Introducing the Sacraments: Baptism

Key stage

KS2

Subject

Religious Education

Collection

Sacraments

Format

PPT (3mb), PDF (3mb)

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Photograph of the font in the Lady Chapel of Westminster Abbey, representing a KS2 lesson on baptisms

Overview

Introduce pupils to the Christian sacrament of baptism, for both infants and believers, with this informative presentation. Complete with creative activities and discussion opportunities, this lesson explains the key words and actions that take place during a baptism, and the significance of those for Christians. This is accompanied by more detailed teacher notes, designed to fill any gaps in understanding.

Learning objectives

  • To understand why Christians choose to baptise babies
  • To understand why some Christians choose believer’s baptism
  • To explain what happens in an infant and believer’s baptism ceremony
  • To identify key symbols used in a baptism service and explain their meaning for Christians using appropriate language