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

Christian beliefs about baptism

Religious education

Forms of worship

Worship using the Bible

The sacraments

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

Becoming a member of the Christian Church

What does baptism symbolise for Christians?

Which group is more likely to practise adult or believer’s baptism?

Baptism uses water and the name of the {{}} to symbolise spiritual cleansing.

What do some Christians believe baptism does to original sin?

What is the main reason adults get baptised in believer’s baptism?

Sacraments are {{}} signs of an invisible and spiritual grace.

How many sacraments are recognised by the Roman Catholic Church?

Which two sacraments are commonly recognised across most Christian denominations?

To grow spiritually and mark key life stages

What is one purpose of the sacraments in a Christian’s life?

They believe in silent worship and inner experience

Christian beliefs about baptism

Lesson outcome