Exploring Personal Views on Eternity
A Journey of Personal Reflection Year 6 Religious Education
What We've Learned About Christian Beliefs
Resurrection - coming back to life after death Heaven - eternal life with God God's promise of everlasting love Jesus offers eternal life to believers
Words About Eternity
"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." - John 3:16
What Does Eternity Mean to You?
Think quietly for a moment... What comes to mind when you hear 'eternity'? Is it similar to or different from Christian beliefs?
Personal Reflection Time
Choose your way to express your thoughts: Write a short essay about your views on eternity Create a visual representation (poster, mind map, drawing) Compare your ideas with Christian beliefs Use the thinking prompts to guide you
Thinking Prompts to Help You
{"left":"What do you imagine when you think about eternity?\nDo you believe in life after death? Why or why not?","right":"How do Christian ideas compare to your thoughts?\nWhat questions do you still have about eternity?"}
Sharing Our Thoughts Respectfully
Listen carefully to others' ideas Ask respectful questions to understand better Look for similarities and differences Remember: all thoughtful views deserve respect
