Christianity Practices Flashcards
What is the definition of worship?
Act of religious praise, honour or devotion.
What are 3 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
Give 2 reasons why Christians worship.
- 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 2 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.
What prayer did Jesus teach his disciples?
The Lord’s Prayer
What is infant baptism?
Where babies or young children are made members of the Church and promises are made on their behalf (e.g. Godparents)
What is believer’s baptism?
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.
Give 2 alternative names for the Holy Communion.
- Mass;
- Eucharist
What is Holy Communion?
A service of thanksgiving where the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated using bread and wine.
Give 2 reasons why Communion is important to Christians
- It brings the community of believers together;
- It strengthens their commitment to the faith.
Name 2 ways in which most Churches celebrate Holy Communion and describe them.
- Ministry of the Word: focuses on God’s word in the Bible;
- Ministry of Holy Communion: offering and sharing of bread and wine
What is a pilgrimage?
A journey by a believer to a holy site for religious reasons.
Give 2 reasons a Christian might go on a pilgrimage
- Strengthen their faith; 2. Ask for forgiveness from sin;
- Seek a cure from an illness.
Give 2 places where a Christian might go on a pilgrimage
- Lourdes, France (holy spring);
- Iona, Scotland
Why are festivals important to Christians?
It helps them remember important events in the religion and plan public worship.
What are 2 main festivals in Christianity?
- Christmas; 2. Easter
What is the Church?
The holy people of God, aka the Body of Christ.
Give 2 ways the Church helps the local community.
- Food banks;
- Street pastors
Name 2 charities that help distribute food in the UK.
- The Trusell Trust;
- The Oasis Project
What is a mission?
The calling of a religious organisation or individual to go out into the world and spread the Word of God
What is evangelism?
Spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness.
Name one organisation that helps with mission and evangelism in the UK.
Alpha Cross
What is the Great Commission?
When Jesus said to make disciples of people, not just believers.
What does discipleship mean?
Where each individual Christian has a role to play in training new converts, spreading the faith and encouraging new believers.
What is reconciliation?
The restoring of harmony after a relationship has broken down.
What is the responsibility of the worldwide Church?
To help restore people’s relationships with God and one another.
What organisation helps to promote harmony and reconciliation?
The Corrymeela Community, Northern Ireland
How do Christians respond to persecution (hostility, ill-treatment)?
They try to help those who are persecuted and show love.
Why do Christians respond to world poverty?
They follow the example of Jesus in working to relieve poverty.
Name 2 charties that help end world poverty and explain what they do.
- CAFOD: they increase access to clean water;
- Christian Aid: they provide emergency food and shelter
