Paper 1- Christian Practices

Question 1

What is Christian prayer?

Answer 1

Communication with God in silence or in words of praise, thanks, confession and requests for guidance.

Question 2

What does prayer give to us?

Answer 2

Gives reflection, strength, peace, talking / listening to God, close relationship with God. Jesus prayed.

Question 3

What are the actions involved in Christian prayer?

Answer 3

Can kneel/press hands together/sit/stand. Catholics use prayer beads (rosary), Orthodox use icons.

Question 4

What is formal prayer?

Answer 4

Prayers may be set/written down like Lord’s Prayer Jesus taught. The Lord’s Prayer is the perfect prayer involving praise and forgiveness for self Lord’s Prayer used at Holy Communion, Baptism, Marriage, Funerals and in schools too.

Question 5

What’s informal prayer?

Answer 5

Prayers may be informal/made up to express feelings / needs to God.

Question 6

What is the Holy Communion also known as?

Answer 6

Mass, Eucharist, Divine Liturgy, Lord’s Supper.

Question 7

What does the Holy Communion do?

Answer 7

Brings individuals closer to God and brings communities together, remembers Jesus’ death/resurrection, encourages/ supports Christians in their life in wider society to love others and stand for justice.

Question 8

What is used to resemble the Holy Communion?

Answer 8

Bread and wine remembers the body and blood of Jesus. Catholic, Orthodox and some Anglican Christians believe this actually becomes the body / blood of Jesus.

Question 9

What are the two parts of Holy Communion known as?

Answer 9

• The Ministry of the Word(Bible readings, hymns, prayers)

- The Ministry of Communion.

Question 10

What happens during a holy communion from Orthodox Christianity?

Answer 10

Priest blesses bread/wine behind a screen and gives it out on a spoon. The service aims to create Heaven on Earth.

Question 11

What happens during a holy communion from Catholic’s and Anglicans?

Answer 11

Worshippers wish peace to each other. Bread and wine brought to the alter. The priest says “Do this is remembrance of Jesus. Priest blesses people.

Question 12

What happens during a holy communion from Protestant churches?

Answer 12

An open table where bread (broken by worshippers) and wine (small cup). Passed around. There are prayers, a blessing, a sermon and bible readings.

Question 13

What is Christmas?

Answer 13

Remembers the Incarnation of God in Jesus.

Question 14

What is Easter?

Answer 14

Remembers Jesus sacrifice, death and resurrection .

Question 15

How many Christians in the world?

Answer 15

1/3 of the population.

Question 16

What should Christians do? (Vocation)

Quote from Jesus?

Answer 16

Have a vocation to tell others about their faith. Jesus said Christians should “make disciples of all nations before going to Heaven”

Question 17

A quote from Christianity about Jesus’ sufferings?

Evil and good quote?

Answer 17

“Turn the other cheek?”

“Overcome evil with good”

Question 18

What should Christians aim to do?

Answer 18

Christians aim to restore harmony and make peace with enemies(reconciliation). Like Jesus forgave enemies and forgave sins on the Cross.

Question 19

What is Worship?

Answer 19

Religious praise, honour or devotion. Give something worth. Honour/love God.

Question 20

What is Liturgical worship?

Answer 20

Is a service that follows set structure/ritual led by vicar/priest. Formal prayers, bible readings, music, hymns.

Question 21

What is Non-liturgical worship?

Answer 21

Does not follow set ritual/pattern in a church. Still has bible readings, prayers, hymns but in no set order.

Question 22

What’s informal worship?

Answer 22

Spontaneous and charismatic. Dancing, clapping etc.

Question 23

What’s a sacrament?
The 7 sacraments for orthodox Christians?
The 2 sacraments for Protestants?

Answer 23

Sacraments are holy rituals which give God’s gift grace/ love.

• baptism, confirmation, Holy communion, marriage, becoming a priest, reconciliation and healing the sick.
• baptism and holy communion

Question 24

What is baptism?

Answer 24

Baptism is a sacrament where person becomes a member of the Church using water to wash away sin. People become God’s children and receive God’s Grace/Love and the Holy Spirit. Enter life with Christ.

Question 25

What’s infant baptism?

Answer 25

For babies/young children. Removed original sin. Child welcomed into Christianity. Vicar pours water over baby’s head.

Question 26

What’s believer’s baptism?

Answer 26

Is for when people old enough to choose. Make a mature decision to dedicate life of Jesus. People fully immersed in pool which symbolises cleansing of sin.

Question 27

What’s pilgrimage?

Answer 27

A physical, spiritual and religious journey made to a holy site.

Question 28

What does a pilgrimage involve?

Answer 28

Prayer, worship, meeting others, reflection, cleansing sin and thanking God.

Question 29

What’s Lourdes, France?

Answer 29

Site based on visions of Virgin Mary seen by Bernadette. People go to be healed or pray for healing of others.

Question 30

What’s Iona, Scotland?

Answer 30

Monastery founded by St. Columba in 6th century. People go to read the bible, pray walk, work and think.

Question 31

What’s a church?

Quote?

Answer 31

A people and a building. The holy people of God “The Body o FB Christ on Earth”

Question 32

What happens in Churches?

Answer 32

Worship, prayer, Bible study, meetings, youth groups and support in church.