Christian Practices

Question 1

Liturgical Worship

Answer 1

A formal type of worship which contains set prayers, readings or rituals, usually in a church

Question 2

Non-Liturgical Worship

Answer 2

More informal and has less structure, and the elements can be tailored to different types of services

Question 3

Informal Worship

Answer 3

Focuses on the adoration of God and is not always carried out in a church

Question 4

The Sacraments

Answer 4

A Christian rite (such as baptism or the Eucharist) that is believed to have been ordained by Christ and that is held to be a means of divine grace or to be a sign or symbol of a spiritual reality

Question 5

Baptism

Answer 5

A ceremony in which a Christian is immersed in water before the church to publically symbolize their belief in Christ

Question 6

Holy Communion (the eucharist)

Answer 6

the most important religious service in the Christian church, in which people share bread and wine as a symbol of the Last Supper and the death of Christ.

Question 7

Private Worship

Answer 7

Informal and often takes place at home

Question 8

Prayer

Answer 8

Communicating with God, either silently or through words of praise, thanksgiving or confession, or requests for God’s help

Question 9

Pilgrimage

Answer 9

A journey made by a believer to a holy site for religious reasons, an act of devotion and worship

Question 10

Festival

Answer 10

A day or period of celebration for religious reasons- Christmas/Easter

Question 11

Church definitions

Answer 11

1- The holy people of God, and also called the body of Christ, among whom Christ is present and active
2- A building in which Christians worship

Question 12

Mission

Answer 12

The calling of a religious organisation or individual to go out into the world and spread their faith

Question 13

Evangelism

Answer 13

Spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness

Question 14

Pentecost

Answer 14

When the disciples received the holy spirit and spoke in different languages

Question 15

The Alpha Course

Answer 15

Used as a way of opening Jesus to others through talks and discussions

Question 16

Reconciliation

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A sacrament in the Catholic Church; also restoring of harmony after relationship has broken down

Question 17

Persecution

Answer 17

Hostility and ill treatment, especially because of race, political, or religious beliefs

Question 18

Barnabus Fund

Answer 18

Sends financial support to Christians who are suffering persecution

Question 19

CAFOD

Answer 19

Official catholic agency, help to increase access to clean water, education and healthcare

Question 20

TEARFUND

Answer 20

Known as the Evangelical alliance relief fund- responds to disasters for example a famine

Question 21

CHRISTIAN AID

Answer 21

Aims to encourage sustainable development stop poverty and provide emergency relief in developing countries

Question 22

Set Prayer

Answer 22

Have been written down and said repeatedly

Question 23

Infromal Prayer

Answer 23

An individual pertaining to their own circumstance

Question 24

Lourdes

Answer 24

South-west France, dedicated to the Virgin Mary. In 1858 a girl had 16 visions of Mary, who healed her

Question 25

Iona

Answer 25

West coast of Scotland- a remote 6th century church dedicated to the Virgin Mary

Question 26

Infant

Answer 26

Babies need to be baptised beacuse they enter the world with original sin. The child is then forgiven and enters the church

Question 27

Believers

Answer 27

For denominations that believe children are too young to understand. Instead adults are given the ceremony in a full immersion pool

Question 28

Trussels Trust

Answer 28

Provides emergency food to people in crisis in the UK

Question 29

Oasis Project

Answer 29

Community internet cafe which provides clubs and training opportunities for those in need

Question 30

Street Pastors

Answer 30

Work on the streets in communities to help care for vulnerable people