Topic 1.2.1 Worship

Question 1

State the difference between liturgical and non-liturgical worship.

Answer 1

Liturgical worship is when the congregation responds to the person leading the service by reading set words from a service sheet or book.

Non-liturgical worship is a more spontaneous form of worship with little pre-organisation.

Question 2

What denominations use liturgical worship?

Answer 2

• Roman Catholic
• Orthodox Church
• Church of England

Question 3

What denominations use non-liturgical worship?

Answer 3

• Baptists

* Quakers

Question 4

Describe charismatic worship.

Answer 4

Charismatic worship often includes dancing and clapping. Worshippers week to be open to the Holy Spirit, and to be led by him during the service- glossolalia.

Commonly found in Pentecostal churches.

Question 5

Give a reason why Christians may spend time in individual worship.

Answer 5

Individual worship is a way to develop a closer relationship with with God.

Jesus’ teaching on the Sermon on the Mount ‘true discipleship’