Quick Guides

Short, clear explanations for Christian words, practices and situations you may already have encountered.

Each guide is designed to fit on one page, assume no previous knowledge and help you understand what to do next.

Christian Words
Plain-English meanings of common words such as grace, gospel, salvation, sin, worship and Trinity.
Christian Seasons
A simple guide to Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Pentecost and the Christian year.
Going to Church
What to expect, what to wear, whether to join in and how to visit while still unsure.
Christian Traditions
What the main Christian traditions share, how they differ and what to look for when visiting a church.
Baptism and Confirmation
What they mean, how they differ and how to ask a local church about the next step.
Christian Funerals
What happens, who can have one, how to arrange one and what Christians believe about death.

These guides provide a starting point. Where arrangements differ between churches, they will tell you who to contact and what you can ask.