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The Church Flashcards

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Features of a Catholic Church

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  • altar (where bread and wine is blessed for eucharist)
  • lectern + pulpit (priest reads and delivers sermons)
  • crucifix with Jesus
  • confessional
  • stained glass windows
  • candles
  • organ
  • stoup (holy water to renew baptism promises)
  • font (water to baptise babies)
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role of local church (6)

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  • “I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink”
  • Jesus taught to help others
  • food banks
  • Salvation Army
  • help for homeless
  • non religious functions (coffee mornings + youth groups)
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Features of Chapels (5)

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are simpler
- holy communion table
- baptistery pool (for adults)
- balcony (more room for congregation)
- pulpit + lectern (minister reads Bible)
- organ
main purpose is to hear God’s words and sing his praises

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Different Christian churches

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  • Catholic Church
  • Anglican Church
  • Church of Wales
  • Non - conformist churches
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What is the Catholic Church

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Led by the pope that has special authority from Jesus. Traditional and strict views.

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What is the Anglican Church

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Led by the archbishop of Canterbury. Allows more freedom.

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What is The Church in Wales

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Anglican Church in Wales. Like other Anglican churches but it is led by the archbishop of Wales.

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What are non - conformist churches

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Do not conform to the rules of the Church of England. E.G The Methodist Church

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Religious functions of local churches (6)

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  • church services
  • private worship
  • baptism
  • marriage
  • funerals
  • eucharist
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Church non - religious functions (5)

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  • food banks
  • Salvation Army
  • help for the homeless
  • youth groups
  • coffee mornings
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Why do local churches help the community

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Jesus taught to help others. “I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink”

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Describe the Eucharist service (5)

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  • bread and wine is consumed
  • catholics believe in transubstantiation
  • protestants believe they are merely symbols
  • recalls the last supper when Christ told his disciples to do it in remembrance of him
  • led by a priest + Lord’s Prayer said
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What is a sacrament

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An outward sign of an invisible blessing by God. Catholics think their are 7, Baptists 2 (eucharist + baptism)

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Describe baptism

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  • follows the example of Jesus - John the Baptist
  • both infant + adult immersion
  • clears you of your sins
  • allows you to publicly claim faith
  • “Who believes and is baptised will be saved”
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Purposes of Christian Prayer (5)

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  • praise God (adoration)
  • thank God (thanksgiving)
  • ask for forgiveness (confession)
  • ask for something (petition)
  • ask for help for others (intercession)
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Importance of Christian prayer (3)

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  • to communicate + connect with God
  • deepen faith
  • inner peace
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How does God respond to Christian prayer

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  • miracles
  • might not respond if he doesn’t think its good for them
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Symbolism in Christian catholic worship

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Use a rosary to count their prayers as they meditate on the life of Jesus

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Symbolism in most Christian worship

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  • candles to create atmosphere to feel the presence of God
  • cross/crucifix to remind them of Jesus’ death + resurrection
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What is private Christian prayer

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Prayer said when alone. May read the Bible

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Importance of private Christian prayer

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  • personally connect with God
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What are informal and extemporaneous Christian prayers

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Prayers that are said without prepared words, using everyday language. E.g. praying for people after an accident

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Importance of informal and extemporaneous Christian prayer (5)

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  • more heartfelt
  • personally connect with God
  • open up to God
  • find peace
  • cope with suffering
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What are communal Christian prayer

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Prayers said with others

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Importance of communal Christian prayer (2)

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  • strengthens Christian community
  • sense of belonging
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What are set Christian prayers

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Prayers that are well - known. E.g. The Lord’s Prayer

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Importance of Christian set prayers (3)

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  • deeper understanding of the Bible and Jesus
  • enable those who receive Holy communion to welcome Jesus into their hearts
  • sense of community
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Describe Anglican and Church of Wales worship (3)

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  • liturgical (formal ritual)
  • focuses on praising God, publicly
  • words and actions to be carried out are in the Book of Common Prayer
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Features of Anglican and Church in Wales worship (5)

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  • altar where holy communion takes place led by a priest
  • sermon preached in the pulpit
  • Bible is read at the lectern
  • choir stall and organs to sing hymns
  • silence to reflect
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Describe Catholic worship (4)

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  • Liturgical
  • have to attend each week to offer themselves to God
  • Mass recalls the Last Supper of Jesus
  • two parts (liturgy of the Word + liturgy of the Eucharist)
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What is liturgy of the Word in catholic worship (5)

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  • express sorrow for sins
  • listen to Bible readings
  • listen to a sermon
  • recite creeds
  • offer prayers
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What is liturgy of the Eucharist in Catholic worship (2)

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  • bread and wine consumed by congregation
  • Lord’s Prayer is said
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Features of Catholic worship (5)

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  • hymns are sung + organ?
  • service led by priest
  • candles lit
  • intercession - (ask Mary and saints to pray to God on their behalf)
  • gather to say rosary together?
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Describe Baptist worship (4)

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  • offer themselves to God through praise and prayer
  • non - liturgical
  • seen as a dialogue between God and people
  • no authority (Priesthood of Believers)
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Features of Baptist worship

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  • centres on the Bible (reading, discussing)
  • hymns
  • Lord’s supper celebrated once a month
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Example of a Christian Church that helps people

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The Salvation Army

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Describe the Salvation Army and their Work(4)

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  • Protestant denomination
  • help people who have fallen on hard times
  • based on Jesus’ teachings
  • set up Forget Me Not Cafe in Wrexham to help those suffering with dementia
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Christian quote about importance of private and informal prayer

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“Go into your room, close the door and pray to your father who is unseen” - Jesus

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