Christian Practices Flashcards

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What does agape mean?

A

selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love

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What is the Great Commission?

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Jesus’ instructions to his followers to share his teachings globally

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3
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What is a missionary?

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a person sent on a religious mission to promote Christianity

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What is Evangelism?

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spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness

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What is liturgical worship?

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a church service that follows a set structure or ritual

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What is non-liturgical worship?

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a service that does not follow a text or ritual - usually prompted by the Holy spirit

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7
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What is informal worship a type of?

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non-liturgical worship - sometimes spontaneous

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What are sacraments?

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rites and rituals in which the believer receives a special gift of grace

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What is baptism?

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ritual through people become members of the church

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10
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What is a Holy communion?

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celebrating sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus using bread and wine

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11
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What is Eucharist?

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Holy communion

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12
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What is reconciliation?

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a sacrament in the Catholic church - restoring harmony after relationships have broken down

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What is a mission?

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calling of a religious organisation or individual to go and spread their faith

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14
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What are the 2 main branches of Christianity?

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-Roman Catholics
-Protestants

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15
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What are 2 examples of day to day broadcasted Christian worship?

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-carol service (BBC)
-thought of the day (radio)

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16
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What is the 24-7 prayer movement?

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interdenominational movement of prayer - idea that somebody somewhere is praying, sense of community

17
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“You shall have no…

A

other Gods before me”

18
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“faith by itself if not…

A

accompanied by action, is dead”

19
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Christmas: What do Christmas lights represent?

A

Jesus as the light in the world of darkness

20
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Christmas: Why do Christians give to charity?

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time of peace and good will - reflects gift of Jesus from God

21
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Easter: Why do people eat eggs?

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represents start of new life

22
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Give 2 food banks examples

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  1. The Trussel Trust
  2. The Oasis Project
23
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What is the Great Commission?

A

spreading gospel - “go and make disciples of all nations” through baptism

24
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4 ways Christians can spread the Christian faith

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  1. advertising using social media
  2. praying for others to accept God
  3. sharing their experiences with God
  4. inviting people to Christian events
25
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What do the Irish Churches Peace Project do?

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brings Catholics and Protestants together in Northern Ireland

26
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What is the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus?

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a rich man who ends up in hell for ignoring a beggar

27
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What does the Parable of the Good Samaritan tell us?

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importance of helping all people