Christianity: Practices

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  • why do christians worship?

    to praise and thank god
  • what is one reason christians worship?
    to ask for forgiveness
  • what is another reason christians worship?
    to seek god's help for themselves or for others
  • how does worship help christians in their faith?

    it deepens their relationship with god and strengthens their faith
  • why is liturgical worship important?

    provides a sense of familarity and tradition for worshippers
  • what is an example of liturgical worship?

    eucharist service in the catholic church
  • what characterises non-liturgical worship?

    • No set order; can change weekly
    • May include hymns, Bible readings, and sermons
    • Emphasis on the word of God
  • what denominations practice non-liturgical worship?

    methodist, baptist and united reformed churches
  • what are the features of charismatic informal worship?

    • free flowing worship with dance and clapping
    • modern singing and music
    • less formal and more relevant to contemporary worshippers
  • which church is known for charismatic informal worship?

    pentecostal church
  • What is the nature of waiting informal worship?


    • No leader and no set structure
    • Silent reflection in a circle
    • Individuals speak when moved by God
  • which group practices waiting informal worship?
    quakers
  • what is private worship?

    • Personal worship including prayer and Bible readings
    • May use worship aids like rosaries or icons
    • Provides personal time with God
  • why is prayer important for christians?

    enables christian to talk and listen to god
  • how does prayer help christians in difficult times?

    it gives strength in times of trouble
  • what are the reasons christians might pray?

    • to say sorry for wrongdoings/sins
    • to thank god for blessings
    • to pray for others in need
    • to ask for personal needs
  • what is the lords prayer?

    a model of a good prayer taught by jesus to his disciples
  • what does the lords prayer emphasize about forgiveness?

    shows the importance of forgiving others to be forgiven
  • How do different denominations celebrate Holy Communion differently?
    • Orthodox: Divine Liturgy, prayers for community
    • Catholic: Unconsecrated bread, Bible readings, and prayers
    • Methodist: Open table, non-alcoholic wine, and hymns
  • What does 1 Corinthians 11:26 say about Holy Communion?


    "For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.”
  • When is the Lord's Prayer often said?
    • During worship, Holy Communion, baptisms, marriages, and funerals.
  • What is the significance of Baptism in Christianity?
    • Becomes a member of the Christian Church
    • Receives God’s saving grace and the Holy Spirit
    • Cleansed of original sin and enters new life with Christ
  • Who described Sacraments as "an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace"?


    St Augustine of Hippo.
  • What are the different Christian beliefs about sacraments?

    • Catholic and Orthodox: 7 sacraments
    • Many Protestants: 2 sacraments (Baptism and Holy Communion)
    • Salvation Army and Quakers: no sacraments
  • What is the purpose of infant baptism?


    • Removes original sin
    • Welcomes the child into the Church
    • Parents thank God for their new baby
  • which denominations practice infant baptism?

    catholic, orthodox, anglican and methodist
  • what is believers baptism?

    • for those old enough to decide about their faith
    • symbolises cleaning from sin through immersion
    • the person gives a brief testimony
  • which denominations practice believer's baptism?

    baptist and pentecostal
    • What do Catholics and Orthodox Christians believe about Holy Communion?


    • Bread and wine become the body and blood of Jesus
    • Jesus is fully present in the elements
    • Known as transubstantiation
    • How do Protestant Christians view Holy Communion?


    • A reminder of the Last Supper
    • Bread and wine are symbolic
    • Do not believe in transubstantiation
    • What are the communal benefits of Holy Communion?


    • Strengthens faith and community bonds
    • Provides support during difficult times
    • Encourages practical love and social justice
    • How do different denominations celebrate Holy Communion differently?

    • Orthodox: Divine Liturgy, prayers for community
    • Catholic: Unconsecrated bread, Bible readings, and prayers
    • Methodist: Open table, non-alcoholic wine, and hymns
  • what is pilgrimage?

    a journey by a believer to a holy site for religious reasons and devotion. it is a physical journey but also a spiritual journey towards god
  • why do people go on pilgrimages?

    • to seek cure for an illness
    • to grow closer with god
    • opportunities for prayer
    • community
  • where is lourdes?

    south-west france
  • who is lourdes dedicated too?

    virgin mary
  • who was bernadette?

    a girl in 1858 who spoke of visions of mary in the grotto near lourdes
  • what did mary tell bernadette?

    that the spring of water under the grotto had healing properties
  • what did bernadette say about mary?

    “As I raised my head to look at the grotto, I saw a Lady dressed in white, wearing a white dress, a blue girdle and a yellow rose on each foot, the same colour as the chain of her rosary, the beads of the rosary were white”
  • how do people experience lourdes differently?

    • drink or bathe in the miraculous water in hope of a cure or to cleanse their sins
    • to pray at a holy site
    • hope for a vision of the 'immaculate conception'