Practices (Christianity) Flashcards

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What is the significance of baptism in Christianity?

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Baptism symbolizes the washing away of sins and the beginning of a new life in Christ.

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Define Baptism

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The sacrament through which people become members of the church. It involves water to symbolise washing away sin.

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Define Believer’s Baptism

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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.

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What is CAFOD?

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A Christian charity that provides emergency and long-term aid to the developing world.

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True or False: The Eucharist is also known as Holy Communion.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The practice of _____ involves commemorating the Last Supper of Jesus with his disciples.

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Eucharist

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What is the main purpose of prayer in Christian practice?

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To communicate with God and strengthen one’s relationship with Him.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of prayer in Christianity? A) Adoration B) Confession C) Meditation D) Calculation

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D) Calculation

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What is meant by ‘worship’ in Christianity?

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Worship refers to the act of showing reverence and adoration for God.

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True or False: The Bible is considered the holy scripture in Christianity.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the central act of Christian worship, involving the sharing of bread and wine.

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Eucharist

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What does the term ‘sacraments’ refer to in Christianity?

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Sacraments are sacred rites that Christians believe were instituted by Jesus.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a sacrament in Christianity? A) Confirmation B) Meditation C) Reflection D) Prayer

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A) Confirmation

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What is the role of the Church in Christian practices?

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The Church serves as a community for worship, teaching, and fellowship among believers.

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What does the term ‘evangelism’ mean in Christianity?

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Evangelism is the act of spreading the Christian gospel and converting others to the faith.

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Fill in the blank: _____ is a Christian celebration of the resurrection of Jesus.

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Easter

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is observed during Advent? A) Fasting B) Feasting C) Mourning D) Celebrating

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A) Fasting

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What is the purpose of fasting in Christian practice?

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Fasting is intended to deepen one’s spiritual life and dependence on God.

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What is the meaning of ‘confession’ in Christian practices?

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Confession is the acknowledgment of sins to God or a priest, seeking forgiveness.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ is a prayer that summarizes the Christian faith, traditionally attributed to Jesus.

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Lord’s Prayer

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What is the significance of Good Friday in Christianity?

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Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

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Multiple Choice: Which Christian denomination emphasizes the importance of the Eucharist as a sacrament? A) Baptists B) Catholics C) Quakers D) Methodists

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B) Catholics

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True or False: The Ten Commandments are considered a foundational moral code in Christianity.

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True

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus? A) Pentecost B) Christmas C) Epiphany D) Ascension

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B) Christmas

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What is the significance of Pentecost in Christianity?

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Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the apostles.

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What role does scripture play in Christian practices?

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Scripture serves as the authoritative source of teaching, guidance, and inspiration.

27
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a key aspect of Christian ethics? A) Wealth B) Power C) Love D) Revenge

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C) Love

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What is the meaning of ‘salvation’ in Christianity?

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Salvation refers to the deliverance from sin and its consequences through faith in Jesus Christ.

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What does the term ‘discipleship’ mean in Christianity?

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Discipleship is the process of following Jesus and living according to His teachings.

30
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is a Christian practice that involves reading and meditating on the Bible.

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devotional

31
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a common form of Christian worship? A) Yoga B) Meditation C) Singing hymns D) Dancing

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C) Singing hymns

32
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What is the importance of community service in Christian teachings?

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It reflects Jesus’ teachings on helping others and living out one’s faith in action.

33
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True or False: The Great Commission refers to Jesus’ command to spread the gospel.

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True

34
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What is the meaning of ‘the Great Commandment’ in Christianity?

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It is the command to love God and love one’s neighbor as oneself.

35
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What is Christian Aid?

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A Christian charity that provides emergency and long-term aid to the developing world.

36
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What is Easter?

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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.

37
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What is the Eucharist?

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Also known as Holy Communion. Literally ‘thanksgiving’; a sacrament in which the death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated, using bread and wine.

38
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Define Evangelism

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Preaching the gospel (the good news about God) to convert people to the Christian faith.

39
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What is a food bank?

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Places in local communities where people in need can go to collect food; often run/supported by local churches and religious charities.

40
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Define Infant Baptism

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Sacrament of initiation of babies and young children into the Church.

41
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Describe Informal Prayer

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Spontaneous prayers spoken from the heart which are personal and unique to the person/people at the time.

42
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What is Iona?

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Place of pilgrimage founded by St Columba in the fourth century.

43
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Define Liturgical Worship

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A church service which follows a set structure or ritual.

44
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What is Lourdes?

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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.

45
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What is the Lord’s Prayer?

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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.

46
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Define Mission

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Literally ‘sent out’; the duty of Christians to spread the gospel (the good news about Jesus).

47
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Define Non-liturgical worship/informal worship

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A service which does not follow a set text or ritual; sometimes spontaneous or charismatic.

48
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Define Persecution

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Facing hostility and ill-treatment; some Christians face punishment and death for practising their faith.

49
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Define Pilgrimage

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A religious journey to a holy site/sacred place, it is an act of worship and devotion.

50
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Define Prayer

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Communicating with God through words of praise, thanksgiving or confession, or requests for his help or guidance; listening to and speaking to God.

51
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Define Private worship

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A believer giving God praise and worship on their own.

52
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Define Sacrament

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The outward and visible sign of an invisible and spiritual grace. (eg Baptism and the Eucharist are recognised as sacraments by most Christians).

53
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Define Set Prayers

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These are prayers written throughout the centuries which many Christians worldwide use (eg The Lord’s Prayer).

54
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What are street pastors?

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A Christian organisation involving people working, mainly at night, on city streets giving care to those who need it.

55
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What is Tearfund?

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A Christian charity that provides emergency and long-term aid to the developing world.

56
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What is worship?

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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.

57
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The Grace prayer

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‘Bless us, O Lord, and these your gifts, which we are about
to receive from your bounty. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.’

58
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‘Therefore go and make disciples of all nations…

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‘baptising
them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.’

59
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‘This is my body, which is for you…’

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‘do this in remembrance
of me.’

60
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‘Faith by itself…’

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‘if it is not accompanied by action, is dead’

61
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‘For I was hungry…’

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‘and you gave me something to eat’

62
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‘Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness…’

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for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.’