1.9 The Role of the Church

• One role of the Church is to spread the Christian message and serve the wider community through outreach activities.

  True
• Match the Church roles with their descriptions:

  Spiritual ↔️ Provides a sacred space for worship

  Pastoral ↔️ Offers care and support to members
• Fellowship activities such as coffee mornings and small group meetings foster a sense of community
• The Church plays a crucial role in transmitting Christian beliefs, values, and practices through education.


  True
• What is one purpose of retreats and conferences organized by the Church?

  Spiritual growth
• One role of the Church is to provide a community for Christians to worship God
• What are the two main roles of the Church in Christianity?

  Spiritual and pastoral
• What is an example of fellowship activities in the Church?

  Coffee mornings
• The Church plays a crucial teaching and education role by transmitting Christian beliefs, values, and practices
• Match the educational role of the Church with its description:

  Catechism classes ↔️ Structured lessons on doctrines

  Sunday school ↔️ Weekly classes for youth

  Bible study groups ↔️ Small group discussions

  Sermons ↔️ Teachings during worship
• Steps in the Church's social action and humanitarian efforts

  1️⃣ Charity work

  2️⃣ Community development

  3️⃣ Advocacy
• The Church engages in social action and humanitarian efforts to serve the wider community
• Who are the ordained ministers responsible for conducting worship services and administering sacraments?

  Priests/Pastors
• The Church follows a hierarchical structure with the Pope or Archbishop as the highest authority.


  True
• Debates around social and moral issues like same-sex marriage and bioethics pose challenges to the Church.


  True
• The Church aims to address contemporary challenges to continue fulfilling its spiritual, pastoral, and social roles.


  True
• In Christianity, what does the term 'Church' refer to?

  Community of believers
• What is the Church seen as in Christian belief, with Jesus as the head?

  Spiritual body of Christ
• Through its spiritual and pastoral roles, the Church contributes to the wellbeing of Christians.

  True
• What is one example of outreach provided by the Church to extend support beyond its members?

  Food banks
• Match the teaching methods of the Church with their descriptions:

  Catechism classes ↔️ Teach fundamental Christian doctrines

  Sunday school ↔️ Weekly classes for children

  Bible study groups ↔️ Small group discussions on Scripture
• Educational initiatives by the Church ensure the spiritual development of its community.

  True
• The Church is seen as the spiritual body of Christ, with Jesus as the head.


  True
• The pastoral role of the Church offers care and support through counseling and fellowship
• What is an example of outreach activities by the Church?

  Food banks
• What is the purpose of catechism classes in the Church?

  Teach Christian doctrines
• What is the term for spreading the Christian message and converting non-believers?

  Evangelism
• Through its mission and evangelism roles, the Church seeks to fulfill the Great Commission given by Jesus.

  True
• Match the initiative with its description:

  Charity work ↔️ Running food banks and homeless shelters

  Community development ↔️ Supporting education and healthcare

  Advocacy ↔️ Campaigning for social justice
• Bishops oversee larger regional or national Church bodies and ordain new clergy
• One of the contemporary challenges faced by the Church today is the rise of secularization
• Steps the Church is taking to adapt to contemporary challenges

  1️⃣ Embracing digital technology

  2️⃣ Promoting interfaith dialogue

  3️⃣ Emphasizing social justice

  4️⃣ Developing contemporary worship styles

  5️⃣ Empowering lay leadership
• The Church provides a place and community for Christians to worship God
• The spiritual role of the Church includes providing a sacred space for Christians to worship God and deepen their faith
• What are two key activities through which the Church builds community and offers social support?

  Fellowship and outreach
• Arrange the following social support activities of the Church in order of immediacy:

  1️⃣ Crisis support

  2️⃣ Mentorship

  3️⃣ Fellowship

  4️⃣ Outreach
• Clergy deliver sermons and homilies during worship services to teach and reflect on the Bible
• What does the Church refer to in Christianity?

  Community of believers
• Match the role of the Church with its description:

  Worship ↔️ Provide a place for Christians

  Teaching ↔️ Pass on beliefs and values

  Fellowship ↔️ Foster community support

  Outreach ↔️ Spread the Christian message
• The Church plays a significant role in building community and social support through fellowship and outreach activities.

  True