a major branch of Christianity with a history and tradition rooted in the Eastern Roman Empire

a sacred religious image, most commonly a painting, that serves as a visual representation of a holy person (like Jesus, Mary, or saints), an event, or a concept

a group of people having a particular characteristic in common

The Christian Church in the East

Religious education

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

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?

a branch of Christianity rooted in the Eastern Roman Empire

groups of people who have a particular characteristic in common

Which of these countries typically has Orthodox churches?

Are there any Orthodox Church communities in the UK?

by praying before them and sometimes kissing them

How do Orthodox Christians show devotion to icons?

Christian churches across the world share many {{}} beliefs but also have differences.

Pentecost describes how the disciples were inspired to {{}} about Jesus.

Who heard the disciples preach at Pentecost?

Pentecost marks the {{}} of the Christian Church.

What gift was given to the disciples at Pentecost?

Starter Quiz

Pentecost describes how the disciples were inspired to about Jesus.