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Christianity Practices Fact Test Flashcards

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What is the definition of worship?

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Acts of religious praise , honour or devotion.

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What are the three types of worship?

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Liturgical, Non-liturgical and private

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Which type of worship is a service which follows a set text or ritual?

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Liturgical

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Which type of worship is a service that does not follow a set text or ritual?

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Non- liturgical

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Why do Christians worship? Give 2 reasons.

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  1. To praise and thank God for his blessings

2. To ask for forgiveness from sin

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What is a prayer?

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Communication with God in silence or aloud, with others or alone .

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Which type of prayer is prayers that have been written down and said more than once by more than one person?

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Set prayer

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Which type of prayer is prayers that are made up by an individual using his or her own words?

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Informal prayer

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Give two reasons why prayer is important for Christians?

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  1. It encourages routine that allows for reflection in a busy day.
  2. It allows Christians to find peace and a sense of communication with God.
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What prayer did Jesus teach his disciples?

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The Lord’s Prayer

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What is infant baptism?

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Where babies or young children became members of the Church. Promises are made on their behalf.

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What is a believer’s baptism?

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Initiation into the Church by immersion into water. Only to be done at any age where you can understand the importance of the ceremony.

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Give two alternative names for Holy Communion.

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  1. Mass

2. Eucharist

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What is Holy Communion?

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A service of thanksgiving where the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated using bread and wine.

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Give two reasons why Communion is important to Christians?

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  1. It brings the community of believers together

2. It strengthens their commitment to the faith

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Name the two ways in which most Churches celebrate Holy Communion and give a description of what they are.

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  1. Ministry of the Word- focuses on God’s word in the Bible

2. Ministry of Holy Communion- offering and sharing the bread and wine.

17
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What is a pilgrimage ?

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A journey by a believer to a holy site for religious reasons.

18
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Give two reasons Christians go on pilgrimage.

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  1. Strengthen their faith
  2. Ask for forgiveness from sin
  3. Seek a cure from an illness
19
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Give two places that Christians may go on pilgrimage.

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  1. Lourdes

2. Iona

20
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What are festivals important to Christians? Give two reasons.

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They help them to remember the important events in the religion and help them to plan public worship.

21
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What are the two main festivals in Christianity?

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  1. Christmas

2. Easter

22
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What is the Church?

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The holy people of God also called the Body of Christ.

23
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Give two ways the Church helps the local community

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  1. Foodbanks

2. Street Pastors

24
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Name two charities that help to distribute food in the UK?

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  1. The Trussell Trust

2. The Oasis Project

25
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What is mission?

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The calling of a religious organisation or individual to go out in the world and spread their faith.

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What is evangelism?

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Spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness.

27
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Name one organisation which helps with mission and evangelism in the UK?

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Alpha course.

28
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What is the Great Commission?

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Where Jesus said to make disciples of people, not just believers.

29
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What does discipleship mean?

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Where each individual Christian has a role to play in training of new converts, spreading the faith and encouraging new believers.

30
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What is reconciliation?

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The restoring of harmony after relationships have broken down.

31
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What is the responsibility of the worldwide Church?

A

To help to restore people’s relationship with God and one another.

32
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What organisation helps to promote harmony and reconciliation?

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The Corrymeela Community

33
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How do Christians respond to persecution?

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They try to help those who are persecuted and show love.

34
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Why do Christians respond to world poverty?

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They follow the example of Jesus in working to relive poverty.

35
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Name two charities that help to end work poverty and give an example of what they do.

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  1. CAFOD- they increase access to clean water

2. Christian Aid- they provide emergency food and shelter.

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