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The Crossways Schools

Religious Education

 

Crossways RE

Subject Overview 2024 - 2025

 

 

Diversity and Equality

 

Community

Global Citizenship

Excellence

 

 

 

Terms 1 and 2

Terms 3 and 4

Terms 5 and 6

Year 1

Who is a Christian and what do
they believe?

 

How and why do we celebrate special and sacred times? 

What does it mean to belong to a faith community?
What makes some places sacred?

Year 2

Who is Jewish and what do they
believe?

 

Who is a Muslim and what do they believe?

What can we learn from sacred books?
How should we care for others and the world?

Year 3

What does it mean to be a Christian in Britain today?
Why is the Bible so important for Christians today?

What do different people believe about God?
Why are festivals important to religious communities?

Why do people pray?

Year 4

What does it mean to be a Hindu in Britain today?
How do people from religious and non-religious communities celebrate key festivals?

Why is Jesus inspiring to some people?

What can we learn from religions about deciding what is right and wrong?
Why do some people think that life is like a journey?

Year 5

What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain today?
What would Jesus do?

Why do some people believe God exists?
If God is everywhere, why go to a place of worship?

Green religion?  How and why should religious communities do more to care for the Earth?

Year 6

What matters most to Christians and Humanists?
What difference does it make to believe in ahimsa, grace and/or Ummah?

What difference does it make to believe in ahimsa, grace and/or Ummah?

Is it better to express your religion in arts and architecture or in charity and generosity?

What can be done to reduce racism?
Can religion help?