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What is worship

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acts of religious praise, honour or devotion

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What are 4 versions of worship?

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  1. liturgical worship
  2. non - liturgical worship
  3. informal worship
  4. private worship
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What is liturgical worship?

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a church service that follows a set structure or ritual

  • formal prayers, sermons,
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what is non- liturgical worship?

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a church service that doesn’t follow a set structure or ritual

  • non conformist churches, methodists
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what is informal worship?

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a type pf non- liturgical worship that is sometimes spontaneous or charismatic in nature

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what is private worship?

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when a believer praises or honours God on his or her own

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what are 5 characteristics of non-liturgical worship?

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  1. Faith is expressed in a variety of ways e.g holy communion
  2. Christians can
    share personal interpretations
  3. people can take an active part in church e.g praying aloud or speaking without formal training
  4. the service may have an emotional impact
  5. the style of worship follows early Christians
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What are 5 characteristics of liturgical worship?

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  1. people receive forgiveness through the action of the priest
  2. people receive the living presence of Jesus in holy communion
  3. bible reading follows the christian calendar
  4. there is a worldwide set order of service that is familiar to all, even visitors
  5. the ritual has been passed down through generations
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what is a set prayer?

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prayers that have been written down and said more than once by more than one person
e.g The Lord’s Prayer

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what is an informal prayer?

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a prayer that has been made up by an individual using their own words

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what is a non-conformist

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an English protestant who does not conform to the doctrines or practices of the establishes church of England

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What happened during Holy week?

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  1. Palm Sunday
  2. Monday- Jesus gets angry at people for trading in the temple
  3. Wednesday - Judas agrees to betray Jesus
  4. Maundy Thursday
  5. Good Friday
  6. Easter Sunday
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What happened on Palm Sunday?

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Jesus enters Jerusalem, riding on a donkey, crowds greet him and lay palm leaves on the floor in front of him

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What happened on Maundy Thursday?

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Jesus had his last supper with his disciples and tells them he will be betrayed. He shares the bread and wine

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What happened on Good Friday?

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Jesus is put on trial and sentenced to death. He is whipped, given a crown of thorns and made to carry his cross on which he was crucified on

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What happened on Easter Sunday?

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When visiting the tomb ti prepare his body for burial

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How is Palm Sunday celebrated?

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Palm crosses are given and church services are held. Old palm crosses are burnt (symbolically as a reminder that we are dust and to dust we shall return

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How is Maundy Thursday celebrated?

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Christians go to church and the Holy Communion happens

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How is Good Friday celebrated?

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  • Most churches remove colour and celebratory items
  • the altar and lecturn are removed
  • the candles are left unlit
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How is Easter Sunday celebrated?

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An Easter vigil is held and the service of light is held

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n.d how holy communion is celebrated in different denominations

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What are sacraments?

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Holy rituals through which believers receive a special gift of grace (e.g holy communion, baptism, marriage, Holy Orders, reconciliation, anointing of the sick

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what are the 2 types of baptism?

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Infant baptism and believers’ baptism

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why does infant baptism happens and what happens during it ?

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why?
- removes original sin
- allows child to be welcomed in the church
what happens?
- priest or minister pours blessed water over baby’s head or dips thumb in oil and signs the baby’s head
- parents make promises on their behalf

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What happens during believer's baptism?
the person gives a testimony and goes into the pool which symbolises cleansing from sin and a new life with Christ
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What is a pilgrimage?
a journey by a believer to a holy site for religious reasons: an act of worship and devotion
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What is the story behind Lourdes pilgrimage place?
In 1858 a girl named Bernadette had visions of Mary in a grotto (cave) near the river. They prayed the rosary together. Mary told Bernadette to dog for a spring of water, which was discovered to have healing powers
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How many miracles and cures have taken place in Lourdes?
67 miracles and over 6000 cures
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Where is Lourdes pilgrimage and who is it dedicated to?
It is South-west France and is dedicated to Mary
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what do people do on Lourdes pilgrimage? (3)
- bathe in the waters of the spring - pray for healing or forgiveness - recite the rosary together
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n.d Iona pilgrimage
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what can people do on Iona pilgrimage?
- pray, read bible, reflect, meditate - attend services in the abbey church - take part in workshops - visit the Island's holy or historic sites
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Where is Lourdes pilgrimage and who is it dedicated to?
It is South-west France and is dedicated to Mary
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what is the difference between A Church and The Church
The Church - is the holy people of God, among whom Christ is present and active A Church - is a building where Christians worship
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Where is Lourdes pilgrimage and who is it dedicated to?
It is South-west France and is dedicated to Mary
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What are food banks?
a non- profit charitable organisation that distributes food to those who have difficulty purchasing enough to avoid hunger
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Where is Lourdes pilgrimage and who is it dedicated to?
It is South-west France and is dedicated to Mary
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What are 2 examples of the church helping the local community?
The Trussel Trust and The Oasis Project
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Where is Lourdes pilgrimage and who is it dedicated to?
It is South-west France and is dedicated to Mary
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Who found The Trussel Trust? what year?
Carol and Paddy Henderson in 1997 - based on a legacy left by Carol's mother, Betty Trussel
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Where is Lourdes pilgrimage and who is it dedicated to?
It is South-west France and is dedicated to Mary
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Where is Lourdes pilgrimage and who is it dedicated to?
It is South-west France and is dedicated to Mary
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Where is Lourdes pilgrimage and who is it dedicated to?
It is South-west France and is dedicated to Mary
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Where is Lourdes pilgrimage and who is it dedicated to?
It is South-west France and is dedicated to Mary
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What is The Trussel Trust's groups mission verse?
' For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,
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Where is Lourdes pilgrimage and who is it dedicated to?
It is South-west France and is dedicated to Mary
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What is The Trussel Trust's groups mission verse?
' For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you inv
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Where is Lourdes pilgrimage and who is it dedicated to?
It is South-west France and is dedicated to Mary
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What is The Trussel Trust's groups mission verse?
For I was hungry, and you gave Me something to eat; I was thirsty, and you gave Me something to drink; I was a stranger, and you invited Me in; I was naked, and you clothed Me; I was sick, and you visited Me; I was in prison, and you came to me. Matthew 25:35-36
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How does The Trussel Group food bank work?
1. Food is donated 2. Food is sorted and stored 3. Professionals identify people in need 4. Clients receive food
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Where is Lourdes pilgrimage and who is it dedicated to?
It is South-west France and is dedicated to Mary
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What does the Oasis Project do? when was it found?
They offer information, advice, food (bank), e.g helping people complete official forms. - found in 2005
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How many food banks does the Trussel Trust run? Who donates food?
- runs over 400 food banks in the UK - food is donated by churches, schools, businesses and individuals
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what is a street pastor?
an inter-denomination church response to urban problems, engaging with people on the streets to care, listen and carry out dialogue.
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Where is Lourdes pilgrimage and who is it dedicated to?
It is South-west France and is dedicated to Mary
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what do street pastors do?
they are trained to patrol the streets - sweep up glass - call an ambulance - stay and comfort people - pray with people
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where and when did Street Pastors start?
London in 2003 by the Christian Charity, the Ascension Trust
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n.d Parish Nursing Ministries UK page 36
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mission definition?
the calling of a person or institution to go out into the world and spread the message of Christianity
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missionary definition?
a person who is sent on a mission to spread Christianity . - they normally travel to another country for this
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the Great Commission definition?
spreading the message of Christianity through publicly preaching it or through personal witness
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Give 4 reasons why there is a decline in Christianity?
1. false human teaching that has been proved wrong 2. failing to evangelise/ persuade people 3. discriminates ( gay) 4. people think it's outdated
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How many food banks does the Trussel Trust run? Who donates food?
- runs over 400 food banks in the UK - food is donated by churches, schools, businesses and individuals
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Where is Lourdes pilgrimage and who is it dedicated to?
It is South-west France and is dedicated to Mary
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what does secular mean?
not connected with religion
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Where is Lourdes pilgrimage and who is it dedicated to?
It is South-west France and is dedicated to Mary
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How many food banks does the Trussel Trust run? Who donates food?
- runs over 400 food banks in the UK - food is donated by churches, schools, businesses and individuals
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what does reconciliation mean?
restoring peace and harmony after relationship has been broken down
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what is the aim of the charity, Christian aid?
to encourage sustainable development, stop poverty and provide emergancy relief in Africa, Asia, Middle East, etc
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How does the Christian aid charity help people? (3)
1. campaign with the Fair-trade Foundation 2. stop climate change 3. Trade Justice movement
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How does Christian aid charity raise money?
Fundraising and door to door collection during May
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Where is Lourdes pilgrimage and who is it dedicated to?
It is South-west France and is dedicated to Mary
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How many food banks does the Trussel Trust run? Who donates food?
- runs over 400 food banks in the UK - food is donated by churches, schools, businesses and individuals
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what is the aim of the charity, CAFOD?
bringing hope and compassion to people of all faiths
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How does the CAFOD charity help people? (3)
1 increase access to clean water 2. Education and Health care 3. gives short-term aid such as food, water and shelter during conflicts and disasters
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Where is Lourdes pilgrimage and who is it dedicated to?
It is South-west France and is dedicated to Mary
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How many food banks does the Trussel Trust run? Who donates food?
- runs over 400 food banks in the UK - food is donated by churches, schools, businesses and individuals
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what is the aim of the charity, Tearfund?
to help in the terrible famine in Nigeria
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Where is Lourdes pilgrimage and who is it dedicated to?
It is South-west France and is dedicated to Mary
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How many food banks does the Trussel Trust run? Who donates food?
- runs over 400 food banks in the UK - food is donated by churches, schools, businesses and individuals
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Where is Lourdes pilgrimage and who is it dedicated to?
It is South-west France and is dedicated to Mary
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How many food banks does the Trussel Trust run? Who donates food?
- runs over 400 food banks in the UK - food is donated by churches, schools, businesses and individuals
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How does the Tearfund charity help people? (3)
1. respond to disasters 2. help vulnerable communities to transform out of poverty 3. works with 90,000 churches worldwide - funded by fundraising and donations from UK churches

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