prayer and worship

• worship 


  the way christian’s show their love and respect to god
• liturgical worship

  orthodox 


  these churches follow a set order and structure

  • priest reads out set prayers
  • bible passages are read
  • music and hymns
  • sometimes chanting by priest
  • worldwide set service
  • use of images and candles
• informal worship

  quakers 


  • worship in silence
  • no leader
  • no images or candles
• non - liturgical worship

  gospel

  • singing and dancing
  • pray out loud
  • structure changes
  • often have readings from the bible
  • services have an emotional impact
• prayer is the way christian’s communicate with god
• set prayer 


  prayers that have been written down and said more then once by more then one person
• informal prayer 


  prayer that is made up by the individual using their own words
• contrasting ways to pray …

  • some kneel down
  • some raise their hands
  • some use own words
• importance of prayer 


  • helps people build a relationship with god
  • it allows them to reflect on god
  • helps find peace