Discovering Our Christian Heritage (5&6)

Title: Discovering Our Christian Heritage

Year Level: 5 & 6

Strand: Church and Tradition

Suggested Duration: 6 Weeks

Enduring Questions: What does Church look like in our community? How can I be like Jesus in my community?

Unit Outline:

Students explore Christianity in the context of its origins in Judaism. Students will also be made aware that there are strong links among the basic beliefs of the world’s three monotheistic faiths – Christianity, Judaism and Islam.

Achievement Standards:

By the end of Year 6, students should be able to:
Identify and explore Christianity, appreciating the similarities and differences with other world religions.

Unit Outcomes:

By the end of this unit students should be able to:

Understand that Christianity has its roots in Judaism.
Recognise and articulate the common beliefs and understandings across Christianity, Judaism and Islam.
Appreciate the rituals and symbols, customs and practices of these religions.

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