christian baptism, holy communion and pilgrimage

Question 1

sacrament definition

Answer 1

holy rituals through which the believer receives a gift of grace.

Question 2

baptism

Answer 2

the ritual through which a person becomes a member of the church
The water symbolises washing off sin

Question 3

reasons for infant baptism

Answer 3

• removes original sin
• allows welcome to church ASAP
• parents can thank God for the child and celebrate the birth.

Question 4

reasons for believers’ baptism

Answer 4

• old enough to make a conscious decision about faith.
• decision to live a Jesus devoted and dedicated life.

Question 5

through baptism a person:

Answer 5

• is cleansed of sin
• enters a new life with Christ
• imitates Jesus’ baptism with John the Baptist
• becomes a child of God
• becomes a member of the church

Question 6

holy communion definition

Answer 6

• Eucharist, uses bread and wine to celebrate the sacrifice of Jesus.

Question 7

the meaning of holy communion

Answer 7

• catholic, orthodox and some anglicans believe bread and wine become body and blood of christ.
• protestants celebrate as a reminder of the last supper and bread and wined are symbols.

Question 8

Orthodox divide liturgy

Answer 8

• hyms, prayers, bible reading
• priest comes through royal doors chanting gospel.
• priest receives baked bread and wine from church members.
• priest says Jesus’ words behind the iconostasis
• holy bread distributed on a spoon

Question 9

catholic mass

Answer 9

• bible reading, psalm, homily
• creed is said
• prayers for church, community, sick, dead and the world
• sign of peace
• b+w brought to the alter
• priest recites Jesus’ words
• People receive b+w and a blessing from the priest.

Question 10

definition of Pilgrimage

Answer 10

A physical or spiritual journey made to a holy site by a believe for religious reasons.

Question 11

Why go on pilgrimage (10 reasons)

Answer 11

• meet others who share the same faith
• reflect on one’s life
• be forgiven for sin
• strengthen faith in God
• get closer to God
• Thank God for a blessing
• experience a holy place
• Pray for something special
• seek a cure or illness
• help other disabled or ill Pilgrims

Question 12

Lourdes

Answer 12

• a small town in France
• Mary appeared in a number of visions to Bernadette and she was told to dig for a spring which she claimed was holy healing water.
• Pilgrims:
  Bathe in the water
  Pray for healing/forgiveness
  May recite Rosary together

Question 13

Iona

Answer 13

• island off the coast of Scotland
• St Columbia established a monastic community which now has an ecumenical centre for Pilgrims.
• Pilgrims:
  Meditate, pray, reflect, read the bible
  Pilgrims attend Abbey services, workshops or holy/historical sites.