Worship Flashcards
What is worship
Worship is the way Christians show their respect and deep love (reverance) for God because he is worthy/deserving.
Praise, honour, devotion to god
Why do Christians want to worship
Worship means to show worth.
Christians believe that God should be the main focus of their lives so everything they do should be an act of worship to God in the way they live and treat others.
What is the church?
The people, not the building
What are the three actions used in worship
To exult ~> lift up high/praise
To bow down ~> respect, submission
To serve ~> salvation, sacrifice, serve others, follow Jesus’ example
What can Christian’s do to worship through their actions?
Volunteer
Give money
Selfless
Charity work
Small acts of kindness
Evangelise
What is liturgical worship?
A church service that follows a set pattern of and structure. Eg Roman Catholic or Anglican
Benefits of liturgical (universal) worship
Strengthens belief
Movement + reverence (word of god) is powerful
Not just what the religious leader wants to teach
Becomes familiar, a part of you
Interactive
Easy to learn and follow
Feel sense of community, inclusion
What is Quaker worship like?
Quiet, simple prayer
Listen to god, prove of the divine within you
No prayers/readings
God moves through the people
Messages for the individual to share
Non liturgical
Benefits and drawbacks of Quaker worship
Time and space to connect with god
Personal
Equity
Hard for new members
Lack of guidance, confusion
Not universal
Distractions/getting carried away
Overwhelmed by spontaneity
Give three examples of churches that are non liturgical (don’t follow a set pattern or structure)
Quaker
Baptist
Pentecostal
What are some physical aspects of prayer
Eyes closed
Kneeling on the floor
Head bowed
Hands together, close to heart
Show respect, submission
What do Christians believe about unanswered prayers
Understanding that things happen for a reason
Initial disappointment/uncertainty
Rebuild relationship with god
Hope for a better time
What are the five ACTS of prayer
Adoration ~> praising god
Eg hallowed be your name
Confession ~> saying sorry
Eg forgive us our sins
Thanksgiving ~> thanking god for something
Eg thank you for keeping me safe
Supplication ~> asking for something
Eg help me pass an exam
Intercession ~> praying for someone who may be ill
Eg please take care of…
What quote shows how prayer is important
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you
What is consubstantiation
Anglican, Baptist, Protestant
Act of remembrance
Giving thanks
What is transubstantiation
Catholic
Substance of bread and wine changes to become body and blood of Christ
What quote shows what the bread and wine symbolises
This is my body and this is my blood. Do this is remembrance of me
Why is the Eucharist celebrated
Give thanks
Remember
Look forward to Christ’s return
Holy xian sacrament
Meaning of sacrament
Outward sign of receiving inward grace
How is the Eucharist typically celebrated
Confession of sins to obtain forgiveness
Bible reading
Communion
