REYear 3Symbols and Worship

Religious symbols and their meaning

Learn Religious symbols and their meaning for Year 3 pupils (ages 7–8). Free practice questions, lessons and worked examples — aligned to the UK National Curriculum.

What you'll learn

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    A symbol is a simple sign that stands for a much bigger idea.

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    The cross reminds Christians of Jesus’s death. The Star of David is a Jewish symbol. The crescent moon is often linked with Islam. The Khanda is a Sikh symbol.

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    What does a symbol do?

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    Which symbol is Jewish?

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    A symbol stands for an idea. The cross reminds Christians of Jesus's death; the Khanda reminds Sikhs of courage and justice; the Star of David is a symbol of Jewish identity.

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    What is a symbol?

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    Why do people wear religious symbols?

Practise Religious symbols and their meaning with Whizlo

Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 7–8. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.