Christian practices

Question 1

what is liturgical worship

Answer 1

worship with a set structure and rituals, same thing each week, many will have this written down in special book called a liturgy linked to familiarity and tradition

Question 2

who performs liturgical worship

Answer 2

orthodox, roman Catholics and some Anglicans

Question 3

what’s non liturgical worship

Answer 3

style of worship that changes each week no set structure

Question 4

who worships non liturgical worship

Answer 4

Pentecostal Christians (charismatic protestant)

Question 5

whats informal worship

Answer 5

worship that engages Christians, supported by young Christians

Question 6

why do Christians worship

Answer 6

to praise, to thank, to ask, to seek, to bond

Question 7

what’s important about the lords prayer

Answer 7

Jesus taught the prayer, reminds Christians of forgiveness, model of a good prayer `

Question 8

whats important part of Lords prayer

Answer 8

give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins.

Question 9

why do Christians pray

Answer 9

to talk and listen, to gain peace, to bond, to ask, to reflect

Question 10

what sacraments do Catholics` believe in

Answer 10

baptism, holy communion, marriage, confirmation, Holy orders, reconciliation, anointment of the sick

Question 11

what sacraments do protestants believe in

Answer 11

baptism, holy communion

Question 12

what is baptism

Answer 12

ritual to become member of the church - water symbolises washing away of sins

Question 13

similarities and differences of infant and believers baptism

Answer 13

believers and infant baptism represent washing away of sin. believers is personal choice used by baptist Christians. catholic idea of infant baptism washing away original sin

Question 14

quote for baptism

Answer 14

I baptise you in the name of the father the son and the holy spirit

Question 15

whats holy communion

Answer 15

ritual to celebrate Christs crucifixion and resurrection

Question 16

difference between protestants and catholic view of holy communion

Answer 16

Catholics believe the bread and the wine are literally Jesus’ flesh whereas protestants believe that the bread and wine contains the spirit of Jesus, both symbolise Jesus’ crucifixion

Question 17

how does holy communion affect individuals

Answer 17

Receiving Gods grace and strengthening faith

Question 18

how does Holy communion affect communities

Answer 18

brings believers together and that provides support for those going through difficult times

Question 19

how does Holy communion affect the wider community

Answer 19

gives a call to love others in practical ways

Question 20

why is pilgrimage important for Christians

Answer 20

better understanding of faith
helps them feel cleansed from sin
more connected to the Christian community
help them see problems in a new light

Question 21

which are the two places of pilgrimage

Answer 21

Lourdes
Iona

Question 22

why is Lourdes significant

Answer 22

where mary is said to have appeared to Bernadette
Mary told Bernadette to dig a hole and a spring of water appeared
water is claimed to have healing properties - number of miracles have taken place

Question 23

what activities happen at Lourdes

Answer 23

pilgrims go to Lourdes to bathe in the spring water or go to help others who are disabled/ ill
pilgrims also pray for forgiveness or healing

Question 24

why is Iona significant

Answer 24

where St. Colombia established a monastic community.
community has an ecumenical centre where pilgrims can stay

Question 25

what activities take happens at Iona

Answer 25

quite peaceful place of beauty so pilgrims can pray, read bible etc. pilgrims also attend a church service

Question 26

what are two ways in which Christians celebrate easter

Answer 26

churches filled with flowers and special hymns are sung to rejoice at Jesus' resurrection eggs are eaten at breakfast to symbolise new life

Question 27

what are the two meanings of church

Answer 27

church as a building (individual churches) The Church - church as the christian community

Question 28

how do individual churches help the community

Answer 28

educate people about Christianity provide a meeting place for prayer and worship provide youth activities provide a place where people can socialise and obtain spiritual guidance

Question 29

how does the Church as a community help the community

Answer 29

supports local projects like foodbanks helps those in need campaigns for justice

Question 30

whats the trussell trust

Answer 30

a group which runs over 400 food banks where food is donated by individuals, the church, schools etc. doctors, social workers etc. identify those in need and issue them with food vouchers

Question 31

whats the oasis project

Answer 31

a community hub which provides internet, cafes, training opportunities etc. spiritual and practical guidance is given to those in need

Question 32

What did Jesus teach about helping others - with quote

Answer 32

taught Christians should show agape love. 'Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead'

Question 33

who are street pastors

Answer 33

street pastors are adult volunteers trained to patrol streets in urban areas. initially set up in 2003 to tackle gangs and knife crime but widened to respond to drunkenness and anti social behaviour

Question 34

what's the parishing nursing ministries UK

Answer 34

supports person healthcare through the local Church provide the individual churches with registered parish nurses who promote wellbeing nurses help to provide early diagnosis help combat loneliness and provide support for those in need provide additional help for the NHS

Question 35

whats evangelism and the great commission

Answer 35

evangelism is showing faith in Jesus by example of telling others the great commission - 'go and make disciples of all nations' All Christians have a duty of spreading the gospel and telling others of their faith but some missionaries and evangelists go to other countries to preach or do charitable work

Question 36

whats Alpha

Answer 36

an example of evangelism in Britain started by an Anglican priest with the aim of helping church members understand Christianity now used as an introduction to faith all across the world

Question 37

what are the different ways in which Christians can spread faith

Answer 37

social media, sharing experiences with God to others, inviting others to Christian events, praying for others to accept God

Question 38

whats Christ for all nations

Answer 38

a Christian organisation promoting evangelism all across the world, particularly in Africa hold rallies which gather up to 1.6 million people miracles are said to happen at their events

Question 39

why is reconciliation important for Christians (quote)

Answer 39

Christians believe that humans were reconciled to God through Jesus' resurrection and is therefore an important part of the churches work ' while we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his son

Question 40

what are 2 examples of Christian organisations working for reconciliation

Answer 40

world council of Churches - works for reconciliation between different Christian branches and other faiths Irish church peace project - bring Catholics and Protestants together in Northern Ireland

Question 41

what are two different ways in which Christians act against persecution (quotes)

Answer 41

Seen as a way of strengthening faith and getting to know Jesus by sharing his sufferings 'I want to know Christ - yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings' Another way is that it's important to act against persecution,'If one suffers, every part suffers with it'

Question 42

how to Christians react to those in poverty (quote)

Answer 42

Christians help those in poverty as Jesus taught it was important. 'If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person'

Question 43

what are two organisations that work to help those in poverty

Answer 43

Christian aid: provides emergency relief such as food water shelter etc. Tearfund: works with over 90,000 churches to lift people out of poverty. Also provides emergency after natural disasters and conflicts