saturday sunday worship Flashcards
explain liturgy of the word
hear readings from scripture followed by homilies or sermons
1.readings from scripture
OT - god revelation and foretelling arrival of Christ
NT - Gospels and apostles
NT Pauls letters guiding early christian communities
- sermon/homily
- gods word interpreted, reflected upon and applied
- relevance to contemporary Christian life.
litrugy of the word sacred text
“Keep Sabbath day holy” - Exodus 20 (OT)
“do to others what you would have them do to you” - Matthew (NT)
“walk in the way of love, just as Jesus loved us…gave himself up for us” - Corinthians (NT - PAUL)
principal belief for liturgy of thr word
REVELATION
- bible - follow gods message
- bible - ultimate source of chrisitna guidance
- jesus - learn from actiosn and lteachings as he revelaed gods plan for humanity
liturgy of the word for the individual
- reflect on their lives
- understanding the requirements of their faith.
- Reinforce individual ethical system
providing guidance to act in alignment with teachings.
liturgy of the word for the community
- Sense of unity
collective focus on increasing understanding on Gods message for humanity
universal goal to grow in faith
Unites in belief of the founding roots - the stories of the Bible
liturgy of the word application example
- NSW Ecumenical Council - Act for Peace
- Caritas - Project Compassion
- Apply “keep the Sabbath day holy” by ensuring they attend Saturday/Sunday services and dedicating a day of their week only to God
liturgy of the eucharist/communion
tangible reminder of Jesus’ sacrificial death, fostering spiritual communion with God and fellow believers.
- Sacrament instituted by Jesus himself.
Nicene Creed is recited before taking communion -
liturgy of the eucharist/communion sacred text
“whenever you eat this bread or drink this wine, you proclaim the Lords death until he comes” - corinthians
“do this in remembrance of me” - Luke 22
“I believe in one god…the father…the son…the holy spirit” - nicene creed
liturgy of the eucharist/communion principal beliefs
holy trinity
revelation
liturgy of the eucharist/communion expression of the holy trinity
Nicene Creed (recited before taking communion)
- expresses communal belief in the trinity before sharing communion as a symbol of the unity of the body of Christ.
liturgy of the eucharist/communion expression of belief in Death and Resurrection
- Performed as a reminder of Jesus sacrificial death and divine resurrection.
- Communion is an affirmation that Gods love is stronger than death
liturgy of the eucharist/communion significance for the individual
- Adherents have opportunity of enhancing their relationship with God by experiencing his divinity.
- Reflect on personal actions by remembering Jesus’ sacrificial love.
liturgy of the eucharist/communion significance for the community
- Expression of Christian unity and how Jesus died to save ALL of humanity form their sins
Brings the congregation together in a tangible way while every adherent experiences the transcendence of God.
liturgy of the eucharist/communion example
Transubstantiation - Catholicism
- Believe that the bread and win literally become the actual body and blood of Christ when consumed
Consubstantiation - Protestantism
- A symbolic re-enactment of last supper
sending forth
- Prayers for the World
- Adherents can direct their prayer on specific groups or for personal challenges they are facing
- Dismissal
- Final blessing said by priest or minister at end of service
- Adherents are told to live out the message of God and take action to apply what they learnt,
- bring about the Kingdom of God “on earth as it is in heaven” (Matt 6:10).
sending forth sacred text
“go, and do likewise” - Luke 10
“on earth as it is in heaven” (Matt 6:10). part of lords prayer - reinforces connection to God
sending forth principal belief
SALVATION
- - Through prayer develop spiritual relationship with God that gifts them salvation
apply what they learnt when hearing the Word of God into everyday actions in order to bring them closer to God and eternal life.
guidance on how to build the Kingdom of God on earth.
significance of sending forth for the individual
- Signifies that worship doesn’t end with the service
individuals are sent into the world to act with love, justice and service - embodying Christian values to have a positive impact on the world.
significance of sending forth for the community
- mission of the church to go beyond and serve the broader world
- Encourages collective effort in spreading the Gospel message and serving those in need.
- Fosters sense of shared responsibility.
sending forth application
- NSW Ecumenical Council - Act for Peace
- Caritas - Project Compassion
