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    Christianity - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/01) - Practices - The role of the church in the local community and living practices — OCR GCSE Religious Studies

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    Christianity - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/01) - Practices - The role of the church in the local community and living practices explained

    Christianity - Beliefs and teachings & Practices (J625/01) - Practices - The role of the church in the local community and living practices covers 7 specification points, including The meaning and importance of rites of passage and The importance of Christian rituals that mark….

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    1. The meaning and importance of rites of passage
    2. The importance of Christian rituals that mark key rites of passage to individuals and communities
    3. The ways in which church communities nurture and support families, for example Sunday schools, youth clubs, mother and child groups, visiting the elderly and the sick
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    1. Common and divergent attitudes of different Christian denominations towards and practices connected with membership of the Christian community, including infant baptism, dedication, believers baptism and confirmation
    2. Common and divergent attitudes of different Christian denominations towards and practices connected with the celebration of marriage
    3. Common and divergent attitudes of different Christian denominations towards and practices connected with funerals
    4. Different interpretations and emphases given to sources of wisdom and authority by different Christian denominations

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