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History Year 3 and Year 4

3. Let different children read out fact cards on Roman worship before

compiling a list contrasting worship in the Empire with worship in the
Kingdom. Refer to the verses above.

Empire Kingdom
Worshipped idols & emperors Worship God

Temples Churches
Believed in magic Do not believe in magic
Animal sacrifices Jesus our sacrifice

Fortune-tellers No fortune-tellers
Made models of healed parts Praise God for healing
Used stars to tell future Do not use stars

4. Let the children complete the worksheet then give them time to find out

about Nero and Constantine.

5. Gather back to share findings and to review the lesson. Show pictures of
temples, idols, etc.

6. Sing a praise / worship song to God. Thank God for the freedom to
worship in contrast to life for early Roman Christians who were martyred
for their faith.

Learning for Life
The children should have a greater appreciation of our freedom to worship and
the personal relationship we can enjoy with a living God.

‘EDUCATION FOR LIFE’ CURRICULUM MODEL

Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth and the life. No-one comes to the Father
except through me.” John
14:6

Our aim in Christian Education is for children to know Jesus as their Lord, the
One who is the embodiment of truth, the Lord who gives direction and purpose
to life.

(Romans)
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