Christian Practices Flashcards
What is the Holy Communion?
Holy communion is a service of thanksgiving in which the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus is celebrated using bread and wine
What do catholics believe about holy communion
Catholics believe that the bread and wine is a literal representation of Jesus’ body
What do Protestants believe about holy communion?
Protestants believe that the bread and wine symbolises Jesus’ body
What is transubstantiation?
Transubstantiation is the process by which the bread and wine of the Eucharist is transformed into the body and blood of Jesus Christ
What is pilgrimage?
Pilgrimage is the journey by a believer to a holy site for religious reasons such as devotion or worship
List 3 possible reasons for pilgrimage
- Grow closer to God. 2. Express sorrow for sin. 3. Seek a cure for an illness
Name 2 holy sites Christian’s often travel to for pilgrimage
Lourdes is located in south west France and is a holy site dedicated to Virgin Mary. In 1858, a girl had 16 visions of Mary, who healed her. Thousands of Christians visit to bathe in the water.
Iona is located in the west coast of Scotland. It is a remote 6th century church devoted to Virgin Mary with a connection to nature.
What are festivals in Christianity and what is the main purpose of them?
A festival is a day or period of celebration for religious reasons. They serve to help Christians remember important religious events together
What is Christmas the celebration of? How does it end?
Christmas is the celebration of the incarnation (birth) of Jesus on the 25th of December. It ends with the feast of epiphany.
What is Easter the celebration of? What is the week leading up to Easter called and what is the purpose of that week? What are some practices that are done in Easter?
Easter is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. The week leading up to Easter is called the Holy Week and during this week Christians remember the days leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion on Good Friday. Some practices done On Easter includes decorating eggs and filling churches with flowers. Both of these practices represents new life.
What is salvation?
Salvation is to be saved from sin and its consequences
2 ways of salvation
One way of salvation is performing good actions which shows a faith in God
Another way of salvation is through grace which shows a faith in Jesus
What did Jesus’ resurrection teach Christians?
Jesus’ resurrection taught Christians that death can be defeated and humans can have eternal life if they believe in Jesus and do good things.
Quote that represents Jesus as a mediator between humans and God and will forgive us for our sins
“If anybody does sin, we have an advocate with the father - Jesus Christ, the righteous one. He is atoning sacrifice for our sins”
4 ways of worship in Christianity
Prayer, meditation, Bible readings or singing hymns
Private worship
Private worship takes place at any time by an individual
Liturgical worship
Set service of worship that follows the same pattern
Non-liturgical worship
No set pattern or ritual
Difference between informal prayer and formal prayer
Informal prayer is spontaneous prayer and formal prayer is planned prayer
3 reasons why a Christian might pray
- To show gratitude to God 2. To request help from God 3. Ask for forgiveness from God
What are the 2 definitions of church
- The holy people of God among whom Jesus is present and active
- A building in which Christians worship
Quote which shows that Jesus is the head of the church
“And god placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body”
Name 5 Christian organisations and what they do
- Trussels trust is a Christian organisation which provides emergency food to people in the UK
- Oasis project is located in Plymouth and is a community internet café which provides jobs and training opportunities
- Street Pastors is a Christian organisation which works in the streets in UK communities and work with police to discourage anti social behaviour
- CAFOD - official Catholic agency, helps increase access to clean water, education and healthcare
- TEARFUND - known as evangelical alliance relief responds to disasters in developing countries such as famine
What is evangelism?
Evangelism is spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching
What is great commission?
Great commission is an order given at the end of Matthew’s gospel. “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the father, the son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.”
What is Pentecost?
Pentecost was an event where disciples received the Holy Spirit and were able to speak in different languages.
Which parable teaches Christian’s to be generous to each other?
In the parable of the rich man and Lazarus, Jesus sends a rich man to hell because he ignored the plight of a beggar
Which parable teaches Christian’s to be kind to one another?
The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches the importance of caring for others regardless of any differences you have to them
