christianity- practices Flashcards
what is liturgical worship
same, set pattern, formal
4 ways of worship
liturgical
non-liturgical
informal
private
what is the significance of prayer
communication with god
gives strength in times of trouble
find peace and a sense of communion with god
what is the lord’s prayer
the prayer jesus taught his disciples
what are sacraments
holy rituals that outwardly express inner spiritual experience
list 4 sacraments catholic and orthodox churches believe jesus initiated
baptism
confirmation
holy communion
reconciliation
what do sacraments do
help strengthen relationships with god by making him a part of their life
what is infant baptism? 3 points
babies are baptised
removes original sin
catholic and orthodox
what is believers’ baptism
jesus was an adult when baptised
adults are old enough to understand
it is someone’s conversion into living a life dedicated to jesus
what is the holy communion
giving thanks to god for his love and sending down jesus
what is the sacrament of the holy communion
bread and wine which celebrates jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection
what is eucharist in catholic mass? 3 points
holy communion
-sacrament
-bread and wine becomes body and blood of jesus
what is the importance of pilgrimage (5)
closer to god
reflect life
forgiveness for sins
thank god
experience
explain iona pilgrimage
barrier between physical and spiritual world
dedicated to mary
created by a missionary
explain lorde’s pilgrimage
woman had visions of mary who told her to dig for water for healing
dedicated to mary