Christianity Practices

Question 1

What is the definition of worship?

Answer 1

Act of religious praise, honour or devotion.

Question 2

What are 3 types of worship?

Answer 2

Liturgical, Non-Liturgical and Private

Question 3

Which type of worship is a service which follows a set structure or ritual?

Answer 3

Liturgical

Question 4

Which type of worship is a service that does not follow a set text or ritual?

Answer 4

Non-Liturgical

Question 5

Give 2 reasons why Christians worship.

Answer 5

1. To praise and thank God for his blessings;
2. To ask for forgiveness from sin.

Question 6

What is prayer?

Answer 6

Communicating with God in silence or aloud with others or alone.

Question 7

Which type of prayer is prayers that have been written down and said more than once by more than one person?

Answer 7

Set prayer

Question 8

Which type of prayer is prayers that is made up by an individual using his or her own words?

Answer 8

Informal prayer

Question 9

Give 2 reasons why prayer is important for Christians.

Answer 9

1. It encourages routine that allows for reflection in a busy day;
2. It allows Christians to find peace and a sense of communication with God.

Question 10

What prayer did Jesus teach his disciples?

Answer 10

The Lord’s Prayer

Question 11

What is infant baptism?

Answer 11

Where babies or young children are made members of the Church and promises are made on their behalf (e.g. Godparents)

Question 12

What is believer’s baptism?

Answer 12

Initiation into the Church by immersion into water, only to be done when a believer is old enough to understand the importance of the ceremony.

Question 13

Give 2 alternative names for the Holy Communion.

Answer 13

1. Mass;
2. Eucharist

Question 14

What is Holy Communion?

Answer 14

A service of thanksgiving where the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated using bread and wine.

Question 15

Give 2 reasons why Communion is important to Christians

Answer 15

1. It brings the community of believers together;
2. It strengthens their commitment to the faith.

Question 16

Name 2 ways in which most Churches celebrate Holy Communion and describe them.

Answer 16

1. Ministry of the Word: focuses on God’s word in the Bible;
2. Ministry of Holy Communion: offering and sharing of bread and wine

Question 17

What is a pilgrimage?

Answer 17

A journey by a believer to a holy site for religious reasons.

Question 18

Give 2 reasons a Christian might go on a pilgrimage

Answer 18

1. Strengthen their faith; 2. Ask for forgiveness from sin;
2. Seek a cure from an illness.

Question 19

Give 2 places where a Christian might go on a pilgrimage

Answer 19

1. Lourdes, France (holy spring);
2. Iona, Scotland

Question 20

Why are festivals important to Christians?

Answer 20

It helps them remember important events in the religion and plan public worship.

Question 21

What are 2 main festivals in Christianity?

Answer 21

1. Christmas; 2. Easter

Question 22

What is the Church?

Answer 22

The holy people of God, aka the Body of Christ.

Question 23

Give 2 ways the Church helps the local community.

Answer 23

1. Food banks;
2. Street pastors

Question 24

Name 2 charities that help distribute food in the UK.

Answer 24

1. The Trusell Trust;
2. The Oasis Project

Question 25

What is a mission?

Answer 25

The calling of a religious organisation or individual to go out into the world and spread the Word of God

Question 26

What is evangelism?

Answer 26

Spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness.

Question 27

Name one organisation that helps with mission and evangelism in the UK.

Answer 27

Alpha Cross

Question 28

What is the Great Commission?

Answer 28

When Jesus said to make disciples of people, not just believers.

Question 29

What does discipleship mean?

Answer 29

Where each individual Christian has a role to play in training new converts, spreading the faith and encouraging new believers.

Question 30

What is reconciliation?

Answer 30

The restoring of harmony after a relationship has broken down.

Question 31

What is the responsibility of the worldwide Church?

Answer 31

To help restore people's relationships with God and one another.

Question 32

What organisation helps to promote harmony and reconciliation?

Answer 32

The Corrymeela Community, Northern Ireland

Question 33

How do Christians respond to persecution (hostility, ill-treatment)?

Answer 33

They try to help those who are persecuted and show love.

Question 34

Why do Christians respond to world poverty?

Answer 34

They follow the example of Jesus in working to relieve poverty.

Question 35

Name 2 charties that help end world poverty and explain what they do.

Answer 35

1. CAFOD: they increase access to clean water; 2. Christian Aid: they provide emergency food and shelter