✏️ 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