Christian Practices

Question 1

Liturgical Worship

Answer 1

A church service which follows a set structure or ritual

Question 2

Non-Liturgical Worship

Answer 2

A church service which does not follow a set text or ritual, eg. Praying at home

Question 3

Informal Worship

Answer 3

Focus on the adoration of God, and often carried out in AUDITORIUMS and NOT CHURCHES

Question 4

Private Worship

Answer 4

Informal and often takes place at home, eg. Saying grace at a meal

Question 5

What is the Lords Prayer?

Answer 5

The words Jesus used when he told his disciples to pray

• It accepts God as HOLY
• Tells not to SIN

Question 6

What are sacraments?

Answer 6

An outward sign of inward blessing, which can be received at important ceremonies.

Eg. Baptism, Eucharist, anointing of the sick

Question 7

Baptism

Answer 7

A sacrament which brings Christians closer to God

Question 8

Infant Baptism beliefs

Answer 8

• Some believe it makes a Christian part of God’s family
• Orthadox Christians believe the baby is to be FULLY IMMERSED
• Baptist and Pentecostal Christians believe baptism is to be done as an adult

Question 9

Eucharist / Holy Communion

Answer 9

Not all Christians celebrate this sacrament

• Commemorates the last supper
• Most important part is the bread and wine

— Some interpret bread and wine as Jesus’ blood, some believe it more metaphorically as a symbol of Jesus’ death

Question 10

Lourdes

Answer 10

A famous pilgrimage site where waters have healing powers.

Where VIRGIN MARY was sighted.

Water is often taken home by pilgrims.

Question 11

Iona

Answer 11

An island in Scotland where Pilgrims often visit

Christians believe having their lives redirected to Iona allows them to learn something about themselves