Christian Practices (Worship & Festivals) Flashcards

1
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How do Christians pray?

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  1. The lords prayer
  2. Set prayers
  3. Informal prayers
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What are the 3 main reasons Christians pray?

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  1. To say sorry to God
  2. To ask God for something
  3. To thank God
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Set prayers are ______ prayers which have been pre-written

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Formal

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Set prayers are often used for _____ (ex. communion)

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Worship

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Some set prayers have been written in the _____ but some others have been written by ______

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  1. Bible
  2. Christians
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Informal prayers are called ________ and they happen without planning

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Spontaneous

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Informal prayers are often said _____ or in small prayer groups

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Alone

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“The prayer of a _______ person is powerful and _____” - James 5:16

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  1. Righteous
  2. Effective
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9
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“______ yourselves to prayer” - Colossians 4:2

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Devote

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“Pray in the ______ on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and _____” - Ephesians 6:18

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  1. Spirit
  2. Requests
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Who taught Christians the lords prayer ?

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It was taught by Jesus to his disciples then written in the Bible

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One example of why Informal prayer is good

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It’s a more personal and more genuine connection with God

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One example of why Formal prayer is good

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It provides a sense of structure and tradition with more unity between other Christians

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One thing the Lords Prayer asks for

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“Give us this day our daily bread”

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15
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When might Christians choose to Informally pray?

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During moment of spontaneous gratitude

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16
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What are the first 2 words of the Lords prayer?

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“Our Father”

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17
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What is Liturgical worship

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follows a liturgy - a set pattern

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18
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Where does Liturgical worship normally take place?

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In a Church

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19
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What is the holy day for Christians

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Sunday

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20
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The church holds _______ worship everyday

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Liturgical

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4 Examples of Liturgical worship

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  1. Baptism
  2. Funerals
  3. Eucharist services
  4. Weddings
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Liturgical worship is normally lead by a minister such as a _____ and a ______

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  1. Vicar
  2. Priest
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23
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4 things included normally during Liturgical worship

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  1. Prayers
  2. The Bible
  3. Hymns
  4. Readings
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What 2 things are shared during a Eucharist?

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  1. Bread
  2. Wine
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2 reasons why is liturgical worship important to Christians

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  1. It follows the bible
  2. They join together as a community to support
    and encourage each other
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26
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Informal worship does not follow a ________

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Liturgy

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27
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What time does informal worship usually take place?

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In the evening

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Informal worship will normally be in ________ groups from a bigger ________ Community

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  1. Smaller
  2. Christian
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29
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Private worship does not involve a ______

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Minister

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30
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What’s the difference between private and informal worship (one example)

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Private is refers to individuals time devoted to god but informal is normally in small groups.

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31
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Baptism is a ________

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Sacrament

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32
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Why is water used during baptism?

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It symbolises washing away original sin

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33
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What are the 3 original sins?

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1 .Inherited Condition: Original sin suggests that all humans inherit a sinful nature from Adam and Eve, making them predisposed to sin.

  1. Separation from God: This state of sin creates a separation between humanity and God, necessitating redemption.
  2. 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.
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34
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What Christians practise infant baptism?

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  1. Roman Catholic
  2. Anglicans
  3. Orthodox
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_______ and ________ are present at an infant baptism to make promises

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  1. Parents
  2. Godparents
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36
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Adult baptism is practised by what Christians ?

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  1. Pentecostal
  2. Baptist
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37
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During adult baptism, the ______ makes their own _______ to god and may invite friends and family to support them

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  1. Believer
  2. Commitment
38
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“What are you ________ for? Get up, be ______ and wash your sins away, calling on his name”
- Acts 22:16

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  1. Waiting
  2. Baptised
39
Q

“Whoever _____ and is baptised will be _______”
- Mark 16:16

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  1. Believes
  2. Saved
40
Q

“When all the people were being baptised, _____ was being ______ too”
- Luke 3:12

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  1. Jesus
  2. Baptised
41
Q

How does the Church of England celebrate Eucharist?

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Holy Communion

42
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How does the Catholic Church celebrate Eucharist?

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Mass

43
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How do non-conformists celebrate Eucharist?

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Lord’s supper and Baking of the Bread

44
Q

What does Mass mean?

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Mission

45
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Which form of Eucharist involves and alter?

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Holy communion (Anglicans)

46
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What is Transubstantiation?

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When the minister (at a Catholic mass) prays to The Holy Spirit to turn the bread and the wine in Jesus’ blood and body - Inspired by the last supper

47
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Explain 2 Contrasting ways Christians Worship
[4 Marks]

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Liturgical worship has a set pattern and is usually done in large groups; Informal worship is more private and gives a chance to share spontaneous thoughts with god.

48
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What is Eucharist?

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A service of thanksgiving which the sacrificial death and Resurrection of Jesus are celebrated using wine and bread

49
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What is a Pilgrimage?

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A journey by a believer to a holy site for religious reasons, an act of devotion and worship

50
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3 reasons a Christian would do a Pilgrimage

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  1. Grow closer to God
  2. Express sorrow for sin
  3. Seek cure for illness
51
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What is Lourdes?

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A town in the south west of France, dedicated to virgin Mary. In 1858 a girl had 16 visions (apparitions), of Mary, who healed her. Thousands pilgrims visit to bathe in the water.

52
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What is Iona?

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West coast of Scotland, a remote 6th century church dedicated to the virgin Mary with a connection to nature.

53
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Is Pilgrimage compulsory in Christianity

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No - but it plays a big role in their faith

54
Q

Catholics and Orthodox Christians believe there are ___ sacraments

A

7

55
Q

Baptism is the _______ rite in Christianity

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Initiation

56
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What is a Festival?

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A day or period of celebration for religious reasons

57
Q

Name 2 Christian festivals

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  1. Christmas
  2. Easter
58
Q

Christmas commemorates the ________ of _______ on the 25th of December

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  1. Incarnation
  2. Jesus
59
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How do festivals benefit Christians?

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They help Christians remember major events and celebrate them as a community

60
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What feast does Christmas end with?

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The feast of Epiphany

61
Q

Home are decorated with ________ to represent that Jesus is the light of the ________

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  1. Lights
  2. World
62
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What does Easter celebrate?

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The Resurrection of Jesus from the dead

63
Q

The week leading up to Easter (_______) remembers the events leading up to Jesus’ crucifixion on Good _____

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  1. Holy Week
  2. Friday
64
Q

For protestants ________ & _________ are the 2 Sacraments

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  1. Baptism
  2. Eucharist
65
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“Jesus’ ________ were to ‘baptise in the name of the Father the ______ and The Holy Spirit’, so these words are said during a ________” - Matthew 28:19

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  1. Instructions
  2. Son
  3. Baptism
66
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______ & _______ believe baptism should only occur once somebody is an adult

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  1. Baptists
  2. Pentecostals
67
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What does baptising do?

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Baptism cleanses a person of original sin and makes them fully part of the Christian community.

68
Q

________ believe that the bread and the wine become the actual flesh and blood of Jesus Christ. This belief is known as ________

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  1. Catholics
  2. Transubstantiation
69
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Catholics see ________ as an essential part of sustaining their relationship with god. This is because it is one of the 7 ________ for Christians

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  1. Eucharist
  2. Sacraments
70
Q

Why do some Christians choose to go on a Pilgrimage?

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Because it can deepen their connection with God and can be healed

71
Q

The ______ in Iona is said to have Healing properties

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Water

72
Q

_______ was made a Saint by Pope Pius XI in 1933 because she was _____ by the virgin Mary in _______

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  1. Bernadette Soubirous
  2. Healed
  3. Lourdes
73
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Pilgrimages are often ________, as some Christians believe that the money spent could be better used ________ those in need rather than _______ for travel.

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  1. Criticised
  2. Helping
  3. Paying
74
Q

What do Christians do in Iona?

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Read the bible and pray

75
Q

________ is often crowded with visitors, and many people say the site has become too
_________, with shops selling souvenirs, including statues of the ______ ______.

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  1. Lourdes
  2. Commercialised
  3. Virgin Mary
76
Q

When do Orthodox Christians celebrate the Birth of Jesus?

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6th Of January

77
Q

How do Christians celebrate Christmas?

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  1. Advent (4 Weeks)
  2. Special church services
  3. Crib scene (Bible)
78
Q

1 Bible quote about Christmas (The ‘birth’ of Jesus)

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“The Virgin will conceive and give birth to a baby son and they will call him Immanuel” (meaning ‘God with us’)

79
Q

When is Easter celebrated each year?

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March / April

80
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Why is Easter celebrated?

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  1. The death and Resurrection of Jesus
  2. The dying on the cross to save people from their
    sins
81
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How is Easter celebrated by Christians?

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  1. Lent - 40 days
  2. Special service in Church on Maundy Thursday Good Friday and the Saturday
  3. Exchanging of Easter Eggs
82
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What services happen on:

  1. Maundy Thursday
  2. Good Friday
  3. The Saturday
A
  1. A service to remember the Last Supper
  2. A service to remember The Death of Jesus
  3. A service to remember The Resurrection of Jesus
83
Q

What does exchanging Easter Eggs represent?

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New Life

84
Q

Why do Christians celebrate Easter?

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  1. To thank Jesus for his sacrifice
  2. To bring Christians together
85
Q

“______ died for our sins according to the scriptures, he was ______, he was raised on the _____ day according to the scriptures”

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  1. Jesus
  2. Buried
  3. 3rd
86
Q

Pope ______ said - “To go on ______ really means to step out of ourselves in order to encounter God where he has ________ himself”

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  1. Benedict
  2. Pilgrimage
  3. Revealed
87
Q

What monk started the monastery in Iona in 6th Century?

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Columba

88
Q

______ spent a lot of time helping those who were in _______, and Christians try to reflect Jesus’ ______ in their actions.

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  1. Jesus
  2. Need
  3. Deeds
89
Q

“If anyone has ________ possessions and ignores his ______ in need, how can he love God?”
- 1 John 3:17

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  1. Material
  2. Brother
90
Q

What are the 4 rites of passage?

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  1. Birth
  2. Initiation into the Religion
  3. Getting married
  4. Death
91
Q

What is a rite of passage?

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Ceremonies associated with major moments in a Christians life