Christianity - Practises

Question 1

what is evangelism

Answer 1

preaching the gospel to others to convert them

Question 2

what is a sacrament

Answer 2

an outward sign of an inward blessing

Question 3

what is persecution

Answer 3

hostility and ill-treatment shown towards someone

Question 4

what is a mission

Answer 4

to tell others the Christian message of salvation

Question 5

what is reconciliation

Answer 5

the act of causing 2 people or groups to become friends again after an argument or disagreement

Question 6

what are the 7 sacraments

Answer 6

baptism, confirmation, eucharist, penance, annointing sick, holy orders, marriage

Question 7

what denominations perform infant baptisms

Answer 7

catholics and anglicans, sometimes called a christening

Question 8

why is a baptism important

Answer 8

because Jesus was baptised, saves someone from original sin

Question 9

why do believers’ baptisms happen

Answer 9

it should happen when someone can make decisions for themselves

Question 10

what happens in a eucharist

Answer 10

eat bread and wine

Question 11

why do eucharists happen

Answer 11

remembers the death of Jesus that remembers the last supper

Question 12

what do Catholics believe about the Eucharist

Answer 12

bread = body
blood = wine

Question 13

what do protestants believe

Answer 13

the bread and wine are symbols of Jesus

Question 14

what do Baptists believe

Answer 14

bread and wine is a way of remembering Jesus

Question 15

Christianity in Britain

Answer 15

• Romans’ brought it 2000 years ago
  -lots of laws are based on the Bible
• Sunday trading laws
  -people have to hold a Bible in court
• Christian hymns are often sung at National events

Question 16

how do Christians work for reconciliation between other Christians

Answer 16

-ecumenical movement
-world council of churches hold a week of prayer to unite Christians
Catholics are not members but do participate in some events

Question 17

Taize - about

Answer 17

-1940 for monks of different churches
-aims to reconcile different groups of Christianity
-mainly young people go
-pilgrims join monks in singing and bible study

Question 18

Walsingham - about

Answer 18

-1061
-Lady of the Manor had a dream the virgin Mary told her to build a replica f the house where the birth of Jesus was announced
-services everyday
-Catholics walk barefoot for penance
-the sprinkling of the well happens every day

Question 19

what do Open Doors do

Answer 19

helps persecuted Christians by providing Bibles and campaigning for human rights - India people are being forced to become Hindu

Question 20

what do Tearfund do

Answer 20

wants to end poverty with local partners
Colombia : created sports clubs to get away from gangs

Question 21

what has happened to church growth

Answer 21

gone down because people are becoming Athiests, which means many churches have been shut down. Some countries, it’s growing

Question 22

what is the role of the church locally

Answer 22

offer worship services, Bible study groups, Sunday schools, homeless care, youth clubs, wedding, funerals

Question 23

what are the different reasons people pray

Answer 23

adoration, confession, thanksgiving, supplication

Question 24

what is an adoration prayer

Answer 24

praising God

Question 25

what is a confession prayer

Answer 25

saying sorry

Question 26

what is a thanksgiving prayer

Answer 26

saying thank you

Question 27

what is a supplication prayer

Answer 27

asking for others

Question 28

why is the Lord’s prayer important

Answer 28

because Jesus said it and it is considered to be the best selfless prayer

Question 29

how do they celebrate Christmas

Answer 29

advent - preparing for Christmas, re-enact nativity, Christingles, carol singing, mass

Question 30

how do they celebrate Easter

Answer 30

comes after lent (Jesus fasted for 40 days) Catholics celebrate by doing Ash Wednesday by putting ash on their heads during a service