What is faith?

• RE
• Special Education

Learning objective

I am learning what religion is, what faith is and concepts connected with religious belief. 

Success Criteria

  How will I know if I have had a successful lesson?

I will be able to describe what faith is

I will understand the key concepts around having a faith.

Name as many words associated with religion as you can in 60 seconds

Religion

Religion is a set of beliefs and practices that are followed by a large number of people. 

Religion guides many of our beliefs and teaches us about morals and values.

What do you think are good values for people to have?

Religion

There are 6 main world religions.

Can you name them and match them to their symbols?

6 Main World Religions

Sikhism

Hinduism

Christianity

Buddhism

Judaism

Islam

Why do people follow religion?

1. To find meaning and spiritual fulfillment
2. To avoid happiness
3. To cause division
4. To waste time

What is the purpose of religion?

1. To cause confusion
2. To create chaos
3. To provide guidance and a sense of purpose
4. To spread rumors

How does religion influence beliefs?

1. It has no influence
2. It creates new beliefs
3. It confuses beliefs
4. It guides many of our beliefs

What does religion teach us about?

1. Cooking techniques
2. Gardening tips
3. Math and science
4. Morals and values

What is the definition of religion?

1. A set of beliefs and practices that guide people
2. A form of entertainment
3. A type of food
4. A mode of transportation

What do you think it means to have 'faith'?

Which common values below do all religions share?

1. respect
2. love
3. hope
4. all of these

Which of the following do all religions teach us to avoid?

1. hate
2. greed
3. dishonesty
4. all of these

Regardless of religious beliefs the video said that we are all what?

1. People of god
2. Humans
3. Unique individuals
4. Our own self

Religious values

A belief in a God ,recognition, empathy, safety, love, community, kindness and trust are values shared in all religions. 

All religions teach against unkind and cruel actions and promote love and trust according to their cultural traditions. 

Common positive values in religion

Things religions promote against

Which of the following is a positive value shared by most religions

hate

greed

respect

dishonesty

cruelty

Which of the following is something that all religions try to promote against

love

honesty

greed

respect

community

Do you feel like you have good morals and values?

yes

no

sometimes

not sure

Activity

Create a piece of a jigsaw puzzle.

Write on the puzzle pieces three positive values that are shared in all religions. 

These could be things like  love, respect, honesty, kindness, sharing, community, trust, support, reliable etc.

Success Criteria

  How will I know if I have had a successful lesson?

I will be able to describe what faith is

I will understand the key concepts around having a faith.