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Christian Practises Flashcards

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Worship

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Acts of religious praise, honour or devotion
May involve prayer, meditation, bible readings, singing hymns, preaching, sharing food, pilgrimage, celebrating festivals or using art music or drama

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Liturgical worship

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A church service that follows a set structure or ritual
Formal prayers led by a priest
Sermons gospels bible readings
Music hymns chanting
Eg Eucharist for catholic orthodox and Anglican churches

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Non liturgical worship

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A church service that does not follow a set text or ritual
In non conformist churches (Methodist baptist and united reformed churches) there may be a theme
Emphasis on word of god
Service based on bible readings although holy communion may be celebrated regularly
Same basic structure

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Informal worship

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A type of non liturgical worship sometimes spontaneous or charismatic in nature
May depend on spontaneous prayers or sharing of thoughts
Eg Quaker worship which is silent
Eg Pentecostal church which may involve dancing clapping calling out and speaking in tongues

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Private worship

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When a believer praises or honours God in his or her own

Prayer meditation studying or using aids such as an icon or a rosary

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Characteristics of liturgical worship

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People receive forgiveness through the priest and living presence of Jesus in holy communion
Bible readings follow Christian calendar and teach history and faith of old New Testament and Paul’s letters
Worldwide set order
Ritual passed down through generations

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Characteristics of non liturgical and informal worship

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Style of worship follows that of early Christians who met to hear about Jesus in the joy of the spirit after Pentecost
Faith expressed in many ways
Christians share personal interpretations of the bible
Active part in church by praying aloud or speaking without formal training
Emotional impact or personal revelation

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Prayer

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Communicating with god either silently or through words of praise thanksgiving or confession or requests for gods help or guidance

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How do different denominations pray?

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Orthodox stand and use icons
Nonconformists sit
Anglicans kneel
Catholics rosary

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Set prayer

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Prayers that have been written down and said more than once by more than one person eg the Lord’s Prayer

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Informal prayer

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Prayer that is made up by an individual using his or her words

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Nonconformist

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An English Protestant who does not conform to the doctrines or practices of the established Church of England

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Significance of private worship and prayer

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Helps build up discipline and strength to cope in times of trouble
It encourages a routine that allows time for reflection in a busy day
Peace through prayer and meditation
Sense of communion with god

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Importance of Lord’s Prayer

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Gives individuals a pattern for how to pray as it combines giving praise to god and asking for ones needs
Reminds Christians that they must forgive others in order to be forgiven
Reminds Christians that god is the father of the whole community not just individual
Often used in worship and prayed out loud by all members of congregation together
Nearly always said at holy communion baptisms marriages and funerals
Even non believers feel its impact
Sense of unity and spiritual purpose

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Sacraments

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Rites and rituals through which the believer receives a special gift of grace; for anglicans, catholics and Protestants they are outward signs of inward grace

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Baptism

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Ritual through which people become members of the church

Involves using water as a symbol of washing away sin

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Protestant

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Branch of Christianity
Protested against some of Catholic Church practises
Many denominations
All agree on central belief that bible is only authority for Christians

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Believers baptism

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Initiation into the church by immersion in water of people old enough to understand ceremony and willing to live a Christian life

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Infant baptism

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Ritual where babies and young children become church members
Promises taken for them by adults
Infant freed from sin and introduced to the saving love of god and the support of the Christian community

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How do sacraments help Christians

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Involve symbolic actions words and physical elements eg water in baptism and bread and wine in holy communion
Help strengthen relationship with god by making him part of their lives
Affirm that Christians are part of the body of Christ with all its responsibilities

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Bible quote for baptism

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Therefore go and make disciples of all nations baptising them in the name of the father the son and the Holy Spirit
Matthew

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Why should a baby be baptised if they are too young to sin

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Catholic and orthodox believe all descendants of Adam and Eve have a tendency to sin and need salvation because they committed the first sin
Baptism removes the original sin
Oil white clothes and candles lit from the paschal candle used

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Which Christians don’t believe in infant baptism

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Baptist’s and Pentecostalists

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Holy communion

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A service of thanksgiving in which the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated using bread and wine
Eucharist mass the lords supper breaking of bread Divine Liturgy

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Eucharist

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From word meaning thanksgiving in Greek

Service of thanksgiving where sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus is celebrated using bread and wine

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What are different interpretations of holy communion

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Catholics orthodox and Anglican’s believe in transubstantiation- bread and wine becomes the body and blood of Christ. Believe they become present at the death and resurrection of Christ which saves them.

Protestants celebrate holy communion as a reminder of Jesus last words and actions at the last supper, bread and wine remain symbols of the sacrifice and help reflect on Jesus death meaning and resurrection in their lives

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Impact of holy communion

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Receive God’s grace 
Sacrifice becomes a present reality 
Unifies community of believers
Strengthens commitment 
Support and encouragement 
Love others- shared meal
Reminds them of starving people 
Encourages them to work for equality and justice 
Collect money during service
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Pilgrimage

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A journey by a believer to a holy site for religious reasons

Act of worship and devotion

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Importance of Christians

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Grow closer to god 
Strengthen faith 
Express sorrow for sin 
Seek forgiveness 
Reflect 
Pray 
Thank god
Seek a cure
Help others
Experience 
Meet people 
Advice from priests or monks 
Cleanse from sin
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Lourdes

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South west France 
Dedicated to Mary
Bernadette saw Mary in a cave in 1858
Recite rosary and bathe in water 
67 miracles and 6000 cures
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Iona

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Island on West coast of Scotland
Dedicated to Mary
Thin place veil between spiritual and physical world is thin
Remote and windswept
Nature reveals gods infinite power and presence
Reflection or meditation

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Festival

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A day or period of celebration for religious reasons

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Christmas

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Commemorates the incarnation

Season of 12 days ending with the epiphany

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Easter

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Religious season celebrating resurrection of Jesus from the dead
Starts with Easter Day and finishes with feast of Pentecost

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How is Easter celebrated

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Most important 
Remember events of sacrifice on good Friday 
Special services 
Processions 
Flowers 
Hymns 
Orthodox walk around church at midnight on Saturday and enter with lit candles 
Light paschal candle 
Holy communion 
Open air services 
Share breakfast
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How is Christmas celebrated

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25 dec
12 days 
Ends with epiphany
Trees 
Lights 
Nativity scenes 
Carols
Midnight mass 
Cards
Gifts
Charity giving
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Church

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1- holy people of god, body of Christ, among whom Christ is present and active
2- a building in which Christians worship

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What does the church do

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Christians meet pray get spiritual guidance and socialise 
Bible studies 
Prayer meetings
Help in local community eg youth club 
Social services eg schooling medical care 
championed the neglected 
Food banks 
Street Pastors
Parish nursing
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Examples of how church provides for local communities

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Trussel trust food banks

Oasis project

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