1.9 The Role of the Church

• What is the Church in Christianity often referred to as?

  The body of Christ
• What is one key activity associated with the Church's role in service?

  Providing food and shelter
• What is a key belief in Catholicism regarding Communion?

  Transubstantiation
• The leader of the Catholic Church is the Pope
• Icon veneration is a key practice in Eastern Orthodoxy
• The Church's role in education includes both religious and general education
• Churches have historically been involved in establishing and running schools
• One of the main roles of the church is to express reverence and devotion to God through worship
• The church fosters a supportive environment among believers through small group meetings and fellowship.


  True
• Who is the leader of the Catholic Church?

  Pope
• Match the church type with its leader:

  Catholicism ↔️ Pope

  Protestantism ↔️ Pastors or Ministers

  Eastern Orthodoxy ↔️ Patriarch
• The church leads communal and private prayer to connect with God
• Many churches operate parochial schools that integrate religious and academic instruction
• Match the church's social welfare activity with its description:

  Charitable Initiatives ↔️ Organizing food drives and donations

  Community Outreach ↔️ Operating soup kitchens and shelters

  Social Services ↔️ Offering counseling and support groups
• The church's political involvement can sometimes lead to controversies about the boundaries between church and state.

  True
• The church aims to nurture the spiritual, moral, and communal lives of its members.

  True
• Expressing reverence and devotion to God is called worship
• Fostering a supportive environment among believers is a key role of the church
• Protestantism emphasizes the principle of sola scriptura
• Match the type of church with its leader:

  Catholicism ↔️ Pope

  Protestantism ↔️ Pastors or Ministers

  Eastern Orthodoxy ↔️ Patriarch
• A pastor counseling a member struggling with doubt is an example of counseling
• Religious education in the church includes activities such as delivering sermons
• Churches offer social services to help individuals and families in crisis.


  True
• Eastern Orthodox churches prioritize preserving their spiritual and liturgical traditions
• The Church's role in teaching involves educating members about the Bible and Christian doctrine.

  True
• Catholicism is the largest Christian denomination with a hierarchical structure led by the Pope.


  True
• Match the Church type with its leader:

  Catholicism ↔️ Pope

  Protestantism ↔️ Pastors or Ministers

  Eastern Orthodoxy ↔️ Patriarch
• What principle does Protestantism emphasize regarding salvation?

  Sola fide
• Match the spiritual guidance activity with its description:

  Counseling ↔️ Personalized advice and support

  Prayer ↔️ Connecting with God

  Mentorship ↔️ Pairing experienced believers
• What type of class is often hosted for youth in the Church for religious education?

  Confirmation classes
• What is the church in Christianity called?

  The body of Christ
• What does the church use to educate members about the Bible and Christian doctrine?

  Sermons and Bible studies
• Protestantism emphasizes the principle of sola scriptura
• Which church maintains ancient traditions and emphasizes mystical experience?

  Eastern Orthodoxy
• What is an example of spiritual guidance provided by the church?

  Counseling
• What are two activities used by the church for religious education?

  Sermons and Bible studies
• What is an example of a charitable initiative organized by the church?

  Food drives
• What is the political role of Protestant churches in general?

  Decentralized and varied
• The church contributes to the broader community by providing food and shelter
• What is the church referred to in Christianity?

  The body of Christ