Unpack the rich and foundational beliefs of Christianity with this comprehensive Lesson Pack for 1.2: Christian Beliefs and Teachings. Fully aligned with the WJEC Religious Studies 2025 specification, this resource introduces learners to key Catholic Christian doctrines, sacred texts, and theological concepts in a clear, engaging, and accessible way.
Learners will understand:
Beliefs and teachings about the Nature of God
God as Creator ex nihilo
Key attributes of God: omnipotent, omniscient, omnibenevolent, omnipresent
The Trinity
Three persons in one God: Father, Son, Holy Spirit
St. Augustines teachings on the Trinity
The Life and Role of Jesus
Birth, Incarnation as the Word, Ministry, Death, Resurrection, Ascension
Jesus as the way to salvation and atonement
Catholic Beliefs and Teachings about the Soul
Created in the image of God
The divine spark and origin
Eternal, transcendent, with rationality and free will, but also fallen
Foundational Teachings
The Nicene Creed
The Lord’s Prayer
The Bible’s Role and importance
The Bible as a source of wisdom and guidance, with understanding of literal, conservative, and liberal interpretations
The importance of other key texts in daily life
Papal encyclicals
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Suitable for:
WJEC GCSE Religious Studies (2025)
Christianity units at KS4
Core RE, revision, and homework tasks
Cover lessons and remote learning
Unpack the rich and foundational beliefs of Christianity with this comprehensive Lesson Pack for 1.2: Christian Beliefs and Teachings. Fully aligned with the WJEC Religious Studies 2025 specification, this resource introduces learners to key Catholic Christian doctrines, sacred texts, and theological concepts in a clear, engaging, and accessible way.
Learners will understand:
Beliefs and teachings about the Nature of God
God as Creator ex nihilo
Key attributes of God: omnipotent, omniscient, omnibenevolent, omnipresent
The Trinity
Three persons in one God: Father, Son, Holy Spirit
St. Augustines teachings on the Trinity
The Life and Role of Jesus
Birth, Incarnation as the Word, Ministry, Death, Resurrection, Ascension
Jesus as the way to salvation and atonement
Catholic Beliefs and Teachings about the Soul
Created in the image of God
The divine spark and origin
Eternal, transcendent, with rationality and free will, but also fallen
Foundational Teachings
The Nicene Creed
The Lord’s Prayer
The Bible’s Role and importance
The Bible as a source of wisdom and guidance, with understanding of literal, conservative, and liberal interpretations
The importance of other key texts in daily life
Papal encyclicals
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Suitable for:
WJEC GCSE Religious Studies (2025)
Christianity units at KS4
Core RE, revision, and homework tasks
Cover lessons and remote learning
