1.2.6 Role of the Church in the Community Flashcards
(8 cards)
What is a rite of passage
A ceremony which marks the transition from one phase of life to another
What are six examples of these rites of passage
Infant Baptism
Confirmation
Believers Baptism
Celebration of marriage
Orthodox wedding services
Funerals
Which churches do and don’t believe in Infant Baptism and what happens in the service and what does it represent
Do: Roman Catholic and CoE
Don’t: Baptist
Water poured from the font over the babys head
Represents leaving behind all sin and having a new life
What is conformation and which churches support it
Where Children baptised as babies may choose to make their own decision on whether or not to belong to the faith.
It is a series of lessons to learn more about the faith
Happens in Roman Catholic, Orthodox, CoE, methodist
What is believers baptism and which churches support it?
When an adult gets baptised to show free will to become a Christian, they may wear white and ask for Gods forgiveness for their sins and commit to the faith
Supported by some Non conformists such as Baptist
What happens at the start of a wedding ceremony
In RomanC and Anglican the minister explain the purpose of the marriage, checks there is no lawful reason not to marry and the couple exchange vows to love and support each other until death. They may exchange rings and get the minister to bless their vows
In Anglican, Roman C and Orthodox a Eucharist service may happen
What happens in Orthodox wedding services
Rings before the ceremony
Rituals repeated three times to represent the trinity
Silver crown
Eucharist service
What happens at a Christian funeral service
Often Bible Readings, Prayers, Eulogy, Reminder of life and death
Catholic have a mass as do Orthodox (up to 3 hours)
