Christianity-Practices Flashcards

Question

What are the seven sacraments and who are they recognised by?

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``` Baptism Confirmation Holy communion Marriage Holy Orders Reconciliation Anointing of the sick ``` These are recognised by Catholic and Orthodox Christians

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It imitates Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist Becomes a member of the Christian Church Becomes a child of God Receives God's saving grace and the Holy Spirit Is cleansed of sin Enters new life with Christ in the Christian community

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Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, Methodist and United Reformed Christians

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Removes original sin (Catholic and Orthodox belief) Allows the child to be welcomed into the Church as soon as possible The parents can thank God for their new baby and celebrate with family and friends

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The priest of minister pours blessed water over the baby's head and says 'I baptise you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit God parents and parents promise to bring up the child as a Christian The child is welcomed into the Christians community

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Baptists and Pentecostalists

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People should be old enough to consciously make a mature decision about their faith The decision to live a life dedicated to Jesus is what saves a person, rather than the baptism itself

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The person is fully immersed in a pool which symbolises cleansing from sin and rising to new life in Christ When asked whether they are willing to change their lives, the person gives a brief testimony of their faith in Jesus The person is baptised 'in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit

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At baptism the parents promise to bring up the child as a Christian so they would be lying It is hypocritical The symbolic actions have no meaning for them

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They may not be religious themselves but that doesn't mean they should not give their child a chance to be a member of the Church The child receives grace at baptism regardless of their parents' future actions The child is cleansed from sin

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It is a service that celebrates and gives thanks for the sacrifice of Jesus' death and resurrection

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They believe the bread and wine became the body and blood of Christ. This means Jesus is fully present in the bread and wine. This is a divine mystery that helps believers share in the saving sacrifice of Jesus' death and resurrection

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They celebrate Holy communion as a reminder of the Last Supper. They do not believe the bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ Instead, the bread and wine remain symbols of Jesus' sacrifice, which helps believers to reflect on its meaning today

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Christians receive God's grace by joining in the sacrifice of Jesus This helps to strengthen their faith They become closer to God

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Holy Communion brings the community of believers together in unity by sharing the bread and wine This can provide support and encouragement for those going through a difficult time

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Holy Communion acts as a call to love others in practical ways It encourages Christians to work for equality and justice for all Many churches collect money during the service to help support those in need, such as the poor or homeless

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The poor need urgent help, particularly if they are living in less economically developed countries, so of course it is more important to help them than to receive Holy Communion Christians are taught to love their neighbour so that must come before their own needs Remembering Jesus' death and resurrection through Holy Communion is nice, but not very useful to anyone It's just focusing on the past when people should be thinking about the present and the future

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It doesn't need to be such a stark choice. After all, when Christians break bread together at Holy Communion they remember that people in the world are starving and they try to help them Many Churches collect money for the poor during the service of Holy Communion, so celebrating this sacrament encourages people to care for others, not just themselves. 'Eucharist' means 'thanksgiving', so it makes Christians grateful for God's love and this makes them want to share it

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Christians receive God's grace by joining in the sacrifice of Jesus. Their faith is strengthened and they become closer to God Communion brings the community of believers together in unity by sharing the bread and the wine. This encourages support and encouragement for those going through a difficult time

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Holy Communion is called the Divine Liturgy, and is believed to recreate heaven on earth. Much of the service is held at the altar behind the iconostasis, which is a screen that represents the divide between heaven and earth. The priest passes through the iconostasis using the Royal Doors

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They are very similar however the main difference is that Catholics believe the bread and wine turn into the body and blood of Christ, whereas many Anglicans believe Jesus is only present in a spiritual way when the bread and wine are being eaten

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There are hymns, prayers, and a bible reading The priest comes through the Royal Doors to chant the Gospel There may be a sermon

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The priest receives wine and bread baked by church members Prayers are offered for the church, the local community and the world and behind the iconostasis, the priest says the words of Jesus at the Last Supper Most of the bread is consecrated as the body and blood of Christ The priest distributes holy bread and wine on a spoon and prayers of thanksgiving are said Unconsecrated pieces of bread are given to the people to take home, as a sign of belonging to the Christian community

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There are three Bible readings, a psalm and a homily The Creed is said Prayers are said for the Church, the local community, the world and the sick and the dead

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In the Anglican Holy Communion, people give a sign of piece to each other Offerings of bread and wine are brought to the altar The priest repeats the words of Jesus at the Last Supper over the bread and the wine. People say the Lord's prayer In the Catholic Mass, the sign of piece is given at this point. People receive the wine and the bread The priest blesses people and sends them out to live the gospel

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The service begins with a hymn of praise and thanksgiving. Bible readings and a sermon are given Prayers for the world and needs of particular people are said and the minister repeats the words and actions of Jesus at the Last Supper There is an 'open table' so anyone who wishes may receive the Holy Communion Sometimes the bread is cut beforehand, other times it is broken and passed around by the congregation. Wine is sometimes non-alcoholic and is usually distributed in small cups The service ends with a prayer of thanksgiving, a blessing and an encouragement to go out and serve God

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An Orthodox Holy Communion is mainly held behind the iconostasis and the priest distributes the consecrated bread and wine on a spoon Holy communion in the United Reformed Church has an 'open table' so anyone can receive communion. Wine is distributed in small cups

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The ministry of the Word is very important because is focuses on the life and the teaching of Jesus and it reminds people of sacred writing in the Old Testament. It provides spiritual education for the congregation through the sermon given by the priest and allows the community to pray for themselves and others

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Holy Communion services should focus on the consecration and sharing of bread and wine because that is the most important part of the service People receive the body and blood of Jesus and recall Jesus' death and resurrection which saved them from sin

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A pilgrimage is a journey made by a believer to a holy site for religious reasons. As well as making a physical journey to a sacred place, the pilgrim also makes a spiritual journey towards God

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Strengthen faith in God Be forgiven for sin Reflect on one's life Pray for something special Thank God for a blessing Seek a cure for illness Help other pilgrims who are disabled or ill Experience a holy place Meet others who share the same faith

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Give them a better understanding of their faith Renew their enthusiasm for living a Christian life Help them to see problems in a new light Help them to feel cleansed from sin Help them to feel more connected to the Christian community Given them a good feeling about helping other pilgrims who are disabled or ill

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It is where Mary is said to have appeared in a number of visions to a young girl called Bernadette Mary told Bernadette to dig 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 are claimed to have taken place here

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Pilgrims go to Lourdes to bathe in the waters of the spring, or to help other pilgrims who are ill or disabled to bathe in the waters Pilgrims also pray for healing of forgiveness They may recite the rosary together

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Where St Columba established a monastic community in the 6th century AD The community now has an ecumenical centre where pilgrims can stay

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Because it is quiet, peaceful and a place of natural beauty, pilgrims can spend time praying, reading the Bible, and reflecting or meditating Pilgrims can also attend services in the abbey church, take part in workshops, and visit the island's holy or historic sites

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Lourdes: pilgrims go there to seek healing, both spiritual and physical. It helps strengthen their faith and they can take part in services with people speaking many different languages from many different countries. Iona is a busy place with crowds of people, unlike Iona Iona is where some pilgrims may go to spend time in quiet prayer, reading the Bible or meditating. They go there to enjoy the natural beauty of the place so they feel closer to God. Some prefer to feel God's presence in silence and solitude rather than in a busy place like Lourdes

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On a pilgrimage there are many opportunities for prayer and meditation, for reading scriptures or for reflecting on one's life whereas on a holiday, people usually spend time enjoying themselves and reading novels rather than scriptures Jesus withdrew to a lonely place when he wanted to pray Bernadette was told by Mary in a vision to build a church in Lourdes and pray for sinner, so Christians are following their traditional teaching by going there

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It commemorates the incarnation of Jesus

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Lights represent Jesus as the light coming into the world of darkness Nativity scenes show baby Jesus born into poverty Carol services with Bible readings remind Christians about God's promise of a saviour and the events of Jesus' birth Midnight Mass reflects the holiness of the night and the joy Christians feel at Jesus' birth Christmas cards and gifts recall the wise men's gifts to Jesus Christians give to charity in this time of peace and goodwill because God gave humanity the gift of his Son, Jesus.

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It celebrates Jesus' rising from the dead

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It is the week before Easter Sunday It remembers the events leading up to Jesus' crucifixion, including his arrest and trial

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It was the day Jesus was crucified, there are special services and processions led by a person carrying a cross

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On Saturday night, some churches hold a special service to celebrate Christ's resurrection Orthodox Christians walk with candles in procession, then enter the dark church as if going into Jesus' empty tomb The priest announces 'Christ is risen!' to which people answer 'He has risen indeed' Catholics and Anglicans have a vigil that begins in darkness, before the Paschal candle is lit to symbolise the risen Christ. The service ends with Holy Communion

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On Easter Sunday, churches are filled with flowers and special hymns are sung to rejoice at Jesus' resurrection Services are held at sunrise and at shared breakfast, eggs are eaten to symbolise new life.

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Christmas is very commercialised and many people think about food, presents and seeing their relatives, not about Jesus Not many people go to church on Christmas Some think that in multicultural Britain, celebrating Christmas as a religious festival might offend others

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Christmas is still a religious holiday in Britain The royal family go to church on Christmas day and many Christians attend Midnight Mass Carol services are held to prepare the coming of Jesus into the world Schools have nativity plays about Jesus' birth and often collect presents to give to children who are less fortunate

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Educate people about Christianity (Bible study groups) Are meeting places for prayer and worship Provide activities for younger people (e.g youth clubs) Are places where Christians can socialise and obtain spiritual guidance

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They support local projects such as food banks Provides social services such as schooling and medical care Helps those in need Campaigns for justice

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It is a charity running over 400 food banks in the UK These [provide emergency food, help and support to people in crisis in the UK Non-perishable food is donated by churches, supermarkets, schools, businesses and individuals Doctors, health visitors and social workers identify people in crisis and issue them with a food voucher Their aim is to bring religious and non-religious people together to help end poverty and hunger

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A community hub run by Plymouth Methodist Mission Circuit Provides an internet café, creative courses, a job club, training opportunities, a meeting place and a food bank Spiritual and practical help is given to those in need because of ill health, learning disabilities, domestic violence, substance abuse, low income and housing problem

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A biblical word meaning selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love

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An initiative started in London in 2003 by the Christian charity the Ascension Trust Adult volunteers are trained to patrol the streets in urban areas The main aim originally was to challenge gang culture and knife crime in London The focus then widened to responding to drunkenness, anti-social behaviour and fear of crime Street pastors work closely with police and local councils They listen to people's problems, advise on where they might get help, and discourage anti-social behaviour A similar group called School Pastors was set up in 2011 to discourage illegal drug use, bullying and anti-social behaviour in schools

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This Christian charity supports whole-person healthcare through the local church They provide churches with registered parish nurses who promote well-being in body, mind and spirit among the local community The nurses help to provide early diagnosis of health problems They train and coordinate volunteers to help combat loneliness or provide support during times of crisis They give additional help to the NHS They encourage people to exercise and have a good diet They focus on the whole person, including listening to people and praying with them if asked. They also direct people to specific services if needed

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Patrol streets in urban areas to support vulnerable people and listen to people's problems Challenge knife and gang crime

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Jesus taught that Christians should help others by showing agape love towards them. This means being unselfish, caring and putting others' needs before your own, including praying for your neighbours' needs Jesus taught Christians should give practical help to others in the parable of the Sheep and the Goats. He said to feed the hungry, clothe the naked etc

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Praying is pointless and it is not a practical action No one will know if prayer works to help them Christians should not have to be street pastors or social workers It is the police and social services' responsibility, not the Church's responsibility

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Jesus gave a Great Commission to his disciples to spread the gospel and make disciples of all nations through baptism The Holy Spirit at Pentecost gave the disciples the gifts and courage needed to carry out the Great Commission

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The aim is to persuade people to accept Jesus as their Saviour and to extend the Church to all nations

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Alpha Started in London by Anglican priest, with the aim of helping church members understand the basics of the Christian faith The course is now used as an introduction for those interested in learning about Christianity, by different Christian denominations in Britain and abroad The organisers describe it as 'an opportunity to explore the meaning of life' through talks and discussions Courses are held in homes, workplaces, universities and prisons as well as in churches

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By telling non believers that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came into the word as its saviour By spreading the Christian faith through evangelism

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If Christians don't help to spread the faith, it might die out Evangelism can happen in small ways, for example Christians can spread their faith to people they meet in everyday life or just give a good example of loving their neighbours All Christians have received the Great Commission from Jesus to preach to all nations

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Not every Christian should be an evangelist because some people are just too shy Some Christians live in countries where they are prosecuted, so if they spoke in public about their faith they would be risking death or imprisonment Christians who go around evangelising can annoy people, so it does not help their cause

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Advertising and using media (such as Facebook, Twitter or Premier Christian Radio) Praying for others to accept God Sharing what God has done for them with others Inviting people to Christian meetings, fellowship meals and social events

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Christ for all Nations They do this by holding evangelistic meetings throughout the world, but particularly in Africa They are led by the evangelists Richard Bonnke and Daniel Kolenda Some of their large open-air rallies held in Africa have drawn crowds of up to 1.6 million people It is claimed that many miracles of healing take place at the meetings Christ for all Nations claims that 74 million people have filled in decision cards to follow Christ at their meetings

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Christians believe humans were reconciled to God through Jesus' death and resurrection. This means Jesus' death and resurrection helped to restore the relationship between God and humanity which has been broken by sin Reconciliation is therefore an important part of the Church's work. This might involved anything from trying to restore relationships between individual people, to working for peace between different religious groups or nations at conflict

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They bring together people from different backgrounds, including people of different faiths or political learnings They meet at a residential centre in Northern Ireland to build trust and explore ways of moving away from violence so they van work together constructively

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The Irish Churches Peace project brings Catholics and Protestants together in Northern Ireland The project aims to develop peace understanding between these two denominations

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The Church works on a personal level to try restore relationships between individuals /between conflicting groups in the community The Church has sponsored different organisations that work for reconciliation eg the Irish Church's Peace project

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Jesus taught 'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind This is the great and first commandment therefore reconciliation to God is more important Reconciliation to one's neighbour is second God will judge us when we die and if we are not sorry we will not receive eternal life with God in heaven

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North Korea Somalia Iraq Syria

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Being forced to pay extra tax Job discrimination Being forbidden to build churches Attacks on Christian homes, churches and families, including murder

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For some Christians, persecution can have a positive effect as it strengthens their faith and conviction It also allows them to share in the suffering of Jesus

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The Church believes it is important to act against persecution by supporting persecuted Christians wherever possible and campaigning on their behalf

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Christians are encouraged to show love and forgiveness towards their persecutors

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Christians have smuggles Bibles into the USSR (Russia) to strengthen and give comfort to persecuted Christians The Barnabas Fund sends money to support people persecuted for their faith Christian Solidarity Worldwide campaigns for religious freedom for all

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It is possible for a Christian to be happy even in times of persecution because they believe they are sharing in the sufferings of Jesus Their courage can inspire others to become Christians Persecution strengthens their faith

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No one can be happy while being persecuted They may be angry at the injustice of their treatment and turn to violence or stop believing in God

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Jesus once told a rich man to sell everything and give to the poor (Mark 10:21) The parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus tells of a rich man who ends up in hell for ignoring a beggar The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches the importance of helping all people Jesus helped outcasts such as lepers, tax collector and sinners

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Supports projects to encourage sustainable development Provides emergency relief alongside organisations such as the Fairtrade Foundation, Trade Justice and Stop Climate Chaos

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Religious charities can respond quickly to emergencies but it is not their role to provide long term aid The countries themselves should be helping their own people Long term aid might make people dependent on religious charities

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Religious charities should provide long-term aid because people are still in need It will give independence eventually It is better to teach people how to make a living for themselves than merely to feed them for a short period of time The parable of the Sheep and the Goats teaches that God will judge people on whether they have helped their fellow humans because helping them is helping Jesus Christ

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