referring to a building in which Christians worship

the People of God/Body of Christ, among whom Christ is present and active; members of a particular Christian denomination/tradition, eg Roman Catholic Church

efforts by Christians of different Church traditions to develop closer relationships and better understandings

places in local communities where people in need can go to collect food; often run/supported by local churches and religious charities

The local church and community

Religious education

Christian worship

Sacraments in Christian life

Baptism and the Eucharist

Pilgrimage: Jerusalem and Iona

Pilgrimage: Walsingham and Taize

Christian celebrations: Advent and Christmas

Christian celebrations: Holy Week and Easter

The future of the Christian Church

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

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Christians believe the Church is the {{}} of Christ, working together as Jesus’ hands and feet.

In the Parable of the {{}} and the Goats, Jesus teaches that helping others is a duty.

Jesus said, “I was thirsty, and you gave me a {{}}.”

What is one way local churches show support to their communities?

What does the word ‘church’ with a lowercase ‘c’ usually mean?

bringing different Christian traditions closer

What does ecumenism encourage among Christians?

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

Which of these shows how Christians can follow Jesus’ teaching?

Jesus rose from the dead after three days.

What do Christians believe about Jesus’ resurrection?

What does the Apostles’ Creed say about God the Father?

to bring salvation and share God’s message

What is the Christian view about the mission of Jesus?

The Holy Spirit came to the disciples at {{}}, after Jesus’ ascension.

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

The local church and community

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.