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

Christian worship

Religious education

Sacraments in Christian life

Baptism and the Eucharist

Pilgrimage: Jerusalem and Iona

Pilgrimage: Walsingham and Taize

Christian celebrations: Advent and Christmas

Christian celebrations: Holy Week and Easter

The future of the Christian Church

The local church and community

The Church in the worldwide community

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.

Living the Christian life

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

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

a city in the Middle East where Jesus lived, taught, died and resurrected; a pilgrimage destination for many Christians

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

refers to living a religious life in a distinct community and being focused on prayer and devotion to God

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

a Christian monastic community founded in the village of Taizé, France, in 1940

a village in Norfolk, England, which has been a Christian pilgrimage site since the 11th century

a season observed in many Christian churches as a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the birth of Jesus

a Christian festival celebrating the birth of Jesus

a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons

a Christian festival celebrating the resurrection of Jesus

the week leading up to the important Christian festival of Easter

a 40 day period before Easter when many Christians focus on prayer, fasting and almsgiving (giving to charity)

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

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 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

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

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

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

Living the Christian life

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