Christian practices key vocab Flashcards
Agape
Selfless, unconditional love
Believers’ baptism
initiation into the Church, by immersion in water, of people old enough to Understand the ceremony and willing to live a Christian life
Christmas
the day commemorating the incarnation and birth of Jesus (25 December)
Church
- The holy people of God, also called the Body of Christ, among whom Christ is present and active; 2. church A building in which Christians worship
Easter
the religious season celebrating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead; starts on Easter
Day and finishes with the feast of Pentecost
Eucharist
a service of thanksgiving in which the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated using bread and wine; also called HOI Communion, Mass, the Lord’s Supper
Evangelism
spreading the Christian gospel
Forgiveness
showing mercy and pardoning someone for what they have done wrong
Infant baptism
the sacrament through which babies and young children become members of the Church, where promises are taken on their behalf by adults
Informal prayer
prayer that is made up by an individual using his or her own words
Informal worship
a service that does not follow a set text or ritual; this type of worship is sometimes ‘s ontaneous’ or ‘charismatic’ in nature
Liturgical
worship a church service which follows a set structure or ritual
The Lord’s Prayer
the prayer taught to the disciples by Jesus
Lourdes
A place of pilgrimage dedicated to Mary mother of Jesus. In 1858 Bernadette had visions of Mary there. A place of healing
Peace
an absence of conflict, which leads to happiness and harmony
Persecution
hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race, or political or religious beliefs
Pilgrimage
a journey by a believer to a holy site for religious reasons; an act of worship and devotion
Prayer
communicating with God, either silently or through words of praise, thanksgiving or confession, or requests for God’s help or guidance
private worship
when a believer praises or honours God on his or her own
reconciliation
a sacrament in the Catholic Church; also, the restoring of harmony after relationships have broken down
sacraments
rituals through which the believers receives the Holy Spirit
Set prayers
prayers that have been written down and said more than once by more for example the Lord’s Prayer
Street pastors
Christian volunteers patrol the streets to help and care for vulnerable peope.
Worship
acts or religious praise, honour or devotion
