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What’s the rule?  Why do we have that rule? Extra information

Stay in the

seating plan

It makes learning names easier and

means everyone feels safe.

If you need to leave your

seat, raise your hand first and

get permission from the

teacher.

Raise your hand

before speaking

It is polite to take turns when

talking and means everyone can

be heard

Individual work = silent work

Group work =talk quietly.

Wear  your

uniform properly

If we dress smart we will think smart!Ties to the top!

Shirt tucked in!

Blazers on!

Postcards home, praise, vivos,

prizes

Say ‘yes sir’ to the

register

By law, the teacher must check

every pupil is present

Names matter

Hand in

homework on

time

If it is handed in late, the teacher has

less time to mark your work and give

you praise.

Make sure your handwriting is

clear.

Hand in your homework the next

lesson

Work to the

best of your

ability

You can receive praise and rewards

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What’s the rule?  Why do we have that rule? Extra information

Record the

learning

objectives eachlesson .

These tell us what the point of the lesson

is. They’re a good way of checking what  

we’ve learned in the lesson too.  

Ask yourself: what am I

learning today and why?

Has my learning been

successful?

Bring a pen,

pencil, ruler,

rubber and my

exercise book toevery lesson.

This makes learning easier.Always ask the teacher if you

need to borrow equipment

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C/W Christian beliefs about 5th September 2014

the nature of God

To know: That Christians believe in one God (monotheism).

To understand: That Christians believe that God is Trinity.

To be able to: Give three reasons why Christians believe that God is Trinity

What wi l l success look l ike?

You will be able to:

Explain what is meant by monotheism, give two reasons why Christians

believe in one God, explain what Christians mean when they talk about

the Trinity, name the three persons of the Trinity, give two reasons why

Christians believe in the Trinity.

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In pairs make a list of as many

places (sources) you can think

of that we can find out what

Christians believe about God.

Did you get any o f these?

Creeds, bible, teachings of the Church,

hymns, worship, objects, pictures,

statues, buildings, rites of passage … 

Key words:

Monotheism = Belief in one God

Unity = God’s way of being one 

Trinity = Belief that God is three in one

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You will work in teams of two.

Person A: Research God’s unity and why

Christians believe there is only one God. (You

should aim to write three points about God’s unity

and four points about why Christians believe this) 

Person B: Research what Christians believe about

the Trinity and why they believe this. (You should

aim to write three points about what Christians

believe about the Trinity and four points about why

they believe this)

Now share information. Teach your partner what

you have learned. Each person must have the

following in their book: God’s unity, why Christians

believe in one God, God as Trinity, why Christians

believe that God is Trinity. 

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It is the teaching of

the Church

The Trinity is seen in

the Bible in events

like Jesus’ birth. 

It explains the

relationship

between the

Father,

Son,and

Spirit.

It’s a sacred 

Mystery.It’s impossible to 

believe that

one person is

also three people.

The Trinity is not clearly

Mentioned in the Bible.

It is disproved by

science.

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1. What is monotheism?

2. Give two reasons why Christians believe in one God.

3. What do Christians mean by the word Trinity? 4. Who are the three persons of the Trinity?

5. Give two reasons why Christians believe in the Trinity.

Look again at the success criteria:

Explain what is meant by monotheism, give two reasons why Christians believe in one God,

explain what Christians mean when they talk about the Trinity, name the three persons of the

Trinity, give two reasons why Christians believe in the Trinity. 

Has your learning been successful? How do you know?