Summer Exam Second Year Flashcards
What is a sacred place
A place that is holy and set apart from normal life
What are three things that make a place sacred
A person
An event
Tradition
What is a piogrimage
A journey made by a pilgrim to a sacred place
What is a pilgrim
Someone who is making a journey to a sacred place for religious reasons
Why do pilgrims go to these places
Pilgrims travel to these places to pray and feel closer to God
Contemplation
A deep silent prayer that does not use words or thoughts
Encountering mystery
Connecting with something mysterious that is beyond human understanding
Icon
A sacred image used as an aid to prayer
Identity
The distinct characteristics by a which a person or group is recognised
Meditation
A silent prayer based on the use of an icon, repeated word or a passage from scripture
Participation
Being actively involved in an act of worship
Personal prayer
Praying to God by oneself
Communal prayer
Praying to God with others in a community
Reflection
Thinking deeply about some aspect of life
Ritual
An occasion when people use symbolic objects, words and actions to express what is deeply important to them
Sacrament
A sacred ritual that is a visible sign of gods presence with people at key moments in their lives
Sign
Something that communicates a brief message or a piece of information
Symbol
Some visible that is representing something invisible that is difficult to put into words
Wonder
A feeling inspired by some mysterious aspect of life
Worship
The way people of faith praise and honour God in prayer and religious services
Worship as a response to mystery
People responding to mystery by gathering together to perform acts of worship
