C1 - worship Flashcards

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define Liturgical worship

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worship that followers a set of structure, with a set of prayers, actions & responders

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define Denomination

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a particular branch of Christian Churches
eg, Anglican, Baptist, Catholic, Greek orthodox, Pentecostal

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define Non- Liturgical worship

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worship with a less structured approach, sometimes even spontaneous worship

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describe liturgical worship & which denomination does it

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-same service every time
-congregation reads from service sheet to respond to person leading the service
-symbolic use of colour to rmb Jesus’s life stages
-Specific celebrations of seasons - Colour of priest’s rode reflect what is celebrated: Reflects on spirit of occasion
-Advantage: same worship everytime - know what to expect
eg, Roman Catholic, Orthodox, Church of England

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describe communal worship

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-go to church on Sunday with congregation
-different variation of liturgical, non- liturgical & charismatic worship

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what do the colours in liturgical worship reflect on

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-white & gold: Special celebrations
-red: Jesus’ suffering & death, Coming of Holy Spirit, Pentecost, Confirmation
-green: Represents hope
-violet: Advent, Lent

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what does advent do

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reminds to prepare for coming of Christ

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define missal

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a book used during Roman Catholic worship

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describe Roman Catholic worship

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-order is based on missal
-missal is said in the local language
-similar to Church of England

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difference between roman catholic worship & Church of England

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-bread & wine Eucharist
-Romans - Jesus’ sacrifice is recreated at alter
-Anglicans - don’t believe that

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define Lent

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season of penance & renewal

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describe Greek orthodox

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-Eucharist is called “Divine Liturgy”
-1.5h including procession
-Little & Great entrance
-section 1 & 2
-orthodox emphasize on role of the Holy Spirit on the Divine Liturgy
-During Prayer of Consecration, God is asked to send down his Holy Spirit to change the bread & wine into the body & blood of Christ
-bread is soaked in wine before distributed on a spoon to congregation & non- orthodox: symbolizes wider Christian Fellowship

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what does the Catholic eucharist & Church of England say

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-Catholic eucharist: This is the lamb of God that takes away the sin of the world”
-Church of England: “Behold the Lamb of God. Behold him who takes away the sins of the world”

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describe Quaker meeting

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-service is called “meeting for worship”
-lasts 1 hour
-sits in silence to think, reflect & listen: brings them closer to God
-no ministers: believe in equality
-ministry: someone chooses to speak/ pray/ read while others listen
-read a book, Advices & Queries
-ends when 2 Quakers shake their hands & rest do the same with people roudn them

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describe Non- Liturgical worship & which denomination does it

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-spontaneous
-minister lead service but can pray in their own ways
-less formality: don’t say things without thinking what they mean
-focuses on reinforcing Bible as the Word of God
-sermon focuses on service: understand message of Bible, God’s words & it’s daily like applications
eg. Protestant & Non- conformist Churches: Baptist, United Reformed, Presbyterian, Methodist

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describe Methodist worship

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-liturgy
-Church publishes its own book
-Sunday Bible reading from Revised Common Lectionary
-Eucharist is called Service of the Table, referred as communion & led by minister
-communion is once a month
-open communion - everyone can participate: belief it’s Christ’s table, not Methodist’s table
-bread is substituted as wafer
-wine is distributed in small glasses
-use grape juice instead of wine: resistance to alcohol abuse

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what happens in the little & great entrance in greek orthodox

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-Little Entrance: Book is Gospels is carried into Sanctuary
-Great Entrance: Bread & wine carried to alter

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define gifts

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-speaking in tounges (glossolalia), prophecy & healing

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what happens in section 1 & 2 in greek orthodox

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-section 1: “Liturgy of the World” - has hymns, prayers, reading from Bible set for the day
-section 2: “Liturgy of the Faithful” - say Nicene, hymns, recite Lord’s prayer, consecrate bread & wine

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describe charismatic worship & which denomination does itz

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-Non- liturgical worship
-believe it’s possible to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit like the Apostles
-has clapping, dancing & raising hands in air
-open & led by Holy Spirit: person can say prayer/ hymn/ period of reflection when they feel it’s right
eg. all denominations: mostly Pentecostal Church

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define charismatic

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-means gifts in Greek & references to gifts of the Holy Spirit

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what gifts did the Apostles receive

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-on Pentecost, 12 disciples got gifts from the Holy Spirit to have strength to speak in all languages
-gifts - speaking in tounges (glossolalia), prophecy & healing

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define Communion table

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-where the communion is presented/ prepared & links to the tables of communion shared by Jesus & his disciples at the last supper

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define alter

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-where rituals related to the Eucharist or Holy Communions takes place
-comes from the tradition of a place of sacrifice

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Importance of features in Church

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-Features & artefacts in church reflect the beliefs & practices of the church/ its denomination
-Things in church reflect the worship done & the features aid the worship
-Some churches may or may not have similar features but they reflect different beliefs
-Churches are either alter, lectern or pulpit focused & it reflects the nature of the worship

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importance of alters & which denomination does it

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-Alter is where sacrifices are offered to God
-Churches with alters focuses on Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross when celebrating communion/ eucharist
-The sacrament is more significant than memorial of the last supper
-When the priest? vicar consecrate the communion at the alter, they are brought back to Jesus’ sacrifice & salvific act
-Jesus’ words at the last supper connects to his act the next day
-Communion is a unity acts for Christians & God
-Communion is pinnacle of worship
eg. Anglican, Catholic, Orthodox

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importance of communion table

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-Allows believers to recall significance of the last supper
-Believers in these churches are united in communion by receiving bread & wine like Jesus & his disciples
-Communion is called “Lord’s Supper”
-These churches focus on the bible & preaching fist, then communion
-Every Sunday
eg, Protestant

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define lectern

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platform/ stand where Bible readings happen during worship & it can raised above the congregation

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define cross

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-image/ carving/ statue of the cross used to execute Jesus

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define pulpit

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-a raised structure where the priest/ vicar/ bishop/ minister/ preacher delivers the sermon

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importance of lecterns

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-Place the bible on: respectful, don’t drop it
-Place notes on for preaching
-Allow people to focus attention there

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define crucifix

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-cross with the figure/ image of crucified Jesus

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importance of pulpit

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-Placed on Northern side of church facing towards Jerusalem: Traditional churches in Europe had alters built towards Jerusalem
-used by preachers/ minister to preach about Bible
- Whole congregation could hear preaching
-elevation of pulpit shows elevation of message

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define Baptistery

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-part of church (separate room/ connected building) specifically for baptism
-may be part of church with a poop for baptism

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importance for cross & crucifix & which denomination does it

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-Catholic Churches have crucifix
-Protestant Churches have cross
-The crucifix depicts a more vivid image of the suffering
-Some interoperate difference between the cross & crucifix related with Jesus’s passion
-Crucifix: symbol of Jesus’ sacrifices & suffering
-Cross: symbol of victory of Jesus’ death & resurrection

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define Baptismal Font

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-vessel used for the water of baptism on a raised stand where water is poured over the head of the person

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importance of baptism

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-part of christian identity
-sign of following Jesus
-cleaning sins
-symbolizes leaving old life behind & new one in Christ

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importance of Baptismal Fonts & which denomination does it

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-can be ornate or plain
-important for Baptism when infant/ adult is held over the Font
-it’s where the person becomes a full member of Christ through Baptism
-water symbolizes cleansing sin & commitment to a new life in Christ
-it’s where one of the most important sacraments take place
eg. Anglican, Orthodox, Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian

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importance of Baptistery & which denomination does it

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-Inside it is a Font
-Some churches have a pool for baptistery for full immersion baptism.
-The believer & pastor/ minister/ church leader get in the pool & believer is immersed one or thrice
-Baptistery pools are designed to imitate Jesus’ baptism at the Jordan river
-full immersion symbolizes leaving old life behind & new one in Christ
eg. Baptist, Pentecostal

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importance of Eucharist

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-most important sacrament for christians
-means “Thanksgiving” in Greek
-also called Communion, Mass, Lord’s Supper
-remembers the Last supper - Jesus’ last meal with his disciples leading up to hic crucifixion - “This is my body”, “This is my blood”
-Paul in Corinthians
-reminds needs for spiritual reassurance
-believe Jesus is present in Eucharist in some form
-believe its a memorial foe Jesus’ last hours on earth

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verses to show importance of Eucharist

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-“For as often as you eat this bread & drink the cup, you proclaim the death of the Lord until he comes again”- Paul in Corinthians said Jesus said that

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similarities in different Christian denominations

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-christians take bread & wine since last supper to remember Jesus & give thanks for his sacrifice
-believe by the grace of god, the bread & wine become or become symbols of Jesus’ body & blood
-Believe Jesus is present in Eucharist in some form
-believe its a memorial foe Jesus’ last hours on earth
-believe symbolism for God’s love for humans & communion between Christians & God

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define communion

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-sharing a meal that unites people with each other & Christ

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importance of Mass (Catholic Worship)

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-means “to be sent out” in latin
-liturgical worship
-mostly led by priest, congregation may be involved for reading & prayers
-everyday, Catholics are expected to come on Sunday
-Receiving Eucharist is most important part of Mass

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describe Introduction to Mass

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–priest welcome congregation
-say prayers, including penitential rite
-penitential rite: payer for believers to confess their sinfulness before communion with Christ in the Eucharist

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order of Mass service

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-Introduction to Mass
-Readings
-Offertory
-Eucharistic Prayers
-Our Father & Sign of Peace
-Eucharist
-End of Mass

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describe Readings in Mass

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-Liturgy of the Word
-read 4 scriptures: an OT reading, a Psalm used as a responsorial prayer, a NT reading like Paul’s letter, a reading from 1 of the 4 Gospels
-priest shares a sermon on themes from readings of the day

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describe Offertory in Mass

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-congregation brings bread & wine to alter to become the body & blood of Christ
-a collection is taken to run & upkeep the church & charity (congregation donates)

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describe Our Father & Sign of Peace in Mass

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-between the consecration & communion, congregation recites lord’s prayer together
-priest instructs them to offer people around them a sign of peace: done by shaking hands & saying “peace be with you”

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describe Eucharistic Prayers in Mass

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-consecration happens
-Priest repeats Jesus’ words: “This is my body…” (Luke 22: 19), “This is my blood” (Mathew 26: 28), “Do this in memory of me” (Luke 22: 19)
-Catholics believe Holy Spirit is present in consecration & bread & wine will change into the real presence of Christ (Transubstantiation)

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describe Eucharist in Mass

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-Catholics receive the Eucharist in form of the consecrated bread & wine
-Catholics believe Christ is present on Bread & wine so they’re in direct contact with Jesus by receiving communion

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verses to show Jesus’s words in last supper

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-“This is my body…” - Luke 22: 19
-This is my blood” - Mathew 26: 28
-“Do this in memory of me” - Luke 22: 19

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describe End of Mass

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-priest dismisses congregation with a blessing, tells them to go in peace & love & serve their Lord

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define Holy Communion

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-name for public worship that takes place in Anglican Churches on Sunday

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explain Youcat 216

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-The church doing the Eucharist shows they’re following Jesus’ command
-When they receive the bread & wine, they get a part of Jesus
-Jesus is spiritually with present in the Eucharist

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define Consubstantiation

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-Christ is spiritually present when they receive communion

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order of Holy Communion

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-The gathering
-Liturgy of the World
-Liturgy of the sacrament
-Sending out of God’s people

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describe The gathering in the Holy Communion

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-minister greet people
-congregation joins in prayer

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describe Liturgy of the World in the Holy Communion

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-Bible readings from Revised Common Lectionary
-sermons
-Say Nicene Creed
-Prayers of intercessions & confession: congregation says Lord’s prayer taught by Jesus, pray about their lives, world & forgiveness of sin
-The Peace: congregation shake hands to show 1 community

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describe Sending out of God’s people in the Holy Communion

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-congregation leaves service
-congregation amins to follow Christ’s example of love & peace in their lives

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describe Liturgy of the sacrament in the Holy Communion

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-Preparation for the table: Bread & wine on table, collection happens
-The Eucharist Prayer: gives thanks to God & recount his love for humanity
-The breaking of the Bread: minister breaks blessed bread for congregation
-Receiving Communion: congregation takes bread & wine & eat

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define Revised Common Lectionary

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a 3 year cycle of readings used by all major denominations

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define Nicene Creed

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-says that Christ is Human & God & Church believes God is the Holy Trinity

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similarities btw Mass & Holy Communion (Catholic & Anglican worship)

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-Shake hands
-say Eucharist Prayer
-Priest tells them to show God’s love & peace at end
-Priest greets congregation
-collection of money
-prayers at start
-Christ is present in Eucharist

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differences btw Mass & Holy Communion (Catholic & Anglican worship)

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-Catholic: Jesus is physically present in Eucharist
-Anglican: Jesus is spiritually present in Eucharist
-Catholic: reading 4 scripture
-Anglican: readings from Revised Common Lectionary
-Catholic: Bread & wine to alter
-Anglican: bread & wine to table
-Eucharist Prayers have different natures

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describe Baptist/ Free church/ non- denomination worship

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-Scripture focused Protestant churches are non- liturgical
-Worship music: modern style led by worship band instead of traditional hymns
-Collection
-Sharing & preaching scripture chosen by pastor/ minister (most important)
-Lord’s Supper once a month as memorial

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why would some Christians prefer liturgical worship

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-easier to settle into new church (same service)
-know what to expect & can get into the mentality
-like repetitive & consistent routine
-prefer tradition
-sense of unity other churches of denomination do it too
-some believe Eucharist/ communion is more important for worship

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why would some Christians prefer non- liturgical worship

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-get a variety of teachings
-don’t know what to expect - like a surprise
-like modern style
-focus on scripture & preaching with freedom of heart
-more freedom; less traditional
-some believe scripture & preaching is more important for worship

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define hierarchy

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-system where members in an organization/ society are ranked according to relative status/ authority

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define apostolic succession

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-theological teaching followed by some churches that bishops/ priests/ ministers/ carry on authority & mission given to the Apostles

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hierarchy of roles in Anglican Church

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-Archbishop of canterbury
-Archbishop
-Bishop
-Vicars/ Priests

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hierarchy of roles in Orthodox church

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-Pope
-Cardinals
-Archbishop
-Bishop
-Priests
-Deacons

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hierarchy of roles in Catholic Church

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-Patriarch (like pope)
-Bishop
-Priests
-Deacons

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hierarchy of roles in Protestant & independent Churches

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-Some have same structure like Anglican Church
eg. Episcopal Baptist
-Some independent Churches appoint their own leadership
eg. Presbyterian or Reformed Churches
-Ministers/ Pastors
-Church Elders

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importance of Bishops

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-viewed as direct successors of the Apostles (Ortho. & Cath.)
-responsible for lots of churches in a specific area (diocese) (Ang. & Cath.)
-decided which Priest serve their diocese
-perform specific sacraments (Ortho. & Cath.)
eg. confirmation, rite of passages

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define diocese

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-lots of churches concentrated in 1 area

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importance of Vicars/ Priests

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-responsible for a single church
-main spiritual guide for community
-care for pastoral needs for community
-some have specific pastoral/ chaplaincy roles in skls/ hospital/ prisons
-Mass cannot happen without Priests (Cath.)
-Eucharist needs an ordained Priest
-leads scarcements
eg. baptism

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importance of Pastors/ Ministers

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-elected by community/ Church leaders
-responsible for leading worship, Bible study, church life & preaching & teaching scripture during service
-lead Baptisms
-may have wider Mission/ Chaplaincy roles

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importance of Archbishops of Canterbury

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-regularly spend time in diocese
-partakes in a week of mission in one of the deaneries of Canterbury diocese during Holy week
-senior member of the House of Lords, the 2nd chamber of the UK Parliament
-ceremonial head of worldwide Ang Communion
-governs a diocese on his own
-crowns Kings & Queens of England
-ranks after royal blood

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Difference btw Archbishops & Bishops

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-“Arch” refers to chief so they’re higher in hierarchy
-Archbishop is responsible for Archdiocese * Bishops serve under them
-Archbishops have greater role leadeng their denominations

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similarities btw Archbishops & Bishops

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-both important leaders (Ang./ Cath./ Ortho.)
-both can perform the same sacraments
-both ordain new Priests & Deacons

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define private worship/ devotion

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-act of prayer/ worship done independently by an individual

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define aids to worship

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-obj./ artifacts used to help a believer when they pray

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importance of pvt prayer

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-don’t have to think about surrounding when praying: might be conscious of how they act
-self reflection time on how good they’ve been

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eg of pvt prayer

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-Individual prayer: follows set prayers
eg. Our Father/ Lord’s prayer, extemporaneous prayer
-Independent bible study/ devotion
-Prayers of intercession: asking help from God/ Saints in prayers (Ang./ Cath./ Ortho)
-Pvt/ personal prayer time during Church service

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eg of aids to worship

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-Rosary
-Candles
-Statues

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why would some Christians think pub worship is more important than pvt worship

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-build relationship with God & church community
-get supper & guidance for faith from community
-helps remember values of church
-minister/ preacher/ priest give better understanding of God & scripture at church

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why would some Christians think pvt worship is more important than pub worship

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-helps personal relationship with God
-pvt worship can be done any time; might not be possible to go to church
-don’t need specific place & time; can choose the best time they believe for worship
-best for a more regular time with God

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verses to show pub worship is better than pvt worship

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-“Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker” - Psalm 95:6
-“God is spirit, & his worshipers must worship in the Spirit & truth” - John 4:24

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verses to show pvt worship is better than pub worship

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-“Therefore I want to men everywhere to pray, lifting up holly hands without anger or disputing” - Timothy 2:8
-“But when you pray, go into your room, close the door & pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you” - Mathew 6:6

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define reconciliation to Christians

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-rebuilding a relationship with God through seeking his forgiveness

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define reconciliation/ confession

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-sacrament of receiving God’s forgiveness after confessing sins to a priest

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importance of reconciliation

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-Important to show sorrow & seek God’s forgiveness
-Some churches hold special services on theme of reconciliation to allow people to focus on the theme in their relationship with God
-can pray to God directly to seek forgiveness (Protestant)
-sins are confessed to Priest & God’s forgiveness if offered in sacraments of reconciliation (Ortho. & Cath.)

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features of reconciliation service

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-Prayers can be offered on behalf of community to seek God’s forgiveness & thank his mercy
-Bible reading focuses on sin, God’s forgiveness & reconciliation
-time for personal prayer to seek God’s forgiveness
-Prayers for blessing members of the church
-worship music connected to theme of reconciliation

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reconciliation services in Ortho. & Cath.

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-Hold services devoted to reconciliation like Protestants & encourage people to receive sacrament of reconciliation
-Priest is give the same authority as the disciples from Jesus to forgive sin
-Sins are confessed to Priest

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order of Sacrament of Reconciliation

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-Preparation & Signing of the cross & blessing
-Confession
-Penance
-Contrition
-Absolution

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describe Preparation & Signing of the cross & blessing in Sacrament of Reconciliation

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-Preparation: reading from scripture & saying their own prayer
-make the sign of cross
-offered a blessing
-examine their conscious (think abt their confession)

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describe Confession in Sacrament of Reconciliation

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-person confesses to priest
-by confessing they accept responsibility to their sin

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describe Penance in Sacrament of Reconciliation

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-Priest & person discuss about the confession
-person is required to do something

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describe Contrition in Sacrament of Reconciliation

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-person says how sorry they are for their sins
-says Act of Contrition:
“Oh my God, I am very sorry that i have sinned against you. Because you are so good, & with your help, I will try not to sin again, Amen”

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describe Absolution in Sacrament of Reconciliation

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-Priest says: “I absolve you form your sins” (Priest offering God’s forgiveness)

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define church building

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scared space where Christians gather for worship, prayer, and fellowship, symbolising the body of Christ and the presence of God among the community.

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different views in diff denomination in importance of key church features

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varies opinions on significance

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define
-lectern
-representations
-church
-font
-baptistery
-pulpit
-sanctuary
-altar

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-reading stand
-statues, images & decoration
-people & building
-container of holy water
-contains a baptismal font/ pool where baptism is done
-raised platform where the preacher or minister delivers sermons or reads scripture to the congregation.
-Holy area in a church
-where the Eucharist or Communion is celebrated