Topic 1.2.5 The role and importance of celebrations to Christians Flashcards
1
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What is Advent?
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Advent is the period of waiting for both the celebration is Jesus’ birth and for his second coming (Parousia)
2
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Give two reasons why Christmas is important to Christians.
A
- It is the celebration if Jesus’ incarnation.
- Jesus’s birth can be seen to be a pou tin history in which humanity’s hope began as it gave them a chance for their relationship with God to be reconciled.
3
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What day starts Holy Week?
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Palm Sunday- palms that people waved when Jesus entered Jerusalem.
4
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Describe what is being remembered on Maundy Thursday.
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The last supper is remembered.
5
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On which day is there a vigil held and why?
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Good Friday- This is to remember the crucifixion if Jesus.
6
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What is celebrated on Easter Sunday?
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Jesus’ resurrection and bistrot over sin is celebrated.
7
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What argument can you put forward for Easter being an important Christian festival?
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St Paul stated that if Jesus’ resurrection did not occur then «our gospel is null and void»
