Living the christian life Flashcards
Outline three ways a christian can worship?
-Liturgical
Non liturgical worship
Individual worship
What is Liturgical worship?
Christians worship according to set pattern on a regular basis eg Sunday and you often use the Book of Common prayer.
What is Non-Liturgical worship?
Usually a very few words said, usually songs being sang and less formal as it doesn’t follow set pattern and it is more improvised.
Outline the importance of prayer to a Christian.
To ask for God’s help
To get closer to God and communicate with him
To praise God for what he has done
State three types of prayer
Set Prayers
The Lord’s Prayer
Informal prayer
What does Informal Prayer involve?
People pray by themselves, they use the Bible to help understand the prayer are offering to God
What does the Lord’s Prayer involve?
Jesus taught his disciples this prayer containing key christian beliefs about God
What does Set Prayers involve?
Christians have a prayer book at Sunday services of worship, reflecting key beliefs and what he has done
What are Sacraments?
Strengthening and deepening the relationship with you and God, also it is a rite of passage or ceremony where the power of God can be received
State three Christian sacraments
Eucharist
Baptism
Reconciliation
What is Eucharist?
When churches re-enact the last supper that Jesus shared with his disciples
Outline three things that happen at baptism
A sign of the cross is made on baby’s forehead
Water is poured on their head in the church
A lighted candle is given to represent the light of Jesus.
Explain two different types of worship in Christianity (4/5)
Liturgical worship-Christians have set pattern of worship at a service using Book of prayer.
Non-liturgical worship- less formal and structured worship including clapping and singing
Explain the importance of the Book of Common Prayer in Christianity (4/5)
1)It helps Christians pray and used for most special services
What is the book of Common prayer?
Oldest angelican service book which is used for reading prayers and services such as marriage