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)
What is the 24-7 prayer movement?
interdenominational movement of prayer - idea that somebody somewhere is praying, sense of community
“You shall have no…
other Gods before me”
“faith by itself if not…
accompanied by action, is dead”
Christmas: What do Christmas lights represent?
Jesus as the light in the world of darkness
Christmas: Why do Christians give to charity?
time of peace and good will - reflects gift of Jesus from God
Easter: Why do people eat eggs?
represents start of new life
Give 2 food banks examples
- The Trussel Trust
- The Oasis Project
What is the Great Commission?
spreading gospel - “go and make disciples of all nations” through baptism
4 ways Christians can spread the Christian faith
- advertising using social media
- praying for others to accept God
- sharing their experiences with God
- inviting people to Christian events
What do the Irish Churches Peace Project do?
brings Catholics and Protestants together in Northern Ireland
What is the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus?
a rich man who ends up in hell for ignoring a beggar
What does the Parable of the Good Samaritan tell us?
importance of helping all people
