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.

Sacraments in Christian life

Religious education

Christian worship

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

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

the sacrament through which people become members of the Church

a ritual remembering the death and resurrection of Jesus

an outward sign of an invisible and inward blessing by God.

They are a means of receiving God’s grace

Why are sacraments important to many Christians?

Sacraments help mark significant {{}} in a Christian’s life.

Which Christian group accepts all seven traditional sacraments?

Some Christian groups, such as the {{}}, do not celebrate sacraments.

Worship involves acts of adoration, reverence, and {{}} to God.

Which denomination is known for informal worship practices?

Which denomination typically practices liturgical worship?

What is a set prayer commonly used in Christian worship?

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