a Christian festival when the coming of the Holy Spirit is remembered

one part of the Trinity. God’s invisible helper and guide for Christians

a group of Christians or a building for worship

the strength or ability to do something important

The Day of Pentecost and the 'birth' of the Church

Religious education

The Christian Church in the East

The Christian Church in the West

The history and work of The Salvation Army

Quakers and Pentecostals

The Christian Church in Sri Lanka

In this unit pupils will gain an overview of the history of the church after Jesus. They will learn how and why the Christian church now has different denominations through case studies that allow them to see the diverse Christianity of today.

The Church: Has there always been diversity?

God’s invisible helper and guide for Christians

They felt a wind and spoke different languages.

What happened to the disciples at Pentecost?

It was the start of the disciples preaching.

Why is Pentecost sometimes called the ‘birth of the Church’?

What do Christians believe the Holy Spirit helps them do?

Put these events in the life of Jesus into the correct order.

Christians believe Jesus is the Son of ...

Christians believe Jesus performed many {{}} to show God’s power.

What is the name of the Christian holy book?

The Day of Pentecost and the 'birth' of the Church

Lesson outcome