The Christianity: Practices Personal Learning Checklist (PLC)

About this resource

The Christianity: Practices Personal Learning Checklist (PLC) produced by the National Association of Teachers of Religious Education (NATRE) is a revision and self-assessment resource designed to support GCSE Religious Education. The checklist breaks down the key topics within Christian practices—such as worship, prayer, the sacraments (including baptism and the Eucharist), pilgrimage, festivals like Christmas and Easter, and the role of the Church locally and globally—into clear learning statements aligned with GCSE specifications.

Students use the checklist to reflect on their understanding and identify areas where they need further revision. This encourages independent learning and helps students focus on specific concepts and key terminology that are commonly assessed in examinations. For teachers, the PLC acts as a formative assessment tool, allowing them to track students’ progress and plan targeted revision sessions to address gaps in knowledge. Overall, the resource supports structured exam preparation, reinforces key content about Christian practices, and helps improve students’ confidence and readiness for GCSE Religious Studies assessments.