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The festival of Pentecost represents the beginning of the Christian Church. Saint Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland.

The Catholic Church has a hierarchical structure, with the Pope at its head.

Catholics are expected to attend Mass each week as a way of offering themselves to God. They can also worship at home through prayer.

Festivals and saints' days provide inspiration and structure to worshipers throughout the year.

A sacrament is an outward sign of an inward truth. It is an act of faith that Christians do on the outside to celebrate what God has done for them on the inside.

Christians believe it is their duty to help others. Individual churches can do a number of things to help unite local communities and to assist homeless and poor people.

Saint Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. There was initially one single Church. Protestantism developed in the 16th century when people began to split from the Catholic Church.

Churches are governed in a variety of ways in terms of hierarchy and the role of women.

Different Protestant denominations worship in different ways, but there are also some common features.

The shape and decoration of Protestant churches varies between the denominations.

There are a number of important festivals throughout the year, each with a particular meaning.

Rituals such as baptism and communion are important across all the denominations of the Protestant Church.

Christians believe Jesus taught the importance of helping others who are less fortunate. Today the Church can help tackle issues of homelessness, poverty, loneliness and disunity.

What does the Bible tell us about Jesus' identity through the story of his life?

Jesus taught his followers through sermons and parables.

Jesus' engaged with a wide variety of people, from religious leaders to society's outcasts.

Jesus' last days were recorded by eye-witnesses Matthew and Luke.

Very early on Sunday morning, after Jesus had been crucified, a group of women went his tomb. They found the stone rolled away from the tomb's entrance, but they did not find the body of Jesus.

The shape of a church, the furniture inside and the order of service changes depending on the denomination.

Christian festivals help people to remember the story of Jesus' life. They are also times to give thanks to God for His blessings and to celebrate the saints.

There are certain practices which show a Christian’s loyalty to God. Christians must also think of their practical role in society.

Jesus was referred to as the Son of God, Son of Man and Messiah. How did he earn these titles and why?

Matthew records many occasions when Jesus helped people on the fringes of society.

Matthew explains the Kingdom of God through a series of parables.

Matthew records Jesus' final days, from the plot against him through to his trial, crucifixion and resurrection.

Jesus' disciples sometimes failed him, but after his resurrection they spread the message that he was the Son of God.

Mark was an eyewitness to key events in Jesus' life. From early on, he hails him as the Son of God.

Mark records many occasions when Jesus helped people on the fringes of society.

Jesus tried to show people how to enter the Kingdom of God. His teachings were challenging in his own time, and to this day.

Mark is an eyewitness to the plot against Jesus, the Last Supper, his crucifixion and resurrection.

Jesus chose his twelve disciples to preach, perform exorcisms and to be with him. They faced many pressures and challenges in their role.

Human beings are a combination of different characteristics. Sexuality is one of these characteristics.

Most Christians believe marriage is an important part of life. Attitudes to remarriage after divorce vary within and between religious traditions.

Christians believe the Church should be a model of family life, but opinions differ on the ideal family model.

Christians believe that sin is a part of human nature, we all have the potential to commit a crime and criminals should be treated justly. However, there is disagreement on what justice means.

Abortion and euthanasia are contentious issues in society.

Modern fertility treatments are not mentioned in the Bible. How should Christians today respond to the issue of infertility?

Christians must deal with the modern issues of prejudice, discrimination, poverty and injustice.

The Bible does not give Christians a clear answer about whether war is permitted or not.

A theist believes there is a God, an atheist believes there is no God, an agnostic is unsure if there is a God or not.

Within Christianity, there are many different forms of belief.

What does the presence of evil and suffering say about God’s love, power and purpose?

Different religions know God through texts, worship and special revelations.

What happens after death? Hinduism, Christianity and Islam all have different beliefs.

The Prophet Muhammad founded Islam in Makkah (Mecca), which is now in Saudi Arabia.

The Qur’an, Sunnah and Hadith are important sources of knowledge for Muslims.

The Five Pillars of Islam are central to Muslims in showing their submission to the will of Allah.

Throughout the year Muslims have many special occasions to show their appreciation of Allah and everything that has been given to them.

Muslims are expected to live according to the teachings of the Qur’an in matters relating to food, alcohol, dress, money and the role of women.

Abraham, Moses, the Ten Commandments and the city of Jerusalem are key elements in the history of the Jewish faith.

The sacred writings in Judaism include the Torah, Nevi’im, Ketuvim, Mishnah and Talmud.

There are various types of Judaism, including Orthodox, Reform and Liberal.

Judaism has strong traditions to guide followers through the yearly cycle and to mark birth, marriage and death.

Judaism is an ancient faith whose members have suffered prejudice and discrimination. How does it exist in and adapt to modern times?