Making sense of belief:

• Recognise that there are special places where people go to worship, and talk about what people do there (A3)

• I can talk about the words ‘holy’ and ‘sacred’ and what makes some places sacred, special or holy

• Identify at least three objects used in worship in two religions and give a simple account of how they are used and something about what they mean (A3)

• I can match photos of holy buildings to objects and features found inside them

• Identify a belief about worship and a belief about God, connecting these beliefs simply to a place of worship. (A1&3)

• I know that some people visit places of worship to be thoughtful, friendly, to find peace, to feel close to God

Understanding the impact: 

• Give examples of stories, objects, symbols and actions used in churches, mosques and/or synagogues which show what people believe (B1) 

• I can ask questions when visiting a place of worship to find out how objects, symbols and actions show what people believe

• Give simple examples of how people worship at a church, mosque or synagogue (B2)

• I know how the altar, cross, crucifix, font, lectern, candles, vestments, pulpit etc. help Christians worship in church
• I know how symbols in Mosques and Synagogues help believers in worship

• Talk about why some people like to belong to a sacred building or a community. (B1-2) (Challenge)

• I know  that a community is a group of people, who look after each other and do things together 
• I can talk about why some people like to belong to a sacred building or a community  (Challenge)

Making connections: 

• Think, talk and ask good questions about what happens in a church, synagogue or mosque, saying what they think about these questions, giving good reasons for their ideas (C1-3) (Challenge)

• I can think of some questions to ask about how songs, prayers or recitations are used in a holy building
• I can think, talk and ask good questions about what happens in a church, synagogue or mosque, saying what I think about these questions, giving good reasons for my ideas  (Challenge)

• Talk about what makes some places special to people, and what the difference is between religious and non-religious special places (C1-3)

• I can talk about community buildings and know the difference between religious and non-religious special places. 

• Talk about what they have learned and what has helped them to learn. (C3) (Challenge)

• I can talk about what I have learned and what has helped me to learn. (Challenge)