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Sacraments, pilgrimage, parish church, worldwide church, Flashcards

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In what way do most Christians believe that sacraments help?

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they are a way in which human beings can receive the grace, the favour and kindness and love of God

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Christians believe that experiencing the sacraments …… (3)

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  • strengthen their relationship with God
  • enables them to grow in goodness and faith and become more like Jesus
  • bring additional spiritual and other responsibilities
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What sacraments do Catholics recognise?

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  • Baptism
  • Eucharist
  • the anointing of sick (extreme unction)
  • marriage
  • confirmation
  • penance and reconciliation
  • ordination
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Why do protestants have 2 sacraments?

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because they believe these are the only sacraments instigated or ordained by Jesus

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what is the Eucharist based on?

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the biblical account of the last supper

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Roman Catholics believe that all their sacraments …. (3)

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  • were instituted by Jesus and given to the Christian church to be celebrated
  • enable Christians to experience God in a variety of situations
  • help develo[p their relationship with God in different ways
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What is the immersion of head in the water a physical sign of?

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cleansing

washing away original sin

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What are the features of infant baptism (5 )

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  • welcome a baby to Christian faith
  • cleanse the child from original sin
  • parents and Godparents make promises on behalf of the child
  • a sign of the cross is made on the baby’s forehead and water is poured on their head from the front of the church
  • a lighted candle is given to represent the light of Jesus
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Why do some non-conformist churches prefer adult baptism?

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because they feel only an adult can fully make the choice of belonging to the church

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What happens in adult baptism (2)

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  • each candidate is asked questions about their faith and makes a personal testimony about why they wish to become a Christian
  • they are baptised through full immersion
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What are the pentecostal views on baptism?

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they focus on the idea of Baptism in the Spirit

this is viewed as a powerful experience

the believer is filled with the Holy Spirit, giving them the strength to live a very long life

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What do both the Church of England and the Roman Catholic Church about the Eucharist?

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  • the eucharist is a rite that is both a sacrifice and a meal
  • through the mystery of faith, Jesus is present during the Eucharist. His body and blood are represented by bread and wine, the physical signs of the Eucharist
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What does participating in the Eucharist mean for Christians?

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  • receiving the Jesus’ body and blood to nourish them spiritually
  • are reminded of Jesus’ continued presence in their lives
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What is transubstantiation (Catholics) and how does this contrast with Protestant’s beliefs

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bread and wine become the body and blood Jesus

Protestants accept that the bread and wine is symbolic of the body and blood of Jesus

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Why do people go to pilgrimages?

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  • strengthen their faith and become closer to God
  • fulfil their religious duty or show commitment to their religion
  • ask for help or receive healing
  • say thank you for something good that has happened
  • make- up something they have done wrong (penance)
  • follow tradition
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Name the different places of pilgrimages

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  • Jerusalem
  • Taize
  • Iona
  • Walsingham
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Why is Jerusalem significant?

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Because it is where Jesus :

  • spent his last few days on Earth
  • attended the Last supper
  • agonised in the Garden of Gethsemane before he was arrested
  • was tried and crucified and resurrected

Mount of olives: taught his disciples the Lord’s prayer and ascended into Heaven at the end of his time on Earth

Holy Sepulchre: the place where Jesus was crucified and died. The location of Jesus’ tomb, where he was buried and resurrected

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Why is Iona significant?

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  • home of St Columba, an Irish abbot, who is credited with spreading Christianity throughout Scotland and performing many miracles
  • considered a very holy as many saints lived there
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What is Taize significant?

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  • its a symbol of reconciliation between different Christian denominations and other groups of separated people
  • chants create a sense of unity
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Why is Walsingham significant?

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  • It is where Richeldis de Faverches is believed to have had a vision of the Virgin Mary
  • The holy house there represent an important Christian belief that Jesus was both human and divine
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What is the importance of pilgrimage for Christians today?

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some Christians argue that :

  • it is more important than ever in today’s hectic lifestyle
  • can help people realise how few material things they need to be happy
  • can break a dependency on technologies (e.g. engaging with social media)
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Why do some Christians think that pilgrimages are not important?

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  • it is unnecessary to go to a particular place to feel closer to God as God is omnipresent
  • going on a physical journey to another place and leaving normal responsibilities behind can take away from the daily pilgrimage of the Christian life
  • it involves needless expense, which might either place a financial burden on Christians who go on Pilgrimage or could be used to help others
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Why is the local church community is important?

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  • unites the local community
  • provides support and comfort when needed
  • can give advice from sources of authority such as the minister or vicar
  • gives identity and belonging to people in a community
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How does the local church community help through CENTRE OF CHRISTIAN IDENTITY

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  • they organize events to bring together people in the community and create a sense of Christian identity
  • clubs for children, such as Sunday school or youth groups: to educate
  • social groups, such as coffee mornings to create social opportunities for Christians to share in their faith together
  • Bible study groups where Christians can understand and discuss their faith together
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How does the local church community help through ECUMENISM

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  • tries to break down barriers between different Christian denominations, reminding all Christians that they are followers of God and believe in Jesus
  • groups may visit each other or hold events to help achieve unity
  • may share buildings or hold joint services
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How does the local church community help through OUTREACH WORK

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going out to the local community

working with families to resolve problems

visiting those in prison or hospital

organizing and running community activities

some act as Street or Night Pastors = go into the local community at night to build relationships with locals. Offer a listening ear, practical support, and prayer

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What is the importance of the worldwide church?

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  • gives a global identity to Christians
  • Promotes unity
  • Provides support when needed- to Christians, other religious believers and non-religious individuals
  • shows how Christian teachings can be put into action globally
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Christian teaching about charity

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  • compassion and treating other people fairly “love your neighbour as yourself”
  • Jesus taught about helping others e.g. the parable of the Good samaritan
  • Christians believe God made all humans in his image, so all people should have equality and dignity

GCSE Christianity edexcel B (10 decks)

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