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• Which one of the following is a name for a ceremony in which adults become members of the Christian Church?

  Believer’s baptism
• Give two types of Christian prayer.

  Liturgical prayer, non-liturgical prayer
• Matthew 28:19 says, "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit".
• Explain two contrasting ways in which pilgrimage is experienced at Lourdes.

   Some go to drink or bathe in the water of the spring in the hope of a miraculous cure. Some go to pray at a holy site or go simply to feel the religious atmosphere.
• Christmas is a shortened form of ‘Christ Mass’, Mass being the Eucharist, a liturgical service where bread and wine is blessed and transformed to the body and blood of Christ so Christians remember that Jesus died for mankind’s sins and was resurrected by God. 
• What is a name for a ceremony in which adults become members of the Christian Church?

  Believer’s baptism
• What are two types of Christian prayer?

  Liturgical and non-liturgical
• What are the different types of Christian prayers?

  • Liturgical / non-liturgical
  • Public / private
  • Prayers of thanksgiving / confession / intercession
  • Formal / informal prayer
  • Spontaneous prayer / bidding prayers
  • Communal / silent / spoken / sung prayers
• What is one way pilgrimage is experienced at Lourdes?

  Some go to drink or bathe in the water
• What is another way pilgrimage is experienced at Lourdes?

  Some go to confess their sins
• What are contrasting experiences of pilgrimage at Lourdes?

  • Some seek miraculous cures through water
  • Others seek spiritual cleansing through confession
  • Some pray at holy sites, while others enjoy the atmosphere
  • Some hope for visions, while others focus on prayer
• Why is evangelism important for the Christian Church?

  It fulfills the mission to spread the gospel
• What does Matthew 28:19-20 command regarding evangelism?

  To make disciples of all nations
• What is one reason Christians feel called to evangelize?

  To use their skills to spread the good news
• What are reasons why evangelism is important for the Christian Church?

  • Fulfills the Church's mission to evangelize
  • Commanded by Jesus in scripture
  • Encourages personal witness and testimony
  • Leads to missionary work for salvation
• What is a reason supporting the importance of Christmas in Christianity?

  It celebrates the birth of Jesus, the Saviour
• How does Christmas relate to the Eucharist?

  Christmas includes themes of resurrection
• What does Christmas celebrate according to prophecy?

  The birth of the Messiah, the Prince of Peace
• Why is the incarnation significant for Christians?

  It shows God understands human suffering
• What is a reason some argue Easter is more important than Christmas?

  Easter focuses on resurrection and salvation
• What are arguments for and against Christmas being the most important Christian celebration?

  Arguments for:

  • Celebrates Jesus' birth, the foundation of faith
  • Includes themes of resurrection and prophecy
  • Unites families and promotes charity

  
  

  Arguments against:

  • Easter emphasizes resurrection and salvation
  • Holy Week highlights Jesus' suffering and obedience
  • Both celebrations are interdependent