Christianity Practices Flashcards

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Define liturgical worship and give an example.

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It is a structured worship with a set routine or pattern. E.g Eucharist.

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State 4 different types of prayer.

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  1. Thanksgiving
  2. Confession
  3. Supplication (asking for others)
  4. Adoration
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3
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What is the significance of the Lord’s Prayer?

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Jesus gave it to his Apostles as a completely selfless prayer.

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What 7 sacraments do Roman Catholics believe in?

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  1. Baptism
  2. Eucharist
  3. Confirmation
  4. Anointing the sick
  5. Marriage
  6. Holy orders
  7. Penance (repent for sins)
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5
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What 3 sacraments do Protestants believe in?

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  1. Baptism (not all Evangelicals believe it is a sacrament)
  2. Confirmation
  3. Eucharist (holy communion)

They have marriage but do not see it as a sacrament.

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What do Society of Friends and Salvation Army believe about sacraments?

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internal spiritual experiences, not rituals. Marriage but not a sacrament.

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Name 3 types of worship.

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  1. Liturgical
  2. Informal
  3. Individual
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Why is prayer important to Christians?

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Communicate with God or Jesus. Builds a relationship with God.

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Why is Baptism important to Christians? (3 reasons)

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  1. Entrance into Christianity
  2. Removes sin
  3. Reborn spiritually
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What do Roman Catholics believe about the Eucharist?

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Transubstantiation - bread and wine becomes Jesus’ flesh.

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What do Protestants believe about the Eucharist?

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Bread and wine is just a symbol of Jesus and his presence is spiritual.

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Why do Baptists practice the Eucharist?

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As an act of remembrance (memorialism)

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13
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How do Quakers worship?

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Silence and stillness in the presence of God.

= closer to God and members of the congregation.

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14
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What does Lent represent?

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40 days & nights in the desert.

Spiritual preparation for Easter that starts on Ash Wednesday.

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15
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Why is Easter Sunday important?

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It commemorates resurrection. It assures Christians that they will be with God for all eternity, even after death.

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16
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State significance of Pilgrimage.

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  1. Religious devotion
  2. Represents journey from Earth to Heaven, faith in action
  3. Deepens spiritual faith
17
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Why is Walsingham important?

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It is a replica of the house where Jesus’ birth was announced.

18
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What is unique about Taize?

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It is ECUMENICAL (unity of Christian denominations).

It promotes reconciliation, understanding and cooperation.

19
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Give 4 reasons why Taize is famous.

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  1. Acts of atonement
  2. Acts of supplication
  3. Historical
  4. Religious devotion with chants, music and dance.
20
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Give an overview of the current religious landscape in Britain.

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  1. PLURALIST society. (lots of religions)

2. Many festivals are now considered secular celebrations as people don’t link them to religion.

21
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Name 3 traditions linked to Christianity.

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  1. Swear on a holy book in court.
  2. Marriage in a Church.
  3. Laws about store hours on Sunday (‘keep holy the sabbath day’)
22
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What is the problem with Evangelism?

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ethical to try to convert people’s faith in a pluralist society, Freedom of Thought is a human right.

23
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How is the church growing?

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Growing in Africa

UK it is in decline according to the 2011 census.

24
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What does Tearfund do?

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  1. awareness for social issues, e.g. discrimination and poverty.
  2. Create sports clubs for kids in Cambodia to keep them out of gangs and mentor them in life skills.
25
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Why is Tearfund important?

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‘love thy neighbour’ into action, selfless, agape love.

26
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What does Open Doors do?

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  1. Helps persecuted people keep their faith.
  2. religious resources, e.g. Bibles.
  3. practical support.
27
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Give the aim of the Eumenical Movement.

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Unity, more cooperation between denominations & reconciliation.

28
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What is informal worship

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Varied and spontaneous elements even if a pattern

29
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Fresh expressions

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Café church etc attract ppl

30
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Evangelical growing church by

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Church planting - non traditional churches in places eg new estates

31
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Tear fund in Colombia

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30+ sports club remove gang culture for social help and life skills

32
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Christmas shows

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J as saviour of the world

33
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What is done to show penance in walsingham

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Walk last mile to shrine bare foot