PAPER 1: STUDY OF RELIGIONS

Section 2: Christian Practices

KEYWORDS:

Baptism: Is the ritual through which a person becomes a member of the Church. It involves the use of water to symbolise the
washing away of sin.

Infant Baptism: Is a ceremony to welcome babies and young children into Christianity.

Believers Baptism: Is for people who are old enough to understand the significance of the ritual.

CAFOD: A charity (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development).

Christian Aid: A charity working in the UK and developing world providing emergency and long-term aid.

Christmas: Commemorates the incarnation and the birth of Jesus. Celebrations begins on 25th December and last 12 days, ending
with Epiphany (which recalls the visit of the wise men).

Corrymeela: A Christian community based in Northern Ireland promoting peace and tolerance.

Easter: Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead. Celebrations begin before Easter Sunday and finish with the feast of
Pentecost.

Evangelism: Spreading the word of Christianity / preaching the Gospel of Christ.

Festival: Is a day or period of celebration for religious reasons.

Nicene Creed: A statement or belief used in Christian services.

Mission: Is a vocation or calling to spread the faith. The Church has a mission to tell non-believers that Jesus Christ, the Son of
God, came into the world as a saviour.

Persecution: Hostility and ill-treatment usually because of prejudice.

Reconciliation: Coming back together after a failing out, so that no grudges are held.

Tearfund: A Christian charity working to relieve poverty in developing countries.

RELIGIOUS TEACHINGS:
QUOTES TOPICS

1. “Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by  Festivals

death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life.”
(Traditional Orthodox hymn at the Easter Divine Liturgy)  Resurrection

 Ascension

2. “Therefore, go and make disciples of all nations, baptising  Baptism

them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the
Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have  Church Mission and Evangelism
commanded you.” (Matthew 28:19 - 20)

3. Jesus was baptised as an adult by John the Baptist.

4. Some Christians believe that infant baptism removes the

original sin that Adam and Eve brought into the world.

5. St Paul took part in the persecution of Christians.

However, he underwent a conversion when he was
blinded by God and became a committed Christian
himself. St Paul spent the rest of his life converting
Christians.

6. “And God placed all things under his [Jesus’] feet and  Church growth
appointed him to be head over everything for the Church,
which is his body.” (Ephesians 1:22-23)

7. “For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled  Worldwide Church
to him through the death of his Son, how much more,
having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his  Sin and Salvation
life.” (Romans 5:10)
 Reconciliation

8. “Do not overcome evil by evil, but overcome evil with  Persecution
good.” (Romans 12:21)
 Reconciliation
9. Brother Andrew smuggled Bibles in Easter Europe
countries where it was illegal, so people had access to
God, this is fairness.

10. Jesus said in his Great Commission to love thy neighbour

and make disciples of all nations, this could imply helping
those who cannot freely express their religion.

11. Desmond Tutu is was the chairman of South Africa’s

Truth and Reconciliation Commission was created to help
South Africans come to terms with the troubled past. To
provide support to the victims and for the victims to
exercise forgiveness and for the perpetrators to repent.
Jesus said ‘forgive not just 7 times but 70 x 7’.

12. “Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall be called the  Reconciliation
children of God.” (Matthew 5:9)

13. “Love thy neighbour.” – Help those in need.

14. God will reward those that help others – Parable of the
Sheep’s and the Goat.