Significant Practices
Baptism
For most Christian variants, Baptism is the first Sacrament. It makes one a member of the Church. It is an action of the Holy Spirit when one is transformed and born anew. Baptism frees one from sin.
2021 Masterclass Recording
PowerPoint Slides
Christinity - HSC Baptism Presentation.pdfFrom Mrs J Bjazevich, SCS
Marriage
"Marriage is the reflection of the relationship between Jesus Christ and the church (Ephesians 5:25,29). Thus marriage is seen by Christians to be a loving, life-long relationship in which the couple are to be completely, even sacrificially, committed to each other." From: Cambridge Studies of Religion 2nd Ed. p.206
Christianity Marriage.pdf
Saturday/ Sunday Worship
The followers of Jesus used the day of Jesus' resurrection, Sunday, to gather, share stories of Jesus and the disciples and break bread. Today, most Christian Churches are in agreement that Sunday is the Lord's day and that it is to be observed as the primary holy day of obligation. From: Cambridge Studies of Religion 2nd Ed. p.267
Christianity worship 2015.pdfPast HSC questions to think about
2016 HSC Section II
(a) (i) Briefly outline ONE significant practice within Christianity from ONE of the following: 2 marks
Baptism
Marriage ceremony
Saturday/Sunday worship.
(ii) Demonstrate the significance of the practice chosen in part (a) (i) for the Christian community. 5 marks
2015 HSC Section III 20 marks
. . . anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun! 2 Corinthians 5:17
And as we live in God, our love grows more perfect. 1 John 4:17
For where two or three gather together as my followers, I am there among them. Matthew 18:20
All quotes from New Living Translation Bible accessed at Biblegateway.com
With specific reference to one or more of the above quotations, explain how ONE significant practice assists individuals and/or the Christian community to live a Christian life.
In your response, refer to ONE of the following:
Baptism
Marriage ceremony
Saturday/Sunday worship.
2014 HSC Section II
(b) Religious practices in Christianity help followers to gain a deeper understanding of their beliefs.
How does this statement help to demonstrate the significance of ONE following practices for the Christian community? 8 marks
Baptism
Marriage ceremony
Saturday/Sunday worship
2012 HSC Section II
(b) Analyse the significance for the individual of ONE significant practice drawn from the following: 6 marks
Baptism
Marriage ceremony
Saturday/Sunday worship.
2010 HSC Section II
(b) Evaluate the significance of ONE of the following practices in the lives of adherents. 8 marks
Baptism
Marriage ceremony
Saturday/Sunday worship
2008 HSC Section II
(a) Outline ONE significant practice within Christianity drawn from ONE of the following: 3 marks
Baptism
Marriage ceremony
Saturday/Sunday worship.
(b) Explain the significance of the practice outlined in part (a) for the Christian community. 6 marks
Section III
Analyse how Christian religious practices influence the lives of adherents. In your answer refer to ONE of the following: Baptism; Marriage ceremony; Saturday/Sunday worship. 20 marks