Christianity Practices Flashcards
Worship
An act devoted to God to show love and reverence for God
Christians believe that when they worship God, God speaks back through the Bible, sermon and sacraments
Liturgical worship
Liturgical worship follows a liturgy (a set pattern) usually from a printed book
The liturgy has an established structure of set prayers and readings with the congregation repeating key phrases
The ordered nature makes the worshippers feel comfortable and part of the process
Non-Liturgical worship
more informal way of worship
It follows a pattern or order but the elements are tailored to each service
without set words, worshippers feel it comes more from the heart
Charismatic worship
Informal worship that is free flowing and lacks structure
Evangelical worship
Informal worship stressing the teaching of Jesus
Private worship
Just as important as public worship for Christians
It can be liturgical or non-liturgical
Prayer
Prayer is talking and listening to God
It should include praise, confession, thanks, prayers for others and then the self
Importance of worship
God wants people to worship him
Worship can bring a sense of connection with God
It is an expression of internal faith
People gain a deeper understanding of their religion
Lord’s Prayer
The prayer that Jesus taught his disciples when he was asked “Master, how should we pray”
Usually part of all types of worship
It has praise, thanks, confessions and asking Go for for the things they need so many people think it is a perfect prayer
Sacrament
The external and visible sign of an inward spiritual grace
Baptism
Believers baptism and infant baptism
water and the signing of the cross with the words - in the name of the Father, son and holy spirit
person receives holy sin
removes original sin
Eucharist
Bread and wine - Last supper
spiritual feeding with the body and blood of Jesus
Reconciliation
Words of forgiveness
Rebuilding bonds
Forgiveness of sin
Pilgrimage to Lourdes
In Lourdes (France)
The Bernadette of Lourdes claimed she had seen a women, the Virgin Mary, in 18 visions
Her friend bathed her dislocated arm in spring water and it was heal
Many pilgrims visit Lourdes today - taking part in processions, saying the rosary and mass, touching the walls of the cave
Water is often taken home
People with sickness go hoping for healing
Since the first cure in 1858. 69 more Lourdes healings have been miracles
Pilgrims describe they feel peaceful
Pilgrimage to Iona
The island of Iona holds a significant place in the history and development of Christianity in Scotland and the surrounding regions making pilgrims want to visit
Christmas
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus
is a state holiday in the UK
Christians celebrate with gifts and food
Christingles represent Jesus as the light of the world
Easter
Easter remembers the death and resurrection of Jesus
Good Friday - Crucifixion shows God’s benevolence John 3:16 “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life”
Shows God is omnipotent
Easter prayers in the church
Send gifts and cards and easter chocolate
Role of church in the local community
The church set up food banks to collect and distribute food
Many hospitals have been set up by the church
The Salvation works with the poor and sets up food kitchens, hostels, toy collections, employment help and advice
Catholic aid helps people in poor countries
Evangelism
Growing the church by spreading the Gospel
The Church Army members are trained and licensed by the Church of England to work throughout the UK to help people find faith
SIM - Serving in Mission has a worldwide scope to follow Jesus’s instruction to send people out on mission. Members work in areas where it appears Christianity is under attack like Nigeria
Persecution
Persecution is hostility and ill treatment, usually because of prejudice
Christians reaction to this has been to trust God in times of need and react with forgiveness (“Forgive not 7 times but 77 times”) (“If you do not forgive others your father will not forgive you”)
Reconciliation
Working to be friendly again with others
Jesus reconciled with God through his death, it was the ultimate sacrifice so Christians should work for reconciliation with others
