Paper 2: 3.1 Places of Worship Flashcards
1
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Exterior structure of Catholic Churches
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- Cross - shaped - highlights death of Jesus
- Faces east - towards Jerusalem
- Has spires - visible to community and point to heaven
- Stained glass - shows stories from the Bible
2
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interior features of a Catholic Church
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- Extravagant
- Font as entrance and altar at end - represents journey through Christian life
3
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Exterior features of Baptist Church
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- Rectangular - allows focus to be on pulpit at front of church
4
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Interior features of Baptist Church
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- Very simple
- No set space, any communal area is used
5
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Exterior features of Quaker Church
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- Circular rooms - sense of unity/togetherness
- High windows to avoid distractions
- Silent meditation
6
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Liturgy
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Official wording in a service e.g. creed, set prayers
7
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Adoration
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praising God for His greatness and admitting dependence on Him
8
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Confession
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owning up to sin and asking for God’s mercy and forgiveness
9
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Thanksgiving
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thanking God for His many blessings, eg health or children
10
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Petition
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asking God for something, eg healing, courage or wisdom
11
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Intercession
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asking God to help others who need it, eg the sick, poor, those suffering in
war
12
Q
What do Christians believe prayer does?
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Deepens a person’s faith
