3. Worship And Celebration Flashcards
Why is infant baptism important to Christians?
Baby into family of God and guidance God parents Vow to bring up Christian Obedience to Jesus (Matt 28) Sins forgiven RC sacrament
What is the meaning of Believers Baptism for many Christians?
Obedience to Christ (only adults in Bible)
Repenting sins
Entering water symbolises death, burial, resurrection of Jesus
Water washes sins
Why is Believer’s Baptism important to Christians?
Mostly baptist
Obedience to Bible (Matt 28) Symbol of leaving old life and living new one with Christ More Biblical, like John the Baptist Public declaration of faith Washes sins
What is the meaning of Confirmation to Christians?
Deepens baptismal vows
HS enters candidate’s life
Bishop shows ceremony blessed by Chirst
And that Christian life won’t be easy
What is the meaning of infant baptism to Christians?
Water, washing sins Symbol of joining church eg. Cross on forehead Obeying Jesus (Matt 28) God's spirit comes into child Catholics, chrism symbolises HS Candle, guidance through life
What is importance of confirmation to Christians?
Confirms faith HS gives fruit of spirit Bishop lays hands, family of Christ Public declaration Included in church more RC sacrament, grace RC Apostolic succession intensifies unity Tapping face shows Christian isn't easy
What is meaning of mass for RC?
Eucharist celebrates Jesus, follows last supper
Spiritual nourishment
Sign of unity, share one body of Christ
Frequent sacrament, grace
Thanking God for sending Jesus
Re-enacts sacrificial death of Christ- TRANSUBSTANTIATION
What is importance of mass to RC?
TRANSUBSTANTIATION, regularly meet with Jesus, strengthens faith
Sacrament, grace, closer to God
Celebrates resurrection, remembers eternal life
Christian structure of day of rest
Meet as community
Jesus said “do this in memory of me”, obedience
What is the meaning of Eucharist in other Christian denominations?
CofE- Jesus is spiritually present, Real Prescence
Feel close to Jesus, remember Last Supper, celebrate death and resurrection
Baptists- commemoration of Last Supper, bread and wine symbols, remember Jesus, obedience to Christ
Quakers- no symbols or need for symbols
What is the importance of the Eucharist to other Christians?
CofE- Jesus is present, increases faith, obedience, reminds of sacrifice, get right with others share peace
Baptist- Spiritual nourishment, unity, emotional reminder, obedience
Quaker- Jesus only priest so no rituals, direct contact with God, spiritual without sacraments, no wine as alcoholism
What are the key features of non-conformist church?
Methodist
Communion – non-alcoholic for inclusion, real bread closer to Jesus, hygienic vessels + sign of unity
Table – plain doesn’t distract from the Eucharist
Cradle roll – list of everyone who has been baptised, celebrates community, displays importance of baptism, portable font so all can see
Pulpit - minister walks around, closer to congregation
Plain decoration - focus on God, cross without Jesus emphasises resurrection
What is importance of key features of non-conformist church?
Plain, no distractions
No statues, “do not worship idols”
Non-liturgical, HS
Pulpit centred, Bible worship
What is the meaning of Christmas?
God’s love of sending son
Symbol of hope, Jesus brings change
Peace eg.wars stop for day
Jesus’ later teachings give meaning
Why is Christmas important to Christians?
Birth of saviour
Jesus founded Christianity
Reminder He came for everyone (shepherds and kings)
Christological, proves son of God
Celebrate families, reflect Jesus born in human family
Symbol of peace
God keeps his promises (Mary’s promise of a son)
What is the meaning of Lent?
Remembers when Jesus tempted by devil in wilderness
LUKE 4 (he fasted to focus on praying)
Resists temptation by quoting scripture
