christian practises Flashcards
what is the Great Commission?
Jesus’ instructions to his followers that they should spread his teachings to all the nations of the world
what is a missionary?
a person sent on a religious mission, especially to promote Christianity in a foreign country through preaching/charitable work
what is Evangelism?
spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness
what is liturgical worship?
a church service that follows a set service/ritual
what is non-liturgical worship?
a service that does not follow a set text/ ritual
what is informal worship?
a type of non-liturgical worship- something “spontaneous” or “charismatic” in nature
what is Nonconformist?
English Protestant who doesn’t conform to the doctrines/practises of the established Church of England
what are sacraments?
rites and rituals through which the believer receives a special gift of grace
what are sacraments for Catholics, Anglicans and Protestants?
“outward signs” of “inward” grace
what is Holy Communion?
a service of thanksgiving in which the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated using bread and wine
what is Holy Communion also called?
Eucharist, Mass, the Lord’s Supper, the Breaking of Bread and the Divine Liturgy
what is Eucharist?
a service of thanksgiving in which the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated using bread and wine
when does the celebration of Easter start and end?
starts on Easter day and finishes with the Feast of Pentecost
what is Christmas?
the day commemorating the incarnation, the birth of Jesus- also the season of 12 days ending with the Epiphany (when Christians remember the visit of the Wise men)
what is Easter?
the religious season celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead- it starts on Easter day and finishes with the feast of Pentecost
what is Mission?
the vocation/ calling of a religious organisation or individual to go out into the world and spread their faith
what is literg?
the work of the people
what is an example of liturgical worship?
a priest leads a congregation in formal prayers
Bible passages are read out from the gospels
there will be music, hymns and chatning
what is an example of liturgical worship?
the celebration of the Eucharist for Catholics
which denominations worship when they feel prompted by the Holy Spirit?
Evangelical Christians and Quakers
what can informal worship involve?
long periods of singing worship songs
include opportunities for people to pray “extemporary” prayers out loud where they pray as they feel led by God
praying for eachother and sharing of spiritual gifts
what are the advantages of liturgical worship?
stays the same- allows you to focus
sense of belonging
what is a disadvantage of liturgical worship?
less relaxed- more pressure
what are the advantages of non-liturgical worship?
more personalised
free to pray whenever you want
what is 24-7 Prayer?
international, interdominational prayer movement with a vision to revive the church and do non-stop night and day prayer
a free prayer course to help 11-16 year olds explore prayer
78 nations are a part of 24-7 prayer
advantages of public worship?
Christians do not have to think about own prayers- set prayers to follow
disadvantages of public worship?
it is not personal to you
there are time constraints on worshipping