Christian practices Flashcards
Prayer
communicating with God, either silently or through words of praise, thanksgiving or confession, or requests for God’s help or guidance.
Set prayer
prayers that have been written down android more than once by more than one person, eg: The Lords Prayer
Informal prayer
prayer that is made up by an individual using his or her own words.
Nonconformist
an English Protestant who does not conform to the doctrines or practices the established Church of England
The Lords Prayer
the prayer taught to the disciples by Jesus; also known as ‘Our Father’.
Worship
religious praise, honour or devotion
Liturgical worship
A Church service that follows a set structure or ritual.
Non-Liturgical worship
service that does not follow a set text or ritual
Informal worship
a type of non-liturgical worship, often spontaneous
Private worship
when a believer praises or worships on his/her own
Pilgramage
A special journey to a place of religious significance
Lourdes
France Pilgramage-has healing water
Iona
Scotland Pilgramage-‘the gateway’ spiritually closer to God
Festival
Day or period of celebration
Christmas
the day of commemorating the incarnation of Jesus