a Christian source of wisdom and authority; a holy book containing both the Old and New Testament

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

showing adoration and reverence; offering praise to God

Worship using the Bible

Religious education

Forms of worship

The sacraments

Christian beliefs about baptism

Christian beliefs about Holy Communion / the Eucharist

Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Pilgrimage to Iona

Celebrating Christmas and Easter

The Church in the local community

Street pastors

Mission, evangelism and Church growth

Working for reconciliation

Christian response to persecution

The work of CAFOD

The work of Tearfund

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

The Bible is considered to be a source of authority and {{}} by many Christians.

Worship involves showing adoration and offering {{}} to God.

What are the two main sections of the Bible called?

Why do Christians use the Bible in worship?

that every word must be followed literally

that it was written by humans that were inspired by God

What is the liberal approach to the Bible?

In the Catholic Church, the Eucharist is celebrated during a service known as the {{}}.

Which of these best describes informal worship?

Why do Christians sing hymns during worship?

worship that occurs in private, with no community

worship that follows a set structure and pattern

worship that is performed only on holy days

What does the term liturgical worship mean?

it allows for a more personal connection with God

What is a key reason why some Christians prefer informal prayer?

churches are made richer when they believe in Jesus

it brings Jesus’ presence among believers

According to Matthew 18:20, why is group worship meaningful?

Worship using the Bible

Lesson outcome