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

The Church and the local community

Religious education

Different forms of worship

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

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

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

The Church is sometimes called the Body of ...

In the Parable of the Sheep and the {{}}, Jesus explains the need to care for others.

How might a local church help people in their community?

When referring to a Christian place of worship, the word ‘church’ uses:

Christians from different groups working together

Jesus reminded Christians of their duty when he said, “For I was {{}} and you gave me something to eat.”

The {{}} branch of Christianity began in Germany and was developed in England by Henry VIII.

The Jewish leaders did not believe that Jesus was the {{}}, which led to his crucifixion.

What is the name of the Christian statement of belief often said in church?

In which branch of Christianity are priests not allowed to marry?

Christians believe in no life after death.

Christians believe only in reincarnation.

Christians believe in resurrection after death.

What is the main Christian belief about what happens after death?

Why did Jesus have to die, according to Christian beliefs about salvation?

Starter Quiz