Christian Beliefs and Practices - main Ideas Flashcards
Genesis
God created humans in his image
Stewardship and dominion + Quote
God appointed human beings to be in charge of what he created
‘let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens’
Christian beliefs about Afterlife + quote to support
immortality of the soul
judgement day
heaven and hell
The Parable of the Sheep and Goats
Salvation
Saving human soul from eternal punishment
What are the four main forms of worship?
liturgical
non liturgical
informal
private
Liturgical worship
a church service that follows a set pattern of prayers and readings
Non liturgical worship
informal and has less structured way of worship
Informal worship
focuses on the adoration of God and is not always carried out in a church.
During informal worship, people often believe that the Holy Spirit
Private worship
informal and often takes place at home
can be liturgical or non-liturgical.
Why is prayer important?
It enables communication with God so that Christians can feel comforted and listened to.
What are the two types of baptism?
Infant baptism
Believers’ baptism
What does baptism do?
Cleanses original sin.
what is the Eucharist
Also known as Holy Communion. It is a sacrament that commemorates the Last Supper.
What do Orthodox Christians believe about the bread and wine?
Jesus is mystically present in it.
OR
It is the body and blood of Jesus
Pilgrimage
a journey that has religious or spiritual significance, usually taken to an important religious place.
