Christian Practices Flashcards
What is the definition of worship?
Acts of religious praise, honour or devotion
Why do Christians Worship? Give 2 reasons
- To praise and thank god for his blessings.
- To ask for forgiveness from sin.
What is prayer?
Communication with god in silence or aloud, with others or alone.
What prayer did Jesus teach his disciples?
The Lord’s prayer.
What is a believer’s baptism?
Initiation into the church by immersion into water. Only to be done at an age where you can understand the importance of the ceremony.
Give two reasons why Communion is important to Christians.
It brings the community of believers together
It strengthens their commitment to the faith
What is a pilgrimage?
A journey by a believer to a holy site for religious reasons?
Give two reasons Christians go on pilgrimage.
- Strengthen their faith.
- Ask for forgiveness from sin.
Give two places that Christian’s may go on pilgrimage.
- Lourdes
- Iona
Give two ways the Church helps the local community.
- Food banks
- Street pastors
Name a charity that helps to distribute food in the UK.
- The Trussel Trust
- The Oasis Project.
What is Mission?
The calling of a religious organisation or individual to go out into the world and spread their faith.
What is evangelism?
Spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness.
What is great commission?
Where Jesus said to make disciples of people, not just believers.
What is reconciliation?
The restoring of harmony after relationships have broken down.
What are the three types of worship?
Liturgical, Non-liturgical and private
Which type of worship is a service which follows a set structure or ritual?
Liturgical
Which type of worship is a service that does not follow a set text or ritual?
Non-liturgical
Which type of prayer is prayers that have been written down and said more than once by more than one person?
Set Prayer
Which type of prayer is prayers that is made up by an individual using his or her own words?
Informal prayer.
What is infant baptism?
Where babies or young children became members of the Church. Promises are made on their behalf.
Give two alternative names for Holy Communion.
- Mass
- Eucharist
What is holy communion?
A service of thanksgiving where the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated using bread and wine.
Name the two ways in which most Churches celebrate Holy Communion and give a description of what they are.
- Ministry of the Word – focuses on God’s word in the Bible.
- Ministry of Holy Communion – offering and sharing the bread and wine.
Give two reasons Christians go on pilgrimage
- Strengthen their faith
- Ask for forgiveness from sin
- Seek a cure from an illness
Why are festivals important to Christians? Give two reasons.
They help them to remember the important events in the religion and help them to plan public worship.
What are the two main festivals in Christianity?
- Christmas
- Easter
What does discipleship mean?
Where each individual Christian has a role to play in training of new converts, spreading the faith and encouraging new believers.
What is reconciliation?
The restoring of harmony after relationships have broken down.
What is the responsibility of the worldwide Church?
To help to restore people’s relationship with God and one another.
Name two charities that help to end world poverty and give an example of what they do.
- CAFOD – they increase access to clean water
- Christian Aid – they provide emergency food and shelter.
Why do Christians respond to world poverty?
They follow the example of Jesus in working to relieve poverty.
How do Christians respond to persecution?
They try to help those who are persecuted and show love.
What organization helps to promote harmony and reconciliation?
The Corrymeela Community
Why do Christians worship?
- to praise and thank God for his blessings.
Give two alternate names for Holy communion?
- Mass
- Eucharist
How do Christian’s celebrate Easter?
- lent
- easter service
What are Christians responses to persecution? give two reasons
- help victims through praying
- forgive persecutors
What happens in Lourdes?
- Saint Bernedict saw a vision of the virgin mary -> says there’s healing powers -> christians go for healing
What happens in Iona?
monks in monastery and nature -> no distractions from worship -> appreciate gods creation -> connect with closer to god
what is a christian relief organisation?
world wide christian charity
What does Christian aid do?
they help EVERYONE who is struggling with poverty globally by sending clothes and money
What does CAFOD do?
help EVERYONE without clean water by setting up wells/water pipes -> jesus said ‘blessed be the peace makers’.
What is public worship?
church service that follows a set pattern of prayers and readings
What is teaching for public worship?
‘thy kingdom come’
What are advantages of public worship
- have more power if everyone’s prays the same thing
- everyone comes together
- can go to any church service and will know what’s happening
What are disadvantages of public prayer
- it can start to get boring if you do the same thing
- can’t be personalised
What is private worship?
informal and often takes place at home, but it can be liturgical or non-liturgical.
What is a teaching for private worship?
‘please help my leg amen’
What are advantages of private worship?
- more personal
- do whenever
What are disadvantages of private worship?
- lonely
- might not know how to pray if it’s your first time
What is the rosary?
Prayer beads used with the Lords Prayer and Hail Mary
How is the bible used in worship?
Hymns are based off the bible
portions of the bible are read aloud
Why are set prayers used?
helps communicate with God when not sure what to say
What are beliefs about the Lords Prayer?
Jesus taught it to his disciples
Gives a pattern on how to pray
What are sacraments?
holy rituals that express an inner spiritual experience
