Christianity Practices

Question 1

What is worship

Answer 1

Acts of religious praise, devotion or honour

Question 2

Liturgical worship meaning

Answer 2

Worship that follows a set structure/script

Question 3

Non-liturgical worship meaning

Answer 3

Worship that is free-flowing/does not follow a set structure in Church

Question 4

Private worship meaning

Answer 4

Solo worship for reflection and growth

Question 5

Informal/charismatic worship meaning

Answer 5

Worship that is more casual and unstructured for a personal connection with faith

Question 6

What type of Christian denominations use liturgical worship more frequently

Answer 6

Traditional denominations such as Catholics or Anglicans

Question 7

Liturgical worship benefits

Answer 7

1. Sense of familiarity and therefore comfort
2. Informative as they read off the Bible
3. Continues tradition as they read off the Bible

Question 8

2 examples of liturgical worship

Answer 8

1. Holy Communion (Eucharist)
2. Baptism

Question 9

What type of Christian denominations use non-liturgical worship more frequently

Answer 9

Non-conformist denominations such as Methodists and Baptists (both Protestant)

Question 10

Non-liturgical worship benefits

Answer 10

1. Can be planned to suit a particular topic
2. Places emphasis on Word of God in Bible
3. Can be more emotional and personal

Question 11

2 examples of Non-liturgical worship

Answer 11

1. Bible readings on a particular topic
2. Priests discussing with Church attendees

Question 12

What Protestant denomination usually uses informal (charismatic) worship

Answer 12

Pentecostal Church

Question 13

Difference between informal worship and non-liturgical/liturgical worship

Answer 13

Informal worship can occur anywhere

Question 14

Benefits of informal worship

Answer 14

1. Quicker and easier to do, so can be integrated into daily life
2. Anyone can take part without training
3. Feelings of personal revelation of God common

Question 15

2 examples of informal worship

Answer 15

1. Saying grace before eating
2. Quaker worship

Question 16

Private worship benefits

Answer 16

1. No distractions
2. Allows for reflection
3. More personal

Question 17

2 examples of private worship

Answer 17

1. Reading Bible
2. Meditation

Question 18

What is a sacrament

Answer 18

A Christian ceremony made by Christ that bestows God’s grace

Question 19

Which 2 sacraments do Protestants recognise

Answer 19

Baptism and Eucharist (Holy Communion)

Question 20

What is baptism

Answer 20

The sprinkling of water onto a Christian to introduce them into the faith and convey the cleansing/purification of the soul from original sin

Question 21

What are the 2 types of baptism

Answer 21

Infant’s and Believer’s baptism

Question 22

What is infant baptism

Answer 22

When a baby is baptised to show inclusion in the faith

Question 23

1 argument for and against infant baptism

Answer 23

For - It makes children get educated about the faith
Against - They cannot make their own conscious decision

Question 24

What is believer’s baptism

Answer 24

When an adult makes the conscious decision to convert/confirm their faith in Christianity by getting baptised

Question 24

2 arguments for and 1 against believer's baptism

Answer 24

For - They make the conscious decision to do so For - Jesus did not get baptised as an infant, but as an adult by John the Baptist Against - Infant's baptism allows for a child to get educated in the faith

Question 25

What is the Eucharist

Answer 25

A sacrament whereby

Question 26

Another term for the Eucharist

Answer 26

Holy Communion

Question 27

Key term referring to the belief that bread and wine becomes Jesus' flesh and blood

Answer 27

Transubstantiation

Question 28

What type of Christians believe in transubstantiation and which don't

Answer 28

Catholics believe in it, Protestants do not

Question 29

Eucharist originates from what event in Jesus' life

Answer 29

The Last Supper

Question 30

What does the Eucharist give to Christians

Answer 30

God's grace

Question 31

What is a pilgrimage

Answer 31

A spiritual travel to a holy site for religious reasons

Question 32

What are the 2 common pilgrimages in Christianity

Answer 32

Iona and Lourdes

Question 33

What country is Iona in

Answer 33

Scotland

Question 34

What country is Lourdes in

Answer 34

France

Question 35

Benefits of pilgrimages

Answer 35

1. Help feel more connected to Christianity/God 2. Learn extra knowledge about the faith 3. Time of reflection

Question 36

Who established the Notre-Dame de Lourdes

Answer 36

Bernadette Soubirous (now a Saint)

Question 37

Who did Bernadette envision and how many times

Answer 37

The virgin Mary 18 times

Question 38

What did the Virgin Mary tell Bernadette

Answer 38

Under the grotto, there is a spring. Mary told Bernadette to bathe in it and build a Chapel there

Question 39

What beliefs are there about the water in Lourdes

Answer 39

It is blessed by the Holy Spirit and has divine healing powers

Question 40

For those who aren't sick or disabled, what may pilgrims do in Lourdes

Answer 40

Help the sick and disabled bathe in the water as a charitable act

Question 41

Why is Iona special

Answer 41

St Columba established a monastery there in the 6th century AD

Question 42

What can pilgrims do due to the peace in Iona

Answer 42

Pray, read the Bible or reflect/meditate

Question 43

What day commemmorates Jesus' birth

Answer 43

Christmas Day (December 25th)

Question 44

3 common celebrations of Christmas

Answer 44

1. Midnight mass, as Jesus was born at night 2. Sharing of presents, like the 3 wise men did 3. Decorate Christmas trees, which symbolise the tree of life in the Garden of Eden

Question 45

3 reasons why Christmas is celebrated

Answer 45

1. Commemorate Jesus' birth 2. Opportunity to give back to community 3.Reconcile with family members

Question 46

What does Easter celebrate

Answer 46

The resurrection of Christ

Question 47

What day is easter celebrated

Answer 47

1st full moon of 1st Sunday after Spring Equinox

Question 48

Jesus' resurrection indicates towards what

Answer 48

An afterlife

Question 49

3 ways Easter is celebrated

Answer 49

40 days of Lent to relate to Jesus' suffering in the desert Crosses carved out on palm leaves (people laid out palm leaves when Jesus arrived in Jerusalem) Eggs and bunnies to symbolise fertility and life

Question 50

What does Good Friday commemorate

Answer 50

Jesus' crucifixion

Question 51

What does Maundy Thursday commemorate

Answer 51

The Last Supper and Judas Isacriot's betrayal

Question 52

What does Palm Sunday commemorate

Answer 52

Jesus' arrival to Jerusalem