Christian Practices

Question 1

Why do Christians worship

Answer 1

To praise and thank god for his blessings, to ask for forgiveness, to seek gods help

Question 2

Liturgical worship

Answer 2

Follows the Christian calendar (set order)
In a church, lead by a priest
Bible passages read out

Question 3

Non-Liturgical worship

Answer 3

No set order
In a church
Emphasis on the word of god in the bible

Question 4

Informal worship

Answer 4

Community or house churches
Quaker- mainly silent
Charismatic worship

Question 5

Private worship

Answer 5

Any location
Alone or with others
Personal

Question 6

What is prayer

Answer 6

Communication with god

Question 7

What prayer did Jesus teach his disciples

Answer 7

The Lord’s Prayer

Question 8

Why is The Lord’s Prayer important (2 reasons)

Answer 8

Words of Jesus Christ- has authority
Encourages Christians to talk and listen to God

Question 9

What is a sacrament

Answer 9

A holy ritual that outwardly expresses an inner, spiritual experience

Question 10

What are the 7 sacraments

Answer 10

Baptism, confirmation, Holy Communion, marriage, Holy Orders, reconciliation, anointing of the stick

Question 11

What 3 things are believed to happen to a person who is baptised

Answer 11

Receive god’s grace, sins forgiven, enters a new life with Jesus Christ

Question 12

Quote on baptism

Answer 12

“Go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit”

Question 13

What 2 things happened at Jesus’ baptism

Answer 13

A voice spoke to John and JC, sunlight beamed down (heaven opened)

Question 14

Why do people practice infant baptism

Answer 14

Removes original sin
Allows the child to enter the church as soon as possible
Thanking god for their new child

Question 15

Why do people practice believer’s baptism

Answer 15

Baptism is not enough to save a person, living a life dedicated to Jesus is what’s important

Question 16

Holy Communion

Answer 16

Bread and wine
Celebrate the sacrifice of Jesus

Question 17

What do Catholics believe about Holy Communion

Answer 17

Transubstantiation- bread and wine literally turns into the body and blood of Christ
Consubstantiation- sharing in the sacrifice of Jesus

Question 18

What is a pilgrimage

Answer 18

A journey made by a believer to a holy site for religious reasons

Question 19

Lourdes

Answer 19

Spring in France
Bernadette saw visions of Mary, lead her to a spring
Said to have healing properties

Question 20

Iona

Answer 20

Island of the coast of Scotland
“Thin place” where the veil between our world and the spiritual world is thin
Dedicated to Virgin Mary
St Columba established a monastic community in the 6th century

Question 21

What is the most importantl Christian festival

Answer 21

Easter

Question 22

What does the Paschal candle symbolise

Answer 22

The risen Christ

Question 23

Church as a building

Answer 23

Educate
Meeting place
Socialising
Guidance

Question 24

Church as a people

Answer 24

Supports local projects
Provides schooling and medical care
Campaigns for justice
Helps those in need

Question 25

What teaching tells Christians to help others

Answer 25

The parable of the sheep and the goats (I was hungry and you gave me something to eat etc)

Question 26

2 examples of Christian projects

Answer 26

Street pastors, parish nursing ministry UK

Question 27

Street pastors

Answer 27

Patrol the streets Listens to peoples problems and help them to get help

Question 28

Parish Nursing Ministry UK

Answer 28

Supplies churches with nurses Combat loneliness Help to NHS Directs people to specific services

Question 29

What quote teaches Christians to do good actions

Answer 29

“Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead”

Question 30

What is a mission

Answer 30

A vocation or calling

Question 31

What organisation is an example of evangelism

Answer 31

The Alpha Course

Question 32

What is evangelism

Answer 32

Spreading the gospel

Question 33

What is the primary mission of the worldwide church

Answer 33

To proclaim that Jesus’ purpose was to restore the relationship between humanity and God

Question 34

What is reconciliation

Answer 34

The restoring of harmony after relationships have broken down

Question 35

What is reconciliation

Answer 35

The restoring of harmony after relationships have broken down

Question 36

4 Christian organisations that work for reconciliation

Answer 36

Irish Churches Peace Project World Council of Churches Community of the Cross of Nails Corrymeela Community

Question 37

Community of the Cross of Nails

Answer 37

Christians showed forgiveness after Coventry Cathedral was bombed in WWII Cathedral became a centre for peace and reconciliation Works with partners in other countries to bring peace and harmony

Question 38

Irish Churches Peace Project

Answer 38

Brings Catholics and Protestants together in Northern Ireland Aims to develop peace and understanding between the two denominations

Question 39

What is persecution

Answer 39

Hostility and ill-treatment, especially because of race, political, or religious beliefs

Question 40

2 Christian organisations that have helped persecuted Christians

Answer 40

Barnabus Fund- sends money Christian Solidarity Worldwide- campaigns for religious freedom

Question 41

What should money be used for

Answer 41

Helping those less fortunate

Question 42

Christian charities that help the poor

Answer 42

Christian Aid- gives money to organisations, helps fund projects CAFOD Tearfund- works through local church partners, works to address poverty, helps people to recover from and prepare for disasters