The Christian Church in the West
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain what the Roman Catholic church is and what it means to different Catholics today.
Key learning points
- The Roman Catholic Church refers to the global Christian denomination headed by the Pope in Rome.
- 25% of the world are Roman Catholic, just over 2 billion people.
- Roman Catholic churches are found around the world.
- Roman Catholics beliefs and practices are based around tradition and creeds.
Keywords
Creed - a concise statement summarising core Christian beliefs, often recited during worship services
Pope - the leader of the Roman Catholic church
Rosary - a set of prayers used primarily in the Catholic Church or a physical string of knots or beads used to count prayers
Roman Catholic - a Christian denomination led by the pope
Common misconception
All churches share exactly the same beliefs and history.
The Christian Church shares many similar beliefs but also has different beliefs and practices which have developed in different areas over time.
Teacher tip
Go on a visit to a local Roman Catholic church in your area, or invite a priest from the community in to talk with the class about how they practise their religion. Source pictures of different types of churches for your class to sort into Catholic and non-Catholic churches.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.The Orthodox churches are some of the most Christian churches.
Q2.In which countries can you find Orthodox churches?
Q3.Orthodox Church can be found in the UK.
Q4.Orthodox Christians show devotion to during services.
Q5.Which of these is an example of an ancient language sometimes used in church?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match each keyword to its meaning.
is the leader of the Roman Catholic church
is a string of knots or beads used to count prayers
a concise statement summarising core Christian beliefs
Q2.Where is the Pope based?
Q3.What percentage of the world is Roman Catholic?
Q4.Roman Catholic churches are found all around the ...
Q5.What do most Christian churches share?
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