Christianity Flashcards

1
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What is the main religious tradition in the UK?

A

Christianity

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2
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What word is used to describe the Christian belief that God is powerful?

A

Omnipotent

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3
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What word is used to describe the Christian belief that God is fair?

A

Just

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4
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What is an example of moral evil?

A

murder

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5
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What are the three parts of the Holy Trinity?

A

The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit

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6
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The creation of the world is described in what chapter of the Bible?

A

Genesis

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7
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The Word” is referred to in the Bible. This phrase is thought to refer to…

A

Jesus

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8
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Define Incarnation?

A

God in physical form. Jesus was made flesh by being born.

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9
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define crucifixion?

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Jesus was killed on the cross.

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10
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define resurrection?

A

Jesus was brought back to life physically.

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11
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Define Ascension?

A

Jesus did not die but went up to heaven.

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12
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What does Original Sin mean?

A

It was the first act of disobedience towards God and means we all have a tendency to sin.

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13
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What prayer did Jesus teach his disciples?

A

the Lord’s Prayer

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14
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What is a believer’s baptism?

A

Initiation into the Church by immersion into water. Only to be done at an age where you can understand the importance of the ceremony.

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15
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Give two reasons why Communion is important to Christians?

A

strengthens faith and brings community together

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16
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What is a pilgrimage?

A

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

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17
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Give the name of two places that Christians may go on pilgrimage?

A

Iona and Lourdes

18
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What is mission?

A

The calling of a religious organisation or individual to go out into the world and spread their faith.

19
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What is mission?

A

The calling of a religious organisation or individual to go out into the world and spread their faith.

20
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What is evangelism?

A

Spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness.

21
Q

What is the Great Commission?

A

Where Jesus said to make disciples of people, not just believers.

22
Q

What is reconciliation?

A

The restoring of harmony after relationships have broken down.

23
Q

What word is used to describe the belief that God is loving?

A

Omnibenevolent

24
Q

Give an example of natural evil?

A

Earthquakes

25
Q

what aspects of life after death do denominations of Christians disagree on?

A

purgatory

26
Q

What does salvation mean?

A

To be saved from sin.

27
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What does ‘salvation through good works’ mean?

A

Salvation through good works is where you are saved by following the laws and commandments of God.

28
Q

which type of worship follows a set structure?

A

Liturgical

29
Q

Which type of worship is a service that does not follow a set text or ritual?

A

non-liturgical

30
Q

Which type of prayer is prayers that is made up by an individual using his or her own words?

A

Informal prayer

31
Q

Give two alternative names for Holy Communion?

A

mass and Eucharist

32
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What is Holy Communion?

A

A service of thanksgiving where the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated using bread and wine.

33
Q

Why are festivals important to Christians?

A

They help them to remember the important events in the religion

34
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What are the two main festivals in Christianity?

A

Christmas and Easter

35
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What does discipleship mean?

A

Where each individual Christian has a role to play in training of new converts, spreading the faith and encouraging new believers.

36
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What is reconciliation?

A

The restoring of harmony after relationships have broken down.

37
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What is the responsibility of the worldwide Church?

A

To help to restore people’s relationship with God and one another.

38
Q

What organisation helps to promote harmony and reconciliation?

A

The Corrymeela Community

39
Q

How do Christians respond to persecution?

A

They try to help those who are persecuted and show love

40
Q

Name two charities that help to end world poverty?

A

CAFOD and Christian aid