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Christianity Beliefs, Teachings and Practices Flashcards

1
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What percentage of the worlds population is Christian

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A third

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What belief is Christianity founded on

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That 2000 years ago Jesus died and rise from the dead

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What are the three main branches of Christianity

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Catholic, orthodox and Protestant

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What does monotheistic mean

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A religion with one god, that creates and sustains all that exists

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What other religion has strong roots with Christianity

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Judaism

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What traditional characteristics does god portray

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Male and female, being strong and powerful yet gentle and loving

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What does holy mean

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Something set apart from everything else for a special purpose, and worthy of worship

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Why did god make humans

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Because he is all loving and desired to bestow his love upon creatures

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What is god described as to do with justice

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The perfect giver of justice

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Name the trinity

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God the son, god the father and god the Holy Spirit

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What does the trinity describe

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There is only one god, each person is fully god yet they are not the same

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Which is the first of the trinity

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The father

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Which is the second in the trinity

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The son

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What is the fathers job

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He is believed to be the creator of the earth and all living things

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What is the son of god

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He incarnated onto earth in the form of Jesus

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What does the spirit do

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Influence, guide and sustain earth and all life on it

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What is the main belief with creation

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That everything was created good

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What is “The Word”

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A term used at the beginning of creation when referring to the son of god

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How was the whole trinity involved in creation

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The “spirit of god” was mentioned to be “hovering over the waters”, The Word aka god the son was mentioned too

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What is Jesus

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Incarnate, which means made of flesh and is in fully human form yet fully god form

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How long did god show himself as a human being

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30 years

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What does incarnation mean

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Becoming flesh, taking human form

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What does Latin “Christos” mean

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The anointed one

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24
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What do Jews not accept

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That Jesus was the messiah

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Who believes Jesus was the messiah

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Christians but they believe he is a spiritual one rather than a political one

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What happened when Jesus was baptised

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A voice from heaven said “you are my son”

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27
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What does blasphemy mean

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Claiming to be god

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Who sentenced Jesus to death

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Pontius Pilate

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What do Christians believe about the pain Jesus suffered

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That just because he was the son of god doesn’t mean he was spare of the pain and horror of his crucifixion

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Why did Jesus forgive the guards who crucified him

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Because they did not realise the significance of what was going on

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What did Jesus promise to one of the criminals who was also being crucified

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That he would soon join the kingdom of god

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What did Jesus say after six hours on the cross

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Father, into your hands I commit my spirit

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What did one of the Roman centurions in charge of the crucifixion do

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Praised god and acknowledged that Jesus has been a righteous man who had done nothing to deserve being crucified

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What is the belief about accepting Jesus’ sacrifice

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That if they accept it, sin can no longer destroy their lives because god forgives those who faithfully ask for forgivenes

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How does god understand suffering

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Suffering was part of Jesus’ life and so he has experienced it

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36
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Who asked for jesus’ body to bury it

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Joseph from Arimathea

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Why was there insufficient time to bury jesus’ body and anoint it

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It was the sabbath day which is a day of rest and religious observance

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What is the significance of the resurrection and ascension

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Resurrection shows the power of good over evil
By accepting jesus they can also be resurrected in some way so they have no need to fear death
The ascension shows that Jesus is with god

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What do Christians believe is a gift from god

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Eternal life

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What happens on the day of judgment

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God takes into account to what extent they have tried to get close to him and how they have followed the teachings of Jesus

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41
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What side are the sheep and goats on

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Sheep on right ( good ) goats on left (bad)

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What does Jesus make clear in his teachings

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That by serving other people, you are serving him

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43
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What do Christians believe is not enough to guarantee a good afterlife

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Simply treating other people well me in accordance with Christian morality

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44
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What is purgatory

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Where souls wait to receive their place in heaven

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45
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What are different beliefs about heaven

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Reserved for Christians
Followers of any faith that lived lives that pleased god
Simply baptised people

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What is the belief about the criteria for hell

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That non Christians go to hell, but most see this as very unfair since god is just this can’t happen

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What is the belief about hell not being real

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A loving god would not condemn people to eternal torment and pain

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What is sin

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Any action or thought that separates humans from god

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49
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What is original sin

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An inbuilt tendency to do wrong

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50
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What is Satan constantly trying to do

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Tempt humans to disobey god

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51
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What is salvation

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To be saved from sin and the consequences of it and be granted eternal life with god

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How can someone be salvated

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Through good works or grace

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53
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What does Jesus’ death make up for

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Original sin committed by Adam and Eve and so can bring people back to god

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What did Jesus know about his death

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That his death was necessary to restore the relationship between god and believers and make the opportunity for salvation available to all people

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What is atonement

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Jesus restoring the relationship between god and humanity

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What does atonement remove

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The effects of sin

57
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What is the beliefs about the penalty of sin

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That everyone must pay for it but Jesus suffered the penalty for all mankind

58
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What is worship

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The way Christians show their deep love, reverence and respect for god

59
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What is the word worship connected to

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The word worth which means to recognise someone’s importance and value

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What can worship involve

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Prayer, meditation, bible readings, singing hymns, preaching, sharing food or a pilgrimage

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What is liturgical worship

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A church service that follows a set ritual and a priest leads a contraction in formal prayer with set responses

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What is non liturgical worship

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A service that does not have to be a set order, such as Baptist churches

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What is informal worship

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A spontaneous and charismatic way of worship, with charismatic meaning led by the spirit

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What is private worship

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When a believer honours god on her own

65
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What is a sacrament

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Rites and rituals through which the believer reviews a special gift of grace

66
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Name the seven sacraments of catholics

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Baptism, confirmation, holy communion, marriage, holy orders, reconciliation, and anointing of the sick

67
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Name two churches that don’t use sacraments

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Quakers and Salvation Army

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How do sacraments help Christians

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It strengths their relationship with god by making him a part of their life

69
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What do sacraments involve

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Symbolic actions, words, and physical elements like water and wine.

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What happens in baptism

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The person is formally acknowledged as a child of god and revives gods saving grace as the person sins are forgotten and she enters a new life with Jesus Christ

71
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Why is infant baptism allowed

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As we are born with original sin and a tendency to sin so therefore everyone needs salvation, even a baby

72
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Which churches believe in believers baptism

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Baptist and Pentecostalists

73
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Why do they disagree with infant baptism

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They believe that a baby is too young to understand the meaning behind it and they believe baptism does not save a person

74
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Why does believers baptism involve full immersion

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It symbolises the cleansing from sin and rising up to a new life with Christ

75
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What do Catholics believe receiving holy communion means

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They become present in a mystical way at the death and resurrection of Christ

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Why do Protestants celebrate holy communion

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As a reminder of Jesus’ words and actions of the last supper

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What do Christians see holy communion as

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An act of fellowship with other Christians/ bring together a community and as communion with god

78
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What does holy communion make everyone

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Equal as everyone gets the same amount

79
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What does it remind Christians when breaking the bread

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That many in the world are starving

80
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What happens during services

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Collect money during the service to support work being done

81
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What is a pilgrimage

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A journey made by a believer to a sacred place to be spiritually and physically journey towards God

82
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Why do Christians go on a pilgrimage

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Grow closer to god
Express sorrow and sin 
Reflect
Seek a cure 
Meet others who share their faith
83
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Explain Lourdes

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A place dedicated to Mary mother of Jesus

Bernadette had visions of Mary and she told her to find a helping spring

84
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What is the largest demographic for Lourdes

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The elderly and sick

85
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Explain Iona

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Island of West coats of Scotland, dedicated to Virgin Mary
A thin place where the space between the spiritual and physical is thin because of extreme weather
Silence, reflection and meditation
Help out

86
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Name the two main Christian seasons of festivals

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Advent, Christmas and epiphany

Lent, Easter and Pentecost

87
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What does Christmas commemorate

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The incarnation of Jesus

88
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What do lights and the nativity represent in Christmas

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Jesus as the light coming into the world

Nativity showing he was born in poverty

89
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What is the most important Christian festival

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Easter as it celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead

90
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When was jesus crucified

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On good Friday

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What is said in church in Easter

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The priest announces Christ Has Risen and the congregation reply He is Risen Indeed

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What is the church

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It is made up of the followers of Jesus also called the body of Christ, the people make the building

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What does the church do

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It allows local communities to meet, worship, pray, obtain guidance and socialise
Also holds support groups

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What is the roof of the church not confined to

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The building

95
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Throughout history, what has the church done

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Been a major source of social services, an inspiration for art and campaigned for justice

96
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What is the Trussell Trust and its aim

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Food banks that’s provide emergency food for people in the uk
It’s aim is to bring people together (religious or not) in order to well towards ending poverty and hunger

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What is the oasis project

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A community hub with a food bank that helps those with ill health, disabilities, drug abuse or low income

98
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Why should Christians get involved in the local community

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As they should not ignore the needs of society because showing agape love is part of the Christian way of life

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What does agape mean

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Selfless, sacrificial love

100
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Name two things Christians can help with in society

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A lack of facilities for young people or insufficient care for the vulnerable

101
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What are the street pastors aims

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To help and care for vulnerable people in practical ways, such as listening to people’s problems or discouraging anti social behaviour

102
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What does the mission of the church include

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Trying to make a positive contribution to the local community and being a good neighbour, in James 2:14

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What is parish nursing

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A charity which supports whole person healthcare through the local church such as diagnosing signs if health problems, and provide support in times of crisis

104
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What does mission mean

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The vocation or calling for an individual to go out and spread their faith

105
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What is the great commission

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Jesus’ instructions to his followers that they should spread his teachings into every nation

106
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How can Christians spread their faith

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Through organised events or preaching, or become a missionary

107
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What is the aim of missions

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To persuade people to accept Jesus as their lord and saviour and to extend the church into every nation

108
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What is alpha

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A course which helps people understand the basics of Christian faith

109
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Where does alpha visit

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Universities and prisons

110
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Where is the church rapidly growing

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South America, Africa and Asia

111
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Where is there much persecution

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In the Middle East

112
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How many Christians are there in the world

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1.5 to 2.5 billion

113
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What is Christ for all nations

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Evangelical missions throughout the world and particularly in Africa as god told Reinhard “Africa shall be saved”

114
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What has happened at those meetings

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Miracles have occurred

115
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What is discipleship

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The word of Jesus saying that we should not just make believers but disciples so Christians need to train new converts in the way of following Jesus

116
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How do Christians do this

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By sharing testimonies, inviting people to meetings, prayers and advertising

117
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What does Romans 5:10 say that links to reconciliation

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That people have become the enemies of god

118
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Why is Coventry cathedral special

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As it was bombed but local Christians did not show revenge but forgiveness, it is now a centre of reconciliation

119
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What does the international society of human rights claim

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That 80% of all acts of religious discrimination are at Christians

120
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How many countries are Christians persecuted in

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139

121
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Name three ways Christians are persecuted

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Paying extra tax and not allowing them to have good jobs or build churches

122
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What is the corrymeela community

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A community that seeks to promote harmony and reconciliation

123
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What did the apostle Paul warn

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That everyone who wants to love a godly life in christ jesus will be persecuted

124
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Name a quote about persecution

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Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness for theirs is the kingdom of heaven

125
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How to Christians respond to persecution

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It helps them develop their faith and strength their convictions as believers

126
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Why does persecution separate Christians

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As they have to choose whether to stick with their faith and be fully committed or not

127
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What do Christians believe about those who are willing to suffer persecution

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That they share in a unique way with Jesus’ sufferings

128
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Why does the church grow during persecution

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As people witness the calm assurance and hope of eternal life Christians have

129
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Why should Christians be there for each other during persecution

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As they are one body and if “one part suffers, every part suffers”

130
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Name two main strategies of the Christians solidarity worldwide

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Documenting and raising awareness, attempting to influence governments who oppress

131
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Why should Christians give to the poor

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As Jesus told s rich man to sell everything and give to the poor

132
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What does CAFOD help increase

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Access to clean water, education and healthcare

133
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Where does Christian aid provide emergency care for

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Africa Asia, South America and the Middle East

134
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What does tear fund do

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They travel to places of great need and respond to disasters and help vulnerable communities get out of poverty

135
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How does tear fund get money

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Church donations and fundraising events

136
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Where do Catholics believe jesus went when he died

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Hell, also know as the harrowing of hell

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