1.2.8 Role of the Church in the Wider World

Question 1

What is ecumenism?

Answer 1

Idea of creating Christian Unity, reuniting different denominations together in worship and service

Question 2

Who was the WCC set up by

Answer 2

Orthodox
Protestant, such as CoE

Question 3

What is the 3 visions the WCC has

Answer 3

Seek unity
Promotes common witness
Engage in Christian services breaking down the barriers between people

Question 4

3 Example of Ecumenical Communities

Answer 4

Taize
Corrymeela
Iona

Question 5

Describe Taize

Answer 5

France
Gave refuge to Jews to escape Nazi persecution
Community where there is dialogue and friendship between protestant and Roman C

Question 6

Describe Iona

Answer 6

Scotland
Holy Island
Place of Christian Pilgrimage
Community works for peace and social justice

Question 7

Describe Corrymeela

Answer 7

Northern Ireland
Encourages relations between Protestant and Roman C
Oldestr peace organisation in NIR

Question 8

Describe the Churches Together Movement

Answer 8

Encourages Churches to work together
Fights injustice
Strengthen relationships between different denominations

Question 9

Describe the persecuted church

Answer 9

Open doors organisation that allows access to Bibles
Aims to evangelise people such as Christians in Iran
Supported by other organisations like charities

Question 10

Name 3 Christian Aid agencies

Answer 10

Cafod
Christian Aid
Tearfund

Question 11

Describe Cafod

Answer 11

Catholic Agency
Brings hope to those in poor communities

Question 12

Describe Christian Aid

Answer 12

Charity
Aims to get rid of poverty
Spread Jesus’ message of love

Question 13

Describe Tearfund

Answer 13

Works to alleviate poverty by helping local communities
Provides aid through partner Churches
Help involves aiding farmers in climate change as well as aiding in natural disasters