Religious Upbringing Flashcards
Quote the Bible about the importance of family
“Honour your father and your mother.” (Exodus 20)
Quote the Church about the importance of the family for religious belief
“The family is the community in which, from childhood, one can learn moral values, begin to honour God and make good use of freedom.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church)
What does Infant Baptism mean?
Christian parents are likely to have their babies baptised. A part of this sacrament, water is sprinkled on the baby’s head as a symbol of God taking away their sins
How does Infant Baptism lead to belief in God?
Parents will promise to bring up their children as Christians and encourage them to believe in God. Young children follow their parents’ examples
What does Prayer mean?
Children are often encouraged to talk to God, to thank him for good things and to ask him for his help with the bad things
How does Prayer lead to belief in God?
Children grow up with the belief that God is listening to them. They may believe that God has answered their prayers
What does Bible Stories mean?
Children are encouraged to read the Bible, beginning with picture books that re-tell the stories in a simple way
How does Bible Stories lead to belief in God?
Children learn stories from the Bible. They learn that God has always been involved in history
What does Going to Church mean?
Christian families often attend a ‘Family service’ at Church
How does Going to Church lead to belief in God?
Children are surrounded by fellow Christians who all believe the same thing. Seeing others pray and worship God is likely to make them think that God must exist
What do Festivals mean?
Families celebrate Easter and Christmas and other important events such as Lent (before Easter) and Advent (before Christmas)
How do Festivals lead to belief in God?
Children are taught the Christian meaning of Easter and Christmas and celebrate it in Church, sharing everyone’s happiness
What does Sunday School mean?
Most churches run special classes for children to teach them Christian beliefs and how to live a Christian life
How does Sunday School lead to belief in God?
Learning in more detail about God, Jesus and the Bible helps to back up what a child’s parents taught them
What does Church School mean?
Some schools are owned, or partly owned by the Church and they encourage worship in assemblies and Christian teachings in R.S.
How does Church School lead to belief in God?
Children and young people continue to be surrounded by Christians at school. Belief in God is still seen as normal. Pupils are likely to believe it if their teacher tell them it’s true
What does First Communion mean?
First reception of the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist
How does First Communion lead to belief in God?
Children may receive gifts such as Rosemary seeds or Bibles and learn and celebrate the faith with their family and the Church
What do Youth Clubs mean?
Many Churches run youth clubs where young people can have fun and attend Christian events together
How do Youth Clubs lead to belief in God?
Young people are surrounded by other youths with the same belief
What does Confirmation mean?
As part of fulfilling their vows at baptism, Christian parents are likely to encourage their children to be confirmed as full members of the Church
How do Confirmation lead to belief in God?
Children learn more about God in their confirmation lessons and possibly have a religious experience when the Bishop lays his hands on them
