Fact File (christian Practices) 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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3
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Which type of worship is a service which follows a set structure or ritual?

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Liturgical

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4
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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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5
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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 prayer?

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

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7
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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 is made up by an individual using their own words?

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Informal prayer

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9
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What prayer did Jesus teach his disciples?

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The Lord’s Prayer

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10
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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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11
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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 an age where you can understand the importance of the ceremony.

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13
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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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16
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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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Why 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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Christmas and 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 into the world and spread their faith.

26
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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?

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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 relieve poverty.

35
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Name two charities that help to end world 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.