Christian practices Flashcards
What is infant baptism?
removes original sin (only Catholic and orthodox believe this)
Allows the child to be welcomed into the church as soon as possible.
What is believers Baptism?
When people should be old enough to make a mature decision about their faith
What does Christmas commemorate/What is the symbol of light and nativity scene?
Christmas commemorates the incarnation of Jesus
LIGHT-represents as Jesus as the light coming into a dark world
NATIVITY SCENES-shows baby Jesus born in poverty
What is holy week?
week before Easter Sunday
remembering the events leading to Jesus crucifixion including hiss arrest and trial
What is Saturday night?
Day before Easter Sunday
celebration of Christ’s resurrection
Orthodox Christians walk with candles in procession and then enter dark church to act as if they walking through the tomb
Priest announces Christ is risen and people say he is risen
What is mission and Evangelism/Who are they?
Jesus told his disciples to spread the gospel and make disciples of all nation
MISSONARIES & EVANGLISM-people who spread Christianity by going to foreign countries
Point is to persuade people to accept Jesus as their Saviour
What happens at an infant baptism?
The priest pours blessed water over the baby head and says a prayer
God parent and parents promise to raise the child up as a Christian
Who practices infant baptism and believers baptism?
Infant baptism practised by catholic, orthodox, Methodist
Believers baptist practised by Baptists
How is a person baptised at a believers baptism?
Person is fully immersed in a pool which symbolises cleansing sin and rising to new life in Christ
Person gives brief testimony
What does the carol/mass and gifts symbolize in Christmas?
CAROL SERVICES-reminds Christian about God’s promise of a saviour
MIDNIGHT MASS-reflects the holiness
CHRISTMAS CARDS AND GIFTS-recall the gifts of the 3 wise men
What is good Friday?
Before holy week
Day Jesus was crucified
special services and processions led by carrying the cross
How is Easter Sunday Celebrated?
Churches are filled with flowers and they sing hymns
Celebrates at sunrise and breakfast includes eggs to show new life
What is the quote for mission and Evangelism?
“Therefor go and make disciples of all nations”
What is the aim of missionary?
persuade people to accept Jesus as their saviors
extend church to all nations
Give an example of Evangelism in Britain?
Alpha
started in London with the aim of helping church members understand the basics of christian faith
now used as an intro for those interested in learning about Christianity
courses are held in homes,churches,prisons and in universities
How do Christians spread their faith?
Advertising and using social media
Praying for others to accept God
Sharing what God had done for them
Inviting people for Christian meetings
Give an example for Christ of all nations?
Christian organisation promoting evangelism
hold meeting through out the world mainly Africa
Claimed that many miracles of healing takes place at those meetings
74 million people have filled a decision card to follow Christ
What do Christians believe about reconciliation?
humans were reconciled to God through Jesus death and resurrection
meaning Jesus death stored relationship with God and humanity which had been broken by sin
What is the Catholic belief about reconciliation?
Sacrament of reconciliation(the practice of private confession of sins to a priest and the receiving of absolution) helps to restore people relationship with God
Quote for reconciliation
” if we were Gods enemies we were reconciled”
“Love one another, as I have loved you”
What is the Irish Churches Peace Project?
brings catholic and protestants together in Northern Ireland
aim to develop peace and understanding between 2 denominations
How does the Community of the cross of Nails promote reconciliation?
work with other partners to bring peace and harmony
After the bombing of Coventry Cathedral in ww2 local Christians showed forgiveness to those responsible
How does Corry Meela Community bring different faith together?
meet at a residential centre in Northern Ireland to build trust and explores ways of moving away from violence they work on reconciliation
What is persecution?
hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race or political or religious belief
