Christianity - Living the Christian Life Flashcards
What is Liturgical Worship
Liturgical worship is public worship which takes place in a Church. It uses set prayers from a service book.
What is Non Liturgical worship
Non Liturgical worship is public worship which takes place in a Church but it is without set prayers or rituals. The leader of the worship is free to choose the prayers and Bible readings
What is Informal worship
Informal worship is done either at home or at Church. There are no set prayers and an example of Informal worship is when families say grace before a meal
What is Private Worship
Private worship is when Christians pray to God by themselves. This can be done by saying prayers or reading the Bible alone
Why do people worship in the home
People worship in the home because the family is the heart of ones life and praying with the family brings them closer together
Why do people use Private worship
People use Private worship so they can communicate with God one to one and express emotions they could not in front of others
Why do people use public worship
People use public worship because praying in Church with others gives a sense of belonging to a community as well as the opportunity to make friends and strengthen their faith
Give three reasons why Catholics, Orthodox and some Anglican Christians prefer Liturgical worship
- Worshipping with set prayers and set forms helps them to worship God in a familiar way which allows worship to become a part of their lives
- Using old prayers and forms makes them aware of their Christian background
- Using the same prayers and forms of worship allows them to feel a sense of solidarity and belonging
Give three reasons why most Protestants prefer Non Liturgical worship
- Using a more free form of worship helps all people to participate in worship
- It allows worship to include forms people are familiar with such as rock and Gospel music
- It helps connect worship with today’s world
Why are the 7 sacraments essential in the life of Orthodox and Catholic Christians (Give three reasons)
- Through the sacraments they receive grace and blessing from God
- The 7 sacraments mark the journey of faith that Christians go through in life
- The 7 sacraments make Christians stronger in their faith
What do the 39 Articles teach about the sacraments
The 39 Articles teach Christians that there are only two sacraments : Baptism and the Eucharist
What are three features of Catholic Baptism
- There are readings from the Bible about baptism or new life in Jesus
- The priest talks to the family about baptism and the responsibilities of raising a Catholic child
- Prayers are said for the prayers of the family
Why is baptism important for Catholics (Give three reasons)
- It is seen as necessary for the person to receive salvation
- Through baptism, the person becomes a member of the Church
- It washes away original sin and makes the person pure
What are three features of a Baptist Christian baptism service
- The person being baptised is asked if they believe that Jesus died for their sins
- The person says a few words about how they came to believe in Christ
- The minister lowers them completely under the water
Why is baptism important for Baptists
- It signifies the end of the old life outside the church and a new one being born in Christ
- They believe that in baptism, God’s presence and blessings come upon them
- It is when they make a personal commitment in faith in Jesus as Lord
Why is the Eucharist important for Catholics (Give three reasons)
- They believe that the bread and wine turns into the blood and body of Jesus
- The Eucharist is a sacrament: it allows Catholics to receive Gods strength for the coming week
- The Mass is the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus
What are three main features of the Eucharist in the Methodist church
- There is a general confession of sins
- Sharing of the bread and wine
- There is thanksgiving which includes a remembrance of the Last Supper
What are three purposes of prayer
- Thanksgiving - Thanking God for his goodness or for something specific eg: getting better after an illness
- Confession - Confessing to sins which have been committed and asking for forgiveness
- Supplication - Asking for help from God for either ones self or for someone else
What does Matthew say about prayer
“And lead us not into temptation and deliver us from the the evil one”
Why do Christians pray (three reasons)
- Prayers of Thanksgiving stop a person from being selfish and make them realise not to take things for granted
- Prayers of Confession stop a person from bottling up feelings of guilt and stop them from repeating the same mistakes again
- Prayers of Supplication help a person to realise that they are trying to do something good for those who are suffering
What does Luke teach about pilgrimage
“Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem”
Why do Christians go to pilgrimage
- Many pilgrims feel that life is about finding God and the only way to do that is by going on pilgrimage
- Many believe that pilgrimage brings them closer to God
- Pilgrimage adds discipline to a Christians spiritual life
Outline three features about pilgrimage to Jerusalem
- They go to the Cenacle which is thought to be the location of the Upper Room which is where the Lat Supper took place
- They go to the Church of all Nations on the Mount of Olives which is where Jesus prayed to his Father to take the cup from him and it was where he was arrested
- They go to the Via Dolorosa which is the route Jesus was made to take when carrying the cross
Why is Walsingham an important place for pilgrimage
- Christians feel close to the Virgin Mary
- Many pilgrims have said that it is a lace where their prayers have been answered
- It is a place where healings are thought to have taken place
Why is Iona important for pilgrims
- It encourages clergy and ordinary Christians to spend time together
- It helps Christians from different Churches come closer together
- It gives Christians time apart from their regular lives so they can think about God
Why is Taize important for Christians
- It gives pilgrims an opportunity to learn from young people from different races
- It encourages Christians to develop their spiritual gift of kindness
- It gives them an opportunity to learn about spirituality from brothers of the community
Give a SOWAA for why Protestants are against pilgrimage
“All pilgrimages should be stopped” Martin Luther
Give three features of Advent
- It begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas
- They remember the coming of Jesus as stated in the Old Testament
- They light a candle on the Advent wreath on each Sunday and a final one on Christmas day
Give three features of Christmas celebrations
- There is a special service on midnight on Christmas Eve
- Multiple services on the morning of Christmas day
- Gifts are exchanged to remember how the wise men gave Jesus gifts
Give three reasons why Christmas is important for Christians
- It celebrates the incarnation. If the incarnation didn’t happen there would be no Christianity
- The incarnation allowed humans to have a full relationship with God
- All Christians feel united as they are all part of a worldwide community
What is Palm Sunday
It remembers Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem where people greeted him with palm leaves and how these people would later betray him
What is Maundy Thursday
It celebrates the Last Supper and there are readings about the arrest as well as the Last Supper
What is Good Friday
It remembers the death of Jesus
What is Holy Saturday
It is a day of reflection and prayer. No services are held
Why is Holy Week significant for Christians
- Palm Sunday reminds Christians that Jesus was the Son of God
- Holy Thursday reminds Christians of their origins and the importance of the Eucharist
- Holy Week reminds Christians about all the suffering Jesus faced in order to atone for human sins
How do Catholics celebrate Easter Virgil
- There is a ceremony of light
- There are Bible readings to remember how the resurrection brought about goodness back into the world
- There is a renewal of Baptismal vows
Why is Easter significant for Christians
- It celebrates the resurrection of Jesus which proves his identity
- Through resurrection sins can be forgiven by God
- It proves that death has been overcome
Give a SOWAA to support Easter
“… if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless” 1 Corinthians
What does Mark say about missionary and evangelical work
“Go into all the world and preach the Gospel”
What is the Alpha Course
It aims to introduce non Churchgoers to the basics of Christian faith through talks and discussions
What is Hope
It aims to act as a catalyst for missionary work by providing resources and ideas
What is Urban Saints
It runs children’s groups and organises trips and events about Christianity
What does Pope Francis say about missionary work
“…the poor find a way to be poor no longer”
Why do conservative and Evangelical Christians believe this work is important
- The Great Commission of Jesus that it was their duty to preach the Gospels
- They believe that they should share their faith as an act of love
- They believe that the only way non Christians can have their sins forgiven is by converting to Christianity
Why do Liberals not regard this work as important
- They feel that trying to get people to convert while living in a multi cultural society is wrong
- They feel that by getting people to convert it tells them that their religion is wrong which is unfair
- They feel that the most important commandment of Jesus was to love your neighbour and by trying to convert other people to Christianity is not loving
Why is the local church important
- The church is where people go to show their devotion to God through prayer
- It is where special services are held eg: Christmas services
- It is the only place where all of the sacraments are offered to Christians
How does the local church help the local area
- It supports local Christian schools
- Provides aid for elderly people such as hosting lunch clubs
- Provides social facilities such as youth clubs which allow children to meet new people and make friends
What does Peter say about church leaders
“Be shepard’s of God’s flock that is under your care”
What does the local church provide an individual believer
- The chance to worship
- The chance to be a part of special services
- Christian fellowship with other Christians in the local area
Why do Christians believe in reconciliation
- Jesus said that if we don’t forgive those who have sinned against us, God will not forgive our sins
- St Paul says that the only way to live in peace is by forgiving those who have wronged you
- The concept of forgiveness and reconciliation is the bases of Christianity
Why are some Christians not allowed to worship freely
- In dictatorships such as North Korea Christians are not allowed to be Christians. Therefore many meet in secret and if they are caught, they can be imprisoned or killed
- In some Muslim countries where a strict Shari’ah law is present, Christians are killed or imprisoned due to their faith
What does St Paul teach about love and charity
St Paul teaches that love is greater than any other spiritual gift
Why is Christian Aid trying to end world poverty
- In the New Testament, it says that ones riches should be used for aiding the poor
- In the Sermon of the Mount Jesus taught that Christians should give their time and possessions to the needy
- All churches teach that Christians have a duty to help the poor
What did Jesus say about charity in the Parable of the Sheep and Goats
“When you did it for the least of my brothers. you did it for me”
