Christian Practices Flashcards
Different forms of worship:
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Possible 12 marker ‘Liturgical worship is the best form of worship’
Why do Christians worship?
- to praise God
- to thank God/gratitude
- to strengthen their rs w Him
- to ask for forgiveness
TYPES OF WORSHIP
Liturgical; follows a set structure/ritual, involves congregation -
“For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.
'’Ask and you shall be given’’
Non Liturgical; Doesn’t follow a set structure or ritual.
'’Ask and you shall be given’’
Informal; more charismatic and spontaneous in nature - a type of non-liturgical worship, eg speaking in tongues.
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God’’
Private worship; when a believer praises or honours God on their own eg meditation.
'’Bless His holy name’’- David in the Bible
'’Ask and you shall be given’’
-Discuss influence always ie feel closer to God, more comfort, deeper fellowship.
Types of prayer and their significance:
‘Set prayers are the best types of prayers’
Why do people pray?
- Gratitude
- Forgiveness
- Comfort
Types of prayer
- Set Prayers eg The Lord’s Prayer
Easy for Christians to learn and assimilate new christians into religion
Allows for Jesus to be praised without hesitation
'’Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be your name’’ - The Lord’s Prayer
‘‘The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you for ever and ever’’ - The Grace
- Informal prayer
Allows for charismatic fellowship
Can talk to God abt anything and not restricting
'’Ask and you shall be given’’
‘‘Bless His Holy Name’’ - David in the Bible
Infant vs Believers’ baptism
What is meant by a sacrament? A sacred ritual that involves receiving the Grace of God.
BAPTISM - Believers’ and Infants
Infants
- deals w original sin
- Obeys bible
'’Go and make disciples of all nations baptising them in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.’’
'’I am the way the Truth and the Life’’
Believers
- Believers have and understanding, infants don’t.
'’If you believe with your heart and confess with your tongue Jesus Christ is Lord, you shall be saved’’
- Believers is willing and consensual, Infant’s isn’t.
'’Repent and be baptised’’
^^baptism involves washing away of original sin.
Possible 12 marker; Infant baptism is the most important sacrament.
2 for and 2 against, believers + eucharist
or if entirely baptism then do 2 for (B/I) then 2 supporting eucharist.
2 for and 2 against, believers + eucharist
or if entirely baptism then do 2 for (B/I) then 2 supporting eucharist.
The sacrament of Holy Communion/Eucharist:
- Significance + Meanings
- Interpretations
- Different way it is celebrated
HOLY COMMUNION
- Catholics believe it is a sacrament only for the real believers for grace to enter them - outward signs of inward grace.
- Others consider it not as a sacrament but rather a reminder of the Last Supper.
INFLUENCE:
- Christians feel closer to God
- Christians feel more like a community (fellowship).
Catholics and Orthodox believe bread and wine consumed become the Body of Jesus - how this happens is a divine mystery. By taking the communion they become present at the death and resurrection of Jesus.
'’This is my body which is broken for you, do this in remembrance of me’’
‘This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.’“
How is the Holy communion celebrated? - 2 different ways.
Catholic Mass: In the Catholic Church, the Eucharist is celebrated during Mass, where bread and wine are consecrated by a priest through the process of transubstantiation, believed to change the substance of the bread and wine into the actual Body and Blood of Christ.
Protestant Communion Service: In Protestant churches, Holy Communion may be celebrated in different forms, such as the Lord’s Supper or Communion service, during this period they meditate and speak in tongues.
The role and importance of pilgrimage:
- Lourdes vs Iona
Why is pilgrimage important?
- Forgiveness
- Closer to God
- Community
LOURDES - A grotto located in South-West of France, where a girl named Bernadette saw Mary in a vision; the grotto is dedicated to Mary and people go there to be healed in a river.
IONA - Located in West coast of Scotland. People believe this is the thin place between the spiritual and physical world.
SCRIPTURE
“Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage.” - Bible
‘‘I am the way the truth and the Life’’
The role and importance of and celebrations:
- Christmas and Easter
(including their importance for Christians in Great
Britain today).
Possible 12 marker, Christmas is the most important Christian celebration
2 agree = christmas and 2 disagree = easter
Why are celebrations important?
- Remembrance (shows nothing is in vain)
- Community
- Gratitude
- Fellowship with God
CHRISTMAS - Commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ and the omnipotency of God, through divine contraception of Jesus in Mary and Incarnation of the Spirit of God into human form.
- Reenactment
- Decoration of Churches
- Charity
- Communion
'’He gave His only begotten Son’’
‘‘If you believe with you heart and confess with your tongue that Jesus is Lord, you shall be saved’’
EASTER - Celebrates the restoration fo the relationship between humanity and God and God’s omnipotency Jesus’s death and resurrection.
- Reenactment
-** Paschal candle is lit **
SCRIPTURES
'’This is my body which is broken for you’‘
‘‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit’’.
Always link either or, to agape love!
The role of the Church in the local community
- Street pastors; help with reconciliation of lost souls + charity works
- Food Banks - give food to the underprivileged.
IMPORTANCE
- Shows gratitude to God
- Shows dedication and devotion to God discipleship
'’Be ye doers of the work and not hearers only’’
‘‘Therefore go and make disciples of all nations’’
‘‘Faith itself if not accompanied by action is dead’’
‘‘For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat’’
The place of mission, evangelism and Church growth.
Evangelism and Church growth is important because
- Act of selflessness
- Demonstrates dedication to God
- Instructed to do so in the Bible
- Community
- Discipleship
'’Be ye doers of the work and not hearers only’’
‘‘Therefore go and make disciples of all nations’’
‘‘Faith itself if not accompanied by action is dead’’
The importance of the worldwide Church including:
- working for reconciliation
- how Christian churches respond to persecution; Tearfund
possible 12 marker; the most important role of the Church is reconciliation.
The importance of the worldwide church
- Reconciliation + discipleship
- Join hands against persecutionc - COMMUNITY
Examples
Tearfund - a Christian charity organization that works to alleviate poverty, respond to disasters, and promote sustainable development worldwide (can also mention Christian Aid)
PERSECUTION SCRIPTURE
'’Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good’’
‘‘I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, the Land of slavery’’
‘‘Be anxious for nothing’‘
SCRIPTURES FOR RECONCILIATION
‘‘Be ye doers of the work and not hearers only’’
‘‘Therefore go and make disciples of all nations’’
‘‘Faith itself if not accompanied by action is dead’’
‘‘Whoever believes shall not perish but have eternal life’’
‘‘If you believe with you heart and confess with your tongue that Jesus is Lord, you shall be saved’’
‘‘He is a God of faithfulness’’
ROLES OF THE CHURCH:
- Charity
- Combat persecution
- Reconciliation
- Evangelism + Discipleship
LOCAL- street pastors and foodbanks
WORLDWIDE - Persecution and reconciliation
^^links to
- Tearfund (against persecution) and ChristianAid
- Food Banks eg Trussel Trust
- Street pastors
