Key Stage: 2

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Episode length - 30 minutes

In this Learning Zone programme for the primary age range, 5 children explain all about their religion and what it means to them.

1. Christianity

Ten-year-old Nathan explains all about his religion, Christianity. Nathan loves building things and playing with his dog Ruby. At church Nathan is an acolyte, so he helps during services. Nathan loves Easter eggs and tells us all about their significance during Christianity's most important festival. Later in the year, he celebrates the birth of Jesus at Christmas - counting down the days on his advent calendar. 13-year-old Kirsty demonstrates how Christians pray and shares how she feels when she talks to God. Kirsty explains her Bible app to us and why using the Bible on a smartphone is easier than using the real thing. Meanwhile, 8-year-old Kiera and Santos are preparing for their first holy communion and 12-year-old Ben gets submerged in water at his baptism. Examines the following: "What is Christianity?"; Easter; Holy Communion; Worship; Prayer; The Bible; Baptism; Christmas

2. Sikhism (Sikhi)

11-year-old Simran explains all about her religion of Sikhism (Sikhi). Simran enjoys reading, playing the harmonium and looking after her little brother Subegh. This year, her dad's organising a massive parade across Birmingham to celebrate the festival of Vaisakhi. Simran loves all the free food at her Gurdwara and sometime preparea some herself with her mum. She goes every weekend to study and learn more about her faith. 11-year-old Taran and his ten-year-old brother Joven have gone one step further and dedicated their lives to being Khalsa Sikhs and wearing the five Ks at all times. Taran explains how he feels now he's committed himself so strongly to his faith. Examines the following: "What is Sikhism?"; The Ten Gurus; Guru Granth Sahib; The Gurdwara; The Five Ks; Taking Amrit; The Khalsa; Vaisakhi.

3. Judaism 

11-year-old Charlie explains his religion of Judaism. Charlie is sports mad and thinks the best thing about being Jewish is the food. His family belong to an orthodox synagogue in Manchester. He tries his best to follow the ruls of Shabbat, the weekly Jewish day of rest, but admits it can be tempting to switch on his phone and TV. When it comes to the Jewish new year, Rosh Hashanah, he reveals how it feels to be judged by God. 13-year-old Me-Me, short for Amelia, invites the cameras in to bat mitzvah rehearsal at her Reform synagogue, as she prepares to become a Jewish aduly. How will she feel about this new chapter of her life? Meanwhile, ten-year-old Solly and his family recreate Passover Seder night, to remember how the Israelites eventually left slavery in Egypt. Later in the year, he makes traditional Latkas with his mum to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Chanukah. Examines the following: "What is Judaism?"; Jerusalem; Shabbat; The Torah; Passover; Chanukah; Batmitzvah; Rosh Hashanah.

4. Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma)

14-year-old Simran explains all about her religion, Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma). Simran loves music and photography, and spending time with her younger brother Vraj. Simran and Vraj tell us all about the festival of Rakshabandan that celebrates the love between siblings. During the Hindu festival of Diwali, Simran and Vraj make rangoli patterns and at Holi they cover one another in colourful paints. Simran tells us all about the traditions that take place at Hindu weddings. Simran's younger brother, 12-year-old Vraj. tells us all about the different Hindu gods and tells us how he worships God both at home and at the Mandir. Meanwhile, Simran meets with her friends to share stories about pilgrimages they have been on to important Hindu religious sites. Examines the following: "What is Hinduism?"; Raksha Bandhan; Cycle of Life; Pilgrimage; Hindu Marriage; Holi; Diwali.

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