Christianity: Practices Flashcards
What is worship?
How religious people describe how they feel about and act towards God
What do Christians show through their worship?
1) adoration
2) love
3) honour
4) respect
What is congregation?
A group of Christians meeting for worship
What are the three basic forms of worship?
1) liturgical
2) non-liturgical
3) charismatic
What is liturgical worship?
A more formal service with a set pattern
What denominations use liturgical worship?
1) Roman Catholic Church
2) Orthodox
3) Church of England
What do the colours of the vestements (robes) that the priest wears during the service or liturgy express?
The character of what it is that is being celebrated or remembered
When are the colours white and gold used?
Special celebrations, like Easter and Christmas
When is the colour red used?
On days when Christians recall the suffering and death of Jesus. It also recalls the coming of the Holy Spirit and is used on Pentecost and for Confirmation
When is the colour violet or purple used?
In Advent to help remind Christians that it is a time of preparation for the coming of Christ. These colours are also used during Lent, the season of penance and renewal
What are the two main types of service in liturgical worship?
1) Eucharist service
2) service of the Word
What does the Eucharist service celebrate or remember?
Jesus’ suffering and death
What do the bread and wine received during the Eucharist service represent?
Jesus’ body and blood
What does the service of the Word focus on?
1) Bible readings
2) the sermon
What do Anglican services use for congregational worship?
1) Book of Common Prayer
2) Common Worship liturgy boooks
What is transubstantiation?
The transformation of the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ despite no change in appearance and taste
What do Quakers call their worship?
A ‘meeting for worship’
How long do Quaker meetings last for?
Approximately an hour
What is ministry?
During Quaker worship when people may choose to speak, pray or read aloud
When does a Quaker meeting end?
When two Quakers shake hands
What is open communion?
All people are welcome to participate in the communion
What is non-liturgical service?
Services that may be more spontaneous and have little pre-organised structure
What Churches use non-liturgical worship?
1) Baptist
2) United Reformed
3) Presbyterian
4) Methodist
What is a sacrament?
A ritual through which the grace (or blessings) of God can be received
List the sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church.
1) baptism
2) Eucharist
3) confirmation
4) reconciliation
5) marriage
6) holy orders
7) anointing of the sick
What two sacraments do the Protestant Churches and the Church of England recognise?
1) baptism
2) Eucharist
What is consubstantiation?
The belief that Jesus is spiritually present in the bread and wine
Why is the Eucharist important for Christians?
1) reminds them of the sacrifice of Jesus and the salvation they have received
2) brings them closer to the other members of the Christian community to which they belong
3) symbolises their connection with all Christians
What does the sacrament of baptism symbolise?
A person’s admission into the Christian Church
What does it mean when water is sprinkled over a person’s head or they are immersed in water during baptism?
Purification and being washed clean from sin
What is an infant baptism ceremony called?
Christening
Which denominations practice infant baptism?
1) Roman Catholic Church
2) Orthodox Church
3) Church of England