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Religious Studies (RE) — 72 free resources
Christianity — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Christianity covering core beliefs, key figures, sacred text, festivals, places of worship and symbols. KS2 RE-curriculum aligned, suitable for community and faith schools.
Judaism — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Judaism covering core beliefs, key figures, sacred text, festivals, places of worship and symbols. KS2 RE-curriculum aligned.
Islam — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Islam covering core beliefs, key figures, sacred text, festivals, places of worship and symbols. KS2 RE-curriculum aligned.
Hinduism — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Hinduism covering core beliefs, key figures, sacred texts, festivals, places of worship and symbols. KS2 RE-curriculum aligned.
Buddhism — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Buddhism covering core teachings, the Buddha, sacred text, festivals, places of worship and symbols. KS2 RE-curriculum aligned.
Sikhism — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Sikhism covering core beliefs, the Gurus, sacred text, festivals, places of worship and symbols. KS2 RE-curriculum aligned.
Diwali — Festival Lesson (KS2)
Substantive Diwali lesson for KS2 — the story of Rama and Sita, the meaning of the festival of lights, and how Hindu families celebrate today. Goes beyond colouring sheets.
Eid al-Fitr — Festival Lesson (KS2)
KS2 lesson on Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim celebration at the end of Ramadan. Covers the meaning of Ramadan, fasting, charity and how Muslim families celebrate Eid.
Hanukkah — Festival Lesson (KS2)
KS2 lesson on Hanukkah, the Jewish Festival of Lights. The story of the Maccabees, the miracle of the oil, and how Jewish families celebrate today.
Vaisakhi — Festival Lesson (KS2)
KS2 lesson on Vaisakhi, the Sikh festival celebrating the founding of the Khalsa in 1699. Includes the story of Guru Gobind Singh and how Sikh communities celebrate today.
Wesak — Festival Lesson (KS2)
KS2 lesson on Wesak, the most important Buddhist festival. Celebrates the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death — all on the same day according to tradition.
Easter — Festival Lesson (KS2)
KS2 lesson on Easter, the most important Christian festival. The story of Jesus's death and resurrection, and how Christians celebrate Easter today.
Humanism — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for Humanism — beliefs, key thinkers, ethics, and how Humanists live without religion. Aligned with the UK RE syllabuses that include non-religious worldviews. Complements the six faith knowledge organisers.
Secular Ethics — Knowledge Organiser
Single-page reference for secular ethics — how people work out right and wrong without religion. Covers the Golden Rule, consequentialism, virtue ethics, and the role of empathy. Aligned with KS2 RE units that compare religious and non-religious approaches.
Darwin Day — A Humanist Celebration Lesson
KS2 lesson on Darwin Day (12 February) — celebrating the life of Charles Darwin and his theory of evolution. A non-religious 'festival' that humanists mark, useful for syllabuses that include humanism alongside religious worldviews.
Key Figures Across World Religions — Comparison Resource
A printable comparison resource showing key figures from the six major world religions taught in UK primary schools — Jesus, Muhammad, Moses, Guru Nanak, Siddhartha Gautama, and Abraham — with key facts and significance.
Sacred Texts of the World Religions — Overview
A printable reference comparing the sacred texts of the six major world religions — what they are, what they contain, how they are used in worship, and how they are treated with respect.
The Environment and Faith — RE Ethics Activity
An RE and PSHE crossover resource exploring what different faiths teach about caring for the natural world — creation care, stewardship, and responsibility to the environment.
Places of Worship — World Religions Comparison
A printable comparison of the places of worship for the major world religions — what they are called, their key features, what happens there, and rules for visitors.
Big Questions RE Discussion Cards
30 philosophical and religious discussion questions for primary RE — covering life, death, meaning, fairness, creation, and moral responsibility. Printable and cuttable for group or class use.
Religious Symbols Across the World Religions — Poster
A classroom display poster showing the key symbols of the major world religions — the cross, crescent and star, Star of David, Khanda, Dharma wheel, and Om — with meanings explained.
Prayer & Worship Across the World Religions
A printable comparison of how prayer and worship are practised in different faith traditions — what it involves, when it happens, why believers do it, and how it differs between faiths.
World Religion Festivals — Learning Mat
A desk reference or display mat covering the major festivals of each world religion — what they celebrate, when they happen, and key practices and symbols associated with each.
Christianity — Beliefs & Practices Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Christianity — the Trinity, key beliefs, the Bible, the Church, sacraments, the liturgical year, and major denominations. Broad and factual, appropriate for a multi-faith classroom.
Islam — Beliefs & Practices Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Islam — the Five Pillars, key beliefs, the Qur'an, Muhammad (PBUH), the mosque, Ramadan and Eid, and the difference between Sunni and Shia traditions.
Judaism — Beliefs & Practices Knowledge Organiser
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Judaism — the Torah, key beliefs and practices, the Shabbat, major festivals (Passover, Hanukkah, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur), the synagogue, and kosher food.
Religious Education in Irish Primary Schools — A Teacher's Guide
Religious education in Irish primary schools — the different programmes (Grow in Love, Catholic, Church of Ireland, Educate Together, multi-denominational), patron bodies, and how to teach RE sensitively in a diverse modern Ireland.
Religious Education in NI Primary Schools — Both Traditions
A teacher's guide to RE in Northern Ireland — the difference between controlled (mainly Church of Ireland/Presbyterian) and Catholic-maintained school RE programmes, and how to teach RE that respects both main traditions.
World Religions Overview Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser covering the six major world religions — Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism — key beliefs, holy books, festivals, and places of worship.
Festivals of Light Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on festivals of light across world religions — Diwali (Hinduism/Sikhism), Hanukkah (Judaism), Christmas (Christianity), Eid al-Fitr, and Wesak (Buddhism).
Islam Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Islam — the Five Pillars, the Prophet Muhammad, the Qur'an, Ramadan and Eid, Mecca, Muslim prayer, and what it means to be Muslim in modern Britain.
Hinduism Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Hinduism — Brahman and the divine, the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva), the Vedas, reincarnation and karma, Diwali, Holi, and Hindu worship at home and in the mandir.
Judaism Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Judaism — the Torah, the covenant with God, Shabbat, key festivals (Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, Yom Kippur), the synagogue, and Jewish identity in modern Britain.
Sikhism Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Sikhism — the Gurus, the Five Ks, the Gurdwara, Langar, Sewa, Vaisakhi, Guru Granth Sahib, and what it means to be Sikh in Britain today.
Christianity — Beliefs & Practices Deeper Study — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE deeper study of Christianity — the Trinity, salvation and grace, the sacraments, Christian denominations, and how Christian belief shapes daily life for believers today.
World Religious Festivals Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on major religious festivals from six traditions — their meaning, practices, and how to mark them respectfully in the primary classroom.
Buddhism Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Buddhism — the Buddha's life, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, Nirvana, meditation, the Sangha, key festivals, and Buddhism in Britain today.
Creation Stories Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on creation stories from different traditions — Christian/Jewish (Genesis), Islamic, Hindu (Brahma), Aboriginal Australian, Norse (Ymir), and what creation stories tell us about beliefs.
Islam — Beliefs & Practice Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Islamic belief and practice — the Five Pillars, the Shahada, prayer (Salah), fasting (Sawm), Zakah, the Hajj, the mosque, Ramadan, and what it means to be Muslim in Britain today.
Judaism — Beliefs & Practice Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Jewish belief and practice — the Torah, Shabbat, the synagogue, key festivals (Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Hanukkah), and what it means to be Jewish today.
Big Questions in RE Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on the 'big questions' approach — what RE big questions are, how different religions approach them, and how to structure philosophical discussion in primary RE.
Places of Worship Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on places of worship across six traditions — church, mosque, synagogue, gurdwara, mandir, and Buddhist temple. Features, purposes, and how to prepare for a visit.
Hinduism — Beliefs & Practice Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Hinduism — Brahman and the deities, dharma and karma, sacred texts (Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita), key festivals (Diwali, Holi, Navaratri), the mandir, and what it means to be Hindu in Britain.
Buddhism — Beliefs & Practice Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Buddhism — the Buddha's story, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, the Three Jewels, meditation, and Buddhism's spread across the world.
Humanism & Non-Religious Worldviews Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Humanism and other non-religious worldviews — what Humanists believe, where they find meaning and morality, key Humanist figures, and how non-religious people approach the big questions.
Religious Traditions in Northern Ireland — P4–P6
A P4–P6 RE knowledge organiser on the religious traditions of Northern Ireland — Catholic and Protestant traditions, what they share, what is different, and the growing religious diversity of NI.
Religious Symbols Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on religious symbols — the cross, Star of David, Om, crescent moon, khanda, dhamma wheel, and what each symbol means to its faith community.
Hinduism — Beliefs & Practices Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Hinduism — Brahman and the deities, the Trimurti, dharma and karma, the cycle of rebirth, sacred texts, temples and puja, and key Hindu festivals.
Pilgrimage — Religious Journey Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on pilgrimage across world religions — Hajj (Islam), the Camino (Christianity), the Ganges (Hinduism), Jerusalem (Judaism/Christianity/Islam), Varanasi, and why pilgrimage matters.
Buddhism — Beliefs & Practices Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Buddhism — the life of the Buddha, the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, meditation, temples, and key Buddhist festivals.
Islam — Beliefs & Practices Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Islam — the Five Pillars, the Prophet Muhammad, the Quran, the mosque, key Islamic beliefs, and Ramadan and Eid.
Judaism — Beliefs & Practices Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Judaism — the Torah, Shabbat, the synagogue, Jewish festivals, and core beliefs about God and covenant.
Morality & Ethics Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE/PSHE
A KS2 RE/PSHE knowledge organiser on morality and ethics — how people decide what is right and wrong, consequentialism, rules-based ethics, virtue ethics, religious and secular morality.
Hinduism — Beliefs & Practices Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Hinduism — Brahman, the Trimurti, karma, dharma, samsara, moksha, puja, Diwali and Holi, and the sacred River Ganges.
Religion & the Natural World Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on how different religious traditions view nature, the environment, stewardship, and environmental ethics — including Christian, Islamic, Hindu, and Buddhist perspectives.
Death & Afterlife — Religious Beliefs Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on how different religions understand death and what happens after — heaven, rebirth, resurrection, and how these beliefs affect how people live.
Sikhism — Beliefs & Practices Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on Sikhism — the Gurus, the Guru Granth Sahib, the Gurdwara, langar, the Five Ks, Vaisakhi, and the concept of sewa.
Pilgrimage — Religious Journeys Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on pilgrimage — what pilgrimage means, Hajj (Islam), the Camino (Christianity), Varanasi (Hinduism), and why people go on pilgrimage.
Prayer & Worship Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser comparing prayer and worship across Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, and Buddhism — what each looks like, why people pray, and what the differences tell us.
Religious Celebrations & Festivals Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser comparing major religious festivals across Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Sikhism — what they celebrate, how they are observed, and what they share.
Creation Stories & Origins Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser comparing creation stories and views on origins across Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, and science — what they share and where they differ.
Religious Leaders & Prophets Knowledge Organiser — KS2
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on the founders and leaders of world religions — Jesus, Muhammad, the Buddha, Guru Nanak, and Abraham — and what their lives teach followers.
Sacred Texts Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser comparing the sacred texts of Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Buddhism.
Rites of Passage Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on rites of passage across religions — birth, coming of age, marriage, and death ceremonies in Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Sikhism.
Suffering, Evil & Theodicy Knowledge Organiser — Upper KS2 RE
An upper KS2 RE knowledge organiser on the problem of evil and suffering — why bad things happen, how different religions respond, and what theodicy means.
Religious Art & Symbolism Knowledge Organiser — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on religious art and symbolism — Christian, Islamic, Hindu, Buddhist, and Jewish visual traditions and what they express.
Hinduism & Diwali Worksheet — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE worksheet on Hinduism and Diwali — the story of Rama and Sita, the significance of light, and how Diwali is celebrated.
Islam — The Five Pillars Worksheet — KS2
A KS2 RE worksheet on the Five Pillars of Islam — Shahadah, Salah, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj — their meaning and how they are observed.
Justice & Human Rights — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on justice and human rights — what justice means, religious views on justice, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and religious action for justice.
Stewardship & the Environment — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on religious views of the environment — stewardship in Christianity/Islam/Judaism, Hindu/Buddhist environmental ethics, and faith action on climate.
Life, Meaning & Purpose — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on meaning and purpose — what gives life meaning, religious and secular views, existential questions, and philosophical thinking.
Christian Denominations — KS2 RE
A KS2 RE knowledge organiser on the major Christian denominations — Catholic, Protestant, Orthodox — their history, beliefs, and practices.
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