Christian Practices Flashcards
What is liturgical worship?
Set and structured worship with set prayers and readings.
Often join in churches, sing, pray and recite.
To do with tradition
What is evangelical worship?
A form of informal non-liturgical worship which focus on the Bible and adoration of God.
Usually with large crowds with large auditoriums with pop-style music
What are Quakers?
A denomination which worship together in meeting houses, everyone worships as equals, no leader.
They sit in a circle
Mostly in silence
Give some forms of private worship
Saying prayers before a meal
Reading a passage from the bible
Saying set prayers using a rosary (a string of beads used for prayer)
Give a bible quote which shows why Christians worship as a community
Jesus said “For where tow or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” Matthew 18:20
What does the mnemonic ACTS and I stand for?
Adoration Confession Thanksgiving Supplication Intercession
What is the Book of Common Prayer?
A collection of prayers and orders of service for liturgical worship in Anglican churches
What is a sacrament?
A ceremony that Christians think brings them closer to God. Visible signs of God’s grace
Which sacraments does the Church of England recognise?
Baptism and Eucharist
What sacraments does the Roman Catholic Church recognise?
Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Reconciliation Marriage Anointing of the sick Holy Orders
Why do some Christians think not all the sacraments according to Catholics are sacraments?
Because only baptism and eucharist were performed by Jesus
Who baptised Jesus?
John the Baptist, Jesus’ cousin
What does baptism represent?
Cleansing people from Original Sin and welcoming a Christian into God’s family
What type of baptism is practiced by Orthodox Christians?
Full immersion infant baptism
Why do some churches choose to have Believers baptisms?
People should choose to become part of the faith
Jesus was baptised as an adult
There are no infant baptisms in the bible
Jesus recommends not baptising people as soon as they are born in the bible