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LIFE ORIENTATION

Grade 4

RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Module 10

PLACES OF WORSHIP

Places of worship or devotion of various religious groups

Most people need a special place or space where they can feel safe and be quiet on their own. Sometimes we angrily say, “Give me space!” This actually means that someone has invaded our personal space.

The faithful also need a space that feels special, safe or sacred to them. Sometimes one can go to such a place to become quiet or to pray. Sometimes people want to share these special places with other people who share the same beliefs.

Here their spiritual leader can address them and they can practise certain customs or rituals unique to their religion. They can sing or pray together. Often these special places are decorated with works of art or valuable items that indicate that these places are special to that group of people. In times of war, churches, temples and synagogues are often places of shelter.

The table below briefly mentions the type of building, place or city that has a special meaning for these four religious groups.

Table 1
Religion Building of worship Special city or place
Christians church Bethlehem
Catholics cathedral Vatican
Muslims mosque Mecca
Hindus temple Varanasi or Benares
Jews synagogue Wailing Wall in Jerusalem

Activity 1

To write a paragraph on a special place [LO 2.5]

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Learners must describe, in a few lines or paragraphs, a place that is special to them. It can be a building, but can also be somewhere in nature. They must also say why it is a special place to them.

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LEARNING OUTCOME 2: SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

The learner will be able to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to constitutional rights and responsibilities, and to show an understanding of diverse cultures and religions.

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2.5 discusses significant places and buildings in a variety of religions.

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