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STUDENT WORKSHEE T 3
Paul’s Teaching on the Church
In the book of Corinthians Paul writes about spiritual gifts – special abilities given to
believers by the Holy Spirit after Pentecost.
Read the following key passages:
• 1 Corinthians 12: 1–11
• 1 Corinthians 12: 14–22
• 1 Corinthians 12: 25–27
List some of the gifts of the Holy Spirit in the diagram below.
GIFTS OF THE
HOLY SPIRIT
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STUDENT WORKSHEE T 10
The Apostles’ Creed
Check your understanding of the Apostles’ Creed by matching the statements on the left
hand side with the phrases on the right hand side.
Jesus returned to
heaven to be with
His Father.
Forgiveness of sins
God is three persons in One.
Ascension
The fellowship of all living and
dead who follow Christ.
Judgement
By his death Jesus achieved
forgiveness for our sins.
Holy Spirit
Jesus is truly God made man.
Communion of Saints
God’s gift on Pentecost, the
third person of the Trinity.
Incarnation
Christians will be held
accountable at the end of time
for how well they have followed
Jesus in their lives.
Holy Catholic Church
World-wide fellowship of
people who believe in and
follow Christ.
Trinity
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STUDENT WORKSHEE T 12
How Christianity came to Ireland, through a
Study of the Life and Work of St Patrick (continued)
Now you have read the section on ‘How Christianity Came to
Ireland’ (pages 20–25 of Christianity). Complete the following
passage by filling in the missing words.
Although Ireland was mostly pagan, we know that there were some
______________ already in Ireland before Patrick arrived. A bishop
called ________________ was sent to the _____________ of Ireland
to look after them. It is clear that the Irish already knew and used
some Christian words and phrases such as _________ and ___________. There were
also some early saints in Ireland before the time of Patrick such as ___________ and
___________. These Christians may have arrived in Ireland as ___________ or through
_________ and travel.
However, Patrick did live and work among pagan people. They believed in many
different ____________ and ______________. Some of these were called ___________,
_______________, and _______________. It is also believed that the pagan Irish
worshipped the _____________ and the monument at ______________ may have been
used for this purpose. The Celts had their own priests called _____________ and considered
___________, rivers, _____________ and _______________ to be sacred places.
Patrick came to Ireland first as a ___________ when he was ____ years old. He remained
in Ireland, working as a _________ for ____ years before escaping. During this time he
“prayed _________________ and as many at night.’’ Patrick felt himself to be called back
to the Irish through a __________ in which he heard the Irish call to him “___________
__________________________________’’. He responded to their call. However, his work
in Ireland was _________________. He tells us that his life was in danger ____ times and
that he experienced many “________________________________________________’’.
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STUDENT WORKSHEE T 3 5
Styles of Worship
Write a definition of worship.
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In the table below there are three styles of worship listed. Describe each type of worship and
explain why some people prefer that particular style.
Styles of Worship
Description
Why some people prefer this style
Liturgical/structured
Leaderless
Pentecostal
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STUDENT WORKSHEE T 51
QUICK QUIZ
Church Architecture
1. What do we mean by ‘Church Architecture’?
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2. What shape would a Cruciform Church be?
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3. Why were churches built in a Gothic Style in the medieval period?
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4. Give two advantages of a circular type church shape?
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5. What is the most important feature in the Presbyterian Church?
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STUDENT WORKSHEE T 5 6
EXAMINATION PRACTICE QUESTION
Church Architecture
Evaluation
Question:
“Church buildings should be used for activities other than worship.”
Do you at agree with this statement? Give reasons for your answer showing that
you have considered different points of view.
Tip from Examiner:
This question requires the evaluation of a religious practice, namely the use of church
buildings for other purposes. You are required to express an opinion, which is supported by
reason, evidence and argument. Different points of view must be considered.
Key points may include:
• The church should be used to reach out to others; this is not necessarily only done through
worship services. Jesus himself set an example of reaching out to all, for example, women,
outcasts and foreigners. The Church should be following his example and open their doors
for all sorts of social events.
• Churches are sacred buildings and should be kept only for worshipping God.
• If secular/social activities were to be held in a Church building, it would not be any
different from a community hall.
The question is open ended and candidates may respond positively or negatively (or combine
positive and negative points). It is the quality of argument that attracts marks rather than the
viewpoint adopted.
Now answer the question:
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STUDENT WORKSHEE T 81
Confirmation Symbols
Complete the table below to explain the meaning of the symbols used in the sacrament of
Confirmation in the Catholic Church. The first one has been completed for you.
Symbol
Meaning
Renewal of baptismal promises The person makes a personal commitment to the faith
Laying on of hands
The Anointing with Chrism
The Confirmation name
Sign of the Cross
Sign of peace
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STUDENT WORKSHEE T 10 6
The Challenge to the Christian Church of
Changing Moral, Social and Cultural Values
Euthanasia
Euthanasia is sometimes known as ‘mercy killing’ and it refers to the ending of someone’s life.
Recently, there has been debate about whether all forms of Euthanasia should be illegal and
whether people have the right to choose to die, or to request that others end their life.
Anglican (Church
of Ireland/
England)
Presbyterian
Church
Catholic Church
Christian
Denomination
Statement on Euthanasia
For or
Against
Many churches have released statements on their position. In the table below write out each
church’s statement on euthanasia and whether they are for or against it.
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