1.Do you recognise the TV programme? What is it called? 2.What do you think it is about from the picture? Guess if you are not sure. How do you know this? 3.Who is the programme aimed at? 4.Would you watch the programme? Why? Record your predictions on the post it notes provided

These were the pictures In the puzzles... What is this topic about? What words do you associate with these images?

Knowledge and Understanding To have knowledge and understanding of one Programme about religion. To consider the different interpretations of this episode. To assess how it could effect a persons attitude to belief in God. Skills To listen To listen to the views of others

The Miracle of Peckham Del Boy goes to church to seek forgiveness for some stolen goods he has recently purchased. The priest explains to Del how he is beginning to doubt the existence of God because the Church’s local hospice is facing closure unless they can raise £1 million. As Del is about to leave something extraordinary happens …

Make a prediction! What will happen in this episode that could be seen as a miracle? Write your prediction on the post it note on your table – with your name!

Now that you have more information… Do you want to revise your prediction? What, if anything, has made you change your mind? Does everyone on your table agree?

1. What is a miracle? 2. Why do you think Del wants to go to church? 3. Why do you think Del feels afraid that God sees everything? 3. Why do you think Del feels afraid that God sees everything? 6. What happens in the church that seems like a miracle? 4. Why does the Priest want a donation for the hospice? 5. What does Del suggest they do?

10. Has the programme effected your views about God at all? Why? 7. What is the real reason for the miracle? 9. What do you think the real miracle of Peckham is? Why? 8. So … why does Del feel afraid that God sees everything?

Explain how the episode Miracle of Peckham might affect someone’s belief about God Stretch and Challenge Do miracles give evidence for the existence of God?

‘Religious programmes on television or the radio encourage you to believe in God.’ (6) What do you think? Why? How might someone disagree? What would a Christian say? Why? Try to use examples from the episode to help support your answer

HOMEWORK Look at the exam question and the criteria. Using what you have learnt in today's lesson Do you think the programme Miracle of Peckham could affect your belief in God? ONE brief reason Two in death reasons TWO brief reasons OR ONE more detailed reason TWO reasons with ONE more detailed

How well did we work? 1. Rank yourself I did this well I need to work on this To work well individually. To listen to the views of others. 2. Can you explain the ranking you have given yourself? 3. Set yourself a target for next time – write it in the back of your books.

Extension Task Imagine you had the chance to interview the Priest Make a list of 3 questions you would like to ask them if you had the chance. Why would you ask these? Think about - Feelings Religion Outcome Living conditions Think about - Feelings Religion Outcome Living conditions STRETCH AND CHALLENGE Suggest ways in which witnessing a miracle would change a person’s life and why? What do you think is the most important thing about seeing a miracle and why? STRETCH AND CHALLENGE Suggest ways in which witnessing a miracle would change a person’s life and why? What do you think is the most important thing about seeing a miracle and why?

1.Write a summary of the programme. 2.Which parts of the programme might have encourage belief in God in some people and write down four reasons (with evidence) for this. 3.Which parts of the programme might not encourage belief in God in some people and write down four reasons (with evidence) for this. 4.Decide what effect the programme has on your own attitude to belief in God. Stretch and Challenge Do miracles give evidence for the existence of God?

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Watch the ‘Saints and Angels’ episode and fill out the Songs of Praise analysis sheet. Songs of Praise is a Christian worship programme broadcast on Sunday afternoons. It contains hymn singing, interviews and prayers. The words of the hymns are played across the screen (karaoke style) so that people at home can join in. Some people will watch it at home instead of going to Church, particularly the sick, infirm or disabled.

1.Write a summary of the programme. 2.Which parts of the programme might have encourage belief in God in some people and write down four reasons (with evidence) for this. 3.Which parts of the programme might not encourage belief in God in some people and write down four reasons (with evidence) for this. 4.Decide what effect the programme has on your own attitude to belief in God. Stretch and Challenge Could Songs of Praise appeal to more than just religious people? Who and why?

Exam Question Look at the exam question and the criteria. Using what you have learnt in today's lesson Do you think that programmes that include religion can affect your beliefs about God? ONE brief reason Two in death reasons TWO brief reasons OR ONE more detailed reason TWO reasons with ONE more detailed

b. Do you think programmes about religion can affect your belief in God? Give reasons for your point of view. 4 marks c. Choose one programme about religion and explain how it might affect someone’s belief about God. 8 marks d. ‘Religious programmes on television or the radio encourage you to believe in God.’ i.Do you agree? Give reasons for your opinion. 3 marks ii.Give reasons why some people may disagree with you. 3 marks

1.Do you recognise the two TV programmes? What are they called? 2.What do you think they are about from the picture? Guess if you are not sure. 3.Who are the programmes aimed at? 4.Would you watch the programmes? Explain why?