Paper 1 Christian Practices Flashcards
What is a pilgrimage?
A journey of a believer to a holy site
Why is prayer important to Christians?
It is a way of communicating with God
What form of worship does not follow a set layout?
non-liturgical worship
What is holy communion?
It is a sacrament that uses bread and wine to celebrate the sacrifice of Jesus
What is baptism called when it is performed on a child?
Infant baptism
What do a lot of Christians believe happens to the bread and wine at communion?
It turns into the body and blood of Christ
What is a sacrament?
the seven rites of baptism, confirmation, the Eucharist, penance, anointing of the sick, ordination, and matrimony.
What is meant by the term ‘liturgical worship’?
Using a set pattern of words and reponses
Why do some Christians think that believers baptisms are better than children being baptised?
The individual can consent to the baptism and can make the commitment to God themselves
What is the name of the prayer Jesus taught to his disciples?
The Lords Prayer
Why do Christians celebrate Easter?
To celebrate the resurrection of Jesus
Where is Lourdes?
France
Why do Christians celebrate Christmas?
To celebrate the birth of Jesus
What does communion provide for the Christian community?
it brings them closer together, all are equal in the eyes of God and can have communion
An organised effort to spread the Christian message
Mission
Preaching about the faith in order to convert people to that religion
Evangelism
Which of the following is NOT another word for Holy Communion?
Altar
Where is Iona?
Scotland
Which one of these is used to celebrate Easter?
Lighting the Paschal Candle
How might Christians help their local community with food shortages?
Food banks
What are the opening lines of the Lords Prayer?
Our Father who art in heaven
Jesus said “____________________ and be Baptised”
Believe
What is a Believers Baptism?
An adult chooses to be baptised
Which is not a characteristic of liturgical worship?
Spontaneous, praying aloud without formal training
Jesus said “Do this in _________________________ of me”
Remembrance
Which one of these is used to celebrate Christmas as a Christian?
Nativity Plays
The process of making people in conflict friendly again
Reconciliation
What is the definition of festival?
a day or period of celebration for religious reasons
Why might a person pray?
To get closer to God, to commiunicate with him, to thank God, to ask for his help or forgivness.
Which of following is a popular way to celebrate Christmas day for Christians?
Attending midnight mass
A town in France where the Virgin Mary appeared that is now a place of pilgrimage
Lourdes
What is the word for a journey made by a religious believer to a holy place?
Pilgrimage
Ill-treatment especially because of religious beliefs
Persecution
The Christian festival that celebrates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem on a donkey
Palm Sunday
What do Christians celebrate for 40 days before Easter?
Lent
A Christian community based in Northern Ireland promoting peace and tolerance
Corrymeela
What is the purpose of worship? (4)
- To praise and thank God
- To ask for forgiveness
- Ask God to help themselves or others
- To deepen their relationship with God and strengthen their faith (worshipping with other believers means you are supported in your faith)
Why is worship important for Christians? (4)
- Brings a sense of togetherness to a community
- Makes them feel closer to God
- Feel comforted and peaceful
- It’s a way to show their faith
“It does not matter how worship is done.”
What are 2 reasons why a Christian would agree with this?
- Purpose is the same, all worshipping God
- Depends on what suits you
“It does not matter how worship is done.”
What are 2 reasons why a Christian would disagree with this?
- Depends on what church you attended
- Worship should be personal to you, aim is to have a relationship with God
What are the 4 types of Christian worship?
- Liturgical
- Non-liturgical
- Informal
- Private
What happens in liturgical worship?
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)
What happens in non-liturgical worship?
No laryer book
Less formal, with guitars, drums and modern music
Lots of people participate- family feeling
More relaxed and there is often laughter
What happens in informal worship?
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)
What happens in private worship?
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
Who uses liturgical worship?
Catholic
Orthodox
CofE
Who uses non liturgical worship?
Baptist
Methodist
Who uses informal or private worship?
Quaker
House churches
What are some advantages of liturgical worship?
Familiar
Doesn’t change around the world
Traditions passed onto the next generation
Symbols are comforting reminder of Gods love and forgiveness
What are some disadvantages of liturgical worship?
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
What are some disadvantages of liturgical worship?
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
What are some advantages of non liturgical and informal worship?
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
What are some disadvantages of non liturgical and informal worship?
May feel left out
Some find silences embarrassing
Some may find this approach distracting and irreverent
What are some advantages of private worship?
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
What are some disadvantages of private worship?
Hard to be self disciplined so you may not worship often
Miss fellowship of other Christians
Why do Christians pray?
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
What are the 5 different types of prayer?
Blessing and adoration
Petition (ask for things)
Intercession (requests on behalf of others)
Thanksgiving
Praise
What are some advantages of public prayer?
Reinforces shared beliefs and values with others
Unites people in faith
What are some advantages of private prayer?
Freedom to be personal and build a relationship with God
Prayer whenever and wherever
What are some cons of public prayer?
Not as personal
Less feeling
Generic/ standardised
What are some cons of private prayer?
Requires more self discipline to be in the moment
Meaning may be trivial (pray for lottery?)
Lose sense of community
What is set prayer?
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
What are some examples of set prayers?
The Lord’s Prayer
The General Confession
Why is the Lord’s Prayer important?
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
What is informal prayer also known as?
Extempore prayer
What is informal prayer?
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
What are the 7 sacraments that Roman Catholics follow?
Baptism
Confirmation
Eucharist
Confession
Anointing of the Sick
Holy orders
Matrimony
What are the 2 sacraments that Protestant follow?
Baptism
Eucharist
Christian’s believe that sacraments are …
Special rituals which help to strengthen their relationship with God by making him a part of their life
What are sacraments important to the Christian community?
They affirm that Christian’s are part of the body of Christ, the church, with all its responsibilities
What are sacraments important to the individual?
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
Why are sacraments important to the Christian community?
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
What is believers baptism?
Symbol of new life, fresh start as you are clean from sin
Fully submerged to reflect Jesus’ baptism
Baptised later in life as they make there own choice to follow Jesus
What are the steps of a believers baptism?
- A witness to faith (why they’re doing it)
- Priest says why baptism is important in becoming a Christian
- Normally a pool in which the minister and a volunteer will hold the person upright
- Submerged once in the name of the trinity
- Baptismal celebration
What is infant baptism?
Takes place as a baby
Takes place in the main service of the church
Uses a font
What are the steps of an infant baptism?
- Promises made on behalf of baby by parents and godparents
- Signing of the cross with holy oil (chrism) affirming the community/family of faith
- Water poured in font and blessed
- Uses a scallop shaped spoon to put some water on babies head 3 t8es, emblematic of the trinity
- Special candle is lit
What is used specifically in an infant baptism?
Font
In Holy communion and Eucharist, who worships and how?
Anglican’s (church of England)
Jesus is present in bread and wine in a spiritual way
Peace sign before bread and wine
Prayers of confession and praise
In mass, who worships and how?
Catholics
Greeting from priest, prayers of penance and praise
Transubstaniation-the bread and wine became the literal body of Christ
What is transubstantiation?
Where bread and body become literal body of Christ
Who celebrates the breaking of the bread and the lords supper and how?
Non conformist (eg. Baptist)
Hymn, prayer of praise and thanksgiving
Bread and wine symbolically represents Christ’s body and blood
Reminder of Jesus death and resurrection
Why is Eucharist important to Christians?
Reminds them to forgive others
Reminds them that Jesus does so that their sins could be forgiven
Reminded of jesus’ death and resurrection
Brings the community of believers together (a family meal)
Remind them to love others in practical ways.
Receive gods grace and love
Why do Christian’s go on pilgrimage?
To grow closer to God
Ask for forgiveness
Pray for guidance
Seek healing from illness
Meet others who share their faith
Meditate and reflect on lives
2 special pilgrimage sites?
Lourdes
Iona
Where is Lourdes?
South west France
St Bernadette vision of Virgin Mary, told to dig at her feet, spring of water with healing properties appeared
Why Lourdes?
To be healed
Help pilgrims who are ill or disabled to bathe in the water
Pray the rosary together
67 miracles of healing verified by doctors and rcc
Where is Iona?
Island off the west coast of Scotland
Monastery of at Columbia who brought Christianity in 6th century
Why Iona?
Thin place- where heaven/Hod seems especially close
Quiet place to be silent and meditate
7 mile hike ho holy place on Iona eg. Abbey, hermits cell
Community living
Advantages of pilgramage
A miracle could happen there
Helps feel closer to god and faith
Helps to see problems in a new way
Feel more connected to Christian community
Feel forgiven for sins
Better faith understanding
Disadvantage of pilgrimage
Do all are activities from home or church
Unnecessary travel is bad for environment which Christian’s try to protect
It can cost a lot of money. Some can’t afford it
It’s not necessary, doesn’t say in Bible you have to go
Christian and pagan traditions at Christmas
Hanging a wreath
Give thanks
Sing hymns
Yule log
Exchange gifts
Christian Christmas traditions
Midnight mass
Nativity
Epiphany
Pray to Jesus
Pagan Christmas traditions
Wishing ritual
Hang a stocking
What happens on Easter Sunday?
Churches filled with flowers
Sing special hymns
Orthodox Christians walk around church at midnight
Catholics and anglicans have a Saturday night vigil that begins in darkness and lighting of pascal candle which shows Christ is risen
Open air service at sunrise
Share breakfast together, usually eggs, symbol of new life
Why is lent important?
Brings Christian’s close to suffering of Jesus and allows them to acknowledge his pain
Why is Palm Sunday important?
Commemorates the entrance of Christ into Jerusalem and therefore a reminder for Christian’s to welcome Jesus into their lives
Why is Maundy Thursday important to Christian’s?
Reminds Christian’s of the importance of humility, selflessness and service to others
Why is Good Friday important?
Recognises the importance of Jesus’ sacrifice in giving use salvation
Why is Easter Sunday important?
Represents fulfilment of Old Testament prophecies and revelation of gods plans
Celebrates defeat of death and hope for salvation
What happened on lent?
Jesus went to desert for 40days and nights to fast and be tempted by the devil
What happened on Palm Sunday?
Jesus entered Jerusalem on donkey and was welcomed by cheering crowds with palm branches placed in his path
What happened on Maundy Thursday?
Last supper
Washing of disciples feet
What happened on Good Friday?
Jesus was crucified
What happened on Easter Sunday?
Jesus was resurrected
What is The Church?
The body of Christ, that is all believers across the world who are continuing the practices and teachings of Jesus
What is a church?
A church building
What are some examples of the church referring to the building?
Welcome centre for refugees
Food bank
Debt counselling
Youth/student groups
Mother and toddler group
Day centre for the elderly
Bible study
Well being and mental health support
What are some examples of The Church referring to the people?
Worship/prayer
Evangelism
Help for the homeless
Street pastors
Community outreach
What Bible verse supports this reason why Christians help the Christian community?
Do what Jesus said as we are judged on his actions
Matthew 25:35-36
‘I was hungry and you gave me food, thirsty and you gave me drink’
What Bible verse supports this reason why Christians help the Christian community?
True faith is expressed in action
James 2:17
‘So it is with faith: if it is alone and includes no actions, then it is dead.’
What Bible verse supports this reason why Christians help the Christian community?
All people are valuable because Jesus died for them
John 3:16
‘For God loved the world so much that he gave his only son, so that everyone who believes in him may not die but have eternal life.’
Why do Christians help the local community?
Do what Jesus said as we are judged on actions
True faith is expressed in action
All people are valuable as Jesus died for them
What does the trussell trust do and when did they start?
1997 started in emergency situation with food crisis
Embody Christians principles
Collect and de,overs non perishable food and toiletries
Helping over 1 million people in the UK
What is the oasis project and what do they do?
Plymouth Methodist mission circuit
A community hub with an internet café, creative courses, job clubs, training opportunities and a bases for meetings.
Paid staff and volunteers
Spiritual and practical support for those who need it because of ill health, learning disability, domestic violence, substance abuse, low income and housing problems
What are street pastors and what do they do?
Started by Rev Les Isaac in 2003 in London to challenge gang culture and use of knives and guns
No power to enforce the law
Don’t tell about Christianity just focus on providing positive service to the community
Help vulnerable people, work closely with local councils and police to:
- discourage anti social behaviour
- help those in need
- contact emergency services
- give flip flops, lollipops and water bottles
What is the mission of the church?
To spread gospels to non believers
Why is church growth important?
Allows Christian’s to carry out the Great Commission spoken by Jesus to preach gospels
How do Christians grow the church?
Talking to people in everyday life
Oragnised events
Preaching
Missionaries
Humanitarian work amongst the poor and disadvantaged
What is persecution?
Hostility or ill treatment especially because of race or political or religious beliefs
What are some examples of places that Christians are persecuted?
Afghanistan
Iran
India
Pakistan
Yemen
Libya
Eritrea
Nigeria
Somalia
North Korea
How are Christians persecuted?
Killed
Exiled
Arrested
Violence
Labour Camps
Long sentences in prisons
Forced conversion
Kidnappings
How are Christians persecuted?
Not allowed to build churches
Murder
Attacks on churches/homes
Forced to pay higher taxes
Imprisonment
Labour camp
Prevented from getting good jobs
How do Christian’s respond to persecution?
Support in prayer
Education
Support financially
Lobby governments
Donate to charity
Pray for those who persecute you
Love your enemy
Matthew
Many Christian’s will respond to persecution by showing their love to their enemies and praying of r them rather than hating them
If someone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek
Matthew
Many Christian’s will respond to persecution and persecution kindness not revenge
Happy are those who are persecuted.. the kingdom of heaven belongs to them
Matthew
Many Christian’s believe that those who are persecuted in this life will be rewarded in heaven
