Christain Practises Flashcards

(44 cards)

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Worship

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-grow closer to god
-forgiveness
-show gratitude
-help

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Significance of worship

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Bringing a community
Liturgical- more holy given forgiveness from the priest
Non liturgical- more personal between you and god

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Liturgical worship

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Formal, set pattern, lead by a priest

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Advantages and disadvantage of liturgical worship

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A- organised and expected , direct words of got
D- long, predictable, repetitive, not personal

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Non liturgical worship

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Spontaneous worship not following a set pattern

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Advantage and disadvantage of non liturgical worship

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A- silent and peacefull
Reflectfull
D- boring
Doesn’t feel holy and sacred

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Prayer

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The opening of ones heart and communicating with god through prayer as an expression of faith

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Significance of prayer

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Reminder of gods teachings
Help accepts god will
A routine

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Significance of Lord’s Prayer

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Reminder that god is the father of the whole community
Used in every sacrement
When Discipiles asked what to prayer he replied with the Lord in prayer

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Sacrements

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A Christian believed to be ordained by Jesus
A visible sign and symbol of invisible grace

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Baptism

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The initiation right by which people become members of the church

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Believers baptism church

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Baptists and Pentecost’s

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Argument for believers baptism

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Too young to understand
Freedom and choice is important

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Confirmation

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Can confirm baptism promise later in life

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Argument for infants baptism

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Avoid “original sin” of Adam and Eve
Turn yourself to god
Brought up in faith

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Water dunking symbolism

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Wash sins + reborn into new life

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Eucharist

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Also known as holy communion becoming one with Christ through sharing his body and blood

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Literally view on Eucharist

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Catholics + orthodox believe that the bread and wine become the blood and body of Jesus Christ

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Symbolic view on Eucharist

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Protestants believe that the bread and wine are symbols of Jesus sacrifice and help reflect the meaning of resurrection

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Catholics vs orthodox celebration on Eucharist

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Catholics are given bread by the priest and wine from a shared cup, whereas orthodox Christians take the bread and wine from the same spoon

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Christmas

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Conmenerates the incarnation of Jesus
12 days

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What does the light and nativity symbolise

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Light- light coming into a world of darkness
Nativity- Jesus being born in poverty

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What do the carol services and gifts represent

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Wise men gifting
Gods promise of a saviour

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Easter

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Resurrection of Jesus from the dead

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Holy Week
Events leading up to Jesus on a cross are remembered
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Easter Sunday
Churches are filled with flowers and special Hymss are sung Entering the church- symbolises entering an empty tomb
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Significance of Easter Sunday
Possibility of salvation Understanding of god Forgiven sins
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Pilgrimage
A religious journey to a holy site
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Significance of pilgrimage
An act of worship and showing devotion to god It allows people to focus on faith Seeking help and forgiveness
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Famous places of pilgrimage
Lourdes and Iona
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What can be experienced on pilgrimage
Miracles reinforcing there belief Calmness and clarity Empathy
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Role of the Church
To help those in need The parable of the sheep and goat Showing agape
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Food banks
Provided food for those in need so people can use money for other vital things
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Food banks significance
Kindness and helping those in need The Good Samaritan
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Street pastors
A Christian charity, where Christians volunteer to receive training and patrol the area
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Significance of street pastors
- provide a reassurance precense Help vulnerable people
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Street pastors teachings
The parable of the sheep and goat Showing agape
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Evangelism mission
To spread the word of god to nom believers that Jesus is the som of got and came to be a saviour
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The great commission
Last words of Jesus to his disciples which was to spread the word
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How is evangelism achieves
Organised events Preaching
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Christian response to persecution
Help strengthens faith conviction Pray Stand up for beliefs
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Response to poverty
Rich man and lazuris - rich man went to helll for being a beggar Good Samaritan Beleive actions need to be taken to balance the people who are suffering and rich
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Reconciliation
Jesus death reconciled people they must do the same Love thy enemy Peace is important
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Christian charities
Tearfund Christian aid