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Living the Christian Life Flashcards

1
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What are the two largest denominations of christianity

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catholic and protestant

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define liturgical worship

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worship that follows an agreed form of words

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define non-liturgical worship

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the worship may have a set order but there will be no set words

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what is the name of the book that contains the order of service for anglicans

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the book of common prayer

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define creed

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a statement of faith

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give two examples of creed

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The apostles Creed and the Nicene creed

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What is a sermon

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a talk given by a church leader

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Which churches are likely to have an array of different musical instruments during their worship services

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pentecostal services

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What is individual worship

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when a person decides to pray alone this can be done at home or at a church

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What is the benefit of individual worship

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If you have a particular problem you can speak to God directly

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Define what a sacrament is

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A special Holy action that shows a religious truth
an outward action that shows an inner blessing

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what are the sacraments of invitation

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Baptism, confirmation, eucharist (mass or holy communion)

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What are the sacraments of healing

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confession (reconciliation) annointing of the sick

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Catholics believe in all 7 sacraments how many and which ones do protestants believ in

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Baptism and eucharist

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In what text and why do protestants reject some of the sacraments

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39 articles of faith. Jesus only performed Baptism and Holy communion

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Explain what is meant by taking holy orders

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Becoming a deacon, priest or bishop

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17
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What is another word for reconcilitaion

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confession

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Which sacrament does this quote relate to ‘Is anyone among you ill? Let them call the orders of the church to prat over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the oil’

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Anointing of the sick

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How old are catholics usually when they have their confirmation

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What is prayer

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a way of communicating with god ususally through words

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What type of prayers are used during church services for catholics and protestants

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set prayers

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22
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What is the most famous set prayer

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The lords prayer

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What is informal prayer and which type of Christians are more likely to use these

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Prayers that are not written down and are spontaneous

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Whuch part of the trinity is said to inspire informal prayer

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The holy spirit

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What is private prayer

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Prayers in a private setting

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what is thanksgiving prayer

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a pray to thank god for all that they have

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what is contrition prayer

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to tell god what they have done wrong and ask for forgiveness

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What is supplication prayer

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To ask God for something fro themselves or others

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Waht is intercession prayer

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to ask god to help other people

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What is a pilgrimage

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a special journey to a place of religious significance

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explain this quote ‘pilgrimage evoke our earthly journey toward heaven’

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Pilgrimages are a special opportunity to pray and experience closeness to God

32
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list 3 places a christian might visit during a pilgrimage to Jerusalem

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The mount of olives, the western wall, the church of the Holy sepulchre, the garden of Gethsemane, the tomb of the virgin mary, the room of the last supper

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What happened in the garden of gethsemane

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jesus was arrested

34
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In which country is Iona and why is it a place of pilgrimage

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Scotland - an important place to spread of christianity and a community based on worship, peace and social justice today

35
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Where is taize and what is its significance

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Frace - a community of monks and nuns who lead prayer and meditation sessions for pilgrimage

36
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what is a shrine

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a holy place

37
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what is a vision

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Seeing or hearing someone or soemthing holy

38
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Name a place of pilgrimage in england and which denominations visit

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Walsingham - anglicans, catholics and orthodox Christians

39
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Which important Christian figure went on pilgrimage with his parents when he was twelve

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Jesus

40
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What is the importance of Christian celebrations

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an opportunity to remember and give thanks for the important events in their faith

41
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Which two Gospels give accounts of the birth of Jesus

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Luke and Matthew

42
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What is celebrated on the 6th of January and what is rememebered

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epiphany - The wise men (Magi) visiting Jesus

43
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How do Christians celebrate Christmas

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Holding special services, singing carols, midnight amss on christmas eve, putting on nativity plays

44
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What do advent and lent have in common

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They both prepare for future celebrations (advent-christmas lent-easter)

45
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WHat is the traditional first event of holy week

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Palm sunday when Jesus arrived at jerusalem on the back of a donkey

46
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Who betrays Jesus on Maundy Thursday

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Judus

47
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What is the name given to the day when Jesus is put on the cross

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Good Friday

48
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who was the first to find that Jesus had risen from the dead

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Mary Magdalene

49
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WHat are the differnt interpretations of Jesus’ resuerrection

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Most Christians-Physical resurrection
Liberal Christians-Metaphorical resurrections

50
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what is the biggest religion in the world and how many followers do they have

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Chrisitanity02.4 billion

51
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What is a covert

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a person who changes from one set of beliefs to another

52
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what is a missionary

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a person who preaches and inviteed people to convert to the Christian faith

53
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Give a quote that supports the idea of Christian Missionary work

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‘Go into the world and preach the gospel to all creation’
‘receive the Holy spirit’

54
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List three purposes of missionary work

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spreading teachings of Jesus
Translating the bible into different languages
providing sanitation and clean water
building shcools

55
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What is a critiscism of missionary work

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it spreads western valuyes / can infect local popolations with disease / have cause wars in the past / some have been accused of using natural disasters as an opportunity to convert those who are suffering

56
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What is evangelism

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Preaching the gospel in order to attract new believers

57
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WHat do modern evagelists use to spread their message

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tv, radio, internet, social media

58
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What is a quote to support evangelism

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‘I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel’

59
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What is an alpha course

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A course run by churches which enables people to find out more about the christian faith in a more relaxed setting

60
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What is a parish

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a community of local believers with a particular denomination

61
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state 3 uses of a church

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learn about christian beliefs and way of life
wedding baptisms funerals
place to gather as community

62
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What does the bible call the church

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the body of christ

63
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What is the mission of the church

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To preach the gospel and to make God’s kingdom a reality in their own community

64
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what is ecumenism

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a movement that tries to bring different christian denominations together

65
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Why is there a need for ecumenism

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To be tolerent of different ideas
to share a mutual understanding of christianity
to advoid dicrimination and confilct

66
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What is outreach

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an activity to provide services to people in need

67
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What is a quote associated with the local church and ecumenism

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‘whoever welcomes one of theses little children in my name welcomes me’

68
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Give an example of rules from the BIble that Christians should use in their daily lives

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10 commandments

69
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Why do churches stress the importance of helping the needy

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to follow jesuses example

70
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what is the differnce between the worldwide church and the local church

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the local church refers to an individual church ina a local community whereas the worldwide church refers to the worldwide christian community

71
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what ethical issues does the worldwide chruch debate on a regular basis

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abortion, injustice, marriage, politics, homosexuality

72
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What is reconciliation and use a quote to support its use

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it mends broken relationships, brining peace and harmony amongst people ‘as i have loved you so you must love one anohter’

73
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What is persecution

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the il treatment of an individual or a group

74
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What are two teachings about charity

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‘go sell everything you have and give it to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven’

75
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why might some christians keep their charity giving a secret

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‘be careful not to practice your righteousness in front of others if you do you will have no reward from you father’

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why might some christians tell others about their charity giving

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to encourage others to do the same

77
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what is the role of the world council of churches

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seek reconciliation and peace for people around the world

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