Christian practices Flashcards
(30 cards)
what is worship
the act of religious praise or devotion to god
what are the types of worship
. liturgical
. non liturgical
. informal
. private
why do christians pray
. to praise god
. to ask for forgiveness
. to seek gods help for themselves or others
. to deepen their relationship with god and strengthen their faith
what is liturgical worship
. a church service that follows a set structure
. takes place in a church
. lead by a priest
. bible verses or hymns are recited
. formal prayers
what is non liturgical worship
. does not follow a set structure
. takes place in a church
. may involve prayers and hymns
what informal worship
. type of non liturgical worship that doesnt take place in a church
. takes place in community or houses
. quakers - silent
. charismatic - song, dancing
what is prayer
communicating with God, either silently or through words of praise
what is an example of a set prayer
the lords prayer- a prayer jesus taught to his disciples
what is the importance of prayer
. encourages reflection
. enables christians to talk to god
. gives strength in times of trouble
. gives a sense of peace
what is a sacrament
holy rituals through which believers receive a fit of grace
what is baptism
a ritual through which a person becomes a member of the church the use of water is to symbolise washing of sin as they accept Christianity
what is infant baptism
for babies and young children whereas believers baptism is for that old enough to understand the significance of the ritual
what are the 7 sacraments
- baptism
- confirmation
- holy communion
- marriage
- holy orders
- reconciliation
- anointing of the sick
what benefits to people gain from baptsim
.cleaned of sin
. become closer to god
. enters chance of heaven
. recieves god saving god and holy spirit
what is the holy communion
the sacrament that use bread and wine to celebrate the sacrifce of jesus on the cross and his resurrection
what is the holy communion meaning
a service which celebrate and gives thanks for the sacrfice of jesus death and resurrection
“for whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the lords death”
what is pilgrimage
a journey made by a believer to a holy site for religious reasons
what is the importance of pilgrimage
. grow closer to god
. strenghten faith
. pray for something special
. reflects on ones life
. seek help
what is a festival
a day period of celebration for relgious reasons
what are the christian celebration
. christmas - commemorates the incarnation and the birth of jesus
. easter- celebrates the resurrection of jesus rom the dead
what is the church role in a food bank
.helps those in need
. raises money
. educates people about christians
. campaigns for justice
what is the importance of helping people in the local community
. jesus taught that christians should help others by showing love
“faith by itself it not accompanied by action is dead”
what is evangelism
showing faith in jesus by example or by telling others
“go and make disciples of the all the nations
how do Christians help those in poverty
Christians try to help those in poverty because Jesus taught that this was important
- jesus once told a rich man to sell everything and give to the poor
