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

communicating with God through words of praise, thanksgiving or confession, or requests for his help or guidance; listening to and speaking to God

showing adoration and reverence; offering praise to God

Forms of worship

Religious education

Worship using the Bible

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

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

the sacrament through which people become members of the Church. It involves the use of water as a symbol of the washing away of sin.

means 'thanksgiving'; a sacrament in which the death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated, using bread and wine.

an outward sign of an invisible and inward blessing by God. For example: baptism, Eucharist.

the sacrament through which people become members of the Church, which involves the use of water as a symbol of the washing away of sin

the action of admitting someone into a society or group, typically with a ritual

belief that human nature is flawed, and that we all have the tendency to sin; traditionally believed to be inherited from Adam and Eve

an outward sign of an invisible and inward blessing by God; for example: baptism, Eucharist

means 'thanksgiving'; a sacrament in which the death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated, using bread and wine

an outward sign of an invisible and inward blessing by God; for example: baptism, the Eucharist

the belief that the substance of the elements of the Eucharist are transformed into the body and blood of Christ

a place of pilgrimage where the Virgin Mary appeared to St Bernadette in a series of visions and it is claimed that miraculous healings have taken place

an extraordinary act or event that defies the laws of nature

a religious journey to a holy site/sacred place; it is an act of worship and devotion

refers to the ancient peoples of Europe, and their culture, who lived in regions such as England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland

a place of pilgrimage to where St Columba founded a monastery in the sixth century

a building lived in by a community of monks who follow religious vows

a religious journey to a holy site/sacred place, it is an act of worship and devotion

a Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus

a Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus

a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons

the belief that Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Sunday, conquering death

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

a Biblical word used to describe selfless and unconditional love

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

a Christian organisation involving people working, mainly at night, on city streets giving care to those who need it

12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel; later including early Christian leaders responsible for spreading the message of Jesus

preaching the gospel to others with the intention of converting them to the Christian faith

meaning “good news” and referring to the teachings and revelation of Jesus Christ

meaning ‘sent out’; the duty of Christians to spread the gospel

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

making up and rebuilding relationships between two groups/sides after disagreement

a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs

hostility and ill-treatment, especially on the basis of ethnicity, religion, or political beliefs

unity between members of a particular group

Catholic Agency for Overseas Development; the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales

an organisation set up to provide help and raise money for those in need

the state of being without the things needed for a reasonable quality of life, so that day-to-day living is a struggle

a Christian relief and development agency that works to tackle poverty and injustice in vulnerable communities around the world

Christianity: Practices

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