EPR Paper 1

• Parts of the Lord's Prayer

  • Praises God - 'Hallowed be your name'
  • Asks for things - 'Give us this day our daily bread'
  • Reminds us to forgive - 'As we forgive those who sin against us'
• CATHOLICS


  Have alcoholic wine and the priest gives it out. They believe these physically change into the blood and body of Jesus.
• METHODISTS


  Have non-alcoholic and they share it amongst themselves. They believe the bread and wine are only symbols of Jesus sacrifice, no physical change takes place.
• Types of prayer


  • INFORMAL PRAYERS – made up by the individual who uses their own words
  • SET PRAYERS – written down and used for many years, uses the same words every time you say it, (e.g. the Lord's Prayer)
• Baptism


  • Jesus was baptised
  • The person officially becomes a Christian/member of the church
  • Washed clean of sin and they have a new life with Jesus
• Sacraments


  • Baptism
  • Eucharist
• set Worship

  • Know what to expect
  • Old fashioned
• NON-LITURGICAL WORSHIP


  Informal style of worship
• informal WORSHIP

  Done at home alone in your own way
• INFORMAL WORSHIP


  Spontaneous – may involve clapping, shouting etc
• The Lord's Prayer


  The most common prayer. Jesus taught it as the model for all Christian prayer.
• Purposes of prayer


  • Pray for self
  • Pray for others
  • Thank God
  • Confession (saying sorry)
  • Praise God
• Why Christians pray


  • Jesus said God would respond
  • Ask God for things
  • Listen to guidance from the Holy Spirit
• Sacraments


  Holy rituals (like marriage, baptism and Eucharist) through which believers receive a special gift of grace (free gift of God's love)
• Eucharist (Holy Communion)


  • Where they have bread and wine in church on a Sunday
  • Wine symbolises Jesus' blood, bread his body
  • Remembers THE LAST SUPPER Jesus shared with his disciples before he died
• Believers' Baptism


  • This is where you are baptised as a teenager/adult
  • Baptist Christians think you should wait until you can decide for yourself to be a Christian
  • The person is fully immersed in a small pool at the front of the church or maybe in a river or sea which symbolises cleansing from sin
  • The person gives a brief testimony of their faith in Jesus
• Infant Baptism


  • Done as a baby (like a Christening)
  • Water is poured over baby's head 3 times for the Father, Son, Holy Spirit
  • Water symbolises washing away original sin
  • Parents thank God for the new baby
• Pilgrimage


  A journey to a holy place for religious reasons (e.g. where Jesus died). The journey is special.
• Importance of pilgrimage


  • Act of worship/devotion
  • Time to focus on God and pray
  • Feel closer to God
  • Meet other Christians
  • Have sins forgiven/cleansed
• Lourdes in France


  • In 1844 Virgin Mary appeared to a young girl here. She found a spring of water which is believed to have healing powers.
  • Many sick and dying people visit, some claim to have been miraculously cured (even science cannot explain it!)
  • People drink the healing water and bathe in it, others take some home
• Iona in Scotland


  • This was home of St. Columba who brought Christianity to Scotland 1400 years ago.
  • He built a monastery here and today there is centre where Christians can stay.
  • People come for peace and reflection
  • They live a simple life surrounded by nature.
  • They take part in worship and visit historic sites
• Christmas


  • Remembers the Incarnation of Jesus - God becoming human.
  • Nativity scenes show Jesus being born into poverty – it is a time to remember the less fortunate.
  • Midnight Mass (holy communion) is taken.
  • Decorate with lights – these represent Jesus as the light coming into the world of darkness.
  • Gifts and cards are given to recall the wise men's gifts to baby Jesus.
  • Time of peace and goodwill – Christians give to charity because God gave the gift of his Son
• Easter


  • Many Christians give up a luxury for Lent (the month before Easter) to remember the time Jesus spent in the dessert being tempted by the devil.
  • Good Friday (Friday before Easter) remembers the day Jesus died. It is called "Good" Friday because Jesus died for the good of all humans. It is a sad time - Churches remove colourful items.
  • Easter Sunday celebrates the day Jesus came back to life (resurrection). Candles are lit to represents Jesus rising form the dead. Churches are bright with flowers, lights and music – it's a happy time.
  • Eggs are given as a symbol of new life
• Importance of Easter


  • Jesus' resurrection proved Jesus was the Son of God.
  • It is proof that we can also come back to life - there is no need to fear death.
  • Reminds them of God's love
• Why Christians worship


  • To praise/thank God
  • Ask for forgiveness
  • Ask for help for themselves/others
  • Deepen relationship with God/strengthen their faith
• Liturgical worship


  Worship that has a set order
• Importance of the Eucharist

  • Remembers his sacrifice to save us from sin
  • Individuals receive God's grace
  • Brings the community of believers together
• Christian persecution


  • Christians believe if you are persecuted for your beliefs you will go to heaven: "Blessed are those who are persecuted…for theirs is the kingdom of heaven"
  • Christians are encouraged to forgive people who hurt them: "Overcome evil with good"
  • The worldwide church supports persecuted Christians by raising awareness and campaigning to the governments
• Mission and evangelism


  • Some Christians believe they have a "mission" to teach others about Christianity so that they can help them get to heaven.
  • Some become missionaries – where they go to other countries to teach people about Christianity through preaching or charity work.
  • Evangelism means to spread Christianity – often by giving talks in public or showing faith in Jesus by example.
  • They try and persuade people to accept Jesus as their saviour
• Some people think it's wrong to try and convert people to Christianity because people should be able to make up their own mind (free-will). Also it could offend other religions.
• Foodbanks


  • Food banks ask for donations of food - this is given to families (in this country) who need it
  • Volunteers help distribute the food.
  • "I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink…"
• Street Pastors


  • Street Pastors are teams of volunteer Christians who patrol the streets on Friday and Saturday nights (10pm-4am).
  • They help people who are drunk or stop drunken fights – which also helps the community.
  • They help stop anti-social behavior - the police say in some areas they have helped reduce crime!
  • It is a way to show agape, "Love your neighbour" and "always treat others as you would like to be treated"
• Church growth


  • The number of Christians has grown rapidly since the time of Jesus – especially in South America, Africa and Asia.
  • There are between 1.5 and 2.5 billion Christians in the world.
  • But in the USA and Europe the numbers are going down as science is replacing religion.
  • In the Middle East numbers are not growing because Christians suffer persecution
• The role of the worldwide church

  • The main purpose of the church is to teach people that Jesus came to mend the relationship between God and humans (sin broke the relationship).
  • Christians believe that they must also mend people's relationships with one another. This is called RECONCILIATION.
• Coventry Cathedral


  • Was bombed in WW2. Local Christians showed forgiveness to those responsible and it has now become a symbol of peace and reconciliation
• The Parable of the Good Samaritan


  • Teaches that you cannot stand by and do nothing but must help all people
• The churches response to world poverty

  • Jesus encouraged Christians to help people in need
  • "Love your neighbour"/"Always treat others as you would like to be treated".
  • Christians have set up charities to help poorer countries (LEDC's).
• CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development)


  • Provides short term/Emergency aid- giving food, water, medical kits, tents and blankets after disasters (earthquakes, floods etc)
  • Provides long term aid (development) – helping them to help themselves - e.g. rebuilding schools, wells etc
• Corrymeela


  • Set up in Ireland to help solve the religious tensions there (Protestants and Catholics).
  • They work with families and schools to help build positive relationships with one another
• The Great Commission


  One of the last thing Jesus said before his ascension was: 'Go and make disciples of all nations'. This is known as the Great Commission.