Christian Places of Worship coursework.

O.C.R. Coursework.  Catholic Traditions.  10% of total marks.

 

R1 Visit two local Christian Churches. Using pictures and/or diagrams, DESCRIBE and EXPLAIN the main features of the building and their furnishings. 40 marks. Written work should be 3+ sides in length.

 Writing guidance: 

1. Begin by naming the two Churches and stating what kind of Church it is; Catholic, Anglican…..

2. Keep written work separate from photos, pictures, diagrams.

Written work will need to be completed in rough before a neat copy is finished.  Keep pictures/diagrams from each Church separate: number and label each one.

3. Provide an overview of at least one Church i.e.

 

Use the diagram t o comment about the shape of  the Church; it may have a cross shape.

4. What are the furnishings? 

Select at least 10 items: Cross, Lectern, Font, Tabernacle………

      Describe and explain each of the furnishings/features.

 Example:

The altars at both Churches are in a central and raised position so that they can be seen by all members of the congregation.  The altar is a special table used at services; this is the place where the priest blesses the bread and wine at communion.  They both have a white linen altar cloth and candles on them.  At services the candle are lit.  The diagram of Our Lady’s Church shows where the altar is placed.  The altar also…..

Picture 1 is taken from Our Lady’s Church and depicts a stained glass window of Mary with the baby Jesus; angel surround them and are carrying trumpets.  The window is decorative and obviously reminds one of the name of the Church and the Nativity story.  The window….

 

Describe and explain at least 8 more features/furnishings

 e.    Pick out features/furnishings which are similar and then go to differences.

DO NOT COPY.

R2   Explain the SIGNIFICANCE of these features and furnishings for the worshipper and how they REFLECT and ASSIST belief. 35 marks. Your answer should be at least 3+ sides in length.

 

You should have selected at least 10 items in answering question R1.

Now you must use text books/sheets to explain how these features/furnishings reflect and assist belief.

 Writing Guidance:

 Example:

The stained glass window at Our Lady’s Church recalls the Nativity story.  It clearly shows the importance of Mary’s role in the virgin birth of Jesus; this is the reason why many Christians turn to her in prayer.  The window also reminds the believer that Jesus is the Son of God made man.  The window would have special importance during Advent and Christmas services when Christians are called to remember these events and reflect on poverty and injustice in the world; the picture clearly show Mary in poverty in a manger.  R.J. Smith in ‘The Church Today’ writes:

“Pictures of the Nativity are not only decorative, they are a reminder to Christians that God is a God of love; especially a God of love of the poor.   As Christians we are also called to love the poor and to be charitable.”

When a believer looks at this window they………

 

The Altar………

 

 

 

 

 

The Stations of the Cross help…..

 

 

 

 

 

The Tabernacle at both Churches….

 At St. Peter’s there was……….

 

1. Note the use of references.  You MUST show use of at least 3 different sources of information.  Give the AUTHOR and NAME of the book/sheet.  You WILL be given marks for this. EXAMPLE: Sister Anne Burke. Dimensions. P.67.

  

R3    You do not need to go to Church to be a good Christian.                   25 marks.

Do you agree? Give reasons to support your answer and show that you                                      

have thought about different points of view.  You must refer to Christianity in your answer.

2+ Sides.

Do not copy.  Do not cheat in any way.

                                        

Think of 5+ reasons for:                                         Think of 5 + Reasons against:

Argument:  I think…….               Argument: I think…

 

Explain/discuss:This is because…..        This is because…..

  

Evidence?                        Evidence?

 

Writing Frame:

 The first main argument..

   

Another reason…..This is

because

  

Another good point is…

 In the TIMES newspaper on

July 5^th……..

 

 

    

 Conclusion? What do YOU think and why?

 

Levels of Response:

The statements which follow should be used to determine the appropriate level of response for each objective.

R1

The candidates' work will show at:

Level 1        Some attempt to deal with the task. The inclusion of a small amount of relevant  

 0--10           information. Evidence that  the work has been copied or paraphrased. Sources not stated. Limited understanding of religious beliefs, practices, sources of authority and organisation. Limited ability to organise work or present an argument. 

Level 2      

 11--20                             A basic attempt to deal with the task. Some of the relevant information will have been selected with evidence of organisation. Limited sources will have been used. Some understanding of religious beliefs, practices, sources of authority and organisation. There may be some evidence of copying or close paraphrasing. 

Level 3       

21—30                            A reasonable attempt to deal with the task. Salient information selected, organised and presented with some skill. A wider, more mature level of understanding of religious beliefs, practices, sources of authority and organisation. Various sources will have been used.

 Level 4       

31-40                               An excellent attempt to respond to the task in an individual way. A wide variety of sources will have been used in an effective manner. The demonstration of a thorough understanding of religious beliefs, practices, sources of authority and organisation. The work will be presented in a clear, coherent  manner. 

R2

The candidates' work will show at: 

Level 1      Some attempt to deal with the task. The inclusion of a small amount of relevant information.

0—8                                Evidence that the work has been copied or paraphrased. Sources not stated. Limited understanding of  the effect of religion on individual or corporate moral behaviour, attitudes, social  practices and lifestyles. Limited ability to organise work or present an argument.

Level 2      A basic attempt to deal with the task. Some of the relevant information will have been 

9--17                                selected with evidence of organisation. Limited sources will have been used. Some understanding of the effect of religion on individual or corporate moral behaviour, attitudes, social practices and lifestyles. There may be some evidence of copying or close paraphrasing.

Level 3      A reasonable attempt to deal with the task. Salient information selected, organised and 

18—26                            presented with some skill. A wider, more mature level of understanding of the effect of religion on individual or corporate moral behaviour, attitudes, social practices and lifestyles. Various sources will  have been used. 

Level 4      An excellent attempt to respond to the task in an individual way. A wide variety of sources 

27—35        will have been used in an effective manner. The demonstration of a thorough understanding 

of the effect of religion on individual or corporate moral behaviour, attitudes, social practices and lifestyles. The work will be presented in a clear, coherent manner. 

R3

The candidates' work will show at: 

Level 1      A statement of the obvious, a one sided judgement with little or no argument.

0--6   

Level 2      A clearly expressed opinion directly related to an issue raised with an argument 

7--12            offered in support of it. 

Level 3      The ability to recognise some of the significance of an issue raised.  The clear expression of an opinion 13-19             directly related to it supported with some use of evidence and argument. An awareness of the existence               of different opinions.

Level 4        The ability to recognise the complexity of issues raised and to express valid

20-25               opinions about different points of view well supported by evidence and argument.

Begin by writing out your cover sheet.  This should include:

• Name.
• Questions.

Use the information given in this booklet to answer questions.

After completion of your coursework, this booklet will need to be kept by you in a revision file together with all rough work.

 R1

Visit two local Christian Churches. Using pictures and/or diagrams, DESCRIBE and EXPLAIN the main features of the building and their furnishings.     40 marks.

Written work should be 3+ sides in length

R3   

You do not need to go to Church to be a good Christian. 25 marks.

Do you agree? Give reasons to support your answer and show that you                                      

have thought about different points of view.  You must refer to Christianity in your answer.  

Written work should be 2+ sides in length.

DO NOT COPY.  DO GIVE REFERENCES.