Year 6 - Religious education
The Christian Church in the West
The Church: Has there always been diversity?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will gain an overview of the history of the church after Jesus. They will learn how and why the Christian church now has different denominations through case studies that allow them to see the diverse Christianity of today.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain what the Roman Catholic church is and what it means to different Catholics today.
Key Notes
- The Roman Catholic Church refers to the global Christian denomination headed by the Pope in Rome.
- 25% of the world are Roman Catholic, just over 2 billion people.
- Roman Catholic churches are found around the world.
- Roman Catholics beliefs and practices are based around tradition and creeds.
Vocabulary To Learn
- creed: a concise statement summarising core Christian beliefs, often recited during worship services
- pope: the leader of the Roman Catholic church
- rosary: a set of prayers used primarily in the Catholic Church or a physical string of knots or beads used to count prayers
- Roman Catholic: a Christian denomination led by the pope
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- All churches share exactly the same beliefs and history.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The Roman Catholic Church refers to the global Christian denomination headed by the Pope in Rome. 25% of the world are Roman Catholic, just over 2 billion people.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'creed'
a concise statement summarising core Christian beliefs, often recited during worship services.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: All churches share exactly the same beliefs and history. Correction: The Christian Church shares many similar beliefs but also has different beliefs and practices which have developed in different areas over time.
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