Fact File (christian Practices) Flashcards
What is the definition of worship?
Acts of religious praise, honour or devotion
What are the three types of worship?
Liturgical, Non-liturgical and private
Which type of worship is a service which follows a set structure or ritual?
Liturgical
Which type of worship is a service that does not follow a set text or ritual?
Non-liturgical
Why do Christians worship? Give 2 reasons
- To praise and thank God for his blessings.
- To ask for forgiveness from sin
What is prayer?
Communicating with God in silence or aloud, with others or alone
Which type of prayer is prayers that have been written down and said more than once by more than one person
Set prayer
Which type of prayer is prayers that is made up by an individual using their own words?
Informal prayer
What prayer did Jesus teach his disciples?
The Lord’s Prayer
Give two reasons why prayer is important for Christians?
- It encourages routine that allows for reflection in a busy day.
- It allows Christians to find peace and a sense of communication with God.
What is infant baptism?
Where babies or young children became members of the Church. Promises are made on their behalf.
What is a believer’s baptism?
Initiation into the Church by immersion into water. Only to be done at an age where you can understand the importance of the ceremony.
Give two alternative names for Holy Communion
- Mass
- Eucharist
What is Holy Communion?
A service of thanksgiving where the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated using bread and wine.
Give two reasons why Communion is important to Christians
- It brings the community of believers together.
- It strengthens their commitment to the faith.
Name the two ways in which most Churches celebrate Holy Communion and give a description of what they are.
- Ministry of the Word – focuses on God’s word in the Bible.
- Ministry of Holy Communion – offering and sharing the bread and wine.
What is a pilgrimage?
A journey by a believer to a holy site for religious reasons
Give two reasons Christians go on pilgrimage.
- Strengthen their faith
- Ask for forgiveness from sin
- Seek a cure from an illness
Give two places that Christians may go on pilgrimage
- Lourdes
- Iona
Why are festivals important to Christians? Give two reasons
They help them to remember the important events in the religion and help them to plan public worship.
What are the two main festivals in Christianity?
Christmas and Easter
What is the Church?
The holy people of God also called the Body of Christ
Give two ways the Church helps the local community
- Foodbanks
- Street Pastors
Name two charities that help to distribute food in the UK.
- The Trussell Trust
- The Oasis Project.
What is mission?
The calling of a religious organisation or individual to go out into the world and spread their faith.
What is evangelism?
Spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness.
Name one organisation which helps with mission and evangelism in the UK.
Alpha Course
What is the Great Commission?
Where Jesus said to make disciples of people, not just believers.
What does discipleship mean?
Where each individual Christian has a role to play in training of new converts, spreading the faith and encouraging new believers.
What is reconciliation?
The restoring of harmony after relationships have broken down.
What is the responsibility of the worldwide Church?
To help to restore people’s relationship with God and one another.
What organisation helps to promote harmony and reconciliation?
The Corrymeela Community
How do Christians respond to persecution?
They try to help those who are persecuted and show love.
Why do Christians respond to world poverty?
They follow the example of Jesus in working to relieve poverty.
Name two charities that help to end world poverty and give an example of what they do.
- CAFOD – they increase access to clean water
- Christian Aid – they provide emergency food and shelter.
