The work of CAFOD
I can describe Christian teachings about poverty and how the work of CAFOD reflects these teachings.
The work of CAFOD
I can describe Christian teachings about poverty and how the work of CAFOD reflects these teachings.
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Key learning points
- Jesus' teachings and actions emphasised helping people living in poverty.
- Christians today can follow Jesus' example by establishing and/or supporting charities.
- CAFOD is a Catholic Christian charity that aims to bring hope and compassion to communities facing poverty.
- CAFOD work in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, helping the poorest and most marginalised people.
- CAFOD supports long term development and responds to emergencies.
Keywords
CAFOD - Catholic Agency for Overseas Development; the official aid agency of the Catholic Church in England and Wales
Charity - an organisation set up to provide help and raise money for those in need
Poverty - the state of being without the things needed for a reasonable quality of life, so that day-to-day living is a struggle
Common misconception
Christian charities support Christian individuals and communities.
Christian charities, such as CAFOD, support individuals and communities from many different backgrounds all around the world.
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Q1.Match the keywords to their correct definitions.
a person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs
hostility and ill-treatment, especially on the basis of religion
unity between members of a particular group