Religious Studies GCSE
Corporal Works of Mercy
What Corporal Works of Mercy means in Religious Studies GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Corporal Works of Mercy
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Works reflected in the SVP's practical assistance, such as visiting vulnerable individuals in homes, hospitals and prisons and providing food, clothing and companionship.
Topics that use Corporal Works of Mercy
- Catholic Christianity - 3.1.3.2 Practices (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Catholic Social Teaching
- Catholic tradition and teaching
- Communication with God
- Community
- Devotion
- Ecumenism
- Evangelisation
- Evangelism
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