Christian Practices Flashcards
What does agape mean?
selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love
What is the Great Commission?
Jesus’ instructions to his followers to share his teachings globally
What is a missionary?
a person sent on a religious mission to promote Christianity
What is Evangelism?
spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness
What is liturgical worship?
a church service that follows a set structure or ritual
What is non-liturgical worship?
a service that does not follow a text or ritual - usually prompted by the Holy spirit
What is informal worship a type of?
non-liturgical worship - sometimes spontaneous
What are sacraments?
rites and rituals in which the believer receives a special gift of grace
What is baptism?
ritual through people become members of the church
What is a Holy communion?
celebrating sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus using bread and wine
What is Eucharist?
Holy communion
What is reconciliation?
a sacrament in the Catholic church - restoring harmony after relationships have broken down
What is a mission?
calling of a religious organisation or individual to go and spread their faith
What are the 2 main branches of Christianity?
-Roman Catholics
-Protestants
What are 2 examples of day to day broadcasted Christian worship?
-carol service (BBC)
-thought of the day (radio)