Christian Practises Flashcards

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What is liturgical worship?

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It follows a set structure and takes place in a church led by a priest

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Why is liturgical worship important?

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Provides a set order that is familiar to everyone and brings about tradition

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What is non-liturgical worship?

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More informal and prayers are usually the leaders own words

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Why is non-liturgical worship important?

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Feel like it comes from the heart

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What is informal worship?

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It is spontaneous and and can involve dancing or singing

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Why is informal worship important?

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It is similar to early Christians

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What is private worship?

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Allows a person to feel close to god and reflection

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Why do Christians pray?

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To ask for forgiveness, thank god, seek help and deepen their relationship with god

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What is the best example of prayer?

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The Lord’s Prayer

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Why is prayer important?

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Enables Christians to talk to god and gives strength in times of trouble

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Why is the Lord’s Prayer important?

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Remind Christians to forgive and a sense of unity

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Why do Christians get baptised?

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Imitate Jesus, become a member of the church and receive gods grace

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What is a sacrament?

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Holy rituals through which believers receive grace

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What are the seven sacraments?

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Baptism, confirmation, holy communion, marriage, holy orders, reconciliation and anointing

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Which denomination recognises only two sacraments?

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Protestant

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16
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What is infant baptism?

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Pour water over baby’s head and parents promise to bring up child as a Christian

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Why is infant baptism important?

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Removes original sin and allows the child to grow up in gods love

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What is believers baptism?

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Consciously make the decision about their faith

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Why is believed baptism important?

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Jesus was baptised as an adult and only those old enough to understand should make the promises

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What is Eucharist?

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Another name for holy communion and celebration of jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection

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What is evangelism?

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Preaching the gospel to convert people to Christianity

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22
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What is atonement?

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Reconciliation between god and humanity

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What is holy communion?

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Another name for the Eucharist

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What is mission?

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The duty of Christians to spread the gospel

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What is reconciliation?

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Restoring relationships between people

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26
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What is word?

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Describes god creating the world through his word

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What does the holy communion celebrate?

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Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection

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What do catholics believe about holy communion?

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The wine and bread body the body and blood of Christ

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What do Protestants believe about the holy communion?

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It is a reminder for the last supper and bread and wine are symbols of his sacrifice

30
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What are the individual impacts of communion?

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Strengthens faith and makes them feel closer to god

31
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Why is Lourdes important?

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Claimed to have seen Virgin Mary there and the water has healing properties

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What is the importance of pilgrimage?

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Grow closer to god and help them better understand god. It cleanses then of sin

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Why is Iona important?

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‘Thin place’ where the veil between spiritual and physical worlds is very thin

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Why is Christmas important?

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Celebrates the incarnation of Jesus

35
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What do Christians do to celebrate Christmas?

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Give gifts as symbol of wise men’s gifts or give to charity to remember gods gift of Jesus

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Why do christians celebrate Easter?

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The death and resurrection of Jesus

37
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Why is good Friday significant?

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When Jesus was crucified

38
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Why is Easter Sunday significant?

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Jesus was resurrected

39
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What is the Church?

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The holy people of god

40
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What is the church?

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Building of worship

41
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How do churches help people?

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educating people and providing activities

42
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How does the Church help people?

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Support local food banks and social services

43
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What do the trussle trust do?

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Charity that runs good banks in he UK and provides food, help and support to people in crisis

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What do the Oasis project do?

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Provides internet cade, creative courses, a job club and training opportunities

45
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Why should christians help others?

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Jesus taught people to show agape love

46
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What is agape love?

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Unselfish love

47
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What do street pastors do?

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Challenge gang culture and responding to drunkenness etc many times before the police can act

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What do the parish nursing ministries do?

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Support healthcare through the church. They provide nurses who promote spiritual, mental and body well-being

49
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What is a mission?

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Calling to spread faith

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Why is a mission important?

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Jesus told his disciples to ‘make disciples of all nations’

51
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What is alpha course?

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Used as an introduction for those interested in Christianity

52
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Why should christians be evangelists?

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All Christians received the great mission

53
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What should evangelism be followed up by?

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Training new converts

54
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How can christians spread faith?

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Sharing what god has done for them, inviting people to church or advertisement

55
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What if Christ for all nations?

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Evangelists who hold miracles and healings

56
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What do the worldwide Church have a mission to do?

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Restore peoples relationship with god

57
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What do the Irish churches peace project do?

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Brings catholics and Protestants together

58
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What do the corrymeela community do?

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Brings people together to explore ways of moving from violence

59
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How do christians help people who are persecuted?

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Send money and support

60
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How can persecution be a positive thing?

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Strengths faith and conviction

61
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What passage in the bible teaches christians about selfishness?

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The parable of the rich man and Lazarus

62
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What do Christian aid do?

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Encourage sustainable development and provide emergency relief

63
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What do tearfund do?

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Help lift people out of poverty

64
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What do CAFOD do?

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Work with local groups to help support communities out fo poverty