Wednesday 4th February

 LC: to understand the purpose of the opening of a recount

LC: To be able to read and write decimals. 

 

LC: What is the meaning of the word ‘faith’ and what experiences might strengthen the faith of a believer? 

 

 

With your talk partner, discuss and complete the activity below.

Believe and Care About game - where on the line will you stand?

 

I believe that dreams and wishes can come true.

I care about video games.

I believe in magical creatures.

I care about keeping my bedroom clean.

I believe that chocolate is the best sweet treat.

I care about getting lots of exercise every day.

I believe that learning to swim is hard.

I care about my toys.

I believe that we should take  care of our health.

 

Different people believe different things.

They are able to explain why they believe what they believe or don't believe.

Everyone is different and not everyone agrees with what other people believe. Is that okay? How should we respond to others whose beliefs are different to our own?

 

Daily life as a Christian 

 

Faith – Trusting Before Seeing

Faith is a word Christians use to describe trusting God, even when they cannot see everything clearly yet. It is about believing, hoping, and choosing to trust in something that feels important and true.

Faith can be explained using everyday examples.

Imagine you are about to paint a picture. You have a blank page in front of you, but you believe you can turn it into something beautiful because you have paints, brushes, and ideas in your mind. You cannot see the finished picture yet, but you trust that it will appear as you work. You keep going, adding colour and shape, even before you know exactly how it will turn out. That kind of patient trust is similar to faith.

Another example is baking cookies. Before the cookies go into the oven, they are just lumps of dough. You cannot taste them yet, but you believe they will become warm and delicious because you followed the recipe and have baked before. You trust the process, even though the result is still hidden. This, too, shows what faith can feel like — believing something good is coming, even before you can see it.

Christians say faith in Jesus is like this. They have not seen Jesus in person, but they believe in him because there are stories and teachings that help them understand who he was and what he taught. These writings tell stories about how Jesus helped people, showed kindness, and brought hope. Because Christians trust these scriptures, they choose to believe in Jesus and learn from what he taught.

Christians believe that having faith is not only about believing in their minds, but also about how they live each day. They try to follow Jesus’ example by being kind, forgiving others, helping people who are struggling, and praying when they feel worried or thankful. They believe that by doing these things, they grow closer to God and become stronger inside.

For Christians, faith is like holding onto hope when life feels uncertain. It is trusting that God cares, even in difficult moments. It is choosing to keep believing, learning, and loving, even when the full picture cannot yet be seen.

ACTIVITY

Answer the below questions in full sentences.