The work of CAFOD
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe Christian teachings about poverty and how the work of CAFOD reflects these teachings.
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.
Teacher tip
Students should study the work of one of the following: (CAFOD), Christian Aid or Tearfund, so you may choose to only cover one of these in your lessons.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
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
Q2.The early Christians were persecuted for refusing to worship the emperor and the Ancient gods.
Q3.St was believed to have been crucified upside down because he did not feel worthy to die in the same way as Jesus.
Q4.During the Protestant Reformation, Christians persecuted other who held different ideas about worship and Church authority.
Q5.Christians are no longer persecuted.
Q6.What is the role of the charity Open Doors?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.It is estimated that over % of the world’s population live in extreme poverty.
Q2.CAFOD is the official aid of the Catholic Church in England and Wales.
Q3.CAFOD works to challenge injustice and promote social ...
Q4.In the Parable of the and the Goats, Jesus said that serving the poor is like serving God.
Q5.Which of the following is not a way CAFOD offers support?
Q6.Christian charities only support Christian individuals and communities.
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