Paper 1 Christian Practices Flashcards

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Christian Practices Paper 1

What is Baptism?

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The ritual through which an individual becomes a member of the Chruch. Water is used to symbolise washing away of sin.

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What is Believers Baptism?

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Often called Adult Baptism. Done by immersion into water for people old enough to understand their faith and commit to living the Christian life.

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What is Infant Baptism?

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Done to babies to make them part of the Church. Adults make promises on the child’s behalf. Water is poured on their head to symbolise washing away of future sin.

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What is Christian Aid?

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A Christian Charity that tackles worldwide poverty and injustice.

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What is Christmas?

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Celebration of the birth of Jesus (incarnation). Lasts for 12 days and ends at Epiphany.

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What does the Church mean?

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The Church means that there are Christians everywhere and is the local community of Christians who worship together. The small c refers to the building. A denomination of Christianity

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What does Convert mean?

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Someone who commits to a religion or changes from non - belief/swaps religion

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What is Easter?

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A festival celebrating the death and resurrection of Jesus. Starts on Easter Day and ends at Pentecost in May.

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What is Evangelism?

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The spreading of the faith through teaching about the religion and helping others and public preaching. (evangelical work)

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What does Eucharist mean?

See Holy Communion for more info.

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From the Greek word meaning Thanksgiving.

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What are Food Banks?

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A charity that distributes food to those that need it to avoid hunger.

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What does Holy Communion mean?

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The sacrament of Thanksgiving where bread and wine are eaten to remember Jesus’ death.
AKA Eucharist/Mass/Breaking bread/Lord’s Supper

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What is Holy Week?

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The week leading up to the important Christian festival of Easter and includes Good Friday

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Christian Beliefs Paper 1

What is an informal worship?

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Non liturgical worship which is more spontaneous or led by the Holy Spirit.

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What is a Liturgy/ Liturgical Worship?

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A church service that follows a set structure or ritual/ pattern

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What is a Mission?

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A strong conviction: a calling or vocation of an organisation or individual (e.g. Mother Theresa) to go into the world to share their faith.

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What is a Non - Liturgical Worship?

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A church service that does NOT follow a set text/ patter or ritual

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What does Persecution mean?

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ill treatment, torture, abuse or hostility towards a person (for being a Christian)

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What is a Pligrimage?

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A journey made to a place of importance to a religion for spiritual reasons eg. Jerusalem, Iona and Lourdes.
Pilgrimage is an act of worship.

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What is Prayer?

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Communication with God … silently or with words (remember ACTS)

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What is a private worship?

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Praying or praising God on your own

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What is Reconciliation?

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A sacrament for Catholics. Restoring harmony after broken relationships.

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What is a Sacrament?

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A religious ceremony (rite/ritual) where the believer receives a gift of grace or blessing from God. An outward action to show an inward blessing.

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What are set prayers?

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Prayers that are written, taught and learned, or read the same every time e.g. The Lord’s Prayer

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What are Street Pastors?

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Volunteers that patrol the streets to keep helping the vulnerable.

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What is The Lord’s Prayer?

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The prayer taught by Jesus to his disciples.

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What is a Worship?

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Acts of religious praise, honour or devotion

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What is Pentecost?

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The Holy Spirit visited Jesus’ disciples 50 days after his ascension. It is seen to be evidence of Gods presence with us on Earth as the Holy Spirit.