PAPER 1 Xianity practices Flashcards
what is worship
way to show love and respect for god
reasons to worship
thanks god, ask for forgiviness, see his help, deepen reletionship
what is liturgical woship
a church service that follows set structure or ritual,
eg is celeberation of Echarist for catholics, orthodox and anglican
what is non-liturgical and informal woship
doesn’t follow ritual, noncomfprtists chrches.
informal depns on people’s spontaneous prayers
eg. quaker mainly silent
charcateristics of liturgical worship
-receive forgiveness through action of priest
-peple receive presnece of jesus through holy communion
-worldwide set of orders
-bible readings follow christian calendar
characteristics of non-lit and informal
faith expressed in variety of ways
-people can take acive part in church (speaking aloud)
-service may have an emotional impact
- christian can share interpretations of bible
private worship
to spend time with god, may onvolve prayer meditation..
what is a prayer
communicating with God, in silence or aloud using set prayers or informal.
how do people pray
some in humble positions, ononcofortists often sit, orthodox stand…
how will god answer prayers
not always in the way we want
importance of private worship and prayer
worship affects whole life. it helps to build up discipline, gives strenght to cope in hard times. encourages reflection. through it they find peace and sense of communion with God
Importance of LORDS PRAYER
gives pattern how to pray as combines prayisimng God and asking.
reminded to forgive others in order to be forgiven, positive effect on society.
reminds Xians God is farherof community, nearly always said at sacraments. it can bring sense of unity
what are sacraments
rituals through which believer receives special gift or grace, they express outwardly spirityal experience
sacraments for catholics and orthodox
7 baptism, holy communion, marrige…
what do protestants believe about baptism and holy communion
important rituals but not sacraments
churces taht do niot use any sacraments
quakers, salvation army
how do sacraments help christians
strenghten rel with god by making him part of your life, important to christain community
baptism
through it you become member of church, water to wash sin
infant baptism who does it
catholics orthodox,anglican, methodists
why is infant baptism done if you’re too young to have sinned
as we descend from adam and eve who committed first sin, everyone needs salvation had has tendacy to sin, it remobves original sin
believers baptism
for people old enough to understand ceremony, make a choice to live christian way, they believe it should be a mature decision to dedicate life to Jesus, about faith
action in believers baptism
involves full immersion in pool, cleansing from sin and new beginning
what is holy communion
sacrament that uses bread and wine to celebraye sacrifice of Jesus on the cross and resurrection
diff interpretations on holy communion
catholics and orthodox believe braed and wine become body and blood of christ in a divine mystery, jesus fully present. Protestants do it to remind themesleves of Jesus’s word sin Last supper, symbolic action that helps them reflect on his death ad resurrection
impact of holy cummunion
-receive god’s grace by joining great sacrifice
-brings community together, strneghtening commitment to faith.
- can give support in diff time
- -eveyone is equal, reminds that too
- -reminds that people starving around world, so they collect money to support needy and dev countries.
divine liturgy in orthodox church
recreates heaven on earth,
liturgy of word=hymns + readings from Bible
liturgy of faithful= bread divided in 4 parts which are consacrated, distribuate this to people, then prayers of thanksgiving
catholic mass
begins with a greeting from priest
liturgy of word=readings from sacred books, prayers for church, world, and evryone
liturhy of eucharist= priest uses words of jesus in last supper, people say Lords prayer, sign of peace to each other, receive communion, priest blesses peopel
holy communion in anglican church
similar to caholic mass, but sign of peace is done before, jesus present in spiritual way
holy communion in Noncomformist churches
begins with hymn and prayer then reading and sermon,
-prayers for the world
-action of jesus in last supper reminded by minister
-open table for who wants communion
-prayer of thanksgiving and blessings
importance of pilgrimage
-grow closer to God, strenghten faith
-express sorrowfor sin
-reflct on life, (big decision)
-pray for smt special
-experience holy place
-meet other believers
lourdes
to Mary, in France, visions of her in grotto in the past, mary told girlto dig water, discovered to have healing properties, many believers are sick or disable, miracles are claimed ot have happen
Iona
island in scotland, small monastic commu nity, to virgin mary. is very remote, difference between physical and spiritual world is thin, nature reveals God’s infinite power and presence, daily chores for pilgrims, pray reflect and enjoy
what are festivals
celebrations for religious reasons, remember major events of religion
Christmas
commorates incarnation of jesus, ends with epiphany, lights rappresent jesus, who was a light, midnight mass on eve, time of peace,god gave gift of Jesus os we donate each other presents and charity
easter what is it
most important festivl, celebrates J resurrrection
what happens on easter day
churches are filled, special hymns and flowers everywhere
Church what is it
holy poeple of God,
comes from greek ekklesia means assembly, therefore focus on poeple not place, in past there wee no social buildings
role of Church
social services like schooling, medical care, campaign for justice, help community, show compaassion.
2 activities that Church do
trussel trust
oasis project
what is Trussel project
food banks that provide emergy food, help and support for people in crisis in UK.Aim is to bring poeple togethere and end poverty.
food donated by churches, schools and businesses adn volunteers help.
oasisi project
community hub with internet cafè, creative courses,job club, base for meetings and training opportunities and food bank. 2oo poeple every week use centre, spiritual and practical support for ill poeple, victims of abuse/domestic violence, moeny porblems and house problems
eg of why churches don’t ignore problems
showing agape is part of christian life
parable of sheet and goats
street pastors
volunteers receive training to patrol streets in urbal areas
what can’t street pastors do
enfoce law but can reassure presence in local communities
aims of street pastors
challange gang culture+use of knives +guns, respond to drunkness ans anti-social behaviour
help and care for vulnerable in practical ways
provide positive serrvice
being good neighbourgh by contributing in life of social cummunity
what do street pastors do
don’t actively preach, listen to poeple’s problems, give guidance and discourage anti-social behaviour, they are helped by prayer pastors
parish nursing
eg of church work
supports whole person healthcare through local church. volunteers focus is on the person rather than just medical condition, listen to problems give reassurance, pray if asked. healthy life is encouragedwith exercises and diet
mission of the church
spread the faith, that Jesus is son of God and came to earth o be its saviour
what is great commision and its effect
“go and mke disciples of all nations”
Xian have responsability to spread and increase n of believers
how do some xians follow the mission
go to other countries andnbecome missionaries, which involves evangelism (spreding by public preacjing or personal witness) or humanitarian work
alpha church aims+ info
help people undesrtand basics of religion and became an introduction for those interested in learning it, evangelestic course. there is talk and discussion to explore the meaning of life. take place in homes, unis,workplaces, prisons … worldwide
percentage of xian poplualtion
1/3 claims to be
n about church growth
growing in USA, Africa and asia
80000 become xiasn evryday
not increasing in europe and US
Why is rel spreading so fast in Africa but not in Europe
in EU is been main religion for centuries so growth is way smaller as it already is major infleunce and popularity. In africa this rel has only spread, it’s knew so not many knew this rel earlier so N. are increasing fast. also because in afric many people might find strenght to fight problems in God, may be a way to overcome life issues. countiries less developed so God is needed as source of strenght and purpose
what si Christ for all nationsm(cFaN)
organisation that holds evangelic missions in whole world, especially in Africa.
who is a covert
someone who has decided to become committed to a reigion and changed his faith
why was relationship with God broken
original sin.
What do romans believe about relatonship with God and how it changed
people were enemies of God, but Jesus changed that
what is reconciliation
sacarament in catholic Church, restoring of harmony with God
how did Jesus allow reconciliation
died on cross and rose again, through his grace he allowed us to be forgiven
role of Cgruch in temrs of reconciliation
restore people’s relationshp with God and one another
symbolf for reconcilaition in WW2
local cathedral bombed in coventry but Xiand determined to not get revenge but show forgiviness.
contradictions ideas about reconciliation
have been wars even within differenr sections of same religion, example Nor Ireland
what is persecution
hostlity and ill-treatment because of religious beliefs
what is Corrymeela Community
.north cost of Ireland.speaks to promote harmony and reconciliation. people work from violence and distrust to working together.
effects of persecution
develop faith+ strenghten their convictions as thei faith is challanged.
sharing smt with Jesus
allows churxh to grow and people that have experienced it are assured of eternal llife
who is pastor baber george and wht did he do
imprisoned in Pakistan became christian. he set-up new churches and helped organise projects to help poor and uneducated. he upset some extremists muslims who accused him of Blasphemy against Islam. attacked his home and family. police refused to help, forced to flee, lived beacsue fo generousity of other Christians
what is Xians response to verbal or physical abuse
need to show love “overcome evil with good”
barnabas fund
sends financial support to projects that help Xians whoa re suffering from discrimantion, oppression and persecution.
main aim of barnabas fund
strenghten individuals and community by providing material and spiritual support, and raise awareness
Christian solidarity Worldwide (CSW)
Xians human rights organistion for freedom of all.
they try to
raise awareness by documenting
influence govs that affect oppressed
helping oppressed to speak up
what does parable of Rich amììmand and Lazarus teach
evidence to end poverty as rich man was to sold to sell everything and gove to the poor, still went to hell as it should be spontaneous and not to go to heaven
parable fo good samarithan what it teaches
importance of caring for all poeple, jesus himself helped outcasts
Christian aid
to edn poverty around world, more equal world with same opportunities and rights.. also provides emergency relief in africa asia south america and middle east. created 17 sustainable development goals that also include clean aenrgy and cities and climate action. want more schools to teach these toppics to raise awareness and encourage pople to be good global citiznes
tearfund
Xians charity work in over 50 countries, proving emergency aid when disaster soccurand carry out long term project for commuities.provide safe places for people to socialise away from risks of gang. clomumbia created football camps.. raises awareness of social issues such as poverty and discrimination
Catholic agency for overseas development (CAFOD)
help those in need in Africa, south america, asiia and middle east. they work :
long-term =educate and train individuals and communities
short-term= natural disasters and conflict
motto = one world, believ god gave us world to share it in equal ways. want to change world for better and it has high profile in schools
