Christian practices

Question 1

What is liturgical worship

Answer 1

It follows a set pattern/order

Question 2

What’s Non-liturgical worship

Answer 2

Often follows a structure however the leader has a free choice within the structure

Question 3

What are the sacraments

Answer 3

Baptism and the Eucharist

Question 4

What is a quote said by Jesus for baptism

Answer 4

“Go and make disciples of all nations “

Question 5

It’s importance of baptism

Answer 5

– It is initiation into the Christian community
– the person is cleansing original sin
– they have reborn into eternal life
– a person is united with Christ
“you are all sons of God through faith in Jesus Christ “
– the person receives a gift of holy spirit

Question 6

Why did many Christians support infant baptism

Answer 6

The child receives the seven gifts of the holy spirit, which are essential for spiritual growth
-If a newborn baby is on likely to survive, it converts the parents to know that he or she will become part of the Christian family for dying
– it initiates the child into the church as soon as possible

Question 7

What is believers baptism

Answer 7

Baptism for teenagers and adults

Question 8

Why do many Christian support believers baptism

Answer 8

– Only those old enough to know what they’re doing can be committed to their religion
– Jesus himself was baptised as an adult
– the idea of cleansing centres not make sense for a baby

Question 9

What is the holy communion/Eucharist

Answer 9

The sharing of the bread and wine in remembrance of the last supper

Question 10

What are the different ways that the Eucharist is celebrated

Answer 10

Catholic, orthodox,Liturgical Anglican: Believe that is an element of the bread turns into Jesus and they’re eating him

The Orthodox church: the Bread is seen as a symbol of the body of Christ

Question 11

Affects of the holy communion

Answer 11

Strengthens faith, deepens belief, connection to God

Communal: shared sense of unity, worship together

Wider society: Morals are filtering out from the church

Question 12

Differences between orthodox and Anglican churches for holy communion

Answer 12

The Orthodox churches have the liturgy of the word and then the liturgy of the faithful

– the Anglican churches have the liturgy of the word And then the liturgy of the Eucharist

Question 13

What are the two places of pilgrimage

Answer 13

Lourdes and Iona

Question 14

Note to self – learn different ways of celebrating the Eucharist

Answer 14

Dab

Question 15

What is the significance of the Lourdes

Answer 15

Is said to be in a place where Mary appeared in a number of Visions to a young girl called Bernadette
– Mary told Bernadette to dig around in the ground and when she did a spring of water appeared
– the water is believed to have healing properties, and a number of healing miracles a claim to happen there

Question 16

Why do people go to Lourdes

Answer 16

People go to bathe in the waters of the spring, or to help at the pilgrim so it will disable to bathe in the waters – pilgrims also pray for healing of forgiveness – they may recite the rosary together

Question 17

What is the significance of Iona

Answer 17

Iona is the place West Scotland -Saint Columba, and Irish monk, settled. He was exiled out of Ireland so became a missionary And brought Christianity to Scotland
- Community there now has an ecumenical centre where pilgrims can stay

Question 18

Why is Iona described as a thin place

Answer 18

Because it is said to be the barrier between heaven and earth

Question 19

What is the significance of the three gifts for Christmas

Answer 19

Gold – Jesus is seen as the king
-Frankincense – priest – connection between God and man
– myhrr – Cleansing of the dead body – for shadowing death

Question 20

What does Christmas commemorate

Answer 20

The incarnation of Jesus

Question 21

Is the importance of Christmas to Christians

Answer 21

Christians thank god and celebrate the incarnation, it’s time for both giving and receiving from loved ones and therefore is a symbol of the love shared, there is a time to remember those in difficult circumstances – christians give to charities,

Question 22

What does Easter remember

Answer 22

That celebrates Jesus rising from the dead

Question 23

What isWhat do Christians do at Christmas

Answer 23

Trees are decorated with light – to represent Jesus coming to the world of darkness
– nativity scenes – shows baby Jesus come into the world of property
– church at a carol services and readings showing gods promise of salvation
– midnight mass takes place XI – they sent cards and gifts which recall the wisemen given gift of Jesus
– they give to charity like God gave Jesus to the Earth

Question 24

What do Christians do at Easter

Answer 24

– Special services are held and processions in the streets are led by a person carrying a wooden cross
– church is a field of flowers and special him is a song
– orthodox Christians walk around the church at midnight on Saturday
– Catholics and Anglicans also have a Saturday night vigal

Question 25

What’s the role within the church

Answer 25

Practice the sacraments, worship, prayer

Question 26

What’s the role of the church outside the church

Answer 26

Charity, conversion

Question 27

What are examples of the church helping the local community

Answer 27

The Trussle trust -Food banks – runs 400 through banks in the UK – the aim is to end poverty and hunger – vouchers issued by GP your head teacher or a social worker – this is casting for a three day food parcel

Question 28

What are quotes to encourage Christians to share their faith

Answer 28

“Faith without works is dead”-new testimate Jame “By their fruits ye shall know them”-Matthew Faith kept to yourself its pointless – there is a moral duty for Christians to share their faith and help the community

Question 29

Role of the church pastors in the local community

Answer 29

Pastor– Shepherd – look after people

Question 30

Role of street pastors in Christianity

Answer 30

To provide help – make people safer, to practice their faith, showing the love of Jesus – provide emergency clothing, weights with drunks, call friends, wait for ambulances

Question 31

What is agape love

Answer 31

Selfless love

Question 32

What is the parish nurse and what do I do

Answer 32

They diagnose early signs of health issues, training and coordinating volunteers to help loneliness or provide support in moments of crisis

Question 33

Quote in favour of Evangelicalism

Answer 33

“Go and make disciples of all nations “ All Christians have a duty to spread the gospel and how are those of their faith – The aims of missionary work and evangelism is to persuade people to accept Jesus as their saviour

Question 34

What was Jesus’s first call To follow him

Answer 34

“Follow me and I will make you fishers of men “

Question 35

What is mission in Christianity

Answer 35

A world outreach – skill sharing – training people – sharing faith e.g. education, language, construction, midwifery

Question 36

What is the Alpha course

Answer 36

Course is an introduction into those interested in learning about Christianity – it’s an example of Evangelicalism in Britain

Question 37

How The Christians believe that humans are reconcealed

Answer 37

Through Jesus’s death and ResuRection – this helped restore gods relationship with humanity which had been broken by sin

Question 38

What does Matthew teach to Christians

Answer 38

To reconsider to each other

Question 39

What are examples of organisations working for reconsideration

Answer 39

– Irish churches peace project | – corrymeela community

Question 40

What does the Irish churches peace project do

Answer 40

Brings Catholic and Protestant together in Northern Ireland – the project aims to develop peace and understanding between the two dominations

Question 41

What does corrymeela do

Answer 41

It brings together the community from different backgrounds, including different faiths or political leanings – Also were Protestants and Catholics can talk about the troubles and work out re-conciliation

Question 42

What did Jesus teach his followers about reconciliation

Answer 42

That there is a moral duty to reconsider with your brother and sister before you worship God

Question 43

How do Christians respond to persecution

Answer 43

For some Christians persecution can oppose to affect, as it strengthens their faith and conviction – it also allowed to share in the suffering of Jesus –“I want to know Christ – yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings “

Question 44

What is a Christian aid do

Answer 44

– Supports projects to encourage a stainable development – provides emergency relief, such as food, water, shelter and sanitation – campaigns to end poverty alongside organisations

Question 45

Christian quote for poverty

Answer 45

“If you see someone in need but have no pity on them God cannot be in you”

Question 46

What is the rich man and Jesus

Answer 46

Rich man approaches Jesus – asks about Eternal life – Jesus says keep the commandments – rich man says we done all that – Jesus said sell everything you have to the poor