Christian Practices And Festivals

Question 1

Worships

Answer 1

Public: liturgical(set program), non-liturgical (minister decides), informal (no fixed pattern)
Private: guided completely by oneself

Question 2

AIDS to worship

Answer 2

• rosary dads
• bible
• meditation
• statue of Jesus to remind the sacrifice

Question 3

Prayers

Answer 3

Communication with God
-set prayers by reciting
-informal prayers for personal connection

Question 4

The sacraments

Answer 4

They’re Jesus’ teachings

Question 5

How is Christmas celebrated

Answer 5

Birth of Jesus nativity scenes
Light,candles
Gift giving represent gift of Son to the world
Jesus born in stable symbolise humility

Question 6

Why is Christmas important

Answer 6

Remember Jesus’ birth, start of the religion
Time of hope, recalling Jesus coming to world as light for god’s message
Time of giving, thinking of others
Share joy

Question 7

Easter

Answer 7

Last week of Jesus’ holy life

Question 8

Good Friday

Answer 8

Somber day, recall crucifixion of Jesus
His suffering caused by human sins
Sadness guilt and gratitude in Christian’s
Day of prayer and reflection

Question 9

Easter Sunday

Answer 9

Jesus rising from the dead
Joyful celebration
Bring hope and justice to those in need
Giving eggs= stones rolling out of Jesus’ tomb

Question 10

Why is Easter the most important festival

Answer 10

Death and resurrection are central teachings of Christianity
All for sins committed by humans
His death opened up heaven, removed barrier of sin between humans and god

Question 11

Pilgrimages

Answer 11

Lourdes & VS Iona
Lourdes: healing
Iona: reflection and worship

Question 12

Role of church in local communities

Answer 12

Mission, evangelism, church growth
Eg Food banks, street pastors

Question 13

Worldwide church role

Answer 13

Working for reconciliation
Against persecution
CAFOD, Christian Aid, Tearfund

Question 14

Worldwide organisations and missions

Answer 14

CAFOD: disaster relief and development in LEDCs
Christian Aid: development support for poor communities, help suffering injustice people’s rights
Tearfund: evangelism alliance, influence people esp of power

Question 15

how does worldwide church help with reconciliation - 5 ways

Answer 15

• reconciliation between nations eg Quaker Christians
• work against persecution - Open Doors UK
• doing charity work, suppying food and medical aid
• work against poverty - Christians Against Poverty
• help immigrants settle

Question 16

Purpose of pilgrimages

Answer 16

• healing (for illnesses)
  -deepen understanding of religion, history of miracles
• deepen connection with god
• deepen worldwide connections with other Christian’s.
• ## receive blessings