Christian Practices Flashcards
(27 cards)
Why do people worship
- to connect with god
- to show respect to god
- to find peace
- to go to heaven
What is liturgical worship
Church service that follows a set structure or ritual
Non liturgical worship?
Church service that does not follow a set structure or ritual
What is informal worship?
A type of non-liturgical worship, sometimes spontaneous or charismatic in nature
Advantages and disadvantages of liturgical worship
Advantages
- helps maintain focus on why you are worshipping
- The priest is professional and trained in teachings and the Bible
- Set ritual is traditional, connecting Christians over thousands of years
-Becomes familiar
Disadvantages
- Congregation may not understand Latin in the Bible
- Maybe seen as outdated
- Will get boring and repetitive
- Congregation may not be getting involved
What is a set prayer?
Prayers that have been written down and said by more than one person, e.g. the Lord’s prayer
What is the Lord’s prayer?
The prayer taught to disciples by Jesus
What is informal prayer?
Prayer that is made up by the individual using his or her own words
Why do people pray?
- Adoration
-Confession
-thanksgiving - Intercession
Give examples of sacraments
- Baptism
-Confirmation - Eucharist/holy communion
- Healing
- Marriage
- Ordination
- Reconciliation
What sacraments are the rites of passage in Catholicism
Baptism, Eucharist and confirmation
Why is baptism important?
- To wash away original sin (infant baptism)
- To become a member of the church
- Because Jesus was baptised - the great commission
- Publicly declares love for God
- Right of initiation into Christian community
- ‘ no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the spirit’
Why is holy communion important?
Commemorate the last supper where Jesus shared bread and wine with his disciples symbolising his flesh and blood.
Why is confirmation important?
It strengthens and deepen a Christian relationship with God and the church marking the transition from childhood to mature faith
Advantages and disadvantages of infant baptism
Advantages
- Infants are freed from sin early and introduced to the saving love of God and the support from the Christian community
- They have a longer connection with God and Jesus
- Gift of Holy Spirit from birth
Disadvantages
- Infants don’t understand what’s going on, they’re mindless, doesn’t prove their love for god
- Infant will still have free will when they grow up
Why is Iona a pilgrimage?
- it is known as a thin place, the veil between the physical and the spiritual world is very thin
- It’s a time for silence reading reflection, meditation, and enjoying natural beauty in Scotland
Why is Lordes a pilgrimage?
Thousands of pilgrims visit to pray at the grotto recite the rosary and to bathe in the water as it is said to have healing powers.
- 67 supposed miracles have happened
- 6000 other cues have a allegedly taken place
Why is pilgrimage important?
- To grow closer to God and strengthen their faith
- To meet others who share their faith
- Express sorrow and to be forgiven
- Reflect on their lives particularly when facing a crisis or big decision
- To experience a holy place
HOWEVER
- some people cannot afford it
- Some people don’t have time
- There are other ways to show commitment and get closer to God
Examples of church work in local communities
- Food banks with food donated by locals
- Street pastors
Quotes to support church work in local communities
-‘ faith by itself, if not accompanied by action is dead’
- ‘ love thy neighbour’
What is mission?
The vocation or calling of a religious organisation or individual to go out into the world and spread their faith
What is a missionary?
A person sent out on religious missions, especially to promote Christianity in a foreign country through preaching or charitable work
What is evangelism?
Spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness
Importance of missions
- The great commission - Jesus told us to go on missions
- Faith without work is dead
- Connect you with other Christians from other countries
HOWEVER
- Some people may not be able to due to cost
- Could be done by social media
- There are other ways to help the community
- People might not appreciate being approached
