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Paper 1 Christian Practices Flashcards

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What is a pilgrimage?

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A journey of a believer to a holy site

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Why is prayer important to Christians?

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It is a way of communicating with God

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What form of worship does not follow a set layout?

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non-liturgical worship

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What is holy communion?

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It is a sacrament that uses bread and wine to celebrate the sacrifice of Jesus

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What is baptism called when it is performed on a child?

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Infant baptism

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What do a lot of Christians believe happens to the bread and wine at communion?

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It turns into the body and blood of Christ

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What is a sacrament?

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the seven rites of baptism, confirmation, the Eucharist, penance, anointing of the sick, ordination, and matrimony.

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What is meant by the term ‘liturgical worship’?

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Using a set pattern of words and reponses

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Why do some Christians think that believers baptisms are better than children being baptised?

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The individual can consent to the baptism and can make the commitment to God themselves

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10
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What is the name of the prayer Jesus taught to his disciples?

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The Lords Prayer

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11
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Why do Christians celebrate Easter?

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To celebrate the resurrection of Jesus

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Where is Lourdes?

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France

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Why do Christians celebrate Christmas?

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To celebrate the birth of Jesus

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What does communion provide for the Christian community?

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it brings them closer together, all are equal in the eyes of God and can have communion

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An organised effort to spread the Christian message

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Mission

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Preaching about the faith in order to convert people to that religion

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Evangelism

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17
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Which of the following is NOT another word for Holy Communion?

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Altar

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18
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Where is Iona?

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Scotland

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19
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Which one of these is used to celebrate Easter?

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Lighting the Paschal Candle

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20
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How might Christians help their local community with food shortages?

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Food banks

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What are the opening lines of the Lords Prayer?

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Our Father who art in heaven

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Jesus said “____________________ and be Baptised”

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Believe

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What is a Believers Baptism?

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An adult chooses to be baptised

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Which is not a characteristic of liturgical worship?

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Spontaneous, praying aloud without formal training

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Jesus said “Do this in _________________________ of me”

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Remembrance

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26
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Which one of these is used to celebrate Christmas as a Christian?

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Nativity Plays

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27
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The process of making people in conflict friendly again

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Reconciliation

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28
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What is the definition of festival?

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a day or period of celebration for religious reasons

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29
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Why might a person pray?

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To get closer to God, to commiunicate with him, to thank God, to ask for his help or forgivness.

30
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Which of following is a popular way to celebrate Christmas day for Christians?

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Attending midnight mass

31
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A town in France where the Virgin Mary appeared that is now a place of pilgrimage

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Lourdes

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What is the word for a journey made by a religious believer to a holy place?

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Pilgrimage

33
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Ill-treatment especially because of religious beliefs

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Persecution

34
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The Christian festival that celebrates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on a donkey

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Palm Sunday

35
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What do Christians celebrate for 40 days before Easter?

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Lent

36
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A Christian community based in Northern Ireland promoting peace and tolerance

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Corrymeela

37
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What is the purpose of worship? (4)

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  1. To praise and thank God
  2. To ask for forgiveness
  3. Ask God to help themselves or others
  4. To deepen their relationship with God and strengthen their faith (worshipping with other believers means you are supported in your faith)
38
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Why is worship important for Christians? (4)

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  1. Brings a sense of togetherness to a community
  2. Makes them feel closer to God
  3. Feel comforted and peaceful
  4. It’s a way to show their faith
39
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“It does not matter how worship is done.”
What are 2 reasons why a Christian would agree with this?

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  1. Purpose is the same, all worshipping God
  2. Depends on what suits you
40
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“It does not matter how worship is done.”
What are 2 reasons why a Christian would disagree with this?

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  1. Depends on what church you attended
  2. Worship should be personal to you, aim is to have a relationship with God
41
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What are the 4 types of Christian worship?

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  1. Liturgical
  2. Non-liturgical
  3. Informal
  4. Private
42
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What happens in liturgical worship?

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Use a prayer book
Priest or vicar reads a section and then the congregation collectively read the responses
Stand or sit or kneel at particular times
Read set passages from Bible for that week
Symbolic actions which have special meaning (eg. Ringing a bell, lighting a candle)

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What happens in non-liturgical worship?

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No laryer book
Less formal, with guitars, drums and modern music
Lots of people participate- family feeling
More relaxed and there is often laughter

44
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What happens in informal worship?

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Spontaneous
Anyone can contribute eg. Prayer, read Bible
Quaker worship is mostly silent
House churches are charismatic and focus on the holy spirit, pray in tongues (earliest churches probably met in house)

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What happens in private worship?

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Not a church service
Alone or which close friend/family
Individual chose to spend time with God through prayer or mediation or reading the Bible
Might use an aid to focus their minds such as a rosary, crucifix or a candle

46
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Who uses liturgical worship?

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Catholic
Orthodox
CofE

47
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Who uses non liturgical worship?

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Baptist
Methodist

48
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Who uses informal or private worship?

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Quaker
House churches

49
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What are some advantages of liturgical worship?

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Familiar
Doesn’t change around the world
Traditions passed onto the next generation
Symbols are comforting reminder of Gods love and forgiveness

50
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What are some disadvantages of liturgical worship?

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Impersonal
People who have not been brought up with its may feel confused and embarrassed as they don’t know what to do
Won’t understand symbols
Repetitive and could become meaningless
Can be lonely and you don’t have to speak to anyone

51
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What are some disadvantages of liturgical worship?

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Impersonal
People who have not been brought up with its may feel confused and embarrassed as they don’t know what to do
Won’t understand symbols
Repetitive and could become meaningless
Can be lonely and you don’t have to speak to anyone

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What are some advantages of non liturgical and informal worship?

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A good way to make friends with similar beliefs (fellowship)
Services can suit different themes (relevant)
Emphasises word of God in the Bible
More personal eg. Ask for prayer

53
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What are some disadvantages of non liturgical and informal worship?

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May feel left out
Some find silences embarrassing
Some may find this approach distracting and irreverent

54
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What are some advantages of private worship?

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You can pray when and where you luck as it’s easier to pray quietly ate home than having to go to church at a set time
Pray anytime
Personal as it’s just you and God so you can express exactly how you are feeling

55
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What are some disadvantages of private worship?

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Hard to be self disciplined so you may not worship often
Miss fellowship of other Christians

56
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Why do Christians pray?

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Give thanks
Sense of peace
Gives strength in difficult times
Talk and listen to God
Confession
Jesus taught his followers to pray
Helps Christians accept Gods will even if it means suffering
Ask for help

57
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What are the 5 different types of prayer?

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Blessing and adoration
Petition (ask for things)
Intercession (requests on behalf of others)
Thanksgiving
Praise

58
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What are some advantages of public prayer?

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Reinforces shared beliefs and values with others
Unites people in faith

59
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What are some advantages of private prayer?

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Freedom to be personal and build a relationship with God
Prayer whenever and wherever

60
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What are some cons of public prayer?

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Not as personal
Less feeling
Generic/ standardised

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What are some cons of private prayer?

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Requires more self discipline to be in the moment
Meaning may be trivial (pray for lottery?)
Lose sense of community

62
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What is set prayer?

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Prayers that have a set structure/ pattern and are often read aloud together with others. The words may take in more meaning as they are regularly repeated and reflected upon

63
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What are some examples of set prayers?

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The Lord’s Prayer
The General Confession

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Why is the Lord’s Prayer important?

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Model of good prayer which Jesus taught to his disciples
It reminds Christians to forgive others in order to be forgiven, that God is the the father of the worldwide Christian community, used in worship, communion, funeral, baptisms and marriages

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What is informal prayer also known as?

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Extempore prayer

66
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What is informal prayer?

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Spontaneous
Freedom to use own words
More intimate way to engage in conversation with God
Some Christians meditate to help them listen to God

“The first Christians devoted themselves to.. prayer.” Acts 2:42

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What are the 7 sacraments that Roman Catholics follow?

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Baptism
Confirmation
Eucharist
Confession
Anointing of the Sick
Holy orders
Matrimony

68
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What are the 2 sacraments that Protestant follow?

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Baptism
Eucharist

69
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Christian’s believe that sacraments are …

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Special rituals which help to strengthen their relationship with God by making him a part of their life

70
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What are sacraments important to the Christian community?

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They affirm that Christian’s are part of the body of Christ, the church, with all its responsibilities

71
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What are sacraments important to the individual?

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It brings a person into the family of faith; outward sign of inward grace/holy spit it- experience special connection with God
Affirms beliefs in action

72
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Why are sacraments important to the Christian community?

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Unites believers together through a commonly shared experience
Continues ongoing tradition back to Jesus so it feels like a worldwide church family
Affirms beliefs communally

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