Christian Practices Flashcards
What is the definition of worship? (1)
Acts of religious praise, honour or devotion.
Why do Christians worship? Give 2 reasons (2)
- To praise and thank God for his blessings. 2. To ask for forgiveness from sin.
What is prayer? (1)
Communicating with God in silence or aloud, with others or alone.
What prayer did Jesus teach his disciples? (1)
The Lord’s Prayer
What is a believer’s baptism? (2)
Initiation into the Church by immersion into water. Only to be done at an age where you can understand the importance of the ceremony.
Give two reasons why Communion is important to Christians. (2)
- It brings the community of believers together. 2. It strengthens their commitment to the faith.
What is a pilgrimage? (1)
A journey by a believer to a holy site for religious reasons.
Give two reasons Christians go on pilgrimage. (2)
- Strengthen their faith 2. Seek a cure from an illness
Give two places that Christians may go on pilgrimage. (2)
- Lourdes 2. Iona
Give two ways the Church helps the local community. (2)
- Foodbanks 2. Street Pastors
Name a charity that help to distribute food in the UK. (1)
- The Trussell Trust 2. The Oasis Project.
What is mission? (1)
The calling of a religious organisation or individual to go out into the world and spread their faith.
What is evangelism? (1)
Spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness.
What is the Great Commission? (2)
Where Jesus said to make disciples of people, not just believers. To go out and evangelise.
What is reconciliation and an organisation that focuses on this? (2)
The restoring of harmony after relationships have broken down. The Society of the Cross of Nails - Coventry Cathedral.
