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Year 10 - Religious education

Mission, evangelism and Church growth

Christianity: Practices

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 role and importance of mission, evangelism and Church growth.

Key Notes

  • Jesus instructed his apostles to "go and make disciples of all nations" Matthew 28:19.
  • Many Christians interpret Matthew 28:19 as an instruction to continue Jesus' mission.
  • Carrying out the Christian mission of spreading the gospel is known as evangelism.
  • Evangelism can be carried out locally, nationally and globally through a range of methods.
  • The Church is growing in some parts of the world and declining in others, showing its mission remains important.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • apostles: 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel; later including early Christian leaders responsible for spreading the message of Jesus
  • evangelism: preaching the gospel to others with the intention of converting them to the Christian faith
  • gospel: meaning "good news" and referring to the teachings and revelation of Jesus Christ
  • mission: meaning 'sent out'; the duty of Christians to spread the gospel

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Evangelism always involves preaching in public.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Jesus instructed his apostles to "go and make disciples of all nations" Matthew 28:19. Many Christians interpret Matthew 28:19 as an instruction to continue Jesus' mission.

2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'apostles'

12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel; later including early Christian leaders responsible for spreading the message of Jesus.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: Evangelism always involves preaching in public. Correction: Evangelism can involve preaching and public speaking, but it can also be carried out through subtle actions and living out the teachings of Jesus in everyday life.

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