Responses to worldwide poverty

In this lesson, we will look at how Christians respond to the issue of worldwide poverty. We will find out about facts and figures on world wide poverty and international aid (Christian Aid).

Responses to worldwide poverty

In this lesson, we will look at how Christians respond to the issue of worldwide poverty. We will find out about facts and figures on world wide poverty and international aid (Christian Aid).

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Facts and figures on world wide poverty.
  2. International aid (Christian Aid).

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which keyword below best fits the definition, 'The process of restoring harmony after relationships between people have broken down.'
Confession
Forgiveness
Correct answer: Reconciliation
Sorry
Q2.
True or false? Reconciliation is a sacrament in the Roman Catholic and some Anglican Churches.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
Which keyword below best fits the definition, 'a conscious, deliberate decision to release feelings of resentment or vengeance toward a person or group who has harmed you.'
Confession
Correct answer: Forgiveness
Reconciliation
Sorry
Q4.
What is the name of the organisation in Coventry Cathedral that works for international reconciliation?
The Community of reconciliation
The Community of saying sorry
The Community of the Cross
Correct answer: The Community of the Cross of Nails
Q5.
In Christianity there is an expectation to forgive. True or false?
False
Correct answer: True

5 Questions

Q1.
Many Christians believe they have a duty to help others due to the teachings in the Bible. True or False?
False
Correct answer: True
Q2.
Which of the charities below responds to international poverty.
Correct answer: Christian Aid
Street Pastor
Trussell Trust
Q3.
Which of the versions below is the correct quotation?
'For God liked the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but have eternal life.’ John 3:16
‘For God loved the world so much that he gave his Holy Spirit, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but have eternal life.’ John 3:16
‘For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone may not die but have eternal life.’ John 3:16
Correct answer: ‘For God loved the world so much that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but have eternal life.’ John 3:16
Q4.
Which of the versions below is the correct quotation?
‘...whenever you did this for one of the important followers of mine, you did it for me!’ Matt 25:40
‘...whenever you did this for one of the least important of these animals of mine, you did it for me!’ Matt 25:40
Correct answer: ‘...whenever you did this for one of the least important of these followers of mine, you did it for me!’ Matt 25:40
‘...whenever you did this for one of the least important of these followers of mine, you were being a nice person!’ Matt 25:40
Q5.
Which of the following definitions best describes 'short term' aid?
Correct answer: Short term aid deals with immediate issues of poverty
Short term aid helps to overcome the causes of poverty
Short term aid is charity which has a time limit
Short term aid only deals with local poverty

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