Christian Life: Christian Worship

Question 1

Liturgical worship

Answer 1

• when Christians worship according to a set pattern on a regular basis.
• set prayers and readings
• catholics and Anglican’s often follow this

Question 2

Non-liturgical worship

Answer 2

• less formal than liturgical worship.doesnt follow a set pattern
• involves more unscripted or improvised forms of worship
• Methodism and Pentecostalism use this

Question 3

Examples of Christian worship

Answer 3

• eucharist/holy communion/mass - most Christian have liturgical service.bread and wine distributed at service,bible reading and sermon
• charismatic-clapping,dancing,music.emphasises importance of gospel.also speak in tongues,represents being filled with Holy Spirit
• personal prayer-person spending time alone praying,quietly as a group or reading bible.
• silence-quakers follow no set pattern of worship,followers sit in silence for a bit and feel prompted to share thoughts