Year 10 - Religious education
The census and Christianity in the UK
Christianity: Practices
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will study some of the key practices associated with Christianity such as worship, sacraments and pilgrimage. They will compare and contrast differences in practices before moving on to look at the practical work of the Church in society.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the influence of Christianity in Britain and how this has changed over time.
Key Notes
- A census is an official count or survey of a population; this is carried out every 10 years in England and Wales.
- Census data from England and Wales in 2001, 2011 and 2021 shows that Christianity is declining.
- Census data from England and Wales in 2001, 2011 and 2021 shows that other religions are growing and the UK is diverse.
- Many UK laws, traditions and festivals reflect Christian beliefs and teachings; religious diversity is also celebrated.
Vocabulary To Learn
- census: an official count or survey, especially of a population
- diverse/diversity: referring to the presence of variety and differences within a group or context
- festival: a day or period of celebration, typically for religious reasons
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All people belong to some form of religion.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
A census is an official count or survey of a population; this is carried out every 10 years in England and Wales. Census data from England and Wales in 2001, 2011 and 2021 shows that Christianity is declining.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'census'
an official count or survey, especially of a population.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: All people belong to some form of religion. Correction: According to the 2021 Census in England and Wales, there are an increasing number of individuals who have no religion.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Different forms of worship Study Guide
- Diverse beliefs regarding sacraments Study Guide
- Evangelism, mission and Church growth Study Guide
- How Christians celebrate Christmas and Easter Study Guide
- Persecution of Christians: past and present Study Guide
- Reconciliation Study Guide
- Role, meaning and celebration of baptism and the Eucharist Study Guide
- The Church and the local community Study Guide
- The importance of Walsingham and Taizé Study Guide
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