sacraments + prayer

Question 1

What is a sacrament ?

Answer 1

ritual through which the grace of god can be received- an outwards sign of inward grace and spirituality

Roman catholics - must be performed by a priest

Question 2

Roman catholics believe in 7 sacraments

Answer 2

baptism
eucharist
confirmation
reconciliation
marriage
holy orders
annointing of the sick

Question 3

Orthodox

Answer 3

sacraments are called HOLY MYSTERIES

Question 4

protestants CHIRCHES/CHURCH OF ENGLAND

Answer 4

only recognise 2 of the sacraments - which are known as sacraments of the gospel - baptism and eucharist - only sacraments with a direct link to jesus

Question 5

Baptist churches

Answer 5

prefer to call them ordinances - they were ordained/established by jesus

Question 6

eucharist

Answer 6

last meal with disciples before crucifixion
share bread and wine in memory of his body broken and blood being spilled ON THE CROSS
Now in eucharistic services - we share bread and wine in memory of jesus’ sacrifice

Question 7

eucharist - catholics

Answer 7

substantiation - jesus has a real presence in the mass

Question 8

eucharist - anglicans

Answer 8

jesus is spiritually present

CONSUBSTANTIATION

Question 9

importance of eucharist

Answer 9

reminds of them of the grace of salvation they have recieved from jesus ( god )
brings them closer as a community and eucharist is a symbol of their connection to each other - the body of Christ
establish ordinance of jesus - believer is obeyeing his command and sharing in something that transcends time

Question 10

Baptism - meaning

Answer 10

a persons admission into the christian chirch - immersed in water which symbolises purification and being cleansed of sin

Question 11

Infant baptism

Answer 11

Roman catholic church
the church of england
Orthodox - total immersion in water
CHRISTENING - INFANT Baptism
parents will make promises to raise the child as a christian
infant baptism was practised in the first year of christian history
this is often followed by the ritual of confirmation - reaffirm the promises their parents made on behalf of them as a child.

Question 12

Non-conformists - penetecostal/Baptism

Answer 12

emphasis on person making a conscious decision to be baptised
a baby cannot choose for themselves
GRACE OF GOD RECEIVED THROUGH THEIR EXPRESSION OF FAITH RATHER THAN THE PERFORMANCE OF A RITUAL.

EVIDENCE - jesus was baptised as an adult which shows you need to be a believer in order to be baptised

In most denominations - must be baptised before they can share in the eucharist

Question 13

The importance of baptism

Answer 13

Baptism isn’t just a symbolic removal of sin - a real transformation by washing away sin
Roman catholics - necessary for salvation

Quakers do not practise baptism as they feel they receive God’s grace inwardly and there is no need for an outward ceremony

Question 14

prayer

Answer 14

-develops relationship with god

Question 15

congregational worship

Answer 15

set prayers - set liturgical prayers help worshipers express graititude, and also repetance towards god. The words take on more meaning as they regularly use them

informal prayers - soptaneous prayers allows for freedom to relate to god in a unique way - more intimate

Question 16

lord’s prayer

Answer 16

confession
thanksgiving
adoration
concern for others
supplication
said aloud by everyone as it was a prayer jesus taught his followers

Question 17

Individual prayer

Answer 17

private worship helps develop a closer realtionship with god
use it for personal use - seek guidance or encouragement - issues that aren’t relevant to everyone
christians reliance on him increases as they pray regularly on their own
it was with prayer that jesus bought lazarus back from the dead - roman catholics and conformist churches believe god responds

Question 18

adoration

Answer 18

recogniiton of his power - helps us grow in our sense of security in his safekeeping
bible speaks of god being worthy of praise
Psalm 48:1 ‘Great is the lord, and most worthy of praise.’

Question 19

Confession

Answer 19

seeking god’s forgiveness
prayer is a time where they consider how they need to change
asking for forgiveness is an example of repentance

Question 20

supplications and intercession

Answer 20

asking for help or his intervention to bring about peace

prayers of intercession involve praying on behalf of others

Question 21

thanksgiving

Answer 21

help christians remain grateful for god’s provision

Question 22

praying in the spirit

Answer 22

pray an inspired prayer - one led by god’s holy spirit within the believer
private prayer
brigns the believer closer to god
tongues make no sense in human language but they praise god through the spirit

Question 23

meditational

Answer 23

beleievr focuses upon the stillness of god - reflects the time sjesus spent night alone in prayer
god will reveal himself directly to the person praying in the time of meditation