Christian Practices

Question 1

Believer’s Baptism Quote

Answer 1

‘As soon as Jesus was baptised, he went up out of the water’

Question 2

Infant Baptism Quote

Answer 2

‘he and all his household were baptised’ (in the Early Church)

Question 3

Eucharist Quote

Answer 3

‘This is my body which is given for you’

Question 4

When was the monastery rebuilt in Iona?

Answer 4

1938

Question 5

How many miracles are recognised at Lourdes?

Answer 5

69

Question 6

Christmas

Answer 6

celebrated incarnation
four weeks of advent
special service
thanks God
loved ones
give generously to those in need

Question 7

Easter

Answer 7

‘He has risen’
Palm Sunday (enters Jerusalem) and Good Friday
Christians meet and walk the streets

Question 8

Trussel Trust Foodbanks

Answer 8

Parable of the Sheep and Goats
founded in 1997
around 429 in UK
yearly provide for around 1 million people

Question 9

Street Pastors

Answer 9

270+ towns
14000 trained personnel
ecumenical

Question 10

Tearfund

Answer 10

tackle poverty
disaster relief
runs self-help groups in Africa
long term development
emergency relief in 2010 in Haiti following earthquake

Question 11

CAFOD

Answer 11

Catholic
emergency aid
sustainable development projects
provide food and clean water
sustainable farming projects e.g. Bangladesh for adaptation to climate change

Question 12

Christian Aid

Answer 12

fights global poverty
humanitarian aid
promote sustainable development
help refugees fleeing war e.g. afghanistan and ukraine
run campaigns against climate change and tax injustice

Question 13

Persecution Quote and example

Answer 13

‘Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good’
MLK and 1963 March on Washington, unlike Black Panther Party

Question 14

Open Doors

Answer 14

rebuild persecuted Christian communities - Iraq
set up trauma healing centres in Nigeria
1/7 face persecution

Question 15

Corrymeela

Answer 15

community in NI
organised by Christians
issues caused by troubles
talk towards reconciliation
support around 7500 people yearly

Question 16

How many people are Christians?

Answer 16

around 1/3 population claim to faith
around1.5-2.5 billion globally

Question 17

SIM

Answer 17

help people in other countries, e.g. building wells in Niger, but also try to convert
rebuild destroyed Christian communities - Iraq
build churches
workers and ministries in over 70 countries

Question 18

Fresh Expressions

Answer 18

‘different churches’
take faith to those who wouldn’t ever consider going to church
original churches were like this and how church grew initially, so this is how it should grow now
3,915 messy churches

Question 19

What is worship?

Answer 19

Showing love and devotion to God.

Question 20

Why do Christians worship?

Answer 20

To honour God

Question 21

Name 3 types of worship.

Answer 21

Liturgical

Question 22

What is private worship?

Answer 22

Worship done alone through prayer or Bible reading.

Question 23

What is prayer?

Answer 23

Communication with God

Question 24

What prayer did Jesus teach?

Answer 24

The Lord’s Prayer.

Question 25

What is a sacrament?

Answer 25

A visible sign of an invisible grace.

Question 26

How many sacraments do Catholics recognise?

Answer 26

Seven.

Question 27

How many sacraments do Protestants recognise?

Answer 27

Two – Baptism and Eucharist.

Question 28

Why do Quakers reject sacraments?

Answer 28

They believe actions are more important and sacraments aren't directly commanded in the Bible.

Question 29

Why is baptism important?

Answer 29

It symbolises entry into the Church and the cleansing of sin.

Question 30

What is infant baptism?

Answer 30

Babies are baptised with promises made by adults.

Question 31

What is believer’s baptism?

Answer 31

For adults who choose to commit to faith

Question 32

What example do Christians follow for baptism?

Answer 32

Jesus’ own baptism.

Question 33

What is the Eucharist?

Answer 33

A service remembering Jesus' sacrifice using bread and wine.

Question 34

What do Catholics believe happens during Eucharist?

Answer 34

Transubstantiation – bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ.

Question 35

What do Protestants believe about the Eucharist?

Answer 35

It is symbolic and open to all believers.

Question 36

Do Quakers celebrate the Eucharist?

Answer 36

No.

Question 37

What is pilgrimage?

Answer 37

A spiritual journey to a holy place.

Question 38

Why go on pilgrimage?

Answer 38

To grow closer to God

Question 39

Name two Christian pilgrimage sites.

Answer 39

Lourdes and Iona.

Question 40

Why is Lourdes important?

Answer 40

Site of healing and Marian apparitions.

Question 41

Why is Iona important?

Answer 41

Peaceful retreat linked to early Christianity.

Question 42

What does Christmas celebrate?

Answer 42

The birth of Jesus Christ (Incarnation).

Question 43

What does Easter celebrate?

Answer 43

The resurrection of Jesus from the dead.

Question 44

What happened on Good Friday?

Answer 44

Jesus was crucified.

Question 45

What happened on Easter Sunday?

Answer 45

Jesus rose from the dead.

Question 46

How do churches help their communities?

Answer 46

Food banks

Question 47

What is a Street Pastor?

Answer 47

A volunteer helping vulnerable people on the streets at night.

Question 48

What Bible teaching encourages charity?

Answer 48

I was hungry and you gave me something to eat.

Question 49

How do Christians help the global poor?

Answer 49

Through charities like Christian Aid

Question 50

Why do Christians help the poor?

Answer 50

Jesus taught love

Question 51

What is persecution?

Answer 51

Being mistreated for one’s faith.

Question 52

How should Christians respond to persecution?

Answer 52

With forgiveness and trust in God.

Question 53

What is reconciliation?

Answer 53

Restoring broken relationships.

Question 54

What is an example of reconciliation?

Answer 54

Coventry Cathedral’s ministry after WWII.

Question 55

What is evangelism?

Answer 55

Spreading the Christian message.

Question 56

What did Jesus command about evangelism?

Answer 56

Go and make disciples of all nations.

Question 57

What is discipleship?

Answer 57

Guiding people to grow in faith and follow Jesus.

Question 58

Where is Christianity growing?

Answer 58

Africa