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Year 10
AQA

Street pastors

I can explain the work of Street Pastors in supporting the local community.

New
New
Year 10
AQA

Street pastors

I can explain the work of Street Pastors in supporting the local community.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Street Pastors are a Christian organisation involving people working, mainly at night, on city streets giving care.
  2. Street Pastors can be recognised by their blue reflective uniform and they patrol the streets in local communities.
  3. Street Pastors are volunteers from many different Christian denominations.
  4. Street Pastors offer support to people facing challenging circumstances and needing assistance for a variety of reasons.
  5. Street Pastors improve the safety of individuals on the streets, and the overall safety of local communities.

Keywords

  • Agape - a Biblical word used to describe selfless and unconditional love

  • Church - referring to a building in which Christians worship

  • Church - the People of God/Body of Christ, among whom Christ is believed to be present and active; members of a particular Christian denomination/tradition, eg Roman Catholic

  • Street Pastors - a Christian organisation involving people working, mainly at night, on city streets giving care to those who need it

Common misconception

Street Pastors only support the people they directly encounter.

The work of Street Pastors improves the overall safety of local communities.


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You may wish to expland on the examples of Jesus' parables, miracles, actions and teachings that support the work of Street Pastors on slide 17.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
Food support people in need by providing food in local communities.

Correct Answer: banks

Q2.
Jesus said, “I was thirsty, and you gave me something to .”

Correct Answer: drink

Q3.
In the parable, Jesus said he would separate people like a shepherd separates the from the goats.

Correct Answer: sheep

Q4.
What does the Body of Christ describe?

a statue of Jesus
Correct answer: the worldwide Christian community
the church building

Q5.
What is ecumenism?

Correct answer: working with Christians from different groups
sharing food with non-Christians
preaching to children only

Q6.
What does the word ‘church’ with a lowercase ‘c’ mean?

Correct answer: a Christian place of worship
people believing in Jesus
a leader’s office in the church

Assessment exit quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
Jesus showed love through his actions and teachings.

Correct Answer: agape

Q2.
Street Pastors can be recognised by their reflective uniform.

Correct Answer: blue

Q3.
What is one main role of Street Pastors?

organising Sunday services
Correct answer: patrolling streets to offer care
preaching inside churches only

Q4.
Which of these is something Street Pastors often do?

lead Sunday morning Bible studies
run religious festivals in churches
Correct answer: hand out water and foil blankets

Q5.
Street Pastors are usually made up of people from which of the following?

only one Christian denomination
Correct answer: different Christian denominations
non-religious community groups

Q6.
The work of Street Pastors improves the overall of local communities, not just people they encounter.

Correct Answer: safety