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Christianity Practices Flashcards

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What is the definition of worship?

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Act of religious praise, honour or devotion.

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What are 3 types of worship?

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Liturgical, Non-Liturgical and Private

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

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Liturgical

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

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Non-Liturgical

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Give 2 reasons why Christians worship.

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

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

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

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Set prayer

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

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Informal prayer

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Give 2 reasons why prayer is important for Christians.

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  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.
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What prayer did Jesus teach his disciples?

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The Lord’s Prayer

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What is infant baptism?

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

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What is believer’s baptism?

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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.

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Give 2 alternative names for the Holy Communion.

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  1. Mass;
  2. Eucharist
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What is Holy Communion?

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

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Give 2 reasons why Communion is important to Christians

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  1. It brings the community of believers together;
  2. It strengthens their commitment to the faith.
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Name 2 ways in which most Churches celebrate Holy Communion and describe them.

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  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
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What is a pilgrimage?

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

18
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Give 2 reasons a Christian might go on a pilgrimage

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  1. Strengthen their faith; 2. Ask for forgiveness from sin;
  2. Seek a cure from an illness.
19
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Give 2 places where a Christian might go on a pilgrimage

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  1. Lourdes, France (holy spring);
  2. Iona, Scotland
20
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Why are festivals important to Christians?

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

21
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What are 2 main festivals in Christianity?

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  1. Christmas; 2. Easter
22
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What is the Church?

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

23
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Give 2 ways the Church helps the local community.

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  1. Food banks;
  2. Street pastors
24
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Name 2 charities that help distribute food in the UK.

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  1. The Trusell Trust;
  2. The Oasis Project
25
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What is a mission?

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

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What is evangelism?

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Spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness.

27
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Name one organisation that helps with mission and evangelism in the UK.

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Alpha Cross

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What is the Great Commission?

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

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What does discipleship mean?

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

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What is reconciliation?

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The restoring of harmony after a relationship has broken down.

31
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What is the responsibility of the worldwide Church?

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

32
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What organisation helps to promote harmony and reconciliation?

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The Corrymeela Community, Northern Ireland

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

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

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Why do Christians respond to world poverty?

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

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

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

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