christian practices Flashcards
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liturgical worship
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- Roman Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican churches
- routinely structured order of service
- uses sets of prayers and teachings
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liturgical worship: positives
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- familiar
- can join with ease
- can know what to expect
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liturgical worship: negatives
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- old fashioned/too traditional
- always the same/boring to some people
- less genuine/heartfelt
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non-liturgical worship
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- informal style of worship
- some Christians prefer it because they think that liturgical worship prevents genuine worship
- tends to be Bible-based
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non-liturgical worship: positives
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*Not as much structure
*Topics chosen by the service leader- could be anything
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non-liturgical worship: negatives
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- Prayer can be more personal
- doesn’t allow people to consider areas they want to
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charismatic worship
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- a form of informal worship
- will still have prayers, hymns, readings etc. but it
flows in the structure it wants to - more relaxed
- Evangelical churches practice this
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quakers worship
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- there is no leader and no set structure at all
- people usually sit in chairs forming a circle around a table in which there is a Bible and the book of Quaker writings
- worshippers sit in silence until someone feels called to share their thoughts
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private worship
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Worshipping alone allows worship to be exactly how the person wants it and allows them to feel closer to God in their own way
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the rosary
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- a string of beads with a crucifix attached
- Saying the Rosary involves running your hands through the set of beads and saying certain prayers (The Lord’s Prayer, etc)
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meditation
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- focuses the person on the religious truth
- can use a stimulus like a candle or picture to focus their prayers, or read a passage and meditate by thinking about the meaning
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prayer
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about listening, being open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit and doing what God wants them to
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the lords prayer quote + meaning
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- “give us this day our daily bread”
- Christians ask God to give them all they need for the day
- This includes spiritual and emotional as well as physical needs
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sacraments: 3 examples
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- baptism
- marriage
- Eucharist
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sacraments: different beliefs
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quakers:
- don’t practice baptism or celebrate the Eucharist
- they don’t believe that any particular ritual is needed to get in touch with God
- believe that Symbols and ritual are a distraction from true religion
Roman Catholics, Orthodox Christians and some Anglicans believe in them
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baptism (in the bible)
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- John the Baptist baptised people as a symbol of forgiveness of sins, in preparation for a new way of life that would start the coming of the Messiah
- “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” matthew
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importance of baptism
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- can be symbolic, showing unification with Jesus and welcoming into the christian community
- can be physical, showing the cleansing from original sin
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some gifts of the holy spirit
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- wisdom
- courage
- knowledge
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infant baptism
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- This use of water symbolises washing away original
sin and spiritual rebirth - includes Bible readings and prayers
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infant baptism: for
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- christian parents want to bring up their children to be christian
- enables the child to receive other sacraments
- If a newborn baby is unlikely to survive, it comforts the parents knowing they are part of the Christian family before they die
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believers baptism
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- white clothes are worn to symbolise a new life
- a testimony is made by the person getting baptized, explaining why they want to get baptized
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believers baptism: for
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- the person is old enough to make the decision themselves
- the idea of cleansing sins doesn’t make sense for a baby
- jesus himself was baptized as an adult
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the last supper
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- Jesus’ last meal
- he broke the bread and wine with his disciples and blessed it
- said ““This is my body/blood, which is given for you in remembrance of me” St Paul
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the eucharist
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- celebrated by everyone except Quakers
- people eat bread and drink wine to symbolise Jesus’ body and blood
- protestants see it as an expression of faith
- Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican traditions see it as a way to receive God’s grace
- gives thanks to Jesus for his sacrifice and to God for everything he’s done for the world
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transubstantiation
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the believe that the bread and wine is the actual blood and body of Jesus
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roman catholic mass (eucharist): process
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- eucharist service
- bible readings and prayers
- bread and wine is brought to the alter and the Eucharist prayer is said
- the lords prayer is said and people eat and drink
- post eucharist prayer is said
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orthodox divine liturgy (eucharist): process
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- wine and homemade bread is prepared behind a screen
- bread is divided into 4 parts
- 3 parts are eaten during the eucharist prayer where they coexist with the actual body of Jesus
- bible readings, prayers, hymns
- wine is given out from a silver chalice to a spoon
- 4th part of bread is shared with others
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protestant christianity the lords supper (eucharist): process
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- much simpler, only an addition to normal church service
- can be daily, weekly or monthly
- minsister reads the last supper
- bread and non alcoholic wine is given to those that want it
- prayers are said by everyone
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eucharist significance for christians
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- Memorial of Jesus’ death
- Spiritual presence of God
- Gives them strength
- food for the soul
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pilgrimage
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- a visit to a place of religious significance
- not compulsory
- places are often linked to Jesus, e.g. death, ressurrection, miracles
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pilgrimage: Lourdes, France
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- 69 healings that can’t be explained (miracles)
- many say they are spiritually healed (some come to terms with their terminal illness)
- some people take samples of water from there to bring it home
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pilgrimage: Iona, Scotland
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- home of St Columba whose missionary work brought Christianity to Scotland
- is dedicated to the virgin Mary
- he arranged a small monastic community, but little of it remains
- pilgrims go to the remains to worship
- its ecumenical, meaning any denomination of Christianity can go to worship
- people go here to reflect, and not to experience miracles (like Lourdes)
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pilgrimage: for
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- makes people feel refreshed, free from their daily lives
- helps with spiritual growth
- can be inspirational, by meeting other denominations/cultures of Christians
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pilgrimage: against
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- expensive
- shows poor stewardship, travel is bad for the environment
- not necessary for spiritual growth, prayer can be used instead
- any spiritual “high” people get is temporary because they get it only in that location
- the money spent can be used more effectively by giving to the community
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easter
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- comes after Lent and the Holy week where many fast
- used to remember the time Jesus spent in the wilderness being tempted by the devil
- important because his resurrection proved Jesus to be the Son of God and validated the foundation of the religion
- his prediction of ressurecction is true, so his other teachings must be as well
- there is no need to fear death because jesus’ victory over it allows mankinds eternal life
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jesus’ last days mon-sun
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- palm sunday: Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey and people expecting him threw palm leaves at him feet
- monday: jesus turns the trading table over, because he said it made him angry that people had turned his Father’s house into a place to gamble and steal from people
- tuesday: jesus taught to priests that challenged his authority in the temple
- wednesday: Jesus spent time with Martha and Mary. Judas prepares to betray Jesus to the romans
- maundry thursday: Last Supper of Jesus, he is then arrested and put on trial
- good friday: Jesus is sentenced to death, whipped and nailed to the cross
- saturday: jesus’ body is laid in the tomb
- easter sunday: women went to the tomb to anoint the body but it was gone, and a young man told them Christ was risen
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easter service (4 parts)
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- Service of Light:
church is dark and a fire is lit and blessed
the Paschal candle is prepared by the priest and lit from the fire
it is carried through the church by people while the priest says “the light of the world” 3 times while people reply “thanks be to god”
everyone lights their own candle from the pascal candle and sings an easter hymn, recalling and celebrating the history of salvation - Liturgy of the Word:
the part where scripture is read
follows the same pattern as the usual sunday eucharist but with extra old testament readings like the account of the Exodus from Egypt, exodus 14 - Liturgy of Initiation:
the part where new people are baptised
those present renew their baptismal promises - Liturgy of the Eucharist:
The Eucharist continues
ends with many repetitions of “alleluia”
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christmas
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- celebrates the birth of Jesus
- 25th dec for everyone except orthodox, where its 6th jan
- 2 stories of his birth
luke: Mary and Joseph had to travel to Jerusalem to register for a census but there was no space for them at the inns so they slept in the stable, so Jesus was humble enough o be born in poor conditions and was then visited by the shepards
matthew: mentions the visiting of the 3 wise men who brought gifts to Jesus
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christmas celebrations: britain
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- Church on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
- At Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve the Church is lit only by candles
- When the Gospel reading takes place the lights come on, symbolic of the birth of Christ the light of the world
- carols are sung
- churches are beautifully decorated with flowers and Christmas trees
- people exchange presents on Christmas Day like the gifts Jesus
received from the 3 wise men
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role of the church in society
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- street pastors spiritually and emotionally helping people
- Feed the homeless through soup kitchens
- feeding the poor through food banks
- teaching young people
- helping refugees
centres for the old, disabled and sick
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why christians help society
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- Parable of the Sheep and Goats- Jesus said thosewho do not help others (goats) will not achieve eternal life but those that do (sheep) will
- Jesus helped and mixed with everyone even the people considered undesirable e.g. tax collectors, prostitutes etc.
- Jesus said to “Love your neighbour” matthew meaning
everyone
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street pastors
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- They are there to help, listen and care for those who need it in public
- Before going out they will gather for prayer
- over 20k in the UK
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St Vincent de Paul roman catholic society: contributions to society
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- roman catholic society
- founded in the 19th century by a French professor Frederic Ozanam
- he wanted to help people regardless of their religion, race or culture
- Support centres giving debt advice,
- Providing support for asylum seekers
- Running community shops and food banks in areas where there is great poverty
- providing holidays for disadvantaged families
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food banks
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- Trussell Trust was set up by Paddy Henderson and his wife Carol Bulgaria 1997
- realised that the Uk needed them too so brought them there
- proffessionals identify those most in need and give them food
vouchers for these food banks
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the salvation army
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- Christian denomination founded in the 19th century
- Setting up soup kitchens and hostels for the homeless
- Toy distribution at Christmas
- Advice for people who are in debt on how to get out
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evangelism
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Some Christians believe they have been sent by God to
preach the Gospel to other countries including their own (mission)
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the church army: contributions to society
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- not ordained group wanting to spread the word of God
- Visiting the elderly
- providing alternative forms of church
- Working with drug addicts
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reconciliation
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- Christians aim for reconciliation not revenge
- This prevents conflict and follows Jesus’ teachings
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christian responses to poverty in the uk
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- Campaigning: putting pressure on those in power
to make changes by petitions or peaceful protest - Increasing public awareness: encouraging celebrities to try and help causes and speak out in the media
- Fundraising: raising money in different ways for charities
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why do christians help others
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- We are all God’s children with responsibility to help one another
- Christians should see helping others as helping Jesus, “Whatever you did for them you did for me” matthew
- Agape: Christian selfless love that Jesus taught
