Christian Practices Flashcards

1
Q

Give 4 different types of worship

A
  • Liturgical worship
  • Non-liturgical worship
  • Informal worship
  • Private worship
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Define liturgical worship

A

When worship follows a set structure or order

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Give two examples of denominations which follow liturgical worship

A

The Eucharist in Anglican Churches and Roman Catholic Churches

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Define non-liturgical worship

A

When worship does not follow a structure or pattern

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Give an example of a denomination which follows non-liturgical worship

A

Non-conformist churches such as Methodist

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Define informal worship

A

More spontaneous worship, can be charismatic (led by the Holy Spirit)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Give an example of a denomination which follows informal worship

A

Pentecostal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Define private worship

A

Spending time with God alone or with close friends/family

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What are strengths of liturgical worship

A
  • Shows commitment to tradition
  • Predictability - organisation leads to comfortability
  • Does not allow tradition to be diluted/distorted
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What are weaknesses of liturgical worship?

A
  • Can’t go off track - no flexibility so may not respond to specific needs at the time
  • Repetition may become mundane - people lose interest
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is prayer?

A

Communicating with God

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Why do people pray?

A
  • To build a personal relationship with God
  • To be guided by God
  • To talk to someone - get a weight of their chest
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What are the key functions of prayer?

A

PACT
- Praise - worshipping God
- Ask - presenting your wishes to God
- Confession - saying sorry to God
- Thanksgiving - showing your gratitude to God

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Define numinous experience

A

Feeling the presence of God which cannot be explained

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is the structure of a 12-mark question?

A
  1. View/point
  2. Evidence and explanation
  3. Counter-argument
  4. Evidence and explanation
  5. Evaluation/mini-conclusion
  6. Link back to question
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

How do Christians know how to pray?

A

Through the Lord’s prayer

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What is sacrament?

A

An outward sign of God’s inward grace/love

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What denominations have seven sacraments?

A

Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

Who do Roman Catholic and Orthodox believe started the seven sacraments?

A

Jesus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What denomination does not have any sacraments?

A

Quakers

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

What are the seven sacraments?

A
  1. Baptism
  2. Confirmation
  3. Eucharist/Communion
  4. Marriage
  5. Holy Orders/Ordination
  6. Reconciliation/Penance
  7. Anointing the sick
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

What is baptism?

A

A ritual through which a person becomes a member of the Church. It involves the use of water and symbolises the washing away of sin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What is confirmation?

A

Confitmation is a ritual that shows a person has reached maturity and is now able to take responsibility for their own faith. It strengthens and deepens the connection to the Church that is established at baptism

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

What is Eucharist/Communion?

A

A ritual that involves the use of wine and bread to remember the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and His resurrection

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

What is Reconciliation/Penance?

A

A ritual through which Christians find God’s forgiveness

26
Q

What is Holy Orders/Ordination?

A

A ritual through which a man vows to lead other Christians by bringing them the sacraments

27
Q

What is marriage?

A

A ritual that shows two individuals are commiting to each other. God is present at the marriage ceremony and witnesses the promises made before Him

28
Q

What is anointing the sick?

A

A ritual that gives Christians spiritual comfort. It is given to people who are in danger of becoming more sick from a serious illness and it is also given to those who are likely to die soon.

29
Q

Why does baptism have a positive impact on the person receiving it?

A

Becoming a part of the Church community brings you closer to God

30
Q

Why does confirmation have a positive impact on the person receiving it?

A

Their connection to God becomes personal

31
Q

Why does Eucharist/Communion have a positive impact on the person receiving it?

A

It reminds them of the sacrifice Jesus made

32
Q

Why does Reconciliation/Penance have a positive impact on the person receiving it?

A

They feel as if a weight has been lifted off their shoulders, they rely on God and learn from their mistakes

33
Q

Why do Holy Order/Ordination have a positive impact on the person receiving it?

A

They feel as if they have more responsibility in spreading God’s message.

34
Q

Why does marriage have a positive impact on the person receiving it?

A

Throughout their marriage, they know God is with them

35
Q

Why does anointing the sick have a positive impact on the person receiving it?

A

They feel as if God is by their side and that they can depend on Him

36
Q

What is sin?

A

An immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; wrongdoing

37
Q

What are the two types of sin in Christianity?

A

Particular sin & Original sin

38
Q

What is particular sin?

A

moral evil - our choice

39
Q

What is Original sin?

A

Sin we are born with - from Adam and Eve

40
Q

What do Catholic and Orthodox Christians believe about infant baptism?

A

They believe that it removes the original sin for a baby

41
Q

What is the responsibility of parents regarding baptism?

A

Parents are responsible for bringing their child to the Sacrament of Baptism as soon after birth as possible

42
Q

Where is the usual place of baptism?

A

Except in case of necessity, the church is the usual place of baptism

43
Q

What is required for a child to be baptised?

A

Consent from at least one of the parents

44
Q

What do godparents and parents have to do for the child?

A

They have to promise to bring up the child in Catholic faith

45
Q

What is the opinion of Baptists about infant baptism?

A

Baptists reject infant baptism as a baby is too young to understand the significance of baptism

46
Q

When do Baptists believe you should be baptised?

A

Baptists believe you should only be baptised when you are old enough to come to a mature decision about your faith and can personally declare Jesus as Lord

47
Q

What does believer’s baptism involve?

A

Believer’s baptism involves full imersion in a pool, symbolising the cleansing from sin and the rising up to new life with Christ

48
Q

What do baptists believe about their practice of baptism?

A

Baptists believe their practice is in line with the New Testament practice of baptism, as carried out by John the Baptist

49
Q

What do The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe about baptism?

A

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believes that a dead person can be baptised by proxy. - This means that a Mormon can be baptised on behalf of someone who has already died

50
Q

Why does The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teach this method of baptism?

A

The Churches teaches that because millions of people lived and died without learning the teachings of Jesus and without belonging to His Church, ordinates such as baptism and eternal marriage should be carried out on earth on their behalf.

51
Q

What do Mormons believe about baptising an ancestor who died without hearing the true gospel?

A

Mormons believe that baptising an ancestor who died without hearing the true gospel as restored by the Church is a demonstration of their love for that person.

52
Q

What is pilgrimage?

A

Pilgrimage is a spiritual journey

53
Q

Where are two places Christians go to for pilgrimage?

A

Lourdes and Iona

54
Q

Where is Lourdes?

A

In south-west France

55
Q

Why do people go to Lourdes?

A

For miracles and healing

56
Q

What is the history behind Lourdes?

A
57
Q

Where is Iona?

A

Off the west coast of Scotalnd

58
Q

Why do people go to Iona?

A

For peace and to connect with God

59
Q

What do some people think about Iona?

A

It is a thin place, where the veil between the spiritual world and physical world is thin

60
Q

What is the history behind Iona?

A
61
Q

What is the Eucharist?

A

The Eucharist is a re-enactment of the Last Supper, the final meal Jesus shared with His disciples

62
Q

What is worship?

A