Christian Practices Flashcards
Give 4 different types of worship
- Liturgical worship
- Non-liturgical worship
- Informal worship
- Private worship
Define liturgical worship
When worship follows a set structure or order
Give two examples of denominations which follow liturgical worship
The Eucharist in Anglican Churches and Roman Catholic Churches
Define non-liturgical worship
When worship does not follow a structure or pattern
Give an example of a denomination which follows non-liturgical worship
Non-conformist churches such as Methodist
Define informal worship
More spontaneous worship, can be charismatic (led by the Holy Spirit)
Give an example of a denomination which follows informal worship
Pentecostal
Define private worship
Spending time with God alone or with close friends/family
What are strengths of liturgical worship
- Shows commitment to tradition
- Predictability - organisation leads to comfortability
- Does not allow tradition to be diluted/distorted
What are weaknesses of liturgical worship?
- Can’t go off track - no flexibility so may not respond to specific needs at the time
- Repetition may become mundane - people lose interest
What is prayer?
Communicating with God
Why do people pray?
- To build a personal relationship with God
- To be guided by God
- To talk to someone - get a weight of their chest
What are the key functions of prayer?
PACT
- Praise - worshipping God
- Ask - presenting your wishes to God
- Confession - saying sorry to God
- Thanksgiving - showing your gratitude to God
Define numinous experience
Feeling the presence of God which cannot be explained
What is the structure of a 12-mark question?
- View/point
- Evidence and explanation
- Counter-argument
- Evidence and explanation
- Evaluation/mini-conclusion
- Link back to question
How do Christians know how to pray?
Through the Lord’s prayer
What is sacrament?
An outward sign of God’s inward grace/love
What denominations have seven sacraments?
Roman Catholic and Orthodox Churches
Who do Roman Catholic and Orthodox believe started the seven sacraments?
Jesus
What denomination does not have any sacraments?
Quakers
What are the seven sacraments?
- Baptism
- Confirmation
- Eucharist/Communion
- Marriage
- Holy Orders/Ordination
- Reconciliation/Penance
- Anointing the sick
What is baptism?
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
What is confirmation?
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
What is Eucharist/Communion?
A ritual that involves the use of wine and bread to remember the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and His resurrection
What is Reconciliation/Penance?
A ritual through which Christians find God’s forgiveness
What is Holy Orders/Ordination?
A ritual through which a man vows to lead other Christians by bringing them the sacraments
What is marriage?
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
What is anointing the sick?
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.
Why does baptism have a positive impact on the person receiving it?
Becoming a part of the Church community brings you closer to God
Why does confirmation have a positive impact on the person receiving it?
Their connection to God becomes personal
Why does Eucharist/Communion have a positive impact on the person receiving it?
It reminds them of the sacrifice Jesus made
Why does Reconciliation/Penance have a positive impact on the person receiving it?
They feel as if a weight has been lifted off their shoulders, they rely on God and learn from their mistakes
Why do Holy Order/Ordination have a positive impact on the person receiving it?
They feel as if they have more responsibility in spreading God’s message.
Why does marriage have a positive impact on the person receiving it?
Throughout their marriage, they know God is with them
Why does anointing the sick have a positive impact on the person receiving it?
They feel as if God is by their side and that they can depend on Him
What is sin?
An immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; wrongdoing
What are the two types of sin in Christianity?
Particular sin & Original sin
What is particular sin?
moral evil - our choice
What is Original sin?
Sin we are born with - from Adam and Eve
What do Catholic and Orthodox Christians believe about infant baptism?
They believe that it removes the original sin for a baby
What is the responsibility of parents regarding baptism?
Parents are responsible for bringing their child to the Sacrament of Baptism as soon after birth as possible
Where is the usual place of baptism?
Except in case of necessity, the church is the usual place of baptism
What is required for a child to be baptised?
Consent from at least one of the parents
What do godparents and parents have to do for the child?
They have to promise to bring up the child in Catholic faith
What is the opinion of Baptists about infant baptism?
Baptists reject infant baptism as a baby is too young to understand the significance of baptism
When do Baptists believe you should be baptised?
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
What does believer’s baptism involve?
Believer’s baptism involves full imersion in a pool, symbolising the cleansing from sin and the rising up to new life with Christ
What do baptists believe about their practice of baptism?
Baptists believe their practice is in line with the New Testament practice of baptism, as carried out by John the Baptist
What do The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints believe about baptism?
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
Why does The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teach this method of baptism?
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.
What do Mormons believe about baptising an ancestor who died without hearing the true gospel?
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.
What is pilgrimage?
Pilgrimage is a spiritual journey
Where are two places Christians go to for pilgrimage?
Lourdes and Iona
Where is Lourdes?
In south-west France
Why do people go to Lourdes?
For miracles and healing
What is the history behind Lourdes?
Where is Iona?
Off the west coast of Scotalnd
Why do people go to Iona?
For peace and to connect with God
What do some people think about Iona?
It is a thin place, where the veil between the spiritual world and physical world is thin
What is the history behind Iona?
What is the Eucharist?
The Eucharist is a re-enactment of the Last Supper, the final meal Jesus shared with His disciples
What is worship?
