Christian practices Flashcards
What is liturgical worship
It follows a set pattern/order
What’s Non-liturgical worship
Often follows a structure however the leader has a free choice within the structure
What are the sacraments
Baptism and the Eucharist
What is a quote said by Jesus for baptism
“Go and make disciples of all nations “
It’s importance of baptism
– It is initiation into the Christian community
– the person is cleansing original sin
– they have reborn into eternal life
– a person is united with Christ
“you are all sons of God through faith in Jesus Christ “
– the person receives a gift of holy spirit
Why did many Christians support infant baptism
The child receives the seven gifts of the holy spirit, which are essential for spiritual growth
-If a newborn baby is on likely to survive, it converts the parents to know that he or she will become part of the Christian family for dying
– it initiates the child into the church as soon as possible
What is believers baptism
Baptism for teenagers and adults
Why do many Christian support believers baptism
– Only those old enough to know what they’re doing can be committed to their religion
– Jesus himself was baptised as an adult
– the idea of cleansing centres not make sense for a baby
What is the holy communion/Eucharist
The sharing of the bread and wine in remembrance of the last supper
What are the different ways that the Eucharist is celebrated
Catholic, orthodox,Liturgical Anglican: Believe that is an element of the bread turns into Jesus and they’re eating him
The Orthodox church: the Bread is seen as a symbol of the body of Christ
Affects of the holy communion
Strengthens faith, deepens belief, connection to God
Communal: shared sense of unity, worship together
Wider society: Morals are filtering out from the church
Differences between orthodox and Anglican churches for holy communion
The Orthodox churches have the liturgy of the word and then the liturgy of the faithful
– the Anglican churches have the liturgy of the word And then the liturgy of the Eucharist
What are the two places of pilgrimage
Lourdes and Iona
Note to self – learn different ways of celebrating the Eucharist
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What is the significance of the Lourdes
Is said to be in a place where Mary appeared in a number of Visions to a young girl called Bernadette
– Mary told Bernadette to dig around in the ground and when she did a spring of water appeared
– the water is believed to have healing properties, and a number of healing miracles a claim to happen there
Why do people go to Lourdes
People go to bathe in the waters of the spring, or to help at the pilgrim so it will disable to bathe in the waters – pilgrims also pray for healing of forgiveness – they may recite the rosary together
What is the significance of Iona
Iona is the place West Scotland -Saint Columba, and Irish monk, settled. He was exiled out of Ireland so became a missionary And brought Christianity to Scotland
- Community there now has an ecumenical centre where pilgrims can stay
Why is Iona described as a thin place
Because it is said to be the barrier between heaven and earth
What is the significance of the three gifts for Christmas
Gold – Jesus is seen as the king
-Frankincense – priest – connection between God and man
– myhrr – Cleansing of the dead body – for shadowing death
What does Christmas commemorate
The incarnation of Jesus
Is the importance of Christmas to Christians
Christians thank god and celebrate the incarnation, it’s time for both giving and receiving from loved ones and therefore is a symbol of the love shared, there is a time to remember those in difficult circumstances – christians give to charities,
What does Easter remember
That celebrates Jesus rising from the dead
What isWhat do Christians do at Christmas
Trees are decorated with light – to represent Jesus coming to the world of darkness
– nativity scenes – shows baby Jesus come into the world of property
– church at a carol services and readings showing gods promise of salvation
– midnight mass takes place XI – they sent cards and gifts which recall the wisemen given gift of Jesus
– they give to charity like God gave Jesus to the Earth
What do Christians do at Easter
– Special services are held and processions in the streets are led by a person carrying a wooden cross
– church is a field of flowers and special him is a song
– orthodox Christians walk around the church at midnight on Saturday
– Catholics and Anglicans also have a Saturday night vigal
What’s the role within the church
Practice the sacraments, worship, prayer
What’s the role of the church outside the church
Charity, conversion
What are examples of the church helping the local community
The Trussle trust
-Food banks
– runs 400 through banks in the UK
– the aim is to end poverty and hunger
– vouchers issued by GP your head teacher or a social worker
– this is casting for a three day food parcel
What are quotes to encourage Christians to share their faith
“Faith without works is dead”-new testimate Jame
“By their fruits ye shall know them”-Matthew
Faith kept to yourself its pointless – there is a moral duty for Christians to share their faith and help the community
Role of the church pastors in the local community
Pastor– Shepherd – look after people
Role of street pastors in Christianity
To provide help – make people safer, to practice their faith, showing the love of Jesus
– provide emergency clothing, weights with drunks, call friends, wait for ambulances
What is agape love
Selfless love
What is the parish nurse and what do I do
They diagnose early signs of health issues, training and coordinating volunteers to help loneliness or provide support in moments of crisis
Quote in favour of Evangelicalism
“Go and make disciples of all nations “
All Christians have a duty to spread the gospel and how are those of their faith
– The aims of missionary work and evangelism is to persuade people to accept Jesus as their saviour
What was Jesus’s first call To follow him
“Follow me and I will make you fishers of men “
What is mission in Christianity
A world outreach – skill sharing – training people – sharing faith e.g. education, language, construction, midwifery
What is the Alpha course
Course is an introduction into those interested in learning about Christianity – it’s an example of Evangelicalism in Britain
How The Christians believe that humans are reconcealed
Through Jesus’s death and ResuRection – this helped restore gods relationship with humanity which had been broken by sin
What does Matthew teach to Christians
To reconsider to each other
What are examples of organisations working for reconsideration
– Irish churches peace project
– corrymeela community
What does the Irish churches peace project do
Brings Catholic and Protestant together in Northern Ireland – the project aims to develop peace and understanding between the two dominations
What does corrymeela do
It brings together the community from different backgrounds, including different faiths or political leanings
– Also were Protestants and Catholics can talk about the troubles and work out re-conciliation
What did Jesus teach his followers about reconciliation
That there is a moral duty to reconsider with your brother and sister before you worship God
How do Christians respond to persecution
For some Christians persecution can oppose to affect, as it strengthens their faith and conviction – it also allowed to share in the suffering of Jesus
–“I want to know Christ – yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings “
What is a Christian aid do
– Supports projects to encourage a stainable development
– provides emergency relief, such as food, water, shelter and sanitation
– campaigns to end poverty alongside organisations
Christian quote for poverty
“If you see someone in need but have no pity on them God cannot be in you”
What is the rich man and Jesus
Rich man approaches Jesus – asks about Eternal life
– Jesus says keep the commandments
– rich man says we done all that
– Jesus said sell everything you have to the poor
