1. What sort of things are handed down in your family? What sort of things do you family pass down, from generation to generation? Stories? Certain objects? Items of clothing or jewellery? Photographs, medals, documents? Special family recipes? ways of celebrating things like birthdays or Christmases? A certain piece of advice or tips?

2. Knowing God through Church Tradition To define Church Tradition To describe Church traditions and explain what they teach about God To evaluate the importance of Church tradition

3. Tradition = handing things down. Church Tradition – handing down how to be a Christian 1.What does “tradition” mean? 2.Write out the 3 things that have been passed down from generation to generation, in the Church & look up the reference and write it out 3.Explain with your own example what the quote is saying we should do 4.Why is it important for these things to be handed down correctly? **How do you think the Church makes sure that these things are handed down correctly? How Christians should live 2 Thessalonians 6-7 How to celebrate the Last Supper 1 Cor 11:23 What to believe about Jesus Galatians 1:8-9

4. What Church traditions are people keeping here? Can you think of any others?

5. Tradition = handing down knowledge about Christianity When you go to Church, you are surrounded by Tradition. It has taught you more about God & Christianity than you probably realise. Look at the list of things that you “do” as a Christian. What have they taught you about God? Design a poster “What you can learn from going to Church”. Choose and describe 4 traditions that Christians follow (from the box) Explain what each one tells you (a) about God and (b) what being a Christian means Going to Mass on Sunday Receiving Communion Sacrament of Reconciliation The season of Lent All Souls Day Sign of Peace Charity donation boxes Statues of Saints The Easter service

6. Could you know what to believe as a Christian just by… a.reading the Bible without any help? b.just by praying? c.by listening to what random people say about Jesus? d.surfing the Internet? HOW important do you think Church tradition is, to knowing God?