what follows the physical life on earth; life after death

the ability to shape and change someone's thoughts, beliefs, or actions

being raised from the dead; the form that many Christians believe the afterlife will take, referring to either physical or spritual bodies

Beliefs about the afterlife: resurrection

Religious education

The nature of God

The problem of evil and suffering

The Trinity

Creation in Genesis

Different Christian interpretations of creation

Beliefs about the afterlife: judgement

Beliefs about the afterlife: heaven and hell

The nativity and Jesus as the son of God

Jesus as the incarnation

The crucifixion of Jesus

The resurrection and ascension

Means of salvation

The role of Jesus in salvation

In this unit pupils will begin their study of Christianity by examining some of the key beliefs of this worldview. They will focus on concepts of God, Trinity, Creation and the story and role of Jesus as incarnation and means of salvation.

Christianity: Beliefs

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction of war, threats of war, death or the aftermath of war.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

being raised from the dead (either physical or spiritual bodies)

is the belief in being raised from the dead

shape/change someone’s thoughts, beliefs, or actions

Match the keywords to the correct definitions. 

Many Christians believe that resurrection will only happen to Jesus.

Many Christians believe that resurrection is possible for ordinary people.

Many Christians do not believe in resurrection.

Which of the following statements is true?

the Bible, as well as later sources such as the Nicene Creed and the Catechism

According to Christian belief, where does the teaching about resurrection come from?

the physical body is imperishable but not eternal

the resurrection body will be different: imperishable and spiritual

resurrection is only for Jesus and not for ordinary people

What does 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 teach about resurrection? 

Complete the following from the Apostles’ Creed: “I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the {{}}, and the life everlasting. Amen.”

It encourages Christians to follow Jesus’ teachings and live a moral life.

It means that Christians are never afraid of death.

It discourages Christians from spreading their faith.

How might belief in resurrection influence a Christian’s actions?

the belief that God exists as three Persons in one being

the belief that God brought the universe into existence

God’s decision about each person’s afterlife

Match the keywords to the correct definitions.

God will reward those who help others in need

Jesus taught that judgement does not exist

What does the Parable of the Sheep and the Goats teach about judgement? 

It encourages Christians to follow Jesus’ teachings.

It means Christians do not need to do good deeds.

It teaches that only Jesus will be judged.

How does belief in judgement influence Christians? 

the Trinity refers to three different religions

Which of the following best describes the Christian belief in the Trinity? 

they believe caring for the earth is important

they believe the world was created by humans

they ignore the environment because God will fix it

What is one way the belief in creation influences Christians today? 

All Christians believe Genesis is a scientific account of creation.

Some Christians see Genesis as metaphorical, while others take it literally.

The Genesis accounts only apply to Jewish beliefs.

Which of the following statements is true about Christian interpretations of Genesis? 

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