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

Different forms of worship

Religious education

Diverse beliefs regarding sacraments

Role, meaning and celebration of baptism and the Eucharist

The importance of Walsingham and Taizé

How Christians celebrate Christmas and Easter

The census and Christianity in the UK

The Church and the local community

Evangelism, mission and Church growth

Persecution of Christians: past and present

Reconciliation

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

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

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

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 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

an official count or survey, especially of a population

referring to the presence of variety and differences within a group or context

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

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

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

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

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