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
What is the belief that the bread and wine become Jesus’ body and blood called?
Transubstantiation
What is the belief that the bread and wine contain Jesus’ spiritual presence? and who is it believed by?
Consubstantiation, Church of England
Orthodox Christians believe that Jesus is ______ present
Mystically
Why do people choose to be pilgrims?
Deepen their connection with God
Meet the worldwide community of Christians
Feel more connected to the history of Christianity
See sites where miracles happened
Seek healing
What is special about Taize?
People gather with monks for prayer
They experience Taize’s meditative music and chants
Live out the Christian Gospel in a spirit of joy and reconciliation
What happened in Walsingham, Norfolk?
A Saxon nobleman had a vision of Mary and showed her Mary’s house in Nazareth and she was told to build an exact copy. So she did.
When does the Eastern Church celebrate Christmas?
6th January
Christians count down in advent with __________
a wreath and four candles to symbolise the four Sundays in December
Why do people put up lights during advent?
Because Jesus is the light of the world
What are the days of Easter and what happened on each?
Palm Sunday - Jesus entered Jerusalem on a donkey
Maundy Thursday - Day of the last supper and his arrest
Good Friday - Jesus’ crucifixion and death
Easter Sunday - Day of Jesus’ resurrection
Name some of the things the Salvation Army does
setting up food kitchens
organising toy collections at Christmas
operating an advice network
running affordable nurseries so that parents can work and provide for their families
providing summer camps and after-school clubs to provide children with a safe environment where they can gain independence and life skills
What is a missionary?
Someone who spreads thhe Christian message abroad through their actions
What does Tearfund do?
Working in Ethiopia to make the country more self sufficient
Working in Zambia ot teach skills to locals
Myanmar helping with healthcare
Which Charity helps with Christian persecution?
Open doors
What is the aim of Ecumenical Movement of 1910?
To unite all Christian denominations
What is the aim of the World Council of Churches?
To unite all Christians under one church, the bible said “all of them may be one … so that the world may believe (John 17:21)”
