Beleifs, Prayer And Religious And Non-religeous Celebrations Flashcards
Explain what a ritual is?
A ritual is a sequence of activities involving actions, words and objects, performed in a specific place and according to a set of sequence.
Define the term religious ritual?
A religious ritual is a ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed according to a set order and that have a religious symbolic value.
What is a place of worship? Give one example of a place of worship?
A place of worship is a building or place where people can go to pray and worship the divine. An example is a Jewish synagogue.
What is a sacred space?
A sacred space is a place that allows a person to focus on something that is important to them.
What is a rite of passage?
Rites of passage are important moments in people’s lives
What is the difference between the oil of catechumens and the oil of chrism?
The oil of catechumens is anointed on the baby before the baptism and the oil of chrism is for after the baptism.
What does the paschal candle symbolise?
People believe that the paschal candle symbolises the light of the world
What does the chuppa represent in a Jewish wedding?
It represents the home that the couple will establish together
What is the meaning of breaking glass at a Jewish wedding?
One meaning is that no vessel can hold all the love that the couple have for each other
Are Muslims buried or cremated?
A Muslim must be buried rather than cremated.
What is a non-religious ritual
A non religious ritual is to celebrate something that is religious and celebrate it in a non religious way with alternative rituals e.g non- religious marriages
Define humanist?
Humanism is a non-religious worldview. Humanists believe that all humans have the right to be treated fairly and equally
Two facts about humanism?
- Humanist do not believe in the divine, in God or in the supernatural. 2. Humanist base their beliefs on science.
Name three features of a humanist naming and welcoming ceremony?
- An introduction and a welcome. 2. Readings from family and/or friends. 3. A closing, thanks and farewell to those who attended.
What is the idea of the hand fasting ritual in a humanist wedding?
The meaning of it is to symbolise their commitment to each other.
Why do humanist celebrate the life of the deceased?
They do this because they want to point out all their achievements and accomplishments of their life and celebrate them.
Name three places a humanist funeral can be held?
- A graveyard. 2. A crematorium. 3. A hotel.
what is communication?
communication can be a verbal, nonverbal, written or visual way of sharing your thoughts with people and listening to what they have to share.
Why is communication important?
Communication between people is very important because it strengthens our relationship with one another.
Explain what prayer means
Prayer means to communicate with the divine or the spiritual world.
Name three ways why people pray.
- Prayer for the sick. 2. Prayer to say thanks. 3. Prayer for exams.
Name three different types of prayer?
- Vocal prayer. 2. Silent prayer. 3. Individual prayer.
Define faith?
To have faith is to have complete trust or confidence in someone or something.
Describe the term, person of faith.
A person of faith is described as someone who follows a particular religious tradition or belief.
What is a non religious ritual for birth, marriage
Non religious people also celebrate an alternative way of celebrating special events like a birth and a marriage but without religious meaning. And they celebrate on funerals because that’s want to celebrate the deceased’s life on earth.
