what sort of things are handed down in your family? what sort of things do you family pass down,...
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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 1:8-9TRANSCRIPT
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?
Knowing Godthrough Church Tradition
To define Church Tradition
To describe Church traditions and explain what
they teach about God
To evaluate the importance of Church tradition
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 live2 Thessalonians 6-7
How to celebrate the Last Supper 1 Cor 11:23
What to believe about JesusGalatians 1:8-9
What Church traditions are people keeping here? Can you think of any others?
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 SundayReceiving CommunionSacrament of ReconciliationThe season of LentAll Souls DaySign of PeaceCharity donation boxesStatues of SaintsThe Easter service
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?