Religion
- Christianity for children
The life and teaching of Jesus, including some of the better known stories. It describes the main beliefs of Christians. It is written for primary school age children.
http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/carolrb/christianity/
- Church of England
All about the Church, its history, worship and buildings.
http://www.england.anglican.org
- Cistercians
Information about the Cistercian Order and the abbeys of Fountains, Kirkstall, Rievaulx, Roche and Byland.
http://cistercians.shef.ac.uk
- Guide to Religions in the UK
Clikc on the links to find out about the different religions in this country.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/religion/page/0,12131,818217,00.html
- Hinduism
Information at primary and secondary level. Symbols, founders, worship, festivals.
http://www.btinternet.com/~vivekananda/schools1.htm
- Interfaith Calendar
Gives dates of festivals and sacred times for world religions. Includes Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism. Also links to websites for these religions.
http://www.interfaithcalendar.org/
- Islam for Children
History, festivals, art, family life.
http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/carolrb/islam/islamintro.html
- Judaism
Birth, coming of age, wedding and funeral rituals.
http://www.rossel.net/basic05.htm
- Judaism for Children
Learn about the Jewish faith, festivals and customs.
http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/carolrb/judaism/judai1.html
- Medieval Islamic medicine
Find out how much medical knowledge there was in the early and medieval Islamic world
http://www.historyforkids.org/[islam].index.htm
- Ramadan
Interactive guide to this major Muslim festival.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/flash/0,5860,837833,00.html
- Rangoli patterns
A lovely site from Snaith Primary School. Follow the links to see lovely designs for Rangoli patterns - there's an animated version too!
http://www.snaithprimary.eril.net/rang.htm
- Religions of the world
Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, Buddhism, Judaism, Sikhism.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/people/features/world_religions
- Religious Festivals
Simple,yet informative site that lists religious festivals and their dates plus what they mean to different faiths.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/religion/index.shtml
- Religious symbols
Lists symbols from various religions explains their meaning.
http://www.symbols.net/christian/
- Saint Francis of Assisi
Information on St. Francis of Assisi, also St. Valentine and St. Rita of Cascia.
http://www.travel.it/relig/saints/francis.htm
- Saints
Lots of information about the most well-known Saints such as St George, St Patrick, St David and St Andrew amongst others.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/saints/
- Sikhism
Excellent colourful site with religious and cultural information.
http://www.sikhs.org
- Sikhism for children
History, Guru Nanak, the Amrit Ceremony, the Five Ks, the Gurdwara and lots of other information.
http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/carolrb/sikhism/sikhism1.html
- World Religions
Christianity, Sikhism, Islam, Judaism and Hinduism. Highland Virtual Learning Community Site.
http://www.highlandschools-virtualib.org.uk[primary_curriculum]
Page last updated: 20 November 2008
