Practices (Christianity) Flashcards
What is the significance of baptism in Christianity?
Baptism symbolizes the washing away of sins and the beginning of a new life in Christ.
Define Baptism
The sacrament through which people become members of the church. It involves water to symbolise washing away sin.
Define Believer’s Baptism
Initiation into the Church, by immersion in water, of people old enough to understand the ceremony/rite and who have made the decision to live a Christian life.
What is CAFOD?
A Christian charity that provides emergency and long-term aid to the developing world.
True or False: The Eucharist is also known as Holy Communion.
True
Fill in the blank: The practice of _____ involves commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples.
Eucharist
What is the main purpose of prayer in Christian practice?
To communicate with God and strengthen one’s relationship with Him.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of prayer in Christianity? A) Adoration B) Confession C) Meditation D) Calculation
D) Calculation
What is meant by ‘worship’ in Christianity?
Worship refers to the act of showing reverence and adoration for God.
True or False: The Bible is considered the holy scripture in Christianity.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the central act of Christian worship, involving the sharing of bread and wine.
Eucharist
What does the term ‘sacraments’ refer to in Christianity?
Sacraments are sacred rites that Christians believe were instituted by Jesus.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a sacrament in Christianity? A) Confirmation B) Meditation C) Reflection D) Prayer
A) Confirmation
What is the role of the Church in Christian practices?
The Church serves as a community for worship, teaching, and fellowship among believers.
What does the term ‘evangelism’ mean in Christianity?
Evangelism is the act of spreading the Christian gospel and converting others to the faith.
Fill in the blank: _____ is a Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus.
Easter
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is observed during Advent? A) Fasting B) Feasting C) Mourning D) Celebrating
A) Fasting
What is the purpose of fasting in Christian practice?
Fasting is intended to deepen one’s spiritual life and dependence on God.
What is the meaning of ‘confession’ in Christian practices?
Confession is the acknowledgment of sins to God or a priest, seeking forgiveness.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is a prayer that summarizes the Christian faith, traditionally attributed to Jesus.
Lord’s Prayer
What is the significance of Good Friday in Christianity?
Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Multiple Choice: Which Christian denomination emphasizes the importance of the Eucharist as a sacrament? A) Baptists B) Catholics C) Quakers D) Methodists
B) Catholics
True or False: The Ten Commandments are considered a foundational moral code in Christianity.
True
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus? A) Pentecost B) Christmas C) Epiphany D) Ascension
B) Christmas
What is the significance of Pentecost in Christianity?
Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles.
What role does scripture play in Christian practices?
Scripture serves as the authoritative source of teaching, guidance, and inspiration.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key aspect of Christian ethics? A) Wealth B) Power C) Love D) Revenge
C) Love
What is the meaning of ‘salvation’ in Christianity?
Salvation refers to the deliverance from sin and its consequences through faith in Jesus Christ.
What does the term ‘discipleship’ mean in Christianity?
Discipleship is the process of following Jesus and living according to His teachings.
Fill in the blank: The _____ is a Christian practice that involves reading and meditating on the Bible.
devotional
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common form of Christian worship? A) Yoga B) Meditation C) Singing hymns D) Dancing
C) Singing hymns
What is the importance of community service in Christian teachings?
It reflects Jesus’ teachings on helping others and living out one’s faith in action.
True or False: The Great Commission refers to Jesus’ command to spread the gospel.
True
What is the meaning of ‘the Great Commandment’ in Christianity?
It is the command to love God and love one’s neighbor as oneself.
What is Christian Aid?
A Christian charity that provides emergency and long-term aid to the developing world.
What is Easter?
Festival/celebration of the resurrection of Jesus; the Easter season ends with Pentecost (50 days after Easter Sunday) which remembers the coming of the Holy Spirit to earth following the ascension.
What is the Eucharist?
Also known as Holy Communion. Literally ‘thanksgiving’; a sacrament in which the death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated, using bread and wine.
Define Evangelism
Preaching the gospel (the good news about God) to convert people to the Christian faith.
What is a food bank?
Places in local communities where people in need can go to collect food; often run/supported by local churches and religious charities.
Define Infant Baptism
Sacrament of initiation of babies and young children into the Church.
Describe Informal Prayer
Spontaneous prayers spoken from the heart which are personal and unique to the person/people at the time.
What is Iona?
Place of pilgrimage founded by St Columba in the fourth century.
Define Liturgical Worship
A church service which follows a set structure or ritual.
What is Lourdes?
Place of pilgrimage where the Virgin Mary appeared to St Bernadette in a series of visions and it is claimed that miraculous healings have taken place.
What is the Lord’s Prayer?
The prayer taught to the disciples by Jesus; also known as the ‘Our Father’ and widely said by Christians in both church services and privately.
Define Mission
Literally ‘sent out’; the duty of Christians to spread the gospel (the good news about Jesus).
Define Non-liturgical worship/informal worship
A service which does not follow a set text or ritual; sometimes spontaneous or charismatic.
Define Persecution
Facing hostility and ill-treatment; some Christians face punishment and death for practising their faith.
Define Pilgrimage
A religious journey to a holy site/sacred place, it is an act of worship and devotion.
Define Prayer
Communicating with God through words of praise, thanksgiving or confession, or requests for his help or guidance; listening to and speaking to God.
Define Private worship
A believer giving God praise and worship on their own.
Define Sacrament
The outward and visible sign of an invisible and spiritual grace. (eg Baptism and the Eucharist are recognised as sacraments by most Christians).
Define Set Prayers
These are prayers written throughout the centuries which many Christians worldwide use (eg The Lord’s Prayer).
What are street pastors?
A Christian organisation involving people working, mainly at night, on city streets giving care to those who need it.
What is Tearfund?
A Christian charity that provides emergency and long-term aid to the developing world.
What is worship?
Showing adoration and reverence; offering praise to God.
Communicating with God through words of praise, thanksgiving or confession, or requests for his help or guidance; listening to and speaking to God.
The Grace prayer
‘Bless us, O Lord, and these your gifts, which we are about
to receive from your bounty. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.’
‘Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…
‘baptising
them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.’
‘This is my body, which is for you…’
‘do this in remembrance
of me.’
‘Faith by itself…’
‘if it is not accompanied by action, is dead’
‘For I was hungry…’
‘and you gave me something to eat’
‘Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness…’
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.’
