Christinaity - Living the Christian life (pg 19-26)

Question 1

sacraments

Answer 1

rites of passage, ceremony, or event where the grace and power of God can be received. e.g. baptism

Question 2

Purpose of Prayer

Answer 2

become closer with God
ask for forgiveness
prasie and thank God

Question 3

Liturgical/non-liturgical worship

Answer 3

liturgical - worship according to a set pattern on a regular basis
non-liturgical - less formal and does not follow a set pattern, can involve unscripted or improvised

Question 4

Purpose of Christian pilgrimage

Answer 4

• think about the sacrifice Jesus made
• visit areas with spiritual, religious or historical significance
• meditate and prayer

Question 5

Christmas

Answer 5

• celebrates incarnation and birth off Jesus
• cards and presents given, decorated, special church services
• meaning of Christmas - helping others and sharing
• Advent marks the countdown to Christmas (candles)

Question 6

Easter

Answer 6

• remembers the crucifixion and celebrates the resurrection of Jesus
• special services are held
• faith in eternal life
• Holy Week is the final week leading to easter

Question 7

Missionary

Answer 7

a person who is ent on a religious mission to promote Christianity (local communities and across the world)

Question 8

Evangelical work

Answer 8

spreading faith by missionaries

Question 9

role and importance of the church in local community

Answer 9

• unite the local community
• provides support and comfort when needed
• advice from sources of authority e.g. minister or vicar
• gives identity and belonging to people in a community

Question 10

How local church community helps

Answer 10

• centre of christian identity, organises event s to bring people together
• ecumenism, breaking down barriers between different christian denominations
• outreach work, volunteering in positions involving going into the local community
• worship through living practices, celebrating special events

Question 11

Importance of the worldwide church

Answer 11

• givres global identity to christians
• promoted unity
• provides support when needed
• shows how christian teachings can be out to work globally

Question 12

Christian teachings about charity

Answer 12

• teaches compassion and treating others fairly ‘love your neighbour as yourself’ (Mark 12:31)
• helping others
• equality ‘God crated mankind in his own image’