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Year 10
AQA

Working for reconciliation

I can explain the role of the worldwide Church in working for reconciliation.

New
New
Year 10
AQA

Working for reconciliation

I can explain the role of the worldwide Church in working for reconciliation.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Reconciliation refers to making up and rebuilding relationships between two groups/sides after disagreement.
  2. Reconciliation is a core belief within Christianity because Jesus' sacrifice reconciled humans' relationship with God.
  3. The worldwide Church has a duty to promote reconciliation between Christians, and people of other religions.
  4. Reconciliation is promoted within Christianity through the Ecumenical Movement and The Worldwide Council of Churches.

Keywords

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

  • Ecumenical - referring to the efforts by Christians of different Church traditions to develop closer relationships and better understandings

  • Reconciliation - making up and rebuilding relationships between two groups/sides after disagreement

Common misconception

Jesus' death on the cross ended the need for reconciliation.

Reconciliation is still important for many Christians; many Christians believe that the duty to promote reconciliation extends to Christians today.


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You may wish to remind students of Christian beliefs about Jesus' death as an atoning sacrifice prior to this lesson.
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  • Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

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Adult supervision recommended

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
What is the Great Commission?

a list of Church rules
Correct answer: Jesus’ instruction to spread the gospel
a prayer said at Pentecost

Q2.
What event is often seen as the birthday of the Church?

Christmas
The Last Supper
Correct answer: Pentecost

Q3.
What does the term “gospel” mean?

Correct answer: good news
church law
worship

Q4.
Which of the following best describes evangelism?

quiet personal prayer
Correct answer: spreading the gospel message
church fundraising events

Q5.
How can evangelism take place today?

only through public preaching
Correct answer: through preaching, everyday actions, and global mission work
only inside churches

Q6.
Peter, and later Paul, were key figures in spreading the Christian faith. They are known as ...

Correct Answer: apostles, apostle

Assessment exit quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
The Ecumenical Movement works to promote between Christian denominations.

Correct Answer: unity

Q2.
What is the main goal of reconciliation in Christianity?

to judge sinners
to convert people
Correct answer: to restore broken relationships

Q3.
How does the Bible show that reconciliation has always been important?

Correct answer: It includes covenants, sacrifices, and prophets offering peace.
It focuses only on the New Testament.
It avoids any mention of human failure.

Q4.
What does 2 Corinthians 5:18 say about reconciliation?

that Jesus caused division
Correct answer: that God reconciled us through Christ
that Christians must sacrifice animals

Q5.
What is the Sacrament of Reconciliation in Catholicism?

a meal shared with others
Correct answer: confessing sins and receiving forgiveness
a celebration of Jesus’ resurrection

Q6.
All Christians believe in the same method of reconciliation.

True – they all follow the Catholic tradition.
False – only priests can reconcile with God.
Correct answer: False – approaches vary among denominations.