Ch2 - Christian Practices Flashcards

Question

Give one reason why people go on a pilgrimage

Answer 1

Reasons why people go on a pilgrimage: To say sorry to God for something they have done (Penance) They are ill and want God to heal them To renew their faith To improve their relationship with God

Answer 2

Benefits of pilgrimage: Strengthens your connection with God Visiting Lourdes can lead to a miracle Gives a specific time to give all your time to worshipping God Gives you a chance to meet and worship with many other Christians Time away from screens and electronics

Answer 3

Negatives of pilgrimage: People say many pilgrimage sites have become too commercialised Some argue that you don't need to go on a pilgrimage to strengthen your connection with God

Answer 4

-Lourdes is a place in France. -According to Christian tradition, a girl called Bernadette had visions of the virgin Mary 18 times. She was commanded to dig a hole and the water that came out is reported to heal people. -As a result, many people go to Lourdes hoping to be healed. -People describe Lourdes as a 'Catholic /Disneyland' due to its business and comercialisation.

Answer 5

-Iona is an island off the west coast of Scotland. -It is where saints are believed to have lived and prayers to have been answered. -Iona is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and was once home to St Columba, who founded an abbey on the island and is known for his evangelical work around Scotland -Around 130,000 pilgrims visit annually to reflect on the nature of God and pray -There are places of historical and religious significance, such as: St Martin's cross, and the nunnery

Answer 6

-CAFOD began in the 1960s and is the official aid agency of the Catholic Church, in England and Wales. -The Catholic Church believes action needs to be taken to remedy the injustice of people suffering while others have so much. -It was set up to bring hope and compassion to people of all faiths. -CAFOD helps to increase access to clean water, education and healthcare and lobbies employers to adopt fair working practices and conditions. -It acts with local organisations to provide food, water and shelter for people who have lost everything.

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-Christian Aid is the official relief and development agency for 41 church denominations, in Britain and Ireland. -It began in 1945 -They aim to encourage sustainable development, stop poverty and provide emergency relief in Africa -They have around 700 local partner organisations in 50 countries

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-Tearfund began in 1968 -The church is central to the vision and mission of Tearfund. -Tearfund works closely with local churches to enable the world's poorest people to work themselves out of crushing poverty. -In 2015, they worked with 90,522 churches worldwide and had seen tens of millions of people freed from poverty. -They travel to places of great need, responding to disasters and helping vulnerable communities to transform out of poverty

Answer 9

Persecution is cruel treatment of a group over a period of time

Answer 10

Religious persecution is cruel treatment over a period of time due to a person's beliefs

Answer 11

'If someone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also' (Matthew 5:38-39) 'Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.' (Matthew 5:10)

Answer 12

Baber George was from Pakistan and was imprisoned for gang war and while in prison he became a Christian.

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-He joined the Full Gospel Church, went to Bible school, and joined the organisation Operation Mobilisation to share the gospel with non-Christians. -He set up new churches and helped to organise missions and conferences in city stadiums and social projects that assisted the poor and undereducated. -He became a peace ambassador for the organisation Interfaith Harmony and spoke out against the persecution of Christians.

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-His work upset some extreme Muslims who accused him of blaspheming against Islam and his home was attacked and demolished. -The police refused to assist him and a fatwa (Islamic death sentence) was issued by Muslims against him and his wife and three children on 12th October 2011.

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The Barnabus Fund is an international interdenominational Christian aid agency based in Coventry, in the West Midlands of England that supports Christians who face discrimination or persecution as a consequence of their faith. It was established in 1993.

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Giving: The main ministry of Barnabus Fund is to send financial support to projects which help Christians where they suffer discrimination, oppression and persecution and a consequence of their faith. The projects aim to strengthen Christian individuals, churches and their communities by providing material and spiritual support in response to needs identified by local Christian leaders. Encouraging prayer: They seek to encourage and facilitate prayer by providing prayer information, prayer requests and resources in many different forms and formats. Raising awareness: The ministry makes known the plight of the persecuted Church, particularly in the Muslim world, by a wide variety of means, in order to educate Christians and others about the current situation and needs as well as the background and casual factors. Contest injustice: When requested by Christians in the contexts concerned, they engage in speaking on their behalf. This can be by public petitions and letter-writing campaigns or discreet contacts behind the scenes.

Answer 17

The Great Commission was when after Jesus' resurrection, he appeared to his disciples on a mountain and commanded them: 'Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the Holy Spirit' (From Matthew 28:19)

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Evangelism is spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching

Answer 19

A missionary is a person sent on a religious mission to promote Christianity in a foreign country through preaching or charitable work

Answer 20

Mission is the calling of a person or organisation to go out into the world and spread their faith

Answer 21

A convert is someone who has decided to become committed to a religion or someone who has changed their faith

Answer 22

Ecumenism is promoting unity among the World's Christian Churches

Answer 23

-The Church Army want everyone everywhere to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities through faith shared in words and action. -Their work is unconditional, tackling social deprivation through partnership and collaboration to help empower individuals and communities.

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-The Alpha Course is an evangelic course which seeks to introduce the basics of the Christian faith through a series of talks and discussions and is geared towards young people. -The Alpha Course is one Christians solution to try and improve Church attendance. -It began in London in 1977, it quickly became a course for those interested in finding out about Christianity. -The number of people attending Alpha at Holy Trinity Church grew quickly into the hundreds and attracted the attention of other churches across denominations seeking to find an effective tool for evangelism. -Now all over the world, millions of people have tried Alpha and it has been translated into 112 different languages.

Answer 25

"Go into all the world and preach the gosepl to all creation" (Jesus, Mark 16:15) "Go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Sprit" (Jesus, Matthew 28:19)

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-In 1974, Reinhard Bonnke founded the mission organisation Christ For All Nations. -According to an account published by the Christian Broadcasting Network, in 1984 he commissioned the construction of what was claimed to be the world's largest mobile structure - a tent capable of seating 34,000; this was destroyed in a wind storm just before a major meeting and therefore the team decided to hold the event in the open air instead. -According to this account, the event was subsequently attended by over 100,000 people. -In addition to South Africa, Bonnke would also hold numerous crusades in other African countries such as Nigeria and Kenya. -Lagos in Nigeria is the location of the organisation's largest to-date event, drawing an attendance of six million people. -Christ for all Nations claims that over 74 million people have filled in decision cards to follow Christ at its meetings, with over 55 million in Africa. (If you take these decision cards at face value it means that Bonkke and his organisation are responsible for creating 74 million new Christians!)

Answer 27

Street pastors are a group of volunteers from local church groups who work on a Friday and Saturday

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Street Pastors: Buy food for homeless people Open toilets Start a band Offer first aid Offer flip flops Offer water Give counselling Help with anti-social behaviours

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The 'Safe Place' is a first aid van with lots of equipment. People go if they're vulnerable (injured, drunk). It is a place to wait for friends or just to hang out.

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-The Trussell Trust's network of foodbanks provides a minimum of three days' emergency food and support to people experiencing crisis in the UK. -In 2015/2016, they gave 1,109,309 three day emergency food supplies to people in crisis.

Answer 31

-Schools, churches, businesses and individuals donate non-perishable, in-date food to a foodbank. Large collections often take place as part of Harvest Festival celebrations and food is also collected at supermarkets. -Volunteers sort food to check that it's in data and pack it into boxes ready to be given to people in need. -Foodbanks partner with a wide range of care professionals such as doctors, health visitors, social workers and police to identify people in crisis and issue them with a foodbank voucher. -Foodbank client bring their voucher to a foodbank centre where it can be redeemed for three days' emergency food. Volunteers meet client over a warm drink or free hot meal and are able to signpost people to agencies able to solve the longer-term problem.

Answer 32

The Trussell Trust is a charity that was founded on Christian ideals: Many people in Churches identify with the need for 'daily bread' and 'loving neighbour' and respond to well-known scripture passages such as in Matthew 25 'when I was hungry and you fed me'.

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The Ashwood Centre is a place for the people – a church and popular community centre at the heart of Kirkby in Ashfield since 2001.

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-It is a vibrant community hub, with a café, toddler group, youth activities and church meetings welcomes hundreds every week. -It is also a venue for hire by individuals, clubs, agencies and organisations which provide activities, opportunities and services to the community. -The Ashwood Centre offers a large main hall, a meeting room, multiple smaller rooms for hire at competitive rates. All hires include use of the kitchen. -The Ashwood Centre although easily accessible by bus and train, has a private car park designated for users at the rear of the building.

Answer 35

-Some Christians donate money to local charities who organise food banks so that food stocks can be maintained for those who need them -Some will work as volunteers to sort, parcel up and distribute food that arrives in food banks; others will check the food labels to see that they are not out of date; or will sort the food into non-perishable categories and those which need to be consumed within a relatively short time frame -Many churches run food banks or offer premises for them to operate in Christians in their local areas can collect, sort and distribute food donated through churches, schools, businesses and individual donors

Answer 36

Church of England data shows that the average Sunday Church attendance in 2019 was 600,000 adults or fewer than 1% of the population. A third of those attending church were aged 70 or over.

Answer 37

-The Alpha Course is an evangelic course which seeks to introduce the basics of the Christian faith through a series of talks and discussions and is geared towards young people. -The Alpha Course is one Christians solution to try and improve Church attendance. -It began in London in 1977, it quickly became a course for those interested in finding out about Christianity. -The number of people attending Alpha at Holy Trinity Church grew quickly into the hundreds and attracted the attention of other churches across denominations seeking to find an effective tool for evangelism. -Now all over the world, millions of people have tried Alpha and it has been translated into 112 different languages.

Answer 38

-The church unites the local community -It provides support and comfort when needed -It gives identity and belonging to people -The minister, priest or vicar can provide advice -The church offers 'cradle to grave' support -It is a place for family celebrations, from baptism to funeral -It's a place for religious celebrations, such as the Easter Sunday service or midnight mass at Christmas -The local church organises events to bring people together -The church offers clubs for children and social spaces, for example coffee mornings -The local church is a place for Christian education, for example Alpha Courses

Answer 39

Reconcilliation is restoring the harmony after relationships have broken down

Answer 40

-Jesus restored the relationship between God and humans so many Christians believe that they should repair the relationships between others who have fallen out -Jesus also taught to forgive others for what they have done -God also taught Christians to make peace with others

Answer 41

-Desmond Tutu is a retired Archbishop from South Africa. During the first part of his life, like all black South Africans was subject to African Apartheid. -Apartheid was the name for the segregation which was part of South African law. This meant that the law favoured the minority whites and that it kept the black majority down. -A large number of laws were passed to establish the apartheid structure of government. -Due to this, many black South Africans were subject to horrible racism and prejudice. -He used his position of Archbishop of Cape Town to speak out and campaign for social justice which led to apartheid ending in 1991. -He later became the leader of the 'Truth and Reconciliation Commission'.

Answer 42

-In 1940, Coventry Cathedral was bombed and reduced to ruin. The head of the cathedral wrote on the wall 'Father Forgive', words that are now properly inscribed in the wall. -Coventry Cathedral show their willingness to reconcile with others by designing sculptures and monuments that are displayed in the cathedral or sometimes sent overseas in an act to reconcile. -They also help world-wide with reconciliation. The World Centre for Reconciliation and the Community of the Cross of Nails was born in 1974. This is an international network of 170 partners in 35 countries, which are all committed to praying for peace, justice and reconciliation. -This groups partners with other groups around the world and sits down with them to work out any differences they have between them.

Answer 43

'Forgive not seven but seventy-seven times' (Jesus) 'Forgive and you will be forgiven' (Jesus) 'Forgive them Father, for them do not know what they are doing' (Jesus - on Good Friday)

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A sacrament is a holy ritual that is an outward sign of Grace

Answer 45

The main 2 Sacraments found in most Churches are: Baptism and the Eucharist

Answer 46

By going through these ceremonies, Christians believe it gives them the strength and courage to do what is right, and to resist sin

Answer 47

Worshipping is showing love and devotion to God

Answer 48

Read from the Bible Pray Sing songs and hymns The Eucharist

Answer 49

Liturgical worship is found in services in the Roman Catholic, Orthodox and Church of England (Anglican) churches. Liturgical worship includes a set structure to the service, the use of set prayers and readings from the Bible which is led by the priest or minister, often using the Book of Common Prayer. The service follows the text of a prayer book and is not improvised at all.

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Some Christians prefer liturgical worship: the familiarity of the service makes them feel secure and they can join in with ease. They know exactly what to expect even in a church where they have never been before.

Answer 51

This type of worship is often found in Baptist and Quaker Churches. It often follows a structure (for example, hymn, prayer, reading, hymn, sermon, prayer) but the service leader has free choice within that structure. They may choose a relevant theme for the events in the world or the community. Prayer is usually in the person's own words and personal style, known as extemporary prayer.

Answer 52

Other Christians prefer a more informal style of worship. They think that liturgical acts of worship can be quite boring and are often too Bible-based.

Answer 53

Informal worship is found in Evangelical Churches. In these Holy-Spirit type of Churches, the service often includes: worshippers speaking in tongues, singing, clapping, dancing or music. This has much more of a relaxed feel to it.

Answer 54

This service has much more of a relaxed feel to it. Some Christians believe it comes more from the heart and prefer spontaneity in their style of worship.

Answer 55

Private worship can take place anywhere. It may be liturgical in structure, or may be non-liturgical. Worshipping alone allows worship to be exactly how the person wants it and to feel close to God as they are alone with God and their thoughts. This often includes reading the Bible, (Often the worshipper will use the section of the Bible that they think applies to them for advice on how to live properly.), praying, and meditating on God. It is about spending time alone, considering one's faith or connecting to God.

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Quaker Christians follow no set pattern of worship or services. Instead, they attend 'meetings' where followers sit in silence. There is no minister or worship leader - anyone can decide to speak or read.

Answer 57

Some Christians prefer private worship because they can choose to do whatever they would like. They can choose which part of the Bible to read, or what things to focus on. They can also do it for whatever amount of time they please, and do not have to physically go anywhere.

Answer 58

A prayer is a two-way method of communication that gives Christians comfort as they feel that God is listening and may send messages back

Answer 59

Set prayers never change so everyone can say them together. A good example of a Set Prayer is the Lord's Prayer. This is the prayer Jesus instructed his followers to do so they were worshipping God correctly. It features Adoration, Confession and Supplication. Some Christians have a prayer book that is used in their Sunday services of worship and on Holy Days, they are easy to follow and give a sense of solidarity with other Christians.

Answer 60

Informal prayers are Christian's own personal prayers that they make up according to how they feel. Prayer is considered very important to Christian's because Jesus recommended it, and because it helps deepen a Christian's relationship with God. They can be said silently or aloud, some use the Bible to help them understand the prayer they are offering to God.

Answer 61

ACTS I Adoration - Praising God for his greatness and admitting dependence on him Confession - Owning up to sin and asking for God's mercy and forgiveness Thanksgiving - Thanking God for his many blessings, e.g. health or children Supplication - Asking God for something, e.g. healing, courage or wisdom Intercession - Asking God to help others who need it, e.g. the sick and poor

Answer 62

"Be constant in prayer" (St Paul, Romans 12) "The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective" (1 James 5)

Answer 63

Baptism is generally carried out for 3 reasons: 1) Jesus was baptised by his cousin John the Baptist in the River Jordan, so Christians follow Jesus' example 2) Jesus commanded his disciples to baptise others - 'Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and the Son and of the holy Spirit' (Matthew 28:19). 3) It is believed that all people are born with Original Sin. Being baptised is important as it removes the Original Sin. Without this, it is impossible to enter heaven.

Answer 64

The two main types of baptism: Infant Baptism Believers Baptism

Answer 65

-Infant baptism is a sacrament of initiation of babies and young children into the church -It is mainly done to remove Original Sin. -People read the Bible and pray. They use different oils at different points as a sign of strength to fight evil and of salvation. -Making a sign of the cross on the child's forehead to show the child is called to fight against all that is wrong. People do infant baptism because it is a part of Christian tradition and is in line with baptism of whole households of the early church. -It is natural for Christian parents to want to bring up their child as a practicing Christian right from the start of their life.

Answer 66

-Believers baptism is initiation into the Church, by immersion in water, for people old enough to understand the ceremony or rite and who have made the decision to live a Christian life -This is mainly done to renew the person's life of no sin so they can become closer to God. -A person in white robes enters a pool of water and gets tipped in backwards by a priest and leave out a different way to show the renewal of a life of no sin. -Only people who are fully dedicated can do it and it means more to them. Some Christians think that infant baptism isn't important.

Answer 67

-It is in line with baptism of whole households of the early church -It is a part of Christian tradition -It is natural for Christian parents to want to bring up their child as a practicing Christian right from the start of their life -The child receives the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit, which are as essential to spiritual growth as food is to physical growth. These are qualities such as wisdom and patience -It enables the child to receive the other Sacraments as soon as it is appropriate -If a new-born baby is unlikely to survive, it comforts the parents to know that he or she has become part of the Christian family before dying

Answer 68

-Bible readings and prayers -Anointing with two different oils at different points in the service as a sign of receiving strength to fight evil and of salvation -Making a sign of the cross of the child's forehead to show that the child is called to fight against all that is wrong and to remain faithful to Christ -Promises by parents and godparents on behalf of the child to reject evil, repent of sins and submit to Christ, and acceptable of the Church's faith as set out in the Apostles' creed -Clothing the newly baptised child in a white robe -The lighting of a candle, often from the Church's Paschal Easter candle, and giving it to the child as a sign that he or she has received the light of Christ and is to shine as a light in the world. -The reminder to the parents and godparents that they now have the duty to bring up the child in the Christian faith both in the home and as part of the Christian community, leading at the appropriate stage to the child and receiving the sacraments of Eucharist and confirmation in the Eastern Orthodox, Catholic and Anglican traditions.

Answer 69

Believers baptism is initiation into the Church, by immersion in water, for people old enough to understand the ceremony or rite and who have made the decision to live a Christian life

Answer 70

Infant baptism is a sacrament of initiation of babies and young children into the church

Answer 71

The Eucharist is a ceremony of Sacrament commemorating the Last Supper. It's a service of Thanksgiving in which the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated using bread and wine.

Answer 72

Before his death, Jesus shares one last meal with his disciples. In it, he shared bread (a symbol of his body) and wine (a symbol of his blood) and asks his friends to remember him - this event is known as 'The Last Supper'.

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Catholics confess their sins before God, and believe that after the bread and wine has been blessed by the priest, it literally becomes the body and blood of Jesus.

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The Church of England do not believe in Transubstantiation, but they do believe that after the bread and wine has been blessed and offered to the participant that Jesus is present for this. They believe it is symbolic of Jesus, rather than it being literally the body and blood of Jesus.

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The Orthodox Church accept the Eucharist as a sacrament but believe it is not possible to explain because it is a divine mystery.

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Quakers do not practice or observe the Eucharist or any other sacrament, in any form. Instead, they try to find the sacred in all of life.

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-Bread is broken as a symbol of the body of Christ and wine is drunk as a symbol of the blood of Jesus. -The people taking part in the Eucharist will give thanks to God for his great love in sending Jesus to save people from sin and enable them to experience God's love. -Holy Communion can be done at Church or can be taken to ill people at home or in hospital.