RS P1

• Why do Christians worship? To show their love and respect for God
• State the different types of worship Liturgical, Non-liturgical, Private, Informal, Charismatic
• Which denomination practices liturgical worship? Anglican, Catholic, Orthodox
• Which denomination practices non-liturgical worship? Pentecostals
• Which denomination practices informal worship? Quakers (waiting) and Baptist
• What happens at Liturgical worship? follows set pattern, led by Priest, hymns sung
• What happens at non-liturgical worship? pattern changes every time, spontaneous, focus is on the holy spirit
• What happens at Charismatic worship? involves a sense of community, singing and clapping
• List the reasons for prayer Adoration - praising Confession - saying sorry Thanksgiving - thanking Supplication - asking for something Intercession - praying for someone else
• Pros and Cons of set prayers Allows there to be a sense of familiarity, has limitations
• Pros and Cons of informal prayers it is free to express the human spirit, may not follow God's idea of a prayer
• What is the importance of the Lord's prayer? It is how Jesus taught his disciples to pray
• Defenition of a sacrament An outward sign of an inward and spiritual grace
• Name the 7 Catholic Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Reconciliation Holy Orders Marriage Anointing of the sick
• Name the 2 Protestant sacraments Baptism and Eucharist
• What is the importance of Baptism? 'no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the holy spirit' - cleansed of original sin - welcomed into the Church - Jesus was also baptised - it is mentioned in The Great Commission - it is mentioned in all four gospels
• Which denomination practices infant baptism? Catholic, Anglican, Othodox
• Which denomination practices believers' baptism? Baptist, Pentecostal
• What happens at infant baptism? Priest pours water after a cross of oil is drawn - affusion Godparents make promises to carry the child through the faith
• What happens at believers' baptism? adults are fully immersed in water 3 times before walking out into their new life they may give a testimony beforehand
• pros and cons of infant baptism creates more members of the Church and removes original sin the baby does not have a choice and cannot make the decision
• pros and cons of believers' baptism the adult is mature enough to make the decision it allows new members of the Church to fully understand the role that they play
• Arguements for and against praying as a community God states 'Where two of three come together in my name I am there with them' - worship within a community is stated in the Bible However, it does not matter where you worship, for God will always be with you.
• Importance of the Eucharist - commemorates the last supper, Jesus' death and resurrection - 'This is my blood... drink this and remember me.' - It joins Christians together in their faith - 'whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life
• Catholic beliefs and practices on the Eucharist - called the Mass - transubstantiation occurs - occurs every day at services - 'the source and summit of the Christian life' - a sign of peace is shared - the Creed is said - the Priest repeats the words of Jesus at the Last Supper - community receives consecrated bread and wine
• Protestant beliefs and practices on Eucharist - they believe in consubstantiation - a sign of peace is shared - the Creed is said - the Priest repeats the words of Jesus at the Last Supper - community receives consecrated bread and wine
• Definition of consubstantiation and transubstantiation con - the bread and wine are symbolic of the flesh and blood tran - the bread and wine become the flesh and the blood
• What is the significance of Lourdes in France and why do people go there on pilgrimage? A young girl called Bernadette had visions of Virgin Mary and was told to drink from a spring - this had healing powers People go there to bathe in the water or for healing of physical or emotional injuries
• What is the significance of Iona in Scottland and why do people go there on pilgrimage? (quote) It is where St Columba established a monastic community. People go their for reflection and spiritual growth 'Be still and know that I am God
• What does Christmas celebrate and when is it celebrated? It celebrates the birth of Jesus, as told in the Gospel of Matthew and Luke Protestant and Catholics celebrate on 25 December and Orthodox celebrate on 6 January
• What does Easter celebrate and when is it celebrated? Easter celebrates Jesus' victory over death It is celebrated on Easter Sunday and on the days leading up to it (lent)
• How is Christmas celebrated? - lights represent Jesus' arrival into the world - Nativity is played in schools - Carol services remind of God's promise - Midnight Mass attended - Christians give to charity to allow others to celebrate Jesus' birth
• What are the different stages of lent? - Palm Sunday - Jesus enters Jerusalem and Palm leaves are waved, palm crosses given - Maundy Thursday - the Last Supper and arrest of Jesus, it is a time of reflection - Good Friday - Jesus' crucifixtion and death, processions following his journey, colours removed from churches - Easter Sunday - Jesus' resurrection (defeated death), some hold a vigil on the night before, eggs symbolise new life and boulder of Jesus' tomb
• How does the salvation army help the community? - food banks and kitchens - family tracing - modern slavery helpline
• How do street pastors help the community? - trained volunteers help people on the streets of big cities who may be drunk, alone or in need of advice, a blanket or water. They also often give out flipflops for those who are barefooted.
• How does the St Vincent de Paul society help the community? - they have soup kitchens - they repair damaged furtiture and donate it to families - they provide holidays for disadvantages families
• How does the Trussel Trust help the community? - sets up food banks - runs holiday clubs - aim to stop UK hunger
• How does the Oasis Project help the community? - mums and todlers group - coffee mornings - they tech ICT and help people get work ready
• How does Parish Nursing help the community? - help people suffering from mental illnesses - they give emotional help to them - make the patients feel cared for
• What is the importance of helping the community for Christians? - the Bible teaches to 'Love your neighbour as yourself' - Christians wish to show Agape to others - the Parable of the Sheep and Goat shows it is important to treat all people as though they were Jesus - the Parable of the Good Samaritan shows that you need to help all people in need, whether friend or enemy - to follow in the steps of Jesus as he spent a lot of time helping those who were in need - in the book of James 'Faith without action is dead' - the golden rule of Christianity teaches that you should treat others in the wa...