christianity practices Flashcards
What is the definition of worship
Acts of religious praise, honour or devotion
What are the three types of worship?
Liturgical, Non-liturgical and private
Which type of worship is a service which follows a set structure or ritual?
Liturgical
Which type of worship is a service that does not follow a set text or ritual?
Non-liturgical
Why do Christians worship? Give 2 reasons
- To praise and thank God for his blessings.
- To ask for forgiveness from sin
What is prayer?
Communicating with God in silence or aloud, with others or alone.
Which type of prayer is prayers that have been written down and said more than once by more than one person?
Set prayer.
Which type of prayer is prayers that is made up by an individual using his or her own words?
informal prayer
Give two reasons why prayer is important for Christians?
- It encourages routine that allows for reflection in a busy day.
- It allows Christians to find peace and a sense of communication with God
Name the two ways in which most Churches celebrate Holy Communion and give a description of what they are
- Ministry of the Word – focuses on God’s word in the Bible.
- Ministry of Holy Communion – offering and sharing the bread and wine
What is a pilgrimage?
A journey by a believer to a holy site for religious reasons.
Give two reasons Christians go on pilgrimage.
- Strengthen their faith
- Ask for forgiveness from sin
- Seek a cure from an illness
Give two places that Christians may go on pilgrimage.
- Lourdes
- Iona
Why are festivals important to Christians? Give two reasons.
They help them to remember the important events in the religion and help them to plan public worship.
Why are festivals important to Christians? Give two reasons.
They help them to remember the important events in the religion and help them to plan public worship.
