practices

• what is the difference between liturgical and non-liturgical worship?


  liturgical: formal prayer, set responses, Bible passages, music and hymns

  non-liturgical: may have hymns but no set number/order, may vary each week
• what is holy communion?

  a service which celebrates and gives thanks for the sacrifice of Jesus’ death and resurrection
• What is the meaning of holy communion for Catholics, Orthodox and some Anglicans?

  the bread and wine represent the body and blood of Jesus is present
• what is the meaning of holy communion of Protestants?

  the bread and wine remain symbols of Jesus’ sacrifice, which helps believers to reflect on it.
• what is the impact of holy communion?

  Christians recieve God‘s grace, helps strengthen their faith, they become closer to God.
• What is the impact of baptism?

  become a member of the Christian church, be cleansed of sin, enter a new life with Christ
• What are the 2 types of baptism?

  Believers Baptism and Infant Baptism
• why do Christians worship?

  to praise/thank God, ask for forgiveness, seeks Gods help, deepen their relationship with God
• why are prayers important to Christians?

  enables Christians to talk to God, helps them accept Gods will, gives sense of peace, gives strength in times of trouble