Primary RE – Unit 9 Easter

Unit 9: EASTER

EARLY YEARS

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Looks at the joy of the Easter season by reflecting on the emotions of those discovering the empty tomb.

Introduces the Hindu religion.

YEAR ONE

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Will look at the impact that the Resurrection had on the lives of the ordinary people who witnessed it.

Explores  stories of Hinduism.

YEAR TWO

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Looks in further detail at the account of the empty tomb.

Thomas is introduced, to show that people responded in different ways to the Resurrection of Jesus.

The Hindu feast of Holi is studied.

YEAR THREE

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Provides a focus on the appearance of Jesus to his disciples.

Symbolism of the Easter season, including the liturgical colours, is explored.

Explores Hindu worship.

YEAR FOUR

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Looks at the risen Jesus, shown through the Ascension and other stories.

Explores the Hindu festival of Diwali.

YEAR FIVE

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Examines the Church’s belief in eternal life, as shown in the Easter story.

Explores the story of Lazarus.

Looks at symbolism in Hinduism.

YEAR SIX

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Examines the Easter story through the eyes of Thomas and the sources of doubt.

Examines the belief in eternal life through the life of the Church today (funerals).

Explores the Hindu belief in reincarnation.