Christian practices Flashcards
Two ways in which baptism is significant to Christians
- It is an initiation rite into the faith
- It cleanses them of sin and gives them a second chance
Explain two contrasting ways a Christian might practice baptism
- Infant baptism: Practiced by Catholics
- Adult baptism: Protestants
Explain two contrasting ways a Christian might PERFORM a baptism
- Full immersion
- A priest may say “I baptise you in the name of the father son of the son and of the holy spirit”
Quotes about baptism
“therefore go and make disciples of all nations”
“in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit”
What type of Christians believe infant baptism is right?
Catholics and Orthodox
Arguments against infant baptism
- Babies are too young to sin
- Babies cannot make the decision for themselves
Arguments for infant baptism
- Babies have original sin
- Child is welcomed into the faith as soon as possible
Two ways in which Christians celebrate Christmas
- Exchanging gifts
- Nativity plays
Two ways in which Christians celebrate Easter
- They paint eggs
- A sunrise service
Two ways in which Easter is important
- It celebrates God raising his son Jesus from the dead
- Celebrates the destruction of the power of sin and death
Two ways in which Christmas is important
- It shows Christians that miracles still happen
- It marks the birth of a saviour
Quote about mission and evangelism
“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations”
“fish for people”
two contrasting ways Christians respond to persecution
- By praying
- By sending practical help eg food, money etc
two contrasting views on the importance of reconciliation
- gives confessors the gift of forgiveness
- It makes you more like God
Two ways Christians evangelise
- Through missionary work
- Through door-to-door preaching
