✏️ Christian Practices Glossary Flashcards
What is worship?
The way in which Christians show their deep love, reverence and respect for God
What is liturgical worship?
Worship that has a set pattern
What is non liturgical worship?
Worship that has no set pattern but features the same features as liturgical
What is informal worship?
Casual worship with no particular features eg. Quakers
What is private worship?
Worship done at home, alone or with family
What is Eucharist?
Another name for holy communion
What is holy communion?
The sacrament that uses bread and wine to celebrate the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and his resurrection from death
What is prayer?
Communicating with God
What is non-conformist?
Protestant groups eg. Methodist
What are sacraments?
Holy rituals that outwardly express an inner, spiritual experience
What is Protestant?
Part of the 16th century schism from Roman Catholicism
What is believers baptism?
Baptism as an adult or child
What is infant baptism?
Baptism done as a baby
What is pilgrimage?
A spiritual and physical journey to a holy site
What are festivals?
A day or period of celebration for religious reasons
What is Christmas?
Celebrates the birth of Jesus
What is Easter?
The celebration of the death and resurrection of Jesus
What is Agape?
Christian love (unconditional)
What is a mission?
A vocation or calling to spread the ‘good news’ or Gospels to non-believers
What is the Great Commission?
Jesus’ command to his disciples to spread his message
What is evangelism?
Preaching Jesus’ message
What is reconciliation?
The restoring of harmony after relationships have broken down
What is Persecution?
A hostility or ill treatment, especially because of race, political or religious beliefs
What is CAFOD?
Christian Alliance For Overseas Development
What is Christian Aid?
Primary Christian Charity for overseas development
