╰┈➤ christian practices Flashcards
what is baptism?
the ritual through which people become members of the Church
what is Church?
the holy people of God and a place where Christians can worship
what is Christmas?
the birth of Jesus
what is a convert?
someone who has decided to become committed to a religion and changed their religious faith
what is Easter?
the religious season celebrating the resurrection of jesus from the dead
what is evangelism?
spreading the christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness
what is holy communion?
a service of thanksgiving using bread and wine
what is liturgical worship?
a church service that follows a set structure or ritual
what is Mission?
the vocation or calling of a religious organisation to go out into the world and spread their faith
what is a missionary?
a person sent on a religious mission
what is non-liturgical worship?
a service that does not follow a set text or ritual
what is persecution?
hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race or political/religious beliefs
what is pilgrimage?
a journey by a believer to a holy site for religious reasons
what is prayer?
communicating with God
what is private worship?
when a believer praises or honours God on their own
