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Hannah stood outside the church.
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Hannah stood outside her church.

Christians believe they have a duty to show care to others, both inside and outside of the church.

They choose to look after each other in many different ways. This includes listening and reading teachings from the Bible, to running community events and celebrating religious festivals throughout the year.

Hannah stood outside the church.
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Hannah stood outside her church.

Watch: Find out how Hannah shows care in her community as a Christian

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Jesus and his disciples.
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Jesus telling a story to his disciples.

What Christians believe

  • Christians believe in one God who is kind and loving.

  • The Bible is the holy book that Christians follow. It teaches them how they can show care like God.

  • Christians believe that Jesus Christ was the son of God.

  • Jesus had friends who listened to his stories and learned from him. They were called his disciples.

Jesus and his disciples.
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Jesus telling a story to his disciples.
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Hannah putting food items together in a box.
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Hannah donating food to charity.

How Christians show care

  • Christians try to show love and care everywhere.

  • They try to help people in different ways. Here are a few examples of ways some Christians show care:

    • running community events, clubs for young people, baby groups or exercise classes
    • to food banks or making meals for people
    • helping people who are unwell or
  • Christians sometimes help at church, the place where they come together and pray.

Hannah putting food items together in a box.
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Hannah donating food to charity.
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Story - Jesus washes his disciples’ feet

Watch the video about how Jesus taught his disciples to help other people.

Find out more about this Christian religious story.

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