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Different forms of worship

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Liturgical
Non-liturgical
Private

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Liturgical worship

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Formal, set worship
Traditional
Emphasises importance of church leader

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Non-liturgical worship

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Informal, spontaneous
Anyone can
Very in lengths
Eg. Quakers

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Private worship

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Done by themselves or in small group
Read bible, meditate

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Uses of the bible

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Some follow set passages, sometimes according to time of year
Others think holy sport guides them to specific passage for a message for that time

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Purposes of prayer

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worshipping god
Praying for others
Praying for yourself
Confession
To thank god

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Different types of prayer

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Kneel
Hands together
Rosary beads

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Why is prayer important

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Creates personal relationship with god
What Jesus taught to do
“I URGE THEN…PRAYERS”

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Types of prayer

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Set and formal

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Set prayer

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Already written
Everyone can join in
Eg. Lord’s Prayer

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Informal prayer

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Not planned
Personal
Relate to situation

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What is a sacrament

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Outer expression of faith

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Types of sacraments

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Baptism
Eucharist
Marriage

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Reasons for baptism

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To remember and follow after Jesus’ baptism in the river Jordan- “WHEN JESUS’ WAS BAPTISED, A VOICE FROM HEAVEN SAID YOU ARE MY SON”
The follow Jesus’ wishes
Symbolic of washing away sin
Welcome into community

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2 types of baptism

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Infant - babies
Believers - adults

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Infant baptism

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Washing away original sin
Welcomes baby to church

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Believers Baptism

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Washing away personal sin
Welcomes person to church
Persons own decision
Wear white

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Symbols of baptism

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Water - washing away sin
White - purity

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Holy communion/ Eucharist

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Represents last supper
Uses bread and wine
“THIS IS MY BODY GIVEN FOR YOU, DO THIS IS REMEMBRANCE OF ME”

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Interpretations of Holy communion

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Catholics - bread and wine become Jesus’ body and blood
Others - all about remembering Jesus’ life and sacrifice
Others - symbolic of body and blood, brings church together

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Belief that bread and wine turns into body and blood of Christ

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Transubstantiation

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What is a pilgrimage

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Spiritual and physical journey to bring them closer to god

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Why are pilgrimages important

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Strengths belief
Closer to god

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Where is Lourdes
South of France
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What happened at Lourdes
A girl had a vision Virgin Mary who told her to dig the ground and a spring appeared
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What happens at Lourdes
People drink and bathe in the water as it is said to have healing powers and had over 67 confirmed miracles
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Where is Iona
Scotland
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Why Iona
Dedicated to virgin Marty Place where vail between earth and spirit Paul life is thinnest
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What happens at Iona
Daily church services Workshops focusing on Christianity Go for walks, appreciate gods creation People reconnect with god
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Why is Christmas important to Christian’s
The incarnation of god through Jesus - “THE WORD BECAME FLESH” gods is omnipotent
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Why is Easter important to Christians
Shows God has power over death, there is life after death Shows gods sacrifice
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Role of the church in the local community
Organise events Opportunity to show agape Street pastors Food banks
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What is agape
Unconditional love
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What quote from the parable of the sheep and the goats do the Christian community follow
“FOR I WAS HUNGRY AND YOU GAVE ME SOMETHING TO EAT”
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What are street pastors
Volunteers for the local church go out and help those in need
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What do street pastors do
Check if people are ok Calm upset people down Convert people to there fair via their actions - “FAITH ITSELF IF NOT ACCOMPANIED BY ACTION, IS DEAD”
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What are food banks
Donated food collected and given out to those in need
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What charity supports of 1200 food banks
Trussell Trust
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What is mission
People going out into the world to spread the Christian faith
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What are two contrasting beliefs about mission
Some Christians thinks they have a set mission in life set by god eg becoming a surgeon Others think they can complete mission closer to home round there local community
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What is Evangelism
Part of mission where you spread faith by publicly preaching the gospel
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Way people Evangelise
Giving out leaflets on the streets Give ing away free copies of the bible The 11-week Alpha course
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Why do some Christians disagree with evangelism
Some groups use discrimination to get people to covert There are accounts of people not acting lovingly towards other
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What quote does church growth relate to
“SO THE WORD OF GOD SPREAD”
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What are the values of the trussell trust
Compassion, justice, community
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What is Pentecost
The birth of the Christian church
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Two reasons for church growth
It is what Jesus taught to do, spread the Christian faith - “SO THE WORD OF GOD WAS SPREAD” Christianity is declining in places so must grow and reach new places to keep it going
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Who is St Paul (evangelist)
He travelled all over the Mediterranean Sea telling communities about Jesus
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What is persecution
Mistreatment of others normally due to race, political views and religious belifs
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What does the bible say about persecution
“EVERYONE WHO WANTS TO LIVE A GOLDY LIFE IN JESUS WILL BE PERSECUTED” “CONSIDER IT PUR JOY WHEN EVER U FACE TRAILS”
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What is reconciliation
Confession of sins to grow closer to god
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How does the bible encourage reconciliation
“WHILE WE WERE GODS ENEMIES WE WERE RECONCILED”
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What is the Corrymeeta community, Northen Ireland
Started in 1965 Where Christians and other religions can work together through their differences
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What are the 3 main Christian charities
CAFOD Christian Aid Tearfund
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What does CAFOD do
In England and Wales Works with poor communities to end poverty Change conditions and behaviour the leads to poverty
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What does Christian Aid do
Work to end poverty all over the world Uphold people rights Fight discrimination Deal with disaster
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What does Tearfund do
Works with local churches in more the 50 countries to help tackle poverty Rapid response to disasters and conflicts

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