Christianity practices

Question 1

what is worship

Answer 1

worship is any act that shows devotion or love for God

Question 2

what are the different types of worship

Answer 2

• liturgical worship
• non-liturgical worship (including informal worship)
• private
• public

Question 3

what are three key features of liturgical worship

Answer 3

• worship that follows a set pattern of prayers and readings
• includes singing hymns and bible readings
• led by a priest who leads the congregation in prayer

Question 4

which denominations use liturgical worship

Answer 4

• anglicans
• Roman catholic church
• orthodox christians

Question 5

what are three key features of non- liturgical worship

Answer 5

• worship has no set form and doesn’t include set prayers
• worship isn’t lead by a priest
• music is important and hymns/gospels are usually performed

Question 6

which denominations use non liturgical worship

Answer 6

• baptists
• quakers
• evangelica

Question 7

2 reasons why liturgical worship may be seen as more meaningful than non-liturgical worship

Answer 7

• unites christians as there is a worldwide set order that is familiar to all and creates a sense of familiarity and belonging across generations
• bible readings are set by priests who were appointed by God and provides an opportunity to learn about the faith

Question 8

2 reasons why non-liturgical worship may be seen as more meaningful than liturgical worship

Answer 8

• it is less scripted. more of an emotional impact of worshippers and allows them to connect to God on a personal level
• more inclusive as anyone can participate and have an active role

Question 9

what are key features of private worship

Answer 9

• often takes place at home
• worshipping alone allows a person to feel close to God

Question 10

2 examples of private worship

Answer 10

• saying grace before a meal
• read a passage from the Bible each day

Question 11

what are key features of public worship

Answer 11

• usually takes place in a church and led by a priest
• brings the community together

Question 12

2 reasons why public worship may be seen as more meaningful than private worship

Answer 12

• Opportunity to receive the sacraments and thus become closer to God and obtain salvation. e.g Holy Communion
• Jesus showed the importance of public worship - the Last Supper.

Question 13

give a quote to support public worship

Answer 13

• ‘For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them’.

Question 14

2 reasons why private worship may be seen as more meaningful than public worship

Answer 14

-Connect with God on a more personal level and thus show more love to him
- Jesus prayed alone often (In Garden of Gethsemane)

Question 15

give a quote to support private worship

Answer 15

‘when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father’

Question 16

what is prayer

Answer 16

communication with God. a means of developing a personal relationship with God

Question 17

what are the four components of prayer

Answer 17

A - adoration: praising God for what he is
C - confession: prayers saying sorry for sins and asking for God’s forgiveness
T - thanksgiving: prayers thanking God
S - supplication: prayers asking for God’s help

Question 18

three reasons why the Lord’s Prayer is important

Answer 18

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