Religious Education is a chance to wonder about the big questions and to learn how people all around the world make sense of life. In this subject we explore many different faiths — and the beliefs of people who follow no religion at all — always with kindness, curiosity and respect. Everyone's family, culture and traditions are welcome here. As we look at how different communities cherish animals and the natural world, we discover just how much we share, and we learn to celebrate our differences too.
Topics you'll cover
- Animals in the world's religions and the stories that feature them
- Creation stories and how different faiths describe the beginning of the world
- Harvest and thanksgiving — saying thank you for food and the land
- Festivals and special days celebrated by families near and far
- Kindness and caring for creatures as a value shared across many beliefs
- Cultural differences and understanding — learning about lives unlike our own
- Respect and belonging — feeling proud of who we are and welcoming others
Talk about it
Gentle questions to chat about together — there are no wrong answers.
- Is there an animal that is special or important to your family, or in a story you love? What makes it special?
- Lots of beliefs teach us to be gentle and caring towards animals. Why do you think looking after creatures matters so much to people?
- Different families celebrate different festivals and follow different traditions. What could we learn from a friend whose beliefs are not the same as ours?