Christian Practises & teachings Flashcards
What is the definition of supplication?
Requesting, asking,pleading
Which church is the largest Christian church?
Catholic
How many sacraments are there?
7
What is a sacrament?
An outward sign of an inward spiritual grace. One of 7 rituals in Christian practices, some of which are not used at all in some denominations.
What is the order of baptism?
- greeting
- reading
- signing with the cross
- taking of the bread and wine
- the blessing
What must a sacrament have?
- form (words or actions)
- matter (water, physical stuff do some sort)
- intention (of the person to perform the sacrament)
What is the Eucharist also known as?
Holy communion or mass
Divine Liturgy definition?
Heavenly/ godly worship
Antimension definition?
A piece of cloth used to cover the Gospel. It is unfolded to symbolise the revealing of Jesus’ teachings.
What is the definition of gospel?
The Christian message. From the 2nd century it came to mean the 4 gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
What is the definition of holy communion?
The Divine Liturgy (orthodox), catholic’s call it mass, Protestants call it Eucharist
Who were the magi?
The 3 kings
What is the definition of incarnation?
God made human
When do the magi arrive at the stable in Bethlehem?
A few months after Jesus birth
What happens on Christmas Eve at midnight?
There is a Eucharist lit by only candles.
In the Christmas story what happened when Herod heard of the birth?
He ordered that all the 1st born sons to be executed.