good king run their kingdom?

How did Jesus get the title ‘King’? Did everyone approve of his title?

What does the Bible say about the Kingdom of God?

What clues do Jesus’ parables and the Lord’s prayer give about what the Kingdom of God is like?

What do Christians do about helping God’s kingdom grow?

Judaism

Learning Theme: Symbols and Religious Expression

What symbols/stories help Jewish people remember their covenant with God?

Learning Questions:

Why is the rainbow a reminder of a promise or agreement?

What else helps Jewish people remember their covenant or agreement with God?

What is the difference between a promise and an agreement /covenant?

What memories do matzos and salty water hold? What is the story behind these?  What would they remind Jewish people of?

How does a Jewish family remember the story of the Exodus at Passover today?

When did the Jewish people make a public promise to God?

How do we know remembering the Ten Commandments is important to Jewish people?

What is Shavuot and when does it happen?

What commandments are read at Shavuot? How do they affect people’s lives?