Learning Outcomes

Exploring the rites and ceremonies associated with a variety of belief systems

Introduction

To introduce the lesson, I will ask a few of the children their names, I will then ask them where they got their names from and if  they celebrated it (to elicit baptism etc.) I will then begin to discuss how special and important our names are to us. I will share with  the children that I am named after my Aunt. The children will share any stories they have about where their name comes from and if they have any nicknames with a partner and then report back to the class.

Development

I will then explain that different religions have different celebrations  when they are naming a baby. We will go through a PowerPoint all about Christianity and baptism. I will place emphasis on key things involved e.g. holy water, candle,  gown etc. I will show them my candle from my baptism. I will ask the class if they have ever attended a baptism and to share their experiences (a few have recently been to baby  sibling’s baptisms). After this we will discuss baptism and look at a word mat with all key words and images on it.

Plenary

The children will  then design their own name leaves to be later displayed. They will draw things that they like on their name leaves to show their uniqueness.