Worship- Page 48-49 Flashcards
What is Worship?
An act devoted to God to show love and reverence
What are the 3 types of public worship?
Liturgic Worship
Non-liturgic Worship
Charismatic Worship
What is Liturgic Worship?
Worship that follows a set structure (Liturgy)
Who practises Liturgic Worship?
Roman Catholics
Anglicans
Orthodox Churches
Give an example of what a Liturgic service would be like.
It follows a set structure from a book where they sing an established set of Hymns and prayers.
What is an advantage of Liturgic Worship?
Ordered which makes people feel comfortable and part of a process
What is Non-liturgic Worship?
More informal worship which has a changeable structure
Give an example of what a Non-Liturgic service would be like.
Has the same elements of Orthodox Worship but the prayers are said in the leader’s own words and the sermon is based on a topical theme
What is an advantage of Non-liturgic Worship?
Without set words it feels more from the heart
What is Charismatic Worship?
Very informal and loose worship
Give an example of what a Charismatic service would be like
Singing, dancing and very lively.
Who practises Charismatic Worship?
Evangelists
What is good about private Worship?
It allows you to more directly speak with God and pray for things that you specifically need
Why is it important to privately worship?
To build a closer relationship with God
What do Roman Catholics do when Privately worshiping?
Thread rosary beads through their fingers whilst praying
