Christian worship & festivals

Christianity: Practices

Which one of the following describes the Christian practice of spreading Christian beliefs?

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Give two purposes of baptism.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Christians practise private worship.

Explain two reasons why Christians might go on pilgrimage.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Helping in the local community is the most important role of the Church.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Christian teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Christianity: Practices

Which one of the following may be used in the celebration of Easter?

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Give two different forms of private worship.

Explain two contrasting reasons why Christians go on a pilgrimage.

Explain two reasons why Christians work to bring about Church growth.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

‘The celebration of Holy Communion / Eucharist is the most important part of Christian worship.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Christian teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Christianity: Practices

Which one of the following describes the work of the Church in restoring broken relationships?

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Give two ways in which Christians celebrate Easter.

Explain two contrasting types of baptism.

Explain two ways in which CAFOD or Christian Aid or Tearfund helps the poor.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Following a set structure of worship is the best way for Christians to get close to God.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Christian teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Christianity: Practices

Which one of the following describes ill-treatment because of a person’s religious beliefs?

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Give two reasons why Church growth is important for Christians today.

Explain two contrasting ways in which Christians work for reconciliation.

Explain two religious reasons why Christians celebrate Easter.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Only adults should be baptised into the Christian religion.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Christian teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Christianity: Practices

Which one of the following is the saint most associated with Lourdes?

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Give two reasons why prayer is important for Christians.

Explain two contrasting ways that Christians can support food banks in the local community.

Explain two reasons why Christian churches help people who are being persecuted.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

‘The celebration of Holy Communion (Eucharist) is the most important part of Christian life.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Christian teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.

Christianity: Practices

Which one of the following is a name for a ceremony in which adults become members of the Christian Church?

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Give two types of Christian prayer.

Explain two contrasting ways in which pilgrimage is experienced in Lourdes.

Explain two reasons why evangelism is important for the Christian Church.

Refer to sacred writings or another source of Christian belief and teaching in your answer.

‘Christmas is the most important Christian celebration.’

Evaluate this statement.

In your answer you should:

• refer to Christian teaching

• give reasoned arguments to support this statement

• give reasoned arguments to support a different point of view

• reach a justified conclusion.