1) Why do you think giving to the poor is such an important part of the aqiqah ceremony? Answer in full sentences.

2) Complete the diagram above to show the key ideas in Christian infant baptism and Muslim birth rites. When you have finished, write a paragraph to explain how each ceremony represents welcoming the baby into the faith community.

Christian baptism

Muslim birth rites

Both

Sentence Starters and examples

• A Christian baptism will involve a baby being christened in a church. Whereas a Muslim baby will have their naming ceremony in a mosque or at home.• A Christian baptism involves the lighting of a …………………..• Both Christian and Muslim naming ceremonies are different

because……………………… • However they also have similarities which are………………………………

Key Words

• Baptism, font, candle, prayers, God parents, church, cleansing, new life

• Aqiquah, prayers, Allah, blessing, mosque, imam