Christian Practices Flashcards

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RR for worship

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RR = ‘Blessed are those who dwell in your house, ever singing your praise’ - Psalm 84

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Importance of worship

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To thank God for his blessings

To ask for forgiveness of sin

To seek God’s help for themselves or others

To deepen their relationship with God

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Liturgical worship

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A church service which follows a set structure

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Non-liturgical and informal worship

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A service which doesn’t follow a set text or ritual

The service is usually focused on the word of God and Bible readings

Anyone can get involved

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Private worship

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When a believer praises God by themselves

Makes worship more personal and connected to God

Involves prayer, meditation, or studying a Bible passage

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Set prayers

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They have been written down and said more than once by
more than one person

E.g. The Lord’s Prayer, The Hail Mary, Psalm 23

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Informal prayer

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Prayer that is made up by an individual using his or her own words

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Sacrament

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Are rites through which the believer receives a special gift of
grace

E.g. baptism, holy communion

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Importance of sacraments

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Nourish and strengthen faith with God

When taking part in a sacrament you receive God’s grace

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RR for baptism

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‘Go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them’ - The Great Commission

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The symbols of baptism

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Water symbolises the washing away of sins

The Holy Spirit bestows grace to the believer

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Infant baptism

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The ritual through which a baby becomes a member of the Church

Water is poured on the head of the baby

Godparents and parents promise to bring up the child in the Christian faith

The priest says - ‘I baptise you in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit’

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Importance of infant baptism

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The infant is freed from original sin

Introduces the infant to the love of God and into the Church as soon as possible

The parents can thank God for their new baby and celebrate with friends and family

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Believers baptism

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The ritual through which an adult becomes a member of the Church

The believer is fully immersed in a pool

Minister will talk about the importance of baptism

The minister says - ‘In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit’

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Importance of believers baptism

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Freed from the original sin

Jesus was baptized as an adult by John The Baptist

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Holy communion

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A sacrament in which believers receive Jesus (his blood and body) in the form of wine and bread

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RR for holy communion

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Recalls the Last Supper of Jesus - Matthew

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Catholic perception on holy communion

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They are becoming one with God

(Transubstantiation)

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Protestant perception on holy communion

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Holy communion is a reminder of Jesus’ sacrifice with them thanking him for it

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Other denominations perception on holy communion

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An act in which believers become closer to God

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The importance of holy communion

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Helps to strengthen their faith and relationship with God

Unites communities of believers together through the sharing of the wine and bread

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Pilgrimage

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A journey by a believer to a holy site for religious reasons

E.g. Lourdes and Iona

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Importance of pilgrimage

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Forgivness of sins

To seek a cure for an illness

To ask for blessings

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Lourdes

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Christians visit to bathe in the holy water and heal

Bernadette had visions of Mother Mary

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Iona

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Christians believe it is a place where there is a thin veil between heaven and earth

It is dedicated to Virgin Mary

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Festival

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A day or period of celebration for religious reasons

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Importance of festivals

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To feel closer to God

To increase faith

To celebrate important events

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Christmas

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The day celebrating the incarnation of Jesus

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Importance of Christmas

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Thanks God for his gift of Jesus

Symbolizes love and peace

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Easter

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Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus

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Importance of Easter

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Celebrate what God has done for humanity

It reassures about victory over sin

Marks the beginning of new life

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Holy week

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The week between Palm Sunday and Easter

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How do churches help the local community?

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Food banks & street pastors

Provides spiritual guidance and support

Provides social services, such as schooling and medical care

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Foodbanks

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A place where food is supplied to those in need

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Street pastors

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Patrol the streets, helping the vulnerable

RR = ‘Faith without works is dead’

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Parish nurses

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Promote healthy eating and exercise with community groups

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Mission

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The calling to spread faith

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Missionary

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A believer sent to a foreign country to spread faith

RR = ‘Go and make disciples of all nations Christian’ - The Great Commission

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Evangelism

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Spreading the Christian gospel through public preaching

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Agape

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Selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love

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Persecution

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Hostility and ill-treatment due to their race or religious beliefs

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RR for persecution

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‘Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good’ - Romans

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Christians response to persecution

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Show patience and tolerance

Don’t seek revenge

Campaign on behalf of the persecuted to raise awareness

Pray for each other