christian practices Flashcards
name the types of worship and explain them?
liturgical worship - set prayers and rituals by the church, gives people purpose and never means god is forgotten
non-liturgical worship - no set prayers or rituals, the leader of worship chooses. reflects peoples emotions and deepens the connection with god
what is informal worship?
worshipping at home, for example saying grace at the dinner table.
what is private worship?
sitting alone and reading aloud, deepens the connection and is very personal
what are sacraments?
ceremony carried out by a minister or priest
who accepts the sacraments and who doesn’t?
Roman Catholics and Protestants do
quakers and Salvation Army do not
what are the seven sacraments?
baptism confirmation reconciliation anointing the sick matrimony holy orders eucharist
what is the role of baptism? and when is it commonly done?
it makes someone a member of gods family
commonly done when someone is a baby
why do people find comfort in prayer?
because they know god is listening
why is the Lord’s Prayer important?
it’s based on jesus’ words when he told his disciples how to pray
what denomination goes on pilgrimage for healing?
Catholics
visit places like Lourdes
which denomination visits places of peace?
Protestants
places like the island of Iona and taize
what does Easter celebrate?
the resurrection of Jesus
gives them hope of eternal life
what are the 3 days leading up to Easter?
Palm Sunday
Maundy Thursday
good Friday
what does Christmas celebrate?
the birth of Jesus
why do some Christians dislike Christmas?
because it de-values the true meaning
