A Church service that follows a set structure or ritual.
What is non-liturgical worship?
A service that does not follows a set structure or ritual.
What is informal worship?
A type of non-liturgical worship, sometimes spontaneous or charismatic in nature.
What is private worship?
When a believer praises or honours God on their own.
What are some examples of what worship can include?
Prayer
Meditation
Bible readings
Singing hymns
Preaching
Sharing food
Pilgrimage
Why do Christians worship?
To praise and thank God for his blessings, to ask for forgiveness of sin, to seek God's help for themselves or others who may be suffering, deepen their relationship with God, give them comfort and strength
What form does liturgical worship typically take?
Priest leads the congregation in formal prayers that have set responses. Bible passages are read out, particularly from Gospels. Priest may perform symbolic actions. Often includes music or hymns. An example of liturgical worship is the eucharist (mass).
