Christianity (part 2 - Practices) Flashcards
What is Worship?
It is the way Christians show their devotion, love, and respect for God.
Forms of Worship:
-Liturgical worship
-Non-liturgical worship
-Informal/Charismatic worship
-Private worship
Liturgical worship
A type of worship that follows set pattern of prayers and readings.
Has been around for a long time so people have faith in it.
Viewed as ‘old fashioned’
Non-Liturgical worship
More informal, it has less structures and set things.
Informal worship
Focuses on the adoration of God, free flowing services, modern style.
Very heartfelt and personal.
Moves away from tradition
Private worship
Can be done anywhere and mostly done alone.
Includes meditation and study of the bible.
Its a good way of expressing their feelings.
What does this quote show “When two or three come together in my name I am there with them” ?
Shows that God is present with them when Christians worship or pray together.
This promotes types of worship that bring Christians together other than private worship.
What is prayer?
It is how Christians communicate with God.
What are the 5 basics forms of prayer?
ACTS:
-Adoration
-Confession
-Thanksgiving
-Supplication
What is evidence for prayer?
‘The Lord’s Prayer’
What is a sacrament?
A religious act or ceremony.
What is Baptism?
It is a sacrament.
A ritual through which people become members of the church.
Why is water used in baptism?
It symbolises the washing away of the original sin.
Quote - Baptism
“Baptising them in the name of the father and the son and of the holy spirit”
What is the Eucharist/Holy Communion?
It is a sacrament that commemorates Jesus’ last supper.
Not all Christians celebrate it.
What are the most important elements of the Eucharist/Holy Communion?
The bread = Jesus’ body
The wine = Jesus’ blood
Quote - Eucharist
“Do this in remembrance of me”
What 2 places do Christians pilgrimage to?
-Iona (Scotland)
-Lourdes (France)
Why is Lourdes important?
-Water is believed to have healing powers.
-Saint Bernadette had visions of the Virgin Mary.
Why do people go to Iona?
-To redirect their lives
-Connect with God
-Study the bible
What is the idea of Christmas?
To spread love and peace
Easter
-Palm Sunday - Jesus returned to Jerusalem
-Maundy Thursday - the last supper and Jesus’ arrest
-Good Friday - Jesus’ crucifixion and death
-Easter Sunday - Jesus’ resurrection
What is the role of the church in the local community?
-Make communities better places to live in.
-Provide advice for those who need it.
What do Street Pastors do?
-Go on the streets at night to help those in need.
-Make community feel safer.
-Protect and provide a safe place.
What does Trussell Trust do?
-A food bank that provides food for the ones in need.
-Help people in general crisis.
QUOTE
“Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead”
what are 3 ways for Church Growth?
-Charity
-Mission
-Evangelism
What is Charity?
Helping to make community a better place to live.
What is Mission?
A person spreading the Christian message abroad through their actions.
What is Evangelism?
Spreading God’s message to convert people to Christianity.
Quote - Evangelism
“Therefore go make disciples of all nations”
What is Persecution?
People being treating differently or getting killed for their beliefs.
Quote - Persecution
“Blessed are those who are persecuted
what is the world wide church’s main focus?
To forgive and reconciliate.
What is Reconciliation?
The restoring of harmony after relationships have broken
