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what are some forms of worship a Christian may do

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-bible readings
-pilgrimages
-preaching
-hymns

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why may christians worship

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to ask God for forgiveness and thank him for his blessings

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what does worship do

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it deepens relationship with God and gives comfort and strength to live a more truly Christian life

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what are the types of worship

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liturgical,non liturgical and private

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what is liturgical worship and examples

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services that follow a set pattern
-involve hymns sung
eg:eucharist in catholic , anglican and orthodox churches

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what is non-lithurgical worship

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-non set rituals
-Noncomformist churches

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what is informal worship

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people sharing thoughts when they feel Gods spirit moving towards them

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what is private worship

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individuals spending time with God

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why is prayer /private worship important

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builds up discipline
-gives Christians something to turn to in times of trouble and allows them to communicate with God

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what is the Lords prayer

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Gods response to his disciples when they asked him how to pray

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what do christians believe must happen for prayer to be effective

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a persons relationships with others must be right

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what are sacraments and examples

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-holy rituals that outwardly express inner spiritual experience
eg:catholic ,orthodox and protestant churches accept Holy communion and baptism
others like quakers dont use any

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what do sacraments do for christians

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affirm part of the church and make God a part of their life

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why might people argue infant baptism necessary

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as everyone descends from Adam and Eve so has a built in tendency to sin and need salvation even a baby

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which denominations perform believers baptism and which do infant

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believers-baptists and pentecostalists
infant-catholic and orthodox

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what message does the holy communion have on Christians

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as the bread is broken many are starving and reminds us to work in equality and justice just as Jesus did

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why may Christians go to pilgrimage

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-strengthen faith
-meet other Christians
-thank God for blessings
-experience holy place

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describe Lourdes

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pilgrim spot in south west france dedicated to Mary
in 1858 a young girl saw visions of Mary in a cave near the river.Mary told her to dig a spring of water which was discovered to have healing properties.Now 1000s pf pilgrims visit this cave and 67 miracles and 6000+cures have taken place

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how will you see kindness in Lourdes

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many sick or disabled pilgrims are accompanied by able - bodied helpers

20
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describe Iona

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in an island off the west coast of scotland St Columba who brought the religion to scotland in 6 century ad set up a small monastic community
now it is a pilgrim site dedicated to virgin Mary

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what is the trussel trust and what do they do

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around 420 food banks founded in 1997 who base their actions off the parable of the sheep and the goats and other christian beliefs

-they provide emergency food and support to those in crisis in the ukand provide food for almost 1 million people yearly

-they aim to combat poverty,rising prices and bring non-religious and religious people to work towards this

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what is the oasis project

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a community hub with an internet cafe ,job club and more
they run a food back and staff are supported by volunteers and session tutors
-used by 200 people a week
-practical support is provided to those in need (eg drug abuse/low income or domestic violence as well as spiritually)

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why should Christians be involved in the local community and how

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as agape is part of Christian way of life-parable of sheep and goats
-churches should respond to needs
(eg providing facilities for young people if there is lack or caring for vulnerable)

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what are street pastors and where does it come from

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Ascension trust a Christian Charity initiated it
-they provide reassuring presence on the streets and try to focus on drunkeness ,anti social public behaviour and crime with limits
-they listen like Jesus did and offer guidance
-school pastors do same but with drug use and bullying

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what do parish nursing do

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through the local church they help in times of crisis (to the nhs) and diagnose early signs of health problems
-they encourage better health and help with education and are there to listen and support

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what is the great commision

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Jesus instruction to his followers to spread his teachings to the world found at the end of Matthew

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what is a way a christian can fulfil the great commision

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-becoming missionaries which involves evangelism

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what is the alpha course

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helping church members understand the basics of christianity

29
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describe the journey of CfaN

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in 1974 Reinhard Bonnke made it
-believed God wanted him to be an evangelist since he was 10
hosts evangelic meetings
-over 74 million new believers

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what are ways the church gets its message to people

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shaing of testimonies
inviting people to Christian meetings
advertising

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what church uses reconciliation as a sacrament and what is it

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Catholic
Jesus came to repair relation between God and people
-it is the restoring of harmony after relationships have been broken down

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what is the corrymeela community

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1965 founded community by ray Davey who witnessed and was affected by ww2 bombing
-it promotes reconciliation and harmony and aims to move from violence and distrust
-variety of ages and backgrounds attend

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why does the bible say we experience persecution today

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as if jesus was persecuted his followers should expect it too

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explain the work of the barnabas fund and Christian Solidarity worldwide

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Barnabas: sends financial/spiritual support to projects combatting Christian persecution

csw :human rights organisation that campaigns for religious freedom for all
-via documenting/helping oppressed /training in law of human rights

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why should christians respond to world poverty

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story of rich man and lazarus
rich man ends up in hell after ignoring beggars plight
parable of the good samaritan
-jesus helped those who were seen as outcasts

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describe Cafod

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aid agency of the catholic church in England and Wales
-promote equality as good should be in abundance for all in like manner
-increases access to clean water ,education healthcare in poor communitues
-encourages Catholic schools and parishes to help those in disadvantaged comunties
-acts alongside local communities in conflicts and disasters providing food water and shelter for those who have lost a lot and helps them rebuild

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describe Christian Aid

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-relief/development agency for many church denominations in England and Ireland
-founded in 1945 they aim to stop poverty
-they campaign with fairtrade foundation,stop climate chaos and more
They are part of the act which provide emergency support in areas

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describe tearfund

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-An evangellic alliance formed from wanting to stop 1968 famine in Nigeria and Biafra
-follow Jesus footsteps in helping vulnerable
-churches work alongside or donate to make their work possible
-free those in poverty

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