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
