Christian Practices Flashcards
What is worship?
An act of religious praise, honour or devotion to God.
What is private worship?
When believers praise or honour to God in their own home.
What is liturgical worship? Give 3 points.
A church service that follows a set structure or ritual. Takes place in a church. Bible passages are read out and there may be a sermon. Music and hymns take place.
What is non-liturgical worship? Give 3 points.
Service that doesn’t follow a set text or ritual. Takes place in a church. Focuses on Bible readings. The type of prayer or hymn can change from week to week.
What is informal worship? Give 3 points.
A type of non-liturgical worship that is ‘spontaneous’ and ‘charismatic’ in nature. Takes place in private homes. Where the community meets to eat. Take part in a church by calling out or speaking.
Give an example of Liturgical worship.
The Eucharist for Catholic churches.
Give an example of non-liturgical worship.
Services for non-conformist churches, such as a baptist.
Give an example of informal worship.
Community or house churches.
Why is informal worship important to Christians?
similar to the worship of early Christians. Take an active part in the church by calling out without any formal training. Personal revelation with God.
What is non-liturgical worship important to Christians?
Planned and ordered to suit a certain theme. Non-Conformist churches place an emphasis on the words of God in the Bible.
Why is liturgical worship important to Christians?
Worldwide set order for service that is familiar to everyone. Gives a sense of tradition. Bible readings follow the Christian calendar and teach Christian history and faith.
State 4 reasons why Christians worship.
To praise and thank God. To ask for forgiveness. To seek God’s help for themselves and others. To deepen the relationship with God and strengthen faith.
State 6 reasons prayer is important.
1)Encourages reflection in a busy life. 2)Gives strength in times of trouble. 3)Gives a sense of peace. 4)Enables Christians to talk and listen to God. 5)Helps Christians to keep a close relationship with God. 6)Accept God’s will even if it means suffering.
Who was the first person to say the Lord’s Prayer?
Jesus.
Give 3 reasons that the Lord’s Prayer is important to Christians.
1)Model of a good prayer. 2)Reminds Christians to forgive others in order to be forgiven. 3)Reminds Christians that God is the Father of the whole Christian community.
What are sacraments?
Holy rituals which believers receive a special gift of grace.
What is baptism?
A ritual through which a person becomes a member of the Church. It involves the use of water to symbolise the washing away of sin.
What is the main difference between infant baptism and believers baptism?
Infant baptism is done on babies and young children. However, believers baptism is done for people who are old enough to understand the significance of the ritual.
Name 6 advantages of being Baptised.
1) Imitates Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist. 2) Becomes a member of the Christian Church. 3) Becomes a child of God. 4) Receives God’s saving grace and the Holy Spirit. 5) Is cleansed of sin. 6) Enters a new life with Christ in the Christian community.
Describe what happens in an Infant Baptism.
A priest or minister pours blessed water over the baby’s head and says ‘I baptise you in the name of the Father, of the Son and of the Holy Spirit’. The family promise to bring the child up Christian.
Describe what happens in a Believer’s baptism.
A person is fully immersed in a pool of water. Then asked whether they are willing to change their lives.
Name two groups who practise Believer’s baptisms.
Baptists. Pentecostalists.
Name 3 groups who practise infant baptisms.
Catholics. Orthodox. Anglicans. Methodists.
What is another name for Holy Communion?
Eucharist.
What does the Eucharist recall?
The Last Supper of Jesus using his words and actions.
Describe what all the parts of Holy Communion represent to Catholics.
The body is the bread and the blood is the wine.
How does holy communion differ between the Church of England and Catholics?
They think that it is a reminder of the Last Supper. Only symbolises Jesus’ sacrifice, not actually the blood and body of Christ.
Name a quote that tells us about Holy Communion.
For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.
State 3 benefits the Holy Communion has for the individual.
1) Christians receive God’s grace by joining in the sacrifice of Jesus. 2) Helps to strengthen their faith. 3) They become closer to God.
State 2 advantages that Holy Communion has for C communities.
1) It brings the community of believers together. 2) This can provide support and encouragement for those going through a difficult time.
State 3 advantages that Holy Communion has for the wider society.
1) Acts as a call to love others in practical ways. 2) Encourages Christians to work for equality and justice for all. 3) Many Churches collect money during the service to help support those in need, such as the poor and the homeless.
What are the two main parts of the Holy Communion service?
The ministry of the Word. The ministry of the Holy Communion.
What is Holy Communion called in the Orthodox Church?
Divine Liturgy
Describe 3 features of the Orthodox church’s Liturgy of the word
There are hymns, prayers and a Bible reading. The priest comes through the Royal Doors to chant the Gospel. There may be a sermon.
Describe 7 features of the Orthodox church’s Liturgy of the faithful
The priest receives wine and bread baked by Church members. Prayers are offered for the church, local community and the world. The priest says the words of Jesus at the Last Supper. Most of the bread and wine are consecrated as the body and blood of Christ. The priest distributes the holy wine and bread. Prayers of thanksgiving are said. Unconsecrated bread is given to the people to take home.
Describe 3 features of the Catholic and Anglican Church’s Liturgy of the Word
3 Bible readings, a psalm and a homily. The Creed is said. Prayers are said for the church, the local community, the world, the sick and the dead.
Describe 7 features of the Catholic church’s Liturgy of the Eucharist
People give a sign of peace to each other (Anglican Holy Communion). Offerings of bread and wine are brought to the altar. The priest repeats the words of Jesus at the Last Supper. People say the Lord’s Prayer. Sign of peace (Catholic Mass). People receive bread and wine. The priest blesses people.
Describe how the United Reformed Church performs the Eucharist.
Prayer of praise. Bible readings and sermon. Prayers of the world and the specific needs of others are said. The minister repeats actions and the words of Jesus ar the Last Supper. There is an ‘open table’ so anyone who wishes is able to receive Holy Communion. Sometimes the bread is cut, other times the bread is broken and passed around. Wine is usually non-alcoholic and in small cups. The service ends with a prayer of thanksgiving.
Describe two contrasting ways in which Holy Communion is celebrated in Christianity.
In the United Reformed Church, the wine is non-alcoholic, whereas in a Catholic Mass it is alcoholic. In a Catholic Mass, people say the Lord Prayer, in the Orthodox Church they don’t.
Explain 2 ways in which Holy Communion has an impact on the lives of believers.
It helps to strengthen their faith and relationship with God. It brings the community of believers together so that they feel like they are part of a family.
Explain 2 contrasting ways in which Christians practise baptism.
Infant baptism is done on Children which means that original sin is removed and they are welcomed into the Church as soon as possible. Believer’s baptism happens to people who are old enough to make a commitment to the Church and understand what this role entails.
Give 2 reasons why the Lord’s prayer is important to Christians
It gives Christians a model of a good prayer. Reminds Christians that God is the Father of the whole Christian community.
Going on Pilgrimage, celebrating festivals and religious art are all forms of worship. Give 2 more ways that Christians worship.
Informal worship. Non-liturgical worship. Liturgical worship.
What is a pilgrimage?
A journey made by a believer to a holy site for religious reasons, the pilgrimage makes a spiritual journey towards God as well as a physical journey.
Give 2 examples of Christian pilgrimage.
Lourdes. Iona.