Wednesday 15th October

LC: To prepare thoughtful questions to ask about Christian beliefs on temptation and forgiveness during our church visit.

This half term in RE, we have been learning about sin, temptation, forgiveness, and prayer in the Christian faith.

• Sin and forgiveness:
  Christians believe that sin means choosing to do something that goes against God’s will or what God teaches. Everyone makes mistakes, but Christians also believe that God is loving and ready to forgive when people are truly sorry and try to make things right. Forgiveness is an important part of the Christian faith because it brings peace and helps people rebuild relationships with others and with God.

• The story of Adam and Eve (Genesis 3):
  In this story, Adam and Eve lived in the Garden of Eden and were told by God not to eat from the Tree of Knowledge. When they disobeyed, they gave in to temptation. This story teaches Christians about the importance of free will, the consequences of wrong choices, and the need to say sorry and seek forgiveness.

• Temptation:
  Christians believe that everyone faces temptation – the urge to do something we know is wrong or unkind. Jesus himself was tempted in the wilderness but resisted by remembering God’s words. Christians try to resist temptation by praying, remembering Jesus’ example, and asking God for help and strength.

• The Lord’s Prayer:
  This is one of the most important prayers in Christianity. Jesus taught it to his followers as a guide for how to pray. It includes lines like “Forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us”, reminding Christians to both ask for forgiveness and forgive others. It also says “Lead us not into temptation”, showing that Christians ask God to help them make good choices and stay strong when faced with challenges.

Task

We are going to visit the church tomorrow, and you might have the chance to ask the priest or church staff some questions about what we’ve been learning.

Your task is to write 3–5 thoughtful questions about:

• Temptation in everyday life

• Forgiveness and how Christians show it

My examples:

- What does the line “Forgive us our trespasses” mean to Christians?

-How can prayer help Christians resist temptations?

-What should someone do if they find it difficult to forgive?