Christian Practices (Worship & Festivals) Flashcards
How do Christians pray?
- The lords prayer
- Set prayers
- Informal prayers
What are the 3 main reasons Christians pray?
- To say sorry to God
- To ask God for something
- To thank God
Set prayers are ______ prayers which have been pre-written
Formal
Set prayers are often used for _____ (ex. communion)
Worship
Some set prayers have been written in the _____ but some others have been written by ______
- Bible
- Christians
Informal prayers are called ________ and they happen without planning
Spontaneous
Informal prayers are often said _____ or in small prayer groups
Alone
“The prayer of a _______ person is powerful and _____” - James 5:16
- Righteous
- Effective
“______ yourselves to prayer” - Colossians 4:2
Devote
“Pray in the ______ on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and _____” - Ephesians 6:18
- Spirit
- Requests
Who taught Christians the lords prayer ?
It was taught by Jesus to his disciples then written in the Bible
One example of why Informal prayer is good
It’s a more personal and more genuine connection with God
One example of why Formal prayer is good
It provides a sense of structure and tradition with more unity between other Christians
One thing the Lords Prayer asks for
“Give us this day our daily bread”
When might Christians choose to Informally pray?
During moment of spontaneous gratitude
What are the first 2 words of the Lords prayer?
“Our Father”
What is Liturgical worship
follows a liturgy - a set pattern
Where does Liturgical worship normally take place?
In a Church
What is the holy day for Christians
Sunday
The church holds _______ worship everyday
Liturgical
4 Examples of Liturgical worship
- Baptism
- Funerals
- Eucharist services
- Weddings
Liturgical worship is normally lead by a minister such as a _____ and a ______
- Vicar
- Priest
4 things included normally during Liturgical worship
- Prayers
- The Bible
- Hymns
- Readings
What 2 things are shared during a Eucharist?
- Bread
- Wine
2 reasons why is liturgical worship important to Christians
- It follows the bible
- They join together as a community to support
and encourage each other
Informal worship does not follow a ________
Liturgy
What time does informal worship usually take place?
In the evening
Informal worship will normally be in ________ groups from a bigger ________ Community
- Smaller
- Christian
Private worship does not involve a ______
Minister
What’s the difference between private and informal worship (one example)
Private is refers to individuals time devoted to god but informal is normally in small groups.
Baptism is a ________
Sacrament
Why is water used during baptism?
It symbolises washing away original sin
What are the 3 original sins?
1 .Inherited Condition: Original sin suggests that all humans inherit a sinful nature from Adam and Eve, making them predisposed to sin.
- Separation from God: This state of sin creates a separation between humanity and God, necessitating redemption.
- Need for Salvation: The doctrine underscores the Christian belief in the need for salvation through Jesus Christ, who is seen as the remedy for this fallen state.
What Christians practise infant baptism?
- Roman Catholic
- Anglicans
- Orthodox
_______ and ________ are present at an infant baptism to make promises
- Parents
- Godparents
Adult baptism is practised by what Christians ?
- Pentecostal
- Baptist