1.5 Christianity Key Practices: The Role of the Church (AQA GCSE Religious Studies A): Flashcards
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Define evangelism.
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Define evangelism.
Spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness.
Beyond the building, what does the word 'Church' mean?
God's community of people on earth; from the Greek 'ekklesia', meaning an assembly or gathering.
What is a food bank?
A place that provides food for people who cannot afford to buy it.
Which Christian organisation runs a large network of food banks in the UK?
The Trussell Trust.
Who are Street Pastors?
Trained volunteers from local churches who patrol at night to care for, listen to and help people on the streets.
How do Street Pastors describe themselves?
'The Church in action on the street'.
Street Pastors are inspired by 'Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by ______, is dead' (James 2:17).
Street Pastors are inspired by 'Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead' (James 2:17).
Name two ways a church helps its local community.
Running food banks / feeding the homeless
Providing rites of passage (weddings, funerals, baptism)
Running youth groups
Providing Street Pastors
Raising money for charity
Define the Great Commission.
Jesus' command that Christians should tell others of their faith and spread his message.
According to Mark 16:15, what did Jesus tell his followers to do?
'Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation'.
True or False?
All Christians agree that evangelism is always right.
False.
Some believe it is wrong to try to convert others in a pluralist society that respects all faiths.
Which organisation gives out free Bibles as a form of evangelism in the UK?
The Gideons.
Jesus taught, 'Love your ______ as yourself' (Mark 12: 31), which inspires Christians to help others.
Jesus taught, 'Love your neighbour as yourself' (Mark 12: 31), which inspires Christians to help others.
What is the Alpha Course?
An evangelistic course for those interested in learning about Christianity.
Define mission.
The calling of a Christian or organisation to go out into the world and spread their faith.
What is a missionary?
Someone who spreads the Christian message abroad, through preaching and actions such as development projects.
Define ecumenism.
The movement to bring different Christian denominations together and promote unity.
Which organisation works to heal divisions between Roman Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland?
The Corrymeela Community.
Define persecution.
Persistently cruel treatment, often because of a person's race, political or religious beliefs.
Define martyr.
Someone who is persecuted and killed for their religious belief.
Name two ways the Church responds to persecution.
Prayer for those persecuted
Giving money to charities that help
Protesting or petitioning the government
Providing Bibles for secret worship
Which organisation works with persecuted Christians around the world?
Open Doors (also Christian Freedom International).
Which parable teaches Christians to love and help everyone, even enemies?
The Parable of the Good Samaritan.
Define agape.
Unconditional, selfless love that Jesus taught Christians to show others.
What does CAFOD stand for?
The Catholic Agency for Overseas Development.
Name two Christian charities that help people in poverty worldwide.
Christian Aid, CAFOD and Tearfund.
True or False?
Reconciliation means punishing those who have caused conflict.
False.
Reconciliation means making up after a disagreement and moving on.
Jesus taught, 'Blessed are the ______' (Matthew 5: 9), inspiring Christians to work for reconciliation.
Jesus taught, 'Blessed are the peacemakers' (Matthew 5: 9), inspiring Christians to work for reconciliation.
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