CHRISTIAN PRACTICES Flashcards
what is salvation
saving of the soul and being able to enter eternal life in heaven
what is Liturgical Worship
A structured form of worship following a set pattern, often found in denominations like Catholicism and Anglicanism.
what is Private Worship
Worship done individually, such as praying or reading the Bible alone.
what are Set Prayers
Pre-written prayers, such as the Lord’s Prayer.
what are Informal Prayers
Prayers made up by individuals to express personal thoughts to God.
what are Sacraments
Rituals that express an inner spiritual experience; there are seven in Catholicism and two in most Protestant traditions.
what is Eucharist
Also known as Holy Communion, this sacrament commemorates the Last Supper with bread and wine.
what is Lourdes
A Catholic pilgrimage site in France, known for reported miraculous healings.
what is Iona
A Christian pilgrimage site in Scotland known for its peaceful atmosphere and spiritual reflection.
what is Evangelism
Spreading the Christian message to convert others to the faith.
what is The Great Commission
Jesus’ instruction to his disciples to spread the gospel to all nations (Matthew 28:19-20).
what is Ecumenism
Efforts to unite different Christian denominations.
what is Christian Persecution
Oppression faced by Christians due to their faith.
what is Reconciliation
The process of restoring relationships, both with God (through confession) and with others.
what is the Parable of the Sheep and Goats (Matthew 25:31-46)
A teaching on serving others as serving God.
what does the parable of the sheep and goats teach
at the final judgment, people will be separated based on how they treated others. Helping those in need is seen as serving Jesus, leading to eternal reward, while neglecting them leads to punishment.
what is informal woship
spontaneous worship, no fixed nature
the purposes of prayer (think acronymn)
A -ADORATION
C - CONTRITION (PRAISE)
T- THANKSGIVING
S - SUPPLICATION (REQUEST)
Why is the lords prayer so important
most famous + widely used
taught by jesus himself
contains many of the key christian beliefs
how many christians are there in the world
2.4 billion
