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Year 10 - Religious education

Baptism and the Eucharist

Living the Christian life

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, meaning and celebration of baptism and the Eucharist, and their significance today.

Key Notes

  • Many Christians regard the Eucharist/Holy Communion and baptism as sacraments.
  • Baptism is when an individual is initiated into Christianity, and some Christians believe this removes original sin.
  • The Eucharist/Holy Communion is a form of Christian worship that honors the death and resurrection of Jesus.
  • These practices originate from Jesus, but today there are different interpretations of their meaning and celebration.
  • For Christians who celebrate baptism and the Eucharist/Holy Communion, they are a significant part of Christian life.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • baptism: the sacrament through which people become members of the Church; it involves the use of water as a symbol of the washing away of sin.
  • 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, 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 celebrate baptism and the Eucharist in the same way.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain the lesson in two key points.

Many Christians regard the Eucharist/Holy Communion and baptism as sacraments. Baptism is when an individual is initiated into Christianity, and some Christians believe this removes original sin.

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

the sacrament through which people become members of the Church; it involves the use of water as a symbol of the washing away of sin.

3. Correct this common mistake.

Mistake: All Christians celebrate baptism and the Eucharist in the same way. Correction: Many Christians celebrate baptism and the Eucharist, however, this can happen in many different ways. For example, there are different beliefs regarding the age that baptism takes place, and different beliefs and interpretations about the Eucharist.

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