Christianity Practices Fact Test

Question 1

What is the definition of worship?

Answer 1

Acts of religious praise, honour or devotion.

Question 2

What are the three types of worship?

Answer 2

Liturgical, Non-liturgical and private.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Liturgical.

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Non-liturgical.

Question 5

Why do Christians worship?

Answer 5

1. To praise and thank God for his blessings.
2. To ask for forgiveness from sin.
3. To seek help for themselves or others who are suffering.

Question 6

What is prayer?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Set prayer.

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Informal prayer.

Question 9

Give three reasons why prayer is important for Christians:

Answer 9

1. It encourages routine that allows for reflection in a busy day.
2. It helps to build discipline.
3. It allows Christians to find peace and a sense of communication with God.

Question 10

What prayer did Jesus teach his disciples?

Answer 10

The Lord’s Prayer.

Question 11

What is infant baptism?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

What is a believer’s baptism?

Answer 12

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

Question 13

Give three alternative names for Holy Communion:

Answer 13

1. Mass.
2. Eucharist.
3. The breaking of the bread.

Question 14

What is Holy Communion?

Answer 14

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

Question 15

Give three reasons why Communion is important to Christians:

Answer 15

1. It brings the community of believers together.
2. It strengthens their commitment to the faith.
3. It reminds Christians of the suffering others go through.

Question 16

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

Answer 16

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.

Question 17

What is a pilgrimage?

Answer 17

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

Question 18

Give four reasons Christians go on pilgrimage:

Answer 18

1. Strengthen their faith.
2. Ask for forgiveness from sin.
3. Seek a cure from an illness.
4. Meet others who share their faith.

Question 19

Give two places that Christians may go on pilgrimage:

Answer 19

1. Lourdes.

2. Iona.

Question 20

Why are festivals important to Christians?

Answer 20

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

Question 21

What are the two main festivals in Christianity?

Answer 21

1. Christmas.

2. Easter.

Question 22

What is the Church?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

Give two ways the Church helps the local community:

Answer 23

1. Foodbanks.

2. Street Pastors.

Question 24

Give two charities that help to distribute food in the UK:

Answer 24

1. The Trussell Trust.

2. The Oasis project.

Question 25

What is mission?

Answer 25

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

Question 26

What is evangelism?

Answer 26

Spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness.

Question 27

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

Answer 27

Alpha Course.

Question 28

What is the Great Commission?

Answer 28

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

Question 29

What does discipleship mean?

Answer 29

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

Question 30

What is reconciliation?

Answer 30

The restoring of harmony after relationships have broken down.

Question 31

What is the responsibility of the worldwide Church?

Answer 31

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

Question 32

What organisation helps to promote harmony and reconciliation?

Answer 32

The Corrymeela Community.

Question 33

How do Christians respond to persecution?

Answer 33

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

Question 34

Why do Christians respond to world poverty?

Answer 34

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

Question 35

Name three charities that help to end world poverty and give an example of what they do:

Answer 35

1. CAFOD – they increase access to clean water.
2. Christian Aid – they provide emergency food and shelter.
3. Tearfund – they work with communities to bring themselves out of poverty.