You will notice that there are only 8 Aspects listed here. The final Aspect is ‘Spiritual Experience’ which is defined as “when a powerful emotion is stirred by
an encounter with God, affecting one’s beliefs”. This is often achieved through prayer, when you have the most heightened connection with God.
Instructions: Your task is to fill out the lotus diagram with as much information as you can about the chosen subject.
One creator God
What are ‘sacred texts’?
Jesus Christ is son of God
books or texts sacred stories or provide
wisdom and truth
Students can list any
bible story they wish
here
What are the
important texts for
Christianity?
The bible
Papal encyclicals
Jesus will come again to
judge
Jesus death and
resurrection allowed us
to enter heaven
Beliefs
(What are some
of the core things
that Christians
believe?)
NICENE cREED
Jesus died, rose from the
dead and ascended into
heaven
Mary’s virgin birth
No
There are many
types of truth (to be
discussed in future
classes)
Love one another as I
have loved you
Ethics
(What are some
of the rules by
which Christians
live their life?)
Sacred Texts
(What are the
important texts
for Christianity?)
Sacred Stories
(What are some
of the important
stories within
Christianity?)
Noah
Abraham
Moses
Ect
Who is the Bible written by?
Jesus dies for the
forgiveness of our sins
Catholic social teachings
10 commandments
Is the Bible meant to
be taken literally?
Many authors across a great time span
Beliefs
Ethics
Sacred Texts
The 9
Aspects
of
Sacred Stories
Spaces, Places,
Times and
Artefacts
What are the
important times in
the Christian
calendar each year?
Christmas
Easter
All souls
All saints
Penecost
Lent
advent
What are the sacred spaces for Christians?
Consecrated places (eg churches)
Spaces, Places,
Times and
Artefacts
What are the
important places
for Christians? (Ie,
Jerusalem)
Christiani
ty
Social Structure
Love the lord your god …..
What are ‘lay people’ Within Christianity?
What is the role of a
Catholic priest?
Any person of faith that is not ordained/in a
religiois order
Symbols
Studnts canlsit almost an ymetnioned in class from
last semester
Eg candle, dove, cross keys ect ect
Why are ‘lay people’
important to
Christianity
Social Structure
(What are the
important roles
within
Christianity?)
Who is considered the
leader of the Catholic
Church?
The pope
What are some of the important roles in the
Christian religion?
Symbols
(What are
some
important
symbols
that are
significant
for
Christians?)
Rituals
What are some important items within
Christianity?
Crucifix
Cross
Rosary beads
Studnts can list rituals
from last term
Eg
Mass
Sacraments
Sign of cross
Rituals
(What are sets of
actions that
express
Christians’
beliefs?)