christian practices

Question 1

what is liturgical worship?

Answer 1

a church service which follows a set structure

Question 2

what is non-liturgical worship?

Answer 2

a church service that does not follow a set structure or text -> spontaneous and charismatic in nature

Question 3

describe informal vs private prayer

Answer 3

informal prayer is a prayer that is personal and less structured - in audittoriums (in america such as Evangelical Christians and Quakers) but private prayer is speaking to God in your own words - grace before a meal

Question 4

what is the importance to worship?

Answer 4

• worship both publicly and privately
• important because it creates a personal relationship between God and the believer
• helps bring a community together

Question 5

what is worship?

Answer 5

any act that shows devotion or love for God

Question 6

what is a sacrament?

Answer 6

a ceremony through which Christian’s receive God’s love and grace

Question 7

how many sacraments do RC and OC have?

Answer 7

7

Question 8

how many sacraments do Protestants have?

Answer 8

2 - baptism and eucharist

Question 9

why do certain denominations reject sacraments?

Answer 9

not practiced in the bible and only seen as symbols

Question 10

what are the 7 sacraments?

Answer 10

Baptism - marks official entry to church
Confirmation - Christian renews the vows made on their behalf at baptism (strengthen ties)
Reconciliation - confession of sin to priest
Anointing the sick - priest anoints seriously unwell with oil of sick
Matrimony - jesus performed first miracle at a wedding
Holy order - men ordained as priests
Eucharist - receiving blood and body of Jesus christ

Question 11

why is baptism important?

Answer 11

• jesus was baptised
• no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the spirit
• enters entry to church
• some believe baptising cleanses people from original sin

Question 12

what are different types of baptism?

Answer 12

• babies baptised -> anglican, catholic, methodist
• cross on the forehead and holy water poured three times over the forehead
• OC do full immersion
• baptists and pentecostals - believe you shouldnt be baptised until old enough to accept christianity for yourself

Question 13

explain two contrasting beliefs about the eucharist

Answer 13

• RC believe in transubstantiation where the bread and wine once blessed become the flesh and blood of Christ and every Mass is a re-enactment of the sacrifice
• Anglicans believe in re-enactement and in the real presence of Christ in the bread and wine so Christ is there spiritually
• Baptists view the bread and wine as symbols but believe God is present though the acts of Christians coming together to share communion

Question 14

why is prayer important?

Answer 14

• raising of one’s mind and heart to God
• comfort because God is listening to them

Question 15

what are the different types of prayer?

Answer 15

Adoration - praising God
Confession - sin and apologising
Thanksgiving - thanking God
Supplication - asking for something
Intercession - praying for someone

Question 16

why is the Lords Prayer important?

Answer 16

• based on words of Jesus when he told his disciples how to pray
• covers key themes

Question 17

what is the Lords Prayer?

Answer 17

Our Father, which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy Kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, As it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive them that trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, The power, and the glory, For ever and ever. Amen.

Question 18

what are Christian sites of pilgrimage?

Answer 18

Jerusalem, Lourdes, Iona

Question 19

what is the significance of Lourdes?

Answer 19

• in France where waters have healing powers
• Soubirous saw Virgin Mary
• popular w RC
• people say it has become too commercialised

Question 20

what is the significance of Iona?

Answer 20

• monastery built by monk
• study the bible and pray
• difficult to get to

Question 21

what is the importance of Christmas?

Answer 21

• celebrates how Jesus was born in Bethlehem
• visited by kings and shepherds

Question 22

what is the importance of Easter?

Answer 22

• celebrates Jesus’ victory over death
• reminds people jesus was the son of god
• eternal life is possible
• life after death

Question 23

what are three events leading up to Easter?

Answer 23

palm sunday - jesus’ entry to jerusalem
maudy thursday - last supper
good friday - jesus’ crucifixion and special services are held

Question 24

what is the role of the church in local community?

Answer 24

• to put christian faith into action
• street pastors, food banks, raising money for charity
• regular services
• youth groups

Question 25

what is evangelism?

Answer 25

spreading the christian message with the aim of converting people (preaching)

Question 26

what is mission?

Answer 26

spread the christian message abroad but not necessarily through preaching -> through actions too

Question 27

what is the worldwide response to persecution?

Answer 27

• smuggling bibles into prisons or certain areas
• send money + pray for the persecuted
• work with local governments
  “blessed are those who are persecuted…rejoice and be glad”

Question 28

what is the worldwide response to world poverty?

Answer 28

• christian aid; globally relieve poverty and work w fairtrade
• tearfund; projects through churches, end hunger and resolve tension
  “if i give all i possess to the poor…but do not have love, i gain nothing”