Religious Studies - 6- Christianity - Practices - 193 - Forms Of Worship Flashcards
What is worship?
An expression of adoration and praise for God.
What do the Ten Commandments say about worship?
They include the commandment ‘to keep holy the Sabbath day’ which has been interpreted as a command to worship God.
What is liturgical worship?
Worship that follows a very set structure which is more or less the same every time.
Give an example of liturgical worship.
The Eucharist service.
What is informal worship?
Worship that doesn’t have a set structure and is more spontaneous than liturgical worship.
Which denominations often have more informal worship?
Evangelical denominations.
What is individual worship?
Worship that takes place in addition to worshipping together in a church.
Why do Christians practice individual worship?
To form a personal relationship with God.
What role do set and informal prayers play in Christian worship?
They are an important part of all forms of Christian worship.
True or False: All worship involves praying or listening to sermons.
False.
In which denomination has music become central to worship?
The Salvation Army.
What plays a significant part in the services of the Salvation Army?
Congregational singing of hymns.
