philosophy Flashcards
what is liturgical worship?
liturgical worship is public worship in church that uses a service book with set prayers and rituals so that everything follows the same format
what is non-liturgical worship?
non-liturgical worship is public worship in church without set prayers or rituals
what is informal worship?
informal worship is the type of worship many christian families have at home such as saying grace before meals , having family prayers and celebrating the festivals of the christian year
what is private worship?
private worship is when christians have the opportunity to talk to god and think about their faith by praying in private, or reading the bible on their own
why is it important to have different types of worship ?
public worship gives a sense of belonging to a whole community of believers, liturgical worship helps christians worship god in a familiar way so that worship becomes a part of their lives, worshipping at a set time gives order and purpose and means that god is never forgotten
what does clergy mean?
people ordained for religious duties in christian churches
what does congregation?
the people assembled for worship
what does extempore prayers mean?
prayers said without preparation
what does lectionary mean?
a list of bible readings to be read at certain times of the year
what does liturgical year mean?
the year in the church’s calendar based on the special festivals from advent to pentecost
what does liturgical mean?
a set form of public worship
what does vestments mean?
official robes for those leading christian worship
