Christian Practises Flashcards
What is Worship
This is where Christians praise and honour God through prayer etc
How does Worship help Christians
Strengthens their relationship with God
Allows God to forgive their sins
Become closer to their faith
What is Liturgical Worship
Services that follow a set structure like a Church
What is Non-Liturgical Worship
Services that don’t have a set order or ritual
What is Informal Worship
Type of non-liturgical worship that is spontaneous
What is Private Worship
Prayer that honours God from a personal Space
What are Sacraments
These are holy rituals that allow believers to receive a special gift
What is Baptism
Ritual that uses polywater to wash away all sins
What is Infant Baptism
This is where Children are baptised to remove their original sin
What is Believers Baptism
Where Adults are baptised by full immersion in water. This removes all sins
What is Holy Communion
The celebration of Jesus’ death and incarnation. This is done with bread and wine
What do they believe the Bread and Wine is in their mouths
Jesus’ Flesh
What is good about Holy Communion
Allows them to show love
Strengthens the community
What is Holy Communion known as
The Eucharist
What is Pilgrimage
This is a journey to a holy site for religious purposes
Why is Pilgrimage good
Strengthens Relationships
Expresses Sorrow
Forgives Sins
To pray for a cure
What are the two types of Pilgrimage
Lourdes - where Bernadette had a dream of Mary that cured her abdomen
Iona - Hold services to make people more religious, such as workshops and meditation activities
What is a Festival
A period of celebration for religious purposes
What are the two main Festivals
Christmas - a celebration of Jesus’ Incarnation. Candles are lit to show Jesus’ light entering Earth
Easter - a celebration of Jesus’ Resurrection. Churches are filled with flowers and hymns are sung
What is a type of Foodbank
Trussel Trust - provides emergency food
What are Street Pastors
They Patrol cities to make sure people get home safely. This shows agape
What is Mission
The spread of their faith using words
What is Great Commission
Jesus’ instruction for his followers to spread his teachings
What is a Missionary
A person sent on a mission to promote Christianity
