Quakers and Pentecostals
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe some distinctive features of Quakers and Pentecostals.
Key learning points
- There has always been diversity in the Christian church - churches having different ways of worshipping God.
- There are many different Christian denominations in England, including Quakers and Pentecostals.
- Quakers, or the Society of Friends, began in the 1600s.
- The Quakers have a key belief that people can experience God personally and do not have to go through clergy.
- In the early 1900s Pentecostalism started. It has an emphasis on experiencing the Holy Spirit through lively worship.
Keywords
Denomination - a group within a religion
Quaker - a member of the Religious Society of Friends
Pentecostal - a denomination that emphasises the gifts of the Holy Spirit, evangelism and expressive worship
Evangelism - telling others the good news about Jesus and salvation
Common misconception
All Christians worship in the same way.
There are many different Christian churches and denominations and all of these have different styles of worship.
Teacher tip
Investigate if there is a Quaker Meeting or a Pentecostal church in your area. It might be interesting for the pupils to see what activities these are involved in or perhaps even arrange for a visitor.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
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Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match each keyword to its meaning.
a group within a religion
a member of the Religious Society of Friends
telling others the good news about Jesus and salvation
Q2.What does 'diversity in the Christian church' mean?
Q3.Which of these are Christian denominations found in England?
Q4.Who leads a Quaker meeting?
Q5.Pentecostal worship is often and joyful, focusing on the Holy Spirit.
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