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• What is liturgical worship?

  Church service with a set structured pattern
• What is non-liturgical worship?

  Church service without a set layout or ritual
• What is liturgical worship?

  Church service that follows a set structured pattern
• What is non-liturgical worship?

  Church service that does not follow a set layout or ritual
• Why do Christians worship?

  To praise God, give thanks, for forgiveness, to strengthen relationship with God
• What are the differences between liturgical and non-liturgical worship?

  Liturgical worship:

  • Takes place in a church
  • Has set prayers with set responses
  • Services follow themes

  
  

  Non-liturgical worship:

  • Does not follow a set layout or ritual
• What is Holy Communion?

  Sacrament that uses bread and wine to remember the sacrificial death of Jesus
• What are the different understandings of Holy Communion?

  • Catholic: Transubstantiation - bread and wine actually becomes the body and blood of Jesus
  • Protestant: Bread and wine are symbolic to remember Jesus' sacrifice
• How is Holy Communion celebrated in different churches?

  In Catholic Church the priest gives the bread and wine to people, in Orthodox Church the priest receives bread and wine from church members
• What is the key quote associated with Holy Communion?

  "Do this in remembrance of me"
• What is the role of the Church in the local community?

  Support projects such as food banks, providing social services and campaigning for justice
• What is the difference between the Church and a church?

  The Church is the holy people of God, also called the Body of Christ, while a church is the building in which Christians worship
• What is the Trussell Trust?

  Runs over 400 foodbanks in the UK, provides food for those in need
• What is the Oasis Project?

  Provides an internet café, CV support and a safe meeting place
• What are the reasons for the growth and decline of the Church worldwide?

  • Growing rapidly in South America, Africa and Asia but not in the US, Europe and the Middle East
  • Examples of organizations spreading the message: Christ for all Nations
  • Ways Christians can spread the faith: praying, social media, fellowship meals, sharing testimonies
• What is the purpose of a pilgrimage?

  A religious journey of moral and spiritual importance
• What are the key features of the pilgrimages to Lourdes and Iona?

  Lourdes:

  • In the South West of France
  • Bernadette had visions of the Virgin Mary
  • The water is believed to have healing powers and miracles are said to happen there
  • Pilgrims bathe in the water and there is a big focus on the sick and disabled

  
  

  Iona:

  • Island off the coast of Scotland
  • Ecumenical community
  • Pilgrims spend time praying, reading the Bible, reflecting and meditating
  • Said the veil between earth and heaven is thin here
• What is the meaning of the word "Agape"?

  Selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love
• What is the key quote about faith and action?

  "Faith, by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead"
• What is the role of Street Pastors?

  • Volunteers who stroll the streets at night helping those that are drunk and supporting the police and local councils with anti-social behaviour
  • They listen to people's problems and give them advice
• What is Christian persecution?

  Hostility and ill treatment towards Christians
• How do Christians respond to persecution?

  • Stand up against persecution
  • Persecution can strengthen faith - "If one suffers, every part suffers with it"
  • Show love and forgiveness towards persecutors
• What is the Great Commission?

  Spreading the gospels and making disciples of all nations
• What are the aims of missionary work?

  • To share the Saviour
  • To persuade people to accept Jesus as their Saviour
  • Example: Alpha course to introduce Christianity
• What is the purpose of infant baptism?

  For babies and young children to become a member of the Church, to be cleaned of sin, follow in Jesus' footsteps
• What is the purpose of believer's baptism?

  For people who are old enough to make the decision to be baptised
• What are the key differences between infant and believer's baptism?

  Infant baptism:

  • Parents make promises
  • Removes original sin
  • Given a 'trial' name

  
  

  Believer's baptism:

  • Person attends baptism classes
  • Follows in Jesus' footsteps
  • Key Bible quote: "Get up, be baptised and wash your sins away"
• What is the significance of Christmas?

  Commemorates the incarnation of Jesus
• How is Christmas celebrated?

  • Carol services
  • Nativity scenes
  • Giving to charity
  • Midnight Mass
  • Christmas cards and gifts
• What is the significance of Easter?

  Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead
• How is Easter celebrated?

  • Good Friday: Special services and processions led by a person carrying a cross
  • Saturday night: Some churches hold a special service to celebrate the resurrection
  • Easter Sunday: Churches are filled with flowers and hymns are sung "He is Risen"
• What is the meaning of the term "The Great Commission"?

  Jesus instructs his disciples to go and spread the gospels and make disciples of others through baptism
• What are the aims of missionary work?

  • To persuade people to accept Jesus as their Saviour
  • Example: Alpha course - an introductory course to Christianity
• What is the parable of the Rich man and Lazarus about?

  A rich man is sent to hell for not helping the poor
• What are some examples of Christian charities that help those in poverty?

  • Christian Aid
  • Tearfund
  • CAFOD
• What do Christian charities do to help those in poverty?

  • Provide short term and long term aid including, food, medical supplies, shelter and sanitation
• If the radius of a circle is $r =$$5\text{ cm}$, what is the area of the circle?


  $A =$$\pi r^2 =$$\pi (5\text{ cm})^2 =$$25\pi \text{ cm}^2 \approx 78.54 \text{ cm}^2$
• How does the purpose of a scanning electron microscope (SEM) differ from a transmission electron microscope (TEM)?

  TEMs produce 2D images, while SEMs produce 3D images