Topic 1.2.6 The role of the church in the local community and living practices

Question 1

What is the purpose of infant baptism?

Answer 1

It represents the leaving behind of the life of sin and having a new Christian life.

Question 2

What is the link between infant baptism and confirmation?

Answer 2

Baptised children (ONLY) May choose to make their own decision about belonging to the Christian faith. This is when Confirmation occurs.

Question 3

Name two denominations that practise infant baptism.

Answer 3

• Roman Catholics

* Orthodox Christians

Question 4

State three elements that you would expect to be part of a Christian wedding service.

Answer 4

• Exchange of vows
• Giving of rings
• Eucharist after the marriage service.

Question 5

What is stefana?

Answer 5

A silver crown that is placed of the heads of the groom and the bride.

Question 6

In which denomination is this a part of a marriage service?

Answer 6

In Orthodox wedding services.

Question 7

What is the purpose of the vows in a Christian wedding service?

Answer 7

They are promises that are made to support one another in all circumstances until death.

Question 8

What is the sipping of the wine from the cup symbolic of in an Orthodox wedding service?

Answer 8

The cup is the symbol of the shared life that the couple are about to begin together.

Question 9

List the four features of a Christian funeral service.

Answer 9

• Bible reading
• Prayers
• Eulogy
• Thé minister will remind the congregation of the Christian beliefs about life and death.

Question 10

State why prayers for the deceased are especially important in a Roman Catholic funeral service.

Answer 10

They are remembering the person’s life and achievements

Question 11

Which denominations may include a Requiem Mass as part of their funeral service?

Answer 11

• Catholic Churches

* Greek Orthodox churches

Question 12

What is the purpose of committal?

Answer 12

Committal is when Christians commit the dead person to God’s eternal care.