Year 10 - Religious education
Sacraments in Christian life
Living the Christian life
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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 role and meaning of the sacraments, and diverse beliefs about the sacraments within Christianity.
Key Notes
- The sacraments are rites and rituals which are outward and visible sign of an invisible and spiritual grace.
- The number of sacraments, and their role and significance, differs across Christian denominations.
- The Roman Catholic Church and many Orthodox Christian Churches accept seven sacraments.
- For many Christians, baptism and Holy Communion are considered sacraments.
- The sacraments help Christians follow the example of Jesus, grow closer to God and mark significant events.
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.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All Christians celebrate the sacraments.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The sacraments are rites and rituals which are outward and visible sign of an invisible and spiritual grace. The number of sacraments, and their role and significance, differs across Christian denominations.
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 the sacraments. Correction: Many Christians do celebrate the sacraments, but not all Christians. For example, Quakers do not celebrate the sacraments.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Baptism and the Eucharist Study Guide
- Christian celebrations: Advent and Christmas Study Guide
- Christian celebrations: Holy Week and Easter Study Guide
- Christian worship Study Guide
- Pilgrimage: Jerusalem and Iona Study Guide
- Pilgrimage: Walsingham and Taize Study Guide
- The Church in the worldwide community Study Guide
- The future of the Christian Church Study Guide
- The local church and community Study Guide
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