Paper 2: 3.2 Forms of Worship Flashcards
Events at Mass
Hymns
Led by priest
What is mass in memory of
The last supper
1 Corinthians 11:24
“This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.”
Parts of Mass
- Liturgy of the Word - focus on Bible
- Liturgy of the Eucharist - holy communion
Liturgy of the Word
People express sorrow for sins, listen to Bible readings, hear a sermon
Liturgy of the Eucharist
Bread and wine are offered to God, then are received by the congregation
Lord’s Prayer
Sacrament
Outward sign of internal truth or experience
Transubstantiation
Bread = body
Wine = blood
Jesus is truly present in the bread and wine
Advantages of Liturgy
- Provides structure
- Tradition
- Involves laity in worship
Disadvantages of Liturgy
- Formal and rigid
- Becomes routinely
- May become boring
Rites of Passage
- Baptism
- Marriage
- Funerals
Baptism
Because Jesus was baptised, Christians must be too.
Sign of inner cleansing from original sin
John 3:5
‘No one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.’
Types of Baptism
- Infant
- Adult
Infant Baptism
CofE and RCC
Baptism makes a Christian a member of God’s family
Sign of cross is made on forehead with oil + water from font
Godparents make promises to reject eveil in behalf of the child