christian practices Flashcards
what are the three basic forms of communal worship
liturgical
non-liturgical
charismatic
what is the difference between liturgical and non-liturgical forms of worship
liturgical -uses set patterns for services.
non-liturgical- is more spontaneous and has little pre-organised structure.
liturgical- the congregation responds to the person leading the service by reading set words from a book
non liturgical- anyone in the congregation might be invited to pray, choose a hymn
which churches use liturgical worship
Roman Catholic, Orthodox Church and the church of England
which churches uses non-liturgical
baptist, non-conformist and protestant
why is colour important in church of England AND the catholic church
- different parts of Jesus’ life and work are remembered
- different seasons have different musics and prayers
- the colours of the vest on the priest help to show what it is being celebrated
why do non-liturgical services use a less formal find of worship
-to ensure they do not become stuck in a kind of worship ‘rut’ which then loses meaning after a while
what is the focus of non-liturgical services
- to help reinforce the importance of the bible as the authoritative word of God
- helps them to understand its application on their daily lives
what are the two types of non-liturgical services
- eucharistic service
- service of the word
what happens during eucharistic service
- christians participate in:
- prayer
- confession
- thanksgiving
how does the service of the word differ from eucharistic services
- it does not include eucharist (bread or wine)
- focuses on bible readings and a longer more developed sermon
what do anglican worship use
- book of prayers
- common worship liturgy books
describe the parts in anglican worship
- the gathering
- the liturgy of the word
- the liturgy of sacrament
- sending out of gods people
describe what happens in quaker worship
- people enter room in silence which helps believers to reflect and listen
- no songs and no prayers
- they believe silence can make them come closer to god
describe what charismatic worship Includes
- recieving similar gifts of the spirit:
- speaking in tongues
- prophecy
- healing
outline what happens in charismatic worship
- does not follow set patter and often uses dancing
- worshippers seek to be open to the holy spirit and to be led by him during service
quote to describe importance of worship to christians
‘His worshippers must worship in the spirit and in the truth’
what are sacrements
is an outward act with an inner spiritual meaning
what are the 7 sacraments the Roman Catholic believe in
- baptism
- eucharist
- confirmation
- reconciliation
- marriage
- holy orders
- anointing of the sick
what are the 2 sacrements recognised in protestant and baptist churches
- eucharist
- baptism
what are the differences in the way some denomination believe Jesus is present during eucharist
- the Catholic Church believes in transubstantiation
- anglicans believe Jesus to be spiritually present in the bread and wine: constantiation
give three reasons why eucharist is important to christians
- reminds them of the sacrifice of Jesus and the salvation they received
- brings christians closer
- christians may feel better prepared to deal with the things that happen in their lives
what might the baptism sacrement symbolise
symbolises the person’s admission into the christian church
symbolise purification and being washed clean from sins
what is an infants baptism called
the christening
what happens during infant baptism
- the parents of the baby will makes promises to raise the child as a christian
who do non-conformist churches disagree with the idea of infant baptism
- the emphasis is placed on the person making a conscious decision to be baptised. so should be baptised as adults
what is evidence is there that goes against baptism
- adult baptism of Jesus and others in New Testament
- belief that a person needs to be a ‘believer’ before being baptised
why is prayer important
- communication with god
- helps to develop relationship with god
why are set prayers used
to express thankfulness, confession and requests to god.
- hard for believers to find the words they want to express themsleves to god
what does the lords prayer provide
- -confession
- thanksgiving
- adoration
- supplication (help)
how does a prayer of adoration help a christian
a recognition of his might and power in contrast with his care for each individual can make christians feel safer
how does a prayer of confession help a christian
- helps a christian to consider how they need to change so that they don’t continue to do the wrong things
what is a prayer of intercession
praying on behalf of others and to make sure people’s needs are met
how does a prayer of thanksgiving help a christian
help christians remains grateful for god’s provision in their lives
what does the ‘grace’ remind a christian
that their relationship with him has not been earned by their behaviour
what is praying in the spirit
pray an inspired prayer led by the spirit. often said in tongues as human language cannot praise God enough
what are the types of prayer
- adoration
- confession
- intercession
- thanksgiving
- grace
- praying in the spirit
what does advent in the church mark?
it marks the period of waiting both for the celebration of Jesus’ birth and for his second coming
how may christians use this time to get ready?
they use the time to get read spiritually for Christmas,
giving time to prayer and seek god’s forgiveness
why do christians fast before Christmas Day?
fasting helps shift their focus from them and on to others as they spend less time worrying about food and more time in increased prayer and caring for the poor
what happens on the 7th jan to the orthodox christians
they have many traditions during the special liturgy which may include :
burning frankincense to commemorate the three wise kings the magi brought to baby Jesus
why is Christmas important to christians
- celebration of Jesus’ incarnation
- his point of birth gives humanity hope for a new beginning, possibility of a restored relationship with god and eternal life after death
what does easter recall
how through his death and resurrection Jesus Brough about human salvation and gave christians hope for eternal life after death
what does easter remind christians
-they are reminded of the grace and mercy of God towards them and the need to react in the same way with their relationships with others
what is lent
it is 40 day fasting period before easter in which they must fast for food or something enjoy. it reflects back to the story when Jesus was in the dessert and ibis tried to tempt Jesus into eating food
what is palm sunday
Sunday before easter
what does Palm Sunday recall
Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a donkey . when he entered crows were waving palm branches symbolising victory
why is Palm Sunday important
-time to reflect on their own faithfulness to Jesus as some in crowds were hypocrites. and later calling for his death
what Maundy Thursday remembers
remembers Jesus’ last supper with his disciples
-recalls the commandment to love one another
how is Maundy Thursday marked by christians today
-includes washing of peoples feet by the minister just as Jesus did to his disciples
why is Maundy Thursday important
- it is a reminder that Jesus came to serve and they should follow in. his examples.
- reminded to be humble and willing to serve others
- great thankfulness towards god because of salvation
what does good Friday remember
Jesus’ crucifixion is remembered. time for serious reflection
how is good Friday marked by christians today
Roman Catholics worshippers move around the church stopping at the 14 stations of the cross and taking time to pray for each one
-marches through the streets with someone carrying a cross to retell the events
