What happens at the sacrament of marriage?

Within Christian churches, this is the union of a man and woman.

When Christians give speeches (‘preach’) about the life of Jesus.

A Christian movement that looks to bring denominations together.

When Christians show their respect and devotion to God.

Which is a reason FOR missionary work?

It can help those in need to have hope in the love of God and in Heaven.

How might Easter Sunday be celebrated by Christians in church?

Christians celebrate in Easter Sunday church services.

How is Palm Sunday remembered by Christians today?

Christians receive small palm crosses to remind them of what happened

Is Christianity growing in the UK?

No. The percentage of Christians is falling.

What do pilgrims visit in Jerusalem and the Holy Land?

They visit places written about in the Bible and Christian history.

Why do Church of England Christians see Eucharist as important?

The bread and wine are things that remind them of the death of Jesus.

What is the Roman Catholic idea of 'transubstantiation'?

Catholics believe the bread & wine become the body & blood of Christ. .

How do Christians show Advent in churches?

There will be an advent wreath with four candles, lit on 4 Sundays.

What teaching of St Paul, in Corinthians 13:3, teaches that Christians should give with a feeling of love?

‘If I give all I possess to the poor… but do not have love, I gain nothing’

What is individual worship?

Free worship done outside of a church service by an individual.

What does the Roman Catholic Catechism say about pilgrimage?

It supports pilgrimage - saying they are 'very special occasions'

What is liturgical worship?

Worship following a script – an agreed set of actions and words.

What does Christmas remember?

The birth of Jesus as told in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew.

What is the Roman Catholic sacrament of anointing the sick?

The priest lays hands on the person and rubs oil on the forehead

What are prayers of worship?

To offer praise and respect to God

What happens at the sacrament of Eucharist?

This re-enacts the last meal of Jesus using bread and wine.

Here are three things that Christian Aid do in the world. One is NOT something Christian Aid does - which one?

Giving money to support schools in England

A community of local Christians within a particular denomination.

What teaching of Jesus. in John 13:34, supports Christians showing love and trying to mend broken relationships?

‘As I have loved you, so you must love one another’

Which two special ceremonies does the Church of England's 39 Articles say are sacraments for that Church?

Baptism and Eucharist (Holy Communion or Mass)

What are prayers of contrition?

To ask for forgiveness from God.

What is the Roman Catholic sacrament of reconciliation?

When a person asks for forgiveness from God for their wrongdoing.

What is the persecuted Church?

Christians are persecuted around the world for being Christian.

What do pilgrims do on a visit to Taize?

They visit the monastery in France which focuses on peace

What happens at the sacrament of baptism?

Water is used, people are blessed and welcomed into the church

Here are three ways that Christmas would be celebrated in many churches. Which is NOT a celebration at Christmas?

Christians receive small palm crosses to remind them of the story

What do pilgrims do on a visit to Walsingham?

They remember the vision of the Virgin Mary by a medieval lady

What is reconciliation?

Mending broken relationships, or bringing about peace

Here are three things that missionaries would do today. Which one is NOTsomething that missionaries would do today?

Stay at home and keep following Christian teachings.

Which is the reason to prefer informal (spontaneous, personal) prayers?

Freedom to say exactly what the person who is praying feels

What is the Great Commission?

Jesus' instruction to his followers to spread Christianity.

Which of these is NOT something the worldwide Church of Christians does?

Support space travel and the international space agencies.

How might Maundy Thursday be marked in a church today?

Some churches may hold events where Christians wash people’s feet.

Which of these is a reason some Christians prefer liturgical worship?

Comfort and familiarity with the same words and actions.

What is a missionary?

A person who invites people to convert to Christianity.

Why do Roman Catholic Christians see confirmation as important?

This is a service where someone ‘confirms’ their baptism.

What teaching of Jesus, in Mark 12:31, support giving to charity?

‘love your neighbour as you love yourself’

The Lord's Prayer does main things, which one of these types of prayer are NOT in it?

Thanksgiving (saying thank you for things God has done)

Church of England Christians think sacraments are a sign of God's love - what else are they for Roman Catholics?

They think that they bring about God bringing spiritual changes.

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1
What happens at the sacrament of marriage?
Water is used, people are blessed and welcomed into the church
Bishop lays hands on those being ‘confirmed’ as Christians
This re-enacts the last meal of Jesus using bread and wine.
Within Christian churches, this is the union of a man and woman.
2
What is evangelism?
A community of local Christians within a particular denomination.
A Christian movement that looks to bring denominations together.
When Christians give speeches (‘preach’) about the life of Jesus.
A person who invites people to convert to Christianity.
3
What is ecumenism?
The community of Christians
When groups or individuals are treated badly
A Christian movement that looks to bring denominations together.
A person who invites people to convert to Christianity.
4
What is worship?
When groups or individuals are treated badly
When Christians show their respect and devotion to God.
A person who invites people to convert to Christianity.
Mending broken relationships, or bringing about peace from disagreement.
5
What are prayers of thanksgiving?
To offer praise and respect to God
To ask God to help others.
To ask for forgiveness from God.
To thank God for something.
6
Which is a reason FOR missionary work?
It can help those in need to have hope in the love of God and in Heaven.
Spreads Western values and might be seen as rude to traditional values
Sharing Christianity with vulnerable people can be seen as exploitative
Has caused wars in the past, and can cause conflict between communities
7
How might Easter Sunday be celebrated by Christians in church?
Christians celebrate in Easter Sunday church services.
Christians receive small palm crosses to remind them of what happened
They might go on processions to reenact what happened that day
Some churches may hold events where Christians wash people’s feet.
8
How is Palm Sunday remembered by Christians today?
They might go on processions to reenact what happened that day
Some churches may hold events where Christians wash people’s feet.
Christians celebrate in Easter Sunday church services.
Christians receive small palm crosses to remind them of what happened
9
Which type of churches are especially linked with holding non-liturgical worship?
All Roman Catholic churches
All Eastern Orthodox churches
Pentecostal churches
All Church of England churches
10
Is Christianity growing in the UK?
No. The percentage of Christians is falling.
No, it is staying the same
Yes. Christianity is growing in the UK.
There are no Christians in the UK
11
What do pilgrims visit in Jerusalem and the Holy Land?
They remember the vision of the Virgin Mary by a medieval lady
They visit places written about in the Bible and Christian history.
They visit the island and abbey of St Columbus.
They visit the monastery in France which focuses on peace
12
Why do Church of England Christians see Eucharist as important?
The bread and wine are things that remind them of the death of Jesus.
This is a service where someone ‘confirms’ their baptism.
Baptism was commanded by Jesus in the Bible.
Catholics believe the bread & wine become the body & blood of Christ. .
13
What is the Roman Catholic idea of 'transubstantiation'?
Bishop lays hands on those being ‘confirmed’ as Christians
The bread and wine are things that remind them of the death of Jesus.
Catholics believe the bread & wine become the body & blood of Christ. .
This is a service where someone ‘confirms’ their baptism.
14
Who taught the Lord's Prayer?
Moses
Jesus
Noah
Abraham
15
How do Christians show Advent in churches?
Some churches may hold events where Christians wash people’s feet.
Christians receive small palm crosses to remind them of the story
There will be an advent wreath with four candles, lit on 4 Sundays.
They might go on processions to reenact what happened that day
16
What teaching of St Paul, in Corinthians 13:3, teaches that Christians should give with a feeling of love?
‘love your neighbour as you love yourself’
‘Go into the world and preach the gospel to all creation.'
‘If I give all I possess to the poor… but do not have love, I gain nothing’
'In secret'
17
What is individual worship?
Worship that does not follow a script – there are no set words and actions.
Worship following a script – an agreed set of actions and words.
Free worship done outside of a church service by an individual.
Worship to other gods
18
What does the Roman Catholic Catechism say about pilgrimage?
It says that it is important not to go on pilgrimage.
It says nothing about pilgrimage.
It supports pilgrimage - saying they are 'very special occasions'
It supports pilgrimage, saying people must go on them.
19
What is liturgical worship?
Worship that does not follow a script – there are no set words and actions.
Free worship done outside of a church service by an individual.
Worship to other gods
Worship following a script – an agreed set of actions and words.
20
What does Christmas remember?
The birth of Jesus as told in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew.
The resurrection of Jesus.
Jesus dying on the cross. Christians think this washed away their sins.
When Jesus washed his disciples feet and held the last Supper
21
What is the Roman Catholic sacrament of anointing the sick?
When a person asks for forgiveness from God for their wrongdoing.
Within Christian churches, this is the union of a man and woman.
The priest lays hands on the person and rubs oil on the forehead
This re-enacts the last meal of Jesus using bread and wine.
22
What are prayers of worship?
To thank God for something.
To ask for forgiveness from God.
To offer praise and respect to God
To ask God to help others.
23
What happens at the sacrament of Eucharist?
Bishop lays hands on those being ‘confirmed’ as Christians
This re-enacts the last meal of Jesus using bread and wine.
Water is used, people are blessed and welcomed into the church
The priest lays hands on the person and rubs oil on the forehead
24
Here are three things that Christian Aid do in the world. One is NOT something Christian Aid does - which one?
Giving money to support schools in England
Run campaigns for justice and fairness, such as against climate change
Give aid to the world's poorest regions to help develop them.
Support people in times of major disaster by giving food, shelter, etc.
25
What is a parish?
A Christian movement that looks to bring denominations together.
A community of local Christians within a particular denomination.
When Christians give speeches (‘preach’) about the life of Jesus.
A person who invites people to convert to Christianity.
26
What teaching of Jesus. in John 13:34, supports Christians showing love and trying to mend broken relationships?
‘As I have loved you, so you must love one another’
'An eye for an eye'
‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’
‘Go into the world and preach the gospel to all creation.'
27
Which two special ceremonies does the Church of England's 39 Articles say are sacraments for that Church?
Reconciliation and Baptism
Confirmation and Taking Holy Orders
Marriage and Reconciliation
Baptism and Eucharist (Holy Communion or Mass)
28
What are prayers of contrition?
To offer praise and respect to God
To ask for forgiveness from God.
To ask God for something.
To thank God for something.
29
What is the Roman Catholic sacrament of reconciliation?
Bishop lays hands on those being ‘confirmed’ as Christians
Within Christian churches, this is the union of a man and woman.
This re-enacts the last meal of Jesus using bread and wine.
When a person asks for forgiveness from God for their wrongdoing.
30
What is the persecuted Church?
A person who invites people to convert to Christianity.
When groups or individuals are treated badly
A Christian movement that looks to bring denominations together.
Christians are persecuted around the world for being Christian.
31
What are prayers of supplication?
To ask for forgiveness from God.
To thank God for something.
To ask God for something.
To ask God to help others.
32
Pilgrimage is important for all Christians.
True
False
33
What do pilgrims do on a visit to Taize?
They visit the monastery in France which focuses on peace
They remember the vision of the Virgin Mary by a medieval lady
They visit places written about in the Bible and Christian history.
They visit the island and abbey of St Columbus.
34
What happens at the sacrament of baptism?
The priest lays hands on the person and rubs oil on the forehead
When a person asks for forgiveness from God for their wrongdoing.
Water is used, people are blessed and welcomed into the church
Bishop lays hands on those being ‘confirmed’ as Christians
35
Here are three ways that Christmas would be celebrated in many churches. Which is NOT a celebration at Christmas?
Christmas Eve vigils - staying awake through the night in prayer
Christians receive small palm crosses to remind them of the story
Christmas Day services, which might include Nativity plays.
Carol services
36
What do pilgrims do on a visit to Walsingham?
They remember the vision of the Virgin Mary by a medieval lady
They visit the island and abbey of St Columbus.
They visit places written about in the Bible and Christian history.
They visit the monastery in France which focuses on peace
37
Most Christians don't see the word 'church' to mean a building. What do they see it as meaning?
A person who invites people to convert to Christianity.
When Christians give speeches (‘preach’) about the life of Jesus.
The community of Christians
A Christian movement that looks to bring denominations together.
38
What is reconciliation?
The community of Christians
When groups or individuals are treated badly
A person who invites people to convert to Christianity.
Mending broken relationships, or bringing about peace
39
Here are three things that missionaries would do today. Which one is NOTsomething that missionaries would do today?
Stay at home and keep following Christian teachings.
Spread the teachings of Jesus (evangelism)
Look to help by, e.g., building and running health centres and schools .
Set up new churches and monasteries
40
Which is the reason to prefer informal (spontaneous, personal) prayers?
Feeling connected with the long history of that set prayer.
The comfort of the familiarity of the words.
Confidence it has been checked by the Church.
Freedom to say exactly what the person who is praying feels
41
What is the Great Commission?
Jesus' instruction to his followers to follow the rules of the Bible
Jesus' instruction to keep his teachings private, just for his followers.
Jesus' instruction to love your neighbour
Jesus' instruction to his followers to spread Christianity.
42
Which of these is NOT something the worldwide Church of Christians does?
Give moral teaching on big moral issues, such as the treatment of women
Encourage peace and social justice, including charity for those in need
Support the work of missionary organisations around the world.
Support space travel and the international space agencies.
43
How might Maundy Thursday be marked in a church today?
Some churches may hold events where Christians wash people’s feet.
They might go on processions to reenact what happened that day
Christians receive small palm crosses to remind them of what happened
Some churches may hold events where Christians wash people’s feet.
44
Which of these is a reason some Christians prefer liturgical worship?
Comfort and familiarity with the same words and actions.
Flexibility to alter the service to the wishes of the congregation.
More openness to following where Christians feel the Holy Spirit is leading
Freedom to express worship however the person wants
45
How many Christians are there, roughly, in the world?
1 million
2.5 million
2.5 billion
1 billion
46
What are prayers of intercession?
To offer praise and respect to God
To ask for forgiveness from God.
To ask God for something.
To ask God to help others.
47
What is a missionary?
A person who invites people to convert to Christianity.
When Christians give speeches (‘preach’) about the life of Jesus.
A community of local Christians within a particular denomination.
A Christian movement that looks to bring denominations together.
48
Why do Roman Catholic Christians see confirmation as important?
Catholics believe the bread & wine become the body & blood of Christ. .
The bread and wine are things that remind them of the death of Jesus.
Baptism was commanded by Jesus in the Bible.
This is a service where someone ‘confirms’ their baptism.
49
What teaching of Jesus, in Mark 12:31, support giving to charity?
‘If I give all I possess to the poor… but do not have love, I gain nothing’
‘Go into the world and preach the gospel to all creation.'
'In secret'
‘love your neighbour as you love yourself’
50
The Lord's Prayer does main things, which one of these types of prayer are NOT in it?
Supplication (asking for God's help)
Thanksgiving (saying thank you for things God has done)
Contrition (asking for forgiveness)
Worship (giving praise and respect to God)
51
Church of England Christians think sacraments are a sign of God's love - what else are they for Roman Catholics?
They think that they bring about God bringing spiritual changes.
They think they support Christians in giving to charity.
They think they are also a chance for Christians to join together
They think they also allow people to feel God's love
52
What is prayer?
Joining all Christians around the world together.
Visiting a special religious place
Sharing Christianity with non-Christians.
Communicating with God
53
What does Advent prepare for?
Preparing for Christmas, when Christians celebrate Jesus' birth.
When Jesus washed his disciples feet and held the last Supper
The resurrection of Jesus.
Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey, as prophesied.
54
What, in John 20:21-22, does Jesus say his followers will have to help them in their missionary work?
‘Be shepherds of God’s flock
‘Go into the world and preach the gospel to all creation.'
‘As I have loved you, so you must love one another’
‘the Holy Spirit.’
55
What does St Paul call the Church in the Bible?
"The Body of Christ"
‘Go into the world and preach the gospel to all creation.'
‘As I have loved you, so you must love one another’
‘Be shepherds of God’s flock'
56
How did Jesus teach Christians should give to charity, in Matthew 6:4?
‘love your neighbour as you love yourself’
‘Go into the world and preach the gospel to all creation.'
‘If I give all I possess to the poor… but do not have love, I gain nothing’
'In secret'
57
Why do Christians see baptism as important?
This is a service where someone ‘confirms’ their baptism.
The bread and wine are things that remind them of the death of Jesus.
Catholics believe the bread & wine become the body & blood of Christ. .
Baptism was commanded by Jesus in the Bible.
58
What is persecution?
Mending broken relationships, or bringing about peace
A Christian movement that looks to bring denominations together.
The community of Christians
When groups or individuals are treated badly
59
Which of these is the reason for preferring non-liturgical worship?
More openness to following where the Holy Spirit is leading
Clear order
Deep tradition - feeling connected with history
Comfort and familiarity with the same words and actions.
60
What happens at the Roman Catholiic sacrament of confirmation?
The priest lays hands on the person and rubs oil on the forehead
Bishop lays hands on those being ‘confirmed’ as Christians
When a person asks for forgiveness from God for their wrongdoing.
Water is used, people are blessed and welcomed into the church
61
What is a sacrament?
A sacred object for Christians
Another word for a sin.
Any ceremony held in a Christian church
Important Christian ceremony showing God's love.
62
Name a Christian organisation that works for ecumenism.
Christian Coalition for Nuclear Disarmament
The World Council of Churches
Greek Orthodox Church
British Humanist Association
63
Which of these is not one of the seven Sacraments recognised by the Roman Catholic Church?
Eucharist (Mass)
Confirmation
Marriage
Funerals
64
What is celebrated on Easter Sunday?
Jesus dying on the cross. Christians think this washed away their sins.
Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey, as prophesied.
The birth of Jesus as told in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew.
The resurrection of Jesus.
65
Here are three main aims of a local church. Which one is NOT an aim of a local church?
Share Christian teachings with the community.
Teach people about atheism and agnosticism.
Support local Christians with their faith.
Try to make God's Kingdom on Earth a reality, by following Jesus' teachings
66
Which of these is a reason to prefer set prayers?
Christians can feel they are inspired by the Holy Spirit to pray that way.
Freedom to say exactly what the person who is praying feels.
Confidence it has been checked by the Church.
Saying someone else's words can feel false.
67
Which of these is a reason AGAINST missionary work?
Spreads Western values and might be rude to traditional values.
It can help those in need to have hope in the love of God and in Heaven.
They are following the Great Commission of Jesus
It can help develop the country's health, education and sanitation systems.
68
What do pilgrims visit in Iona?
They visit the island and abbey of St Columbus.
They remember the vision of the Virgin Mary by a medieval lady
They visit places written about in the Bible and Christian history.
They visit the monastery in France which focuses on peace
69
What does 1 Peter 5:1-4 advise the elders to be?
‘Be shepherds of God’s flock'
‘As I have loved you, so you must love one another’
‘Go into the world and preach the gospel to all creation.'
'The Body of Christ'
70
What does Good Friday remember?
When Jesus washed his disciples feet and held the last Supper
Jesus dying on the cross. Christians think this washed away their sins.
The resurrection of Jesus.
The birth of Jesus as told in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew.
71
How is Good Friday remembered by Christians today?
Christians celebrate in Easter Sunday church services.
Christians receive small palm crosses to remind them of what happened
They might go on processions to reenact what happened that day
Some churches may hold events where Christians wash people’s feet.
72
Which of these is NOT linked to pilgrimage?
To feel closer to God by going to holy places
To decorate the church in preparation for Christmas.
As they travel, to ask for forgiveness for a wrong they have done.
To understand Christianity more clearly through visiting linked places
73
What is the sacrament of taking holy orders?
This is the service that marks someone becoming a priest.
Bishop lays hands on those being ‘confirmed’ as Christians
Within Christian churches, this is the union of a man and woman.
This re-enacts the last meal of Jesus using bread and wine.
74
What does Palm Sunday remember?
Jesus entering Jerusalem on a donkey, as prophesied.
Jesus dying on the cross. Christians think this washed away their sins.
When Jesus washed his disciples feet and held the last Supper
The birth of Jesus as told in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew.
75
What events are remembered on Maundy Thursday?
The birth of Jesus as told in the Gospels of Luke and Matthew.
When Jesus washed his disciples feet and held the last Supper
Jesus dying on the cross. Christians think this washed away their sins.
The resurrection of Jesus.
76
What is pilgrimage?
Reading the Bible
Worship following a script – an agreed set of actions and words.
A special journey to a place that is important in the religion
Communicating with God
77
What is non-liturgical worship?
Worship to other gods
Worship that does not follow a script – there are no set words and actions.
Free worship done outside of a church service by an individual.
Worship following a script – an agreed set of actions and words.
78
What does Jesus say in the Bible when he gives the Great Commission?
‘As I have loved you, so you must love one another’
‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’
‘Go into the world and preach the gospel to all creation.'
‘Be shepherds of God’s flock
79
Why does St Paul say the resurrection is so important for Christians?
He argues that the resurrection did not happen and it does not matter.
He argues that Christianity only makes sense if Jesus was resurrected
He argues it shows there is no afterlife.
He argues that only Jesus will be resurrected, no on else.

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