1. Paper 1 – Christianity - Practices
The Church in the Local Community
The Church (as a large organisation)
Local Churches
Why do some Christian support evangelism?
What is Alpha?
The Great Commission:
Define the following:
Missionary:
Evangelist:
Religious teaching which inspires them in their work:
.Quote evidence – Church and community
The Growth of the Church
What are Street Pastors and explain the impact they can have in a community.
How do they carry out their duty?
Examples of the Church working in the Local community:
The Trussell Trust
Oasis Project
Ways to spread the faith
Parish nursing ministry
Inclusive Christians
Pluralist Christians
A local church project?
Christ for all Nations

2. Paper 1 – Christianity - Practices
Outline the work of the following organisations:
CAFOD:
Christian Aid:
Tearfund:
How is their work related to the teachings of Jesus?
Persecution:
Causes of poverty .
Christian responses to persecution:
The Church and Poverty
Bible teachings
How has the Church helped people that have been persecuted?
How does the church work for reconciliation?
Case study: Persecution
Poverty case study example:
What is the biblical interpretation of the church?

3. Paper 1 – Christianity - Practices
What is worship?
Give examples of different forms of worship (liturgical, informal and private)
What is the role of pilgrimage in a Christians life?
What impact can a pilgrimage have on a Christian? Give examples to support.
Why are festivals important?
Why and how is Easter celebrated?
Why and how is Christmas celebrated?
Why is prayer significant for Christians?
Explain the meaning of the Lord’s Prayer.
Examples of Pilgrimage
What is a sacrament?
Why are they important
Explain the importance of baptism as a sacrament
What are the main similarities and differences in baptisms among different groups of Christians?
Similarities
Differences
Explain reasons for prayer
What is Holy Communion and why is it important for Christians?
Why is holy communion a sacrament?
Describe the different ways in which Holy Communion is celebrated in different denominations.
Catholic Mass:
Orthodox Church:
Nonconformist churches:
Bible teaching – Holy Communion