Christian Practices🧜♀️ Flashcards
What is liturgical worship
-formal
-follows a set pattern
-lead by a priest
-example could be the celebration of Eucharist or Holy communion
-passed through generations, sense of tradition
What is non-liturgical worship
-no set order or ritual
-the preacher may change the order or type of prayer
-informal worship
-worship in many different forms
-people may be able to share personal interpretations of the Bible
Why would Christians worship
-allows Christians to thank God for blessings
-To ask for forgiveness
-helps deepens a persons relationship with God
-comfort, something to turn to
What does Quaker worship look like
-mainly silent
-wait for God’s spirit to overcome then
-focus on the Holy spirit
The importance of the Lord’s prayer
-gives individual Christians a pattern on how to pray
-reminded that a Christian must forgive others in order to be forgiven themselves
-reminds Christians that the God is the father of the whole community
-always said at Holy Communion, baptisms and marriages
-sense of unity and spiritual purpose
What are sacraments
-holy rituals that Christians believe to be a free gift of God’s love
Who believes in the seven sacraments
Catholic and Orthodox christians
What are the seven sacraments
-baptism
-confirmation
-holy communion
-marriage
-holy orders
-reconciliation
-anointing of the sick
Significance of sacraments to christians
-strengthen a Christian’s relationship with God
-affirm that Christians are part of the Body of Christ
What is infant baptism
-when a baby is baptised
-removes the original sin
-welcomed into the church
-child dressed in white
-gain godparents
What is Believers’ baptism
-baptised when they are old enough to come to a mature decision
-full immersion in a pool
-rising up to a new life with Christ
What does rhe minister say as they are baptising someone
“In the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy spirit.”
What does the Holy Communion celebrate
The sacrifice of Jesus and his resurrection
What book in the bible does the Last Supper of Jesus come from
Matthew 26:17-30
What denominations of Christianity believe the bread and wine become the blood and body of Christ
Catholics, Orthodox and Anglicans
Why is the Holy Communion significant for Christians
-rememebrr their salvation
-helps them to reflect on the meaning of Jesus’ death
-creates a community
-brought closer together
-calls Christians to put their love for God also into loving others
-reminder of those who are starving, encourages christians to work for justice and equality
Quote for Holy Communion
“For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.” Corinthians
What did jesus say as he broke the bread and poured the wine
“You do this in remembrance of me”
What is a pilgrimage
A journey made for religious reasons to a sacred place
Why would a christian go on a pilgram
-strengthen their faith
-meet others who share their faith
-pray for something or receive a blessing
-reflection on their lives
-cleanse from sin
What happened in Lourdes
-bernadette had visions of mary, told mary to dig for a spring of water
-discovered to have healing properties
-pilgrims go to lourdes to seak cures in this holy water
-67 miracles have happened here
What happened in Iona
-the veil between the spiritual and physical world is thin
-Christians feel it is a place which reveals the power and beauty of god through nature
-a hike for pilgrims
-time for reflection and to take in the nature
Definition of christmas for Christians
The day commemorating the incarnation
Definition of easter for christians
Season celebrating the resurrection
