a season observed in many Christian churches as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus

a Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus

a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons

Christian celebrations: Advent and Christmas

Religious education

Christian worship

Sacraments in Christian life

Baptism and the Eucharist

Pilgrimage: Jerusalem and Iona

Pilgrimage: Walsingham and Taize

Christian celebrations: Holy Week and Easter

The future of the Christian Church

The local church and community

The Church in the worldwide community

In this unit pupils will study some of the key practices associated with Christianity such as worship, sacraments and pilgrimage. They will compare and contrast differences in practices before moving on to look at the practical work of the Church in society.

Living the Christian life

The liturgical cycle organises the year into different {{}} which include special festivals.

to prepare for the celebration of the birth of Jesus

What is the main purpose of Advent for most Christians?

How long does the season of Advent last for most Christians?

The white {{}} in the centre of the Advent wreath symbolises Jesus as the light of the world.

At Christmas, Christians celebrate the {{}}, when God became human in the person of Jesus.

7th January, following a different calendar

When do many Eastern Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas?

Christians believe God is omnipotent, which means all-{{}}.

The Apostles’ {{}} is a summary of Christian beliefs, including belief in the Trinity.

What is the Christian belief about the Trinity?

It may be a non-literal story with deeper meaning.

What do some Christians believe about the story of the Fall in Genesis?

Jesus will return, and people will be judged.

What do Christians believe will happen on Judgement Day?

What is the meaning of grace in Christianity?

Christian celebrations: Advent and Christmas

Lesson outcome