Paper 1- Christian Practices Flashcards
What is Christian prayer?
Communication with God in silence or in words of praise, thanks, confession and requests for guidance.
What does prayer give to us?
Gives reflection, strength, peace, talking / listening to God, close relationship with God. Jesus prayed.
What are the actions involved in Christian prayer?
Can kneel/press hands together/sit/stand. Catholics use prayer beads (rosary), Orthodox use icons.
What is formal prayer?
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.
What’s informal prayer?
Prayers may be informal/made up to express feelings / needs to God.
What is the Holy Communion also known as?
Mass, Eucharist, Divine Liturgy, Lord’s Supper.
What does the Holy Communion do?
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.
What is used to resemble the Holy Communion?
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.
What are the two parts of Holy Communion known as?
- The Ministry of the Word(Bible readings, hymns, prayers)
- The Ministry of Communion.
What happens during a holy communion from Orthodox Christianity?
Priest blesses bread/wine behind a screen and gives it out on a spoon. The service aims to create Heaven on Earth.
What happens during a holy communion from Catholic’s and Anglicans?
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.
What happens during a holy communion from Protestant churches?
An open table where bread (broken by worshippers) and wine (small cup). Passed around. There are prayers, a blessing, a sermon and bible readings.
What is Christmas?
Remembers the Incarnation of God in Jesus.
What is Easter?
Remembers Jesus sacrifice, death and resurrection .
How many Christians in the world?
1/3 of the population.
What should Christians do? (Vocation)
Quote from Jesus?
Have a vocation to tell others about their faith. Jesus said Christians should “make disciples of all nations before going to Heaven”
A quote from Christianity about Jesus’ sufferings?
Evil and good quote?
“Turn the other cheek?”
“Overcome evil with good”
What should Christians aim to do?
Christians aim to restore harmony and make peace with enemies(reconciliation). Like Jesus forgave enemies and forgave sins on the Cross.
What is Worship?
Religious praise, honour or devotion. Give something worth. Honour/love God.
What is Liturgical worship?
Is a service that follows set structure/ritual led by vicar/priest. Formal prayers, bible readings, music, hymns.
What is Non-liturgical worship?
Does not follow set ritual/pattern in a church. Still has bible readings, prayers, hymns but in no set order.
What’s informal worship?
Spontaneous and charismatic. Dancing, clapping etc.
What’s a sacrament?
The 7 sacraments for orthodox Christians?
The 2 sacraments for Protestants?
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
What is baptism?
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.
What’s infant baptism?
For babies/young children. Removed original sin. Child welcomed into Christianity. Vicar pours water over baby’s head.
What’s believer’s baptism?
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.
What’s pilgrimage?
A physical, spiritual and religious journey made to a holy site.
What does a pilgrimage involve?
Prayer, worship, meeting others, reflection, cleansing sin and thanking God.
What’s Lourdes, France?
Site based on visions of Virgin Mary seen by Bernadette. People go to be healed or pray for healing of others.
What’s Iona, Scotland?
Monastery founded by St. Columba in 6th century. People go to read the bible, pray walk, work and think.
What’s a church?
Quote?
A people and a building. The holy people of God “The Body o FB Christ on Earth”
What happens in Churches?
Worship, prayer, Bible study, meetings, youth groups and support in church.
