a church service which follows a set structure or ritual

a service which does not follow a set text or ritual; sometimes spontaneous or charismatic

communicating with God through words of praise, thanksgiving or confession, or requests for his help or guidance; listening to and speaking to God

showing adoration and reverence; offering praise to God

Different forms of worship

Religious education

Diverse beliefs regarding sacraments

Role, meaning and celebration of baptism and the Eucharist

The importance of Walsingham and Taizé

How Christians celebrate Christmas and Easter

The census and Christianity in the UK

The Church and the local community

Evangelism, mission and Church growth

Persecution of Christians: past and present

Reconciliation

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.

Christianity: Practices

a service which does not follow a set text or ritual

communicating with God through words of praise

Match each keyword to the correct definition.

Which of the following best represents an act of worship?

Which of the following is **not** a form of worship in Christianity?

Which of these Christian denominations is most likely to follow a structured form of worship?

How can worship affect the Christian community?

three separate gods that are worshipped equally

one God in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

the three stages of Jesus' life: birth, death, and resurrection

What does the doctrine of the Trinity describe?

it symbolises the end of Jesus' teachings

it represents Jesus' atonement for humanity's sins

What is the significance of Jesus' crucifixion in Christian belief?

The belief that Jesus rose from the dead is known as the {{}}.

According to some Christians, what is heaven?

What event is celebrated by Christians to commemorate Jesus rising from the dead?

Different forms of worship

Lesson outcome