Christianity Practices Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is liturgical worship?
Worship that follows a set pattern written out by the church. This includes Anglican, Catholic and Orthodox Christianity. They use set prayers and readings.
What is non-liturgical worship?
It is worshiping in a less structured way. They often follow a basic structure with hymns, prayers and readings but the service leader has free choice within it. It includes Quakers, Methodists and Evangelical churches.
What is private worship?
Worshipping informally at home . This can include saying grace before a meal, singing worship songs, reading the bible and praying.
Why is worship important to Christians?
It brings a sense of togetherness to a community, it makes people feel close to God, it is peaceful and is an external expression of faith.
What is the hand of prayer?
The reasons why Christians pray. They are petition (praying for yourself), intercession (praying for other people), thanksgiving, confession and praise.
What are sacraments?
They are ceremonies through which, Christians receive God’s grace.
What are the two sacraments, protestants acknowledge?
baptism and the Eucharist
What are the seven sacraments, Roman Catholics and certain other denominations recognise?
forgiveness, healing, marriage, baptism, conformation, the Eucharist and ordination (becoming a priest)
What is baptism?
A ceremony that mark’s a person’s official entry to the church with water used to symbolise the holy spirit and the removal of original sin.
What is confirmation?
A ceremony in which someone (often a teenager) renews the vows made om their behalf at baptism.
What is the Eucharist (mass)?
A ceremony where bread is eaten and wine is drunk, giving a spiritual “feeding” with the body and blood of Christ.
What is confession and reconciliation?
The confessing of sin followed by penance (doing something to make up for the sin like praying)
How does a priest heal the sick?
They lay their hands om the sick in belief that the holy spirit will renew the person’s faith and strengthen them to cope with their suffering and prepare for death.
What do Christians believe about marriage?
That God is present in the ceremony and promises or vows are made before him. Rings are given to represent the endless love for the couple.
What is ordination?
The process by which one becomes a priest. The laying on the hand of the bishop gives the special gift of the holy spirit to the person.
Who baptised Jesus and what happened?
John the Baptist (his cousin) baptised Jesus, he refused at first as he thought Jesus should be baptising him but did as he was asked. Jesus experienced the holy spirit entering his life and heard God’s assurance that he was the son of God.
What are the similarities between infant and believer’s baptism?
They both involve water, have a priest or vicar blessing and symbolise new life
What are the differences between infant and believer’s baptism?
In believer’s baptism, the person is fully submerged and is their own choice, with more of a focus on forgiveness.
Why is pilgrimage important to Christians?
It is an opportunity for spiritual growth, it takes people away from secular life and it allows people to meet Christians from different backgrounds and places.
What are the two places of Christian pilgrimage we are studying?
Lourdes, France
Iona, Scotland
What is believed about Lourdes, France?
It is believed that the virgin Mary appeared in a vision to a young girl called Bernadette, Mary asked her for water and a soring appeared. It is seen as a place of healing.
What is believed about Iona, Scotland?
In 563 CE, an Irish monk settled there. He died in 573 CE but the monastery he founded led to new monasteries in Ireland.
What is evangelism?
The spreading of the word by ways of preaching the gospel (good news) of Jesus
What is “mission”?
a sending or being sent to do something in Christian terms- for Jesus.
