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My Christian Year (Year of Religious Festivals)
Author: Cath Senker
Synopsis: Following the calendar year,
this book explores the ways in which the main festivals that highlight a
Christian child's year are celebrated. The ceremonies, food, clothing,
stories and other customs associated with such festivals as Christmas,
Easter, Advent, Lent, Epiphany and Harvest are detailed in simple terms
and colourful photographs. A special feature is nine-year-old Jana's
diary which provides a child's perspective on what it's like to be
involved in each of the festivals. Relevant to the following units in
the RE Schemes of Work: What does it mean to belong? (Year 1 - looking
at religious symbols, clothes, buildings and festivals), What does it
mean to belong to Christianity? (Year 1), Beliefs and practices (Year
1), Celebrations (Year 2), What do signs and symbols mean in religion?
(Year 3)
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Christian Church (Where We Worship)
Authors: Angela Wood
Synopsis:
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The Vatican (Holy Places)
Author: Victoria Parker
Synopsis: Looks at holy places around
the world, and examines religious beliefs and practices through these
significant places. - Takes examples from each of the six major faiths,
each book examines the link between each faith and its "holy
place." - Examines the historical background, the roots of each
faith and how the beliefs originated and why the holy place is so
significant.
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Visiting a Church (Start-up Religion)
Authors: Ruth Nason
Synopsis: This brand new addition to
the Start-Up brand has been created specially to support the Schemes of
Work for Religion at KS1 and lower KS2. Each book covers different
aspects of religion, and the part it plays in people's lives - the basic
belief of different religions, the places of worship and sacred texts
that are used. Key words are highlighted in the text and repeated in the
border, to help reinforce the new vocabulary, while teacher's notes
explain how to use the books and suggest further activities and useful
websites. An ideal introduction to religion for young children!
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Christian Church (Keystones)
Author: Alan Brown, Alison Seaman, Jak
Kilby (Illustrator)
Synopsis: In this book children are
shown around St Mary's Anglican Church in Finchley, north London. They
talk to the priest about her role in the church and community and they
find out about Christian beliefs by looking at stained glass windows,
the pulpit and architectural details.
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Christianity in Words and Pictures
Authors: Sarah Thorley
Synopsis: This is a general introduction to
Christianity, in which no previous knowledge is assumed. The emphasis is
on the practice of Christianity today, giving the historical background
as necessary. Reference is made to all the main denominations and their
various methods of worship, and the Church is also shown worldwide.
Other books in the "Words and Pictures" series look at
Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism.
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Christian Festivals Through the Year
Author: Anita Ganeri
Synopsis: Festivals, with their rich
stories and colourful traditions, are an ideal way for children to learn
about other cultures. A Year of Festivals introduces the main religious
festivals as they occur through the year. The books include prayers,
songs, quotations from religious writings, colourful photographs and fun
activities to bring the festivals to life and help children join in the
celebrations. Endmatter includes a glossary of important terms, a
festival calendar for easy reference, a list of books and useful
websites for further information and an index
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Christianity (Religions of the World)
Authors: Sue Penney
Synopsis: An introduction to the Christian
religion. It examines Christianity's history, sacred texts, worship in
the home, places of worship, pilgrimage, festivals, rites of passage and
family life. It includes points of view of people of Christian faith;
extracts from sacred texts and quotes from key religious figures; and
boxes highlighting particular symbols and customs. It is part of a
series exploring the religions of the world. These volumes aim to offer
an accessible approach and contain discussions of contemporary religious
issues.
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Encounter Christianity in Creation
Author: Alison Seaman, Alan Brown
Synopsis: Designed for teaching RE at
Key Stage 1 (5-7 year olds), this work brings together strong visual
images, with a series of intriguing and open-ended questions that help
develop pupils' spiritual awareness and encourage the exploration of
Christian beliefs about God and creation. Teacher notes provide
background, practical ideas and Bible texts.
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Last updated: 2nd April
2006
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