Christian practices Flashcards

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What is liturgical worship

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It follows a set pattern/order

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What’s Non-liturgical worship

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Often follows a structure however the leader has a free choice within the structure

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What are the sacraments

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Baptism and the Eucharist

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What is a quote said by Jesus for baptism

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“Go and make disciples of all nations “

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It’s importance of baptism

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– 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

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Why did many Christians support infant baptism

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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

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What is believers baptism

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Baptism for teenagers and adults

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Why do many Christian support believers baptism

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– 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

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What is the holy communion/Eucharist

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The sharing of the bread and wine in remembrance of the last supper

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What are the different ways that the Eucharist is celebrated

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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

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Affects of the holy communion

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Strengthens faith, deepens belief, connection to God

Communal: shared sense of unity, worship together

Wider society: Morals are filtering out from the church

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Differences between orthodox and Anglican churches for holy communion

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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

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What are the two places of pilgrimage

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Lourdes and Iona

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Note to self – learn different ways of celebrating the Eucharist

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Dab

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What is the significance of the Lourdes

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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

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Why do people go to Lourdes

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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

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What is the significance of Iona

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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

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Why is Iona described as a thin place

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Because it is said to be the barrier between heaven and earth

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What is the significance of the three gifts for Christmas

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Gold – Jesus is seen as the king
-Frankincense – priest – connection between God and man
– myhrr – Cleansing of the dead body – for shadowing death

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What does Christmas commemorate

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The incarnation of Jesus

21
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Is the importance of Christmas to Christians

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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,

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What does Easter remember

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That celebrates Jesus rising from the dead

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What isWhat do Christians do at Christmas

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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

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What do Christians do at Easter

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– 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

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What’s the role within the church

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Practice the sacraments, worship, prayer

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What’s the role of the church outside the church

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Charity, conversion

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What are examples of the church helping the local community

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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

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What are quotes to encourage Christians to share their faith

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“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

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Role of the church pastors in the local community

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Pastor– Shepherd – look after people

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Role of street pastors in Christianity

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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

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What is agape love

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Selfless love

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What is the parish nurse and what do I do

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They diagnose early signs of health issues, training and coordinating volunteers to help loneliness or provide support in moments of crisis

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Quote in favour of Evangelicalism

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“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

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What was Jesus’s first call To follow him

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“Follow me and I will make you fishers of men “

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What is mission in Christianity

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A world outreach – skill sharing – training people – sharing faith e.g. education, language, construction, midwifery

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What is the Alpha course

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Course is an introduction into those interested in learning about Christianity – it’s an example of Evangelicalism in Britain

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How The Christians believe that humans are reconcealed

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Through Jesus’s death and ResuRection – this helped restore gods relationship with humanity which had been broken by sin

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What does Matthew teach to Christians

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To reconsider to each other

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What are examples of organisations working for reconsideration

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– Irish churches peace project

– corrymeela community

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What does the Irish churches peace project do

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Brings Catholic and Protestant together in Northern Ireland – the project aims to develop peace and understanding between the two dominations

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What does corrymeela do

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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

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What did Jesus teach his followers about reconciliation

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That there is a moral duty to reconsider with your brother and sister before you worship God

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How do Christians respond to persecution

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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 “

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What is a Christian aid do

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– Supports projects to encourage a stainable development
– provides emergency relief, such as food, water, shelter and sanitation
– campaigns to end poverty alongside organisations

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Christian quote for poverty

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“If you see someone in need but have no pity on them God cannot be in you”

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What is the rich man and Jesus

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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