Christian practices Flashcards
What is a sacrament?
An outwards act of an inwards grace. A holy ritual in which believers receive a special gift of grace.
What does baptism do?
Cleanses a person free of sin. They become a child of God. They enter a new life in the Christian community.
Describe infant and believers baptism.
Infant: Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican etc.
Why- removes original sin and welcomes them into the church asap.
What- Priest pours water over the baby’s head. Godparents and parents promise to bring up the child as a Christian.
Quote- “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”
Believers: Baptists.
Why- to make a conscious decision about their faith. The decision to live a life dedicated to Jesus is what saves a person as opposed to the baptism itself.
What- they are fully immersed in water and promise to live a faithful life.
Quote “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.” Mark
How do Christians celebrate Christmas and Easter?
Christmas: gifts to recall the wise men’s gifts. Nativity’s to show how Jesus was born. Carol services to remember God’s promise of a saviour and the events of the incarnation.
Easter: eggs at breakfast to symbolise new life since Jesus resurrected. On good Friday special services are held and processions are done with a person carrying a cross.
What is mission and evangelism?
Mission= a person spreading the Christian faith abroad through their ACTIONS. (spreading the faith). Evangelism= spreading God's message to convert people to Christianity. TELLING AND SHOWING PEOPLE (converting).
How do Christians spread the faith?
4 things.
1- sharing what God has done for them with others.
2- inviting people to Christian meetings and social events.
3- through charity’s such as “Christ for all nations” that hold evangelistic meetings and rally’s.
4-Telling non-believers that Jesus Christ came into the world as its saviour.
What does the great commission teach?
“Go and make disciples of all nations”- Jesus said this so that his disciples would spread the gospel.
How does the church work towards reconciliation?
It sponsors different organisations such as ‘Irish Churches peace project’ which bring Protestants and Catholics together.
They might try to restore relationships on a personal level by holding meetings so that they can reconcile.
Give some quotes for reconciliation.
“if anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to him the other cheek also.”
Lords prayer.
When Jesus was asked how many times to forgive- “I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven.”
How do Christians respond to persecution?
The smuggle bibles into places such as the USSR to comfort the Christians.
The Barnabas fund sends money to support people being persecuted for their faith.
Quotes for persecution and some that inspire Christians to help the persecuted.
“Blessed are the persecuted for they will inherit the kingdom of God”-in the bible.
“Love thy neighbour”.
Golden rule- “Treat those how you want to be treated”.
Give a quote for Christmas.
“He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life.”- in the bible.
Give a quote for infant and believers baptism.
Infant: “Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of heaven.”
Believers: “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.” Mark
