Year 10 - Religious education
Christian beliefs about Holy Communion / the Eucharist
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 sacrament of the Eucharist and its significance for Christians today.
Key Notes
- The Eucharist, also known as Holy Communion, is a celebration and rememberance of Jesus' death and resurrection.
- During the Eucharist, bread and wine (or grape juice) are consumed to remember Jesus' sacrifice.
- The practice of the Eucharist originates from the Last Supper and many Christians believe the Eucharist is a sacrament.
- There are different beliefs within Christianity regarding the presence of Jesus in the bread and wine.
- The Eucharist is celebrated regularly by many Christians today and is a significant part of Christian life.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Eucharist/Holy Communion: means 'thanksgiving'; a sacrament in which the death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated, using bread and wine
- sacrament: an outward sign of an invisible and inward blessing by God; for example: baptism, the Eucharist
- transubstantiation: the belief that the substance of the elements of the Eucharist are transformed into the body and blood of Christ
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All Christians believe that the bread and wine are symbolic of Jesus' body and blood.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The Eucharist, also known as Holy Communion, is a celebration and rememberance of Jesus' death and resurrection. During the Eucharist, bread and wine (or grape juice) are consumed to remember Jesus' sacrifice.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Eucharist/Holy Communion'
means 'thanksgiving'; a sacrament in which the death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated, using bread and wine.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: All Christians believe that the bread and wine are symbolic of Jesus' body and blood. Correction: Roman Catholic Christians believe that the substance of the bread and wine becomes Jesus' body and blood during the celebration of the Eucharist; this is known as transubstantiation.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Celebrating Christmas and Easter Study Guide
- Christian beliefs about baptism Study Guide
- Christian response to persecution Study Guide
- Forms of worship Study Guide
- Mission, evangelism and Church growth Study Guide
- Pilgrimage to Iona Study Guide
- Pilgrimage to Lourdes Study Guide
- Street pastors Study Guide
- The Church in the local community Study Guide
- The sacraments Study Guide
- The work of CAFOD Study Guide
- The work of Tearfund Study Guide
- Working for reconciliation Study Guide
- Worship using the Bible Study Guide
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