Christianity - Practices Flashcards

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Significance of Iona

Answer 1

Where St Columba established a monastic community, the community now has an ecumenical centre where pilgrims can stay

Answer 2

Gives Christians a better understanding of their faith, renews their enthusiasm for living a Christian life Meet other Christians Cured of disease "Faith without works is dead" - Bible

Answer 3

Celebrates Jesus's resurrection, showing Christians they can go to heaven Also remembers that Jesus was the Son of God, and thanks Jesus for his ultimate sacrifice, allowing Christians to achieve salvation and go to heaven

Answer 4

Palm Sunday: Palms were laid for Jesus to represent the idea of a red carpet put out for a king identifying Jesus to be the son of God and the King of the Jews Christians are given palm crosses at church to take home to keep until the start of Lent next year Maundy Thursday: Reminds Christians of the teachings of the Last Supper and the importance of keep faith Christians go to churches to celebrate the teachings of the Last Supper Good Friday: Christians follow someone carrying a heavy cross through town and erect it in town square to remind all the message of Good Friday People often eat fish rather than red meat as to not dwell on the blood of Jesus Christians hold the Easter Vigil, the service of Light, the Liturgy of the Word, the Liturgy of Initiation, and the Liturgy of the Eucharist

Answer 5

Helps others who are in need, and improves people's lives by providing them with essentials Street Pastors does this along with counselling and spiritual growth "Faith without works is dead" - Bible "Love thy neighbour as thyself" - Bible "I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink" - Bible "If anyone with material possessions sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, then how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and truth" - Bible Parable of the sheep and the goats - Bible

Answer 6

For: Saves others from sin "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" - Bible (The Great Commission) Against: Evangelism is persecuted in some countries (e.g. Syria)

Answer 7

The Alpha Course: Started in 1977 by a Church of England curate, Reverend Charles Marnham Introduces people into Christianity through a series of talks and discussions These sessions are held in homes, workplaces, universities, prisons and churches Usually a meal shared together as this is what Alpha believes brings people together Christ for all Nations: Holds evangelistic meetings around the world, but mainly in Africa Led by evangelists Richard Bonnke and Daniel Kolenda Often meetings are large open-air rallies that have up to 1.6 million people in attendance Claims that 74 million people have filled in decision cards to follow Christ at their meetings

Answer 8

"Leave your gift there before the altar and go. First be reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your gift" - Bible "Forgive them for they know not what they do" - Bible (Jesus on the cross) Coventry Cathedral is a world centre of reconciliation. The Community of the Cross of Nails at the cathedral works with partners in many countries to bring about peace and harmony (e.g. they reached out to 3 German churches that were bombed in WW2) "For God was in Christ, reconciling the world to himself, no longer counting people's sins against them. And he gave us this wonderful message of reconciliation" - Bible Corrymeela: Set up by Ray Davey in 1965 to reconcile Catholics and Protestants in Ireland and Northern Ireland, but now reconcile all kinds of people

Answer 9

"Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" - Bible "If one part suffers, every part suffers with it" - Bible "Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good" - Bible "Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted" - Bible (this now only applies to countries where persecution for Christianity still occurs, e.g. Syria) "The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church" - a Christian leader, Tertullian “Forgive them for they know not what they do” - Bible (Jesus on the cross)

Answer 10

Emergency aid: Provides immediate response generally to a disaster Food and water are given to prevent dehydration, starvation and water-borne diseases Medical kits are given to help the sick and injured Teams, nurses, tents, blankets and temporary shelter are given (and sometimes engineers if needed) Long-term aid: Combats the root cause of the problem to make communities self-sufficient Educational prpgrammes, medical and health training

Answer 11

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW): Human rights organisation that campaigns for religious freedom for all. They raise awareness of religious persecution, try to influence governments whose policies or actions affect the oppressed, and help the oppressed speak up for themselves more effectively Christian Aid: Wants to end poverty. Provides mosquito nets for children in Myanmar (Believe in "Love thy neighbour as thyself") CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development): Gives aid in natural disasters and creates risk-reduction strategies (e.g. provided a village in Zambia with 2 solar-powered water pumps to prevent water diseases and to grow more crops and food) Tearfund: Project in Ethiopia - Supports self-help groups and counselling for poor families All of these help victims of war

Answer 12

Becoming a Christian through baptism when old enough to make their own decision to be baptised "Repent and be baptised and you will be saved" - Bible "When Jesus was baptised, a voice from heaven said 'You are my Son'" - Bible

Answer 13

Becoming a Christian through baptism as a newborn or infant, choice is made for them by their parents "This promise [baptism] is for you and your children" - Bible

Answer 14

"It is written: 'Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God'" - Bible "Away from me, Satan! For it is written: 'Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only'" - Bible

Answer 15

"Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only" - Bible

Christianity - Practices Flashcards

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