Christianity: Living the Christian Life

Question 1

Creed

Answer 1

A statement of firmly held beliefs; for example, The Apostles’ Creed or the Nicene Creed.

Question 2

Epiphany

Answer 2

A moment of suddenly revealing something surprising or great, in the Christian calendar, Epiphany is a celebration of the revelations of Jesus.

Question 3

Advent

Answer 3

A season of preparation for Christmas

Question 4

Vision

Answer 4

Seeing or hearing someone or something holy

Question 5

Shrine

Answer 5

A holy place

Question 6

Pilgrimage

Answer 6

A journey to a religious or holy place

Question 7

Prayer

Answer 7

A way of communicating with God

Question 8

Eucharist

Answer 8

The ceremony commemorating the Last supper, involving bread and wine.

Question 9

Sacrament

Answer 9

An important Christian ceremony.

Question 10

Denominations

Answer 10

The name given to the main groups within the church.

Question 11

Baptism

Answer 11

The Christian ceremony that welcomes a person into the Christian community.

Question 12

Liturgical

Answer 12

A set form of worship, usually following agreed words

Question 13

Non-liturgical

Answer 13

A form of worship which is not set

Question 14

Sermon

Answer 14

A talk or teaching from a church leader

Question 15

Anoint

Answer 15

Apply oil to a person’s head as a sign of holiness and God’s approval

Question 16

Worship

Answer 16

Believers expressing love and respect for, and devotion to God.

Question 17

39 Articles of Religion

Answer 17

A historical record of beliefs (or ‘doctrines’) held by the Church of England.

Question 18

Holy week

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The week before Easter.

Question 19

Nativity

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The birth of someone

Question 20

Prophecy

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A message from God in which he communicates his will

Question 21

Vigil

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Staying awake at night in order to pray; also the name given to the celebration of a festival on the eve before the festival itself.

Question 22

Convert

Answer 22

To change from one set of beliefs to another

Question 23

Mission

Answer 23

Sending individuals or groups to spread the Christian message

Question 24

Evangelism

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Preaching the gospels in order to attract new believers.

Question 25

Alpha

Answer 25

A course run by churches and local Christian groups which enables people to find out more about the Christian faith in a relaxed setting

Question 26

Ecumenism

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A movement that tries to bring different Christians denominations closer together

Question 27

Local church

Answer 27

A meeting place for local believers and the community of believers who gather there

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Outreach

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An activity to provide services to people in need.

Question 29

Charity

Answer 29

Giving to those in need

Question 30

Parish

Answer 30

A community of local believers within a particular denomination

Question 31

Persecution

Answer 31

The ill-treatment of an individual or group, usually on the groups of religion, politics or ethnicity

Question 32

Reconciliation

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Restoring peace and friendship between individuals or groups

Question 33

Pentecostalism

Answer 33

A protestant movement that puts special emphasis on a direct and personal relationship with God through the Holy Spirit

Question 34

Missionary

Answer 34

A person who preaches and invites people to convert to the Christian faith