Christian practices

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Why do Christians worship?
To praise and thank God
To ask for forgiveness
To seek God's help for themselves or others
To deepen their relationship with God and strengthen their faith
What is liturgical worship? 
Worship that follows a set pattern

popular in catholics, anglicans
how is liturgical worship performed?
In church held by a priest
formal prayers, hymns, biblical readings
Why is liturgical worship important for Christians? 
set order of service which is familiar to everyone

rituals and traditions passed down generations

bible readings shows journey of Christ
What is non-liturgical worship?
Worship that does not follow a set pattern, it may change each time
how is non liturgical worship performed? 
in church

focuses on bible readings

no set order so can include hymns
Why is non liturgical worship important to Christians? 
services can be planned to follow a certain theme

emphasises on the word of god
what is informal worship? 
A type of non-liturgical worship, sometimes 'spontaneous' or 'charismatic' in nature
how is informal worship performed? 
community or house churches meet at homes and share food

Quakers worship in silence, people speak when moved by god

may involve calling out in 'tongues
why is informal worship important to Christians? 
similar worship to early christian worship years ago

people can take active part in church without formal training

can have emotional impact of personal revelation from god
why is prayer important to Christians? 
encourages reflection in middle of busy life

enables to listen and talk to god

keep close relationship with god

helps accept suffering if in gods will

gives sense of peace

given strength in times of trouble
what is a non conformist? 
English protestant who does not conform to the doctrines or practices of the established church of England
What is the Lord's Prayer ?
a short prayer by Jesus given to the disciples

pattern of praise to god and asking
what is the importance of the lords prayer to an individual?
used in private prayer

Christians are reminded to forgive others if they want to be forgiven
what is the importance of the lords prayer for the community? 
usually said in holy communion and baptism, marriage and funerals
What are sacraments? 
Rituals in which God bestows benefits on the believer through grace
What is Baptism? 
Sacrament that washes away original and personal sins.
What is a Protestant?
Group that protested against some practices of the Catholic Church
What are the seven sacraments? 
Baptism
Holy communion
Marriage
Reconciliation
Confirmation
Holy orders
Anointing of the sick
Through baptism a person.... 
Becomes member of the Christian Church

Becomes child of god

Receives gods grace and the Holy Spirit

Is cleansed of sin

Enters new life with Christ

Imitates Jesus baptism
What is infant baptism?
Removes original sin

Allows child to be welcomed into church as soon as possible

New parents and family can thank god for the new baby

-Holy water is sprinkled over the baby's head,
What happens during infant baptism?
Priest pours holy water over child's head and says the Lord's Prayer

Godparents and parents promise to bring up the child as a Christian

Child is welcomed into Christian community
What is believer's baptism? 
Baptism of someone who is an adult and can choose to be baptized
Why is believers baptism important? 
-People are old enough to make certain decision about their faith
-The decision to life a life devoted to Jesus is what saves a person rather than the baptism itself
-The person is fully immersed in a pool of holy water which symbolises cleansing from sin and rising to new life in Christ.
What is Holy Communion (Eucharist)?
Sacrament that uses bread and wine to celebrate the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross
How do catholic's interpret the holy communion?
Bread and wine represent Jesus body and blood

Believe Jesus is present in the bread and wine
How do Protestant Christians interpret the holy communion? 
As a remainder of Jesus sacrifice and last words of the last supper

Bread and wine as a symbol to help them reflect
What impact does the holy communion have on individuals? 
Receives gods grace

Helps strengthen their faith

Become closer to god
What impact does the holy communion have on communities? 
Brings communities together in unity to share the bread and wine

Provides support and encouragement for those who are in difficult times
How does the holy communion impact wider society?
Acts as a call to love others in practical ways

Encourages Christians to work for equality and justice for all

Collect money during the service to support the poor
How does the Orthodox Church celebrate the holy communion? 
The word:
Bible readings, hymns and prayers
Priest chants the gospel

The faithful:
Prayers offered to church and local communities
Priest says words of the last supper
Priest distributes bread and wine
Prayers of thanksgiving are said
How does the Anglican Church perform the holy communion? 
The word:
Bible reading
The creed
Prayers for the sick

Eucharist:
Give sign of peace to one another
Offering of bread and wine blessed with the words of the last supper
People say the Lord's Prayer
People receive bread and wine
Priest blesses everyone
How does the non conformist church celebrate the holy communion? 
Praise and thanksgiving
Bible reading and sermons
Prayers for particular people
Minister repeats words of the last supper
Open table for people to revive bread and wine
What is a pilgrimage? 
a journey to a sacred place
Why is pilgrimage important to Christians? 
Closer to god
Strengthen faith
Forgiven of sins
Reflect on ones life
Pray for something special
Thanks god for a blessing
Seek a cure for illness
Help other pilgrims who are ill
Experience a holy place
Meet Torres who share same faith
How can pilgrimage impact a Christians life? 
Better understanding of faith
Renew enthusiasm to live a Christian life
See problems in new light
Helps feel cleansed from sins
Feel more connected go Christian community
Good feeling from helping other pilgrims
What is the place of Lourdes? 
Town in France dedicated to Mary

Young girl had seen vision of Mary and told her to dig for a spring of water

Water contains healing properties
What do pilgrims do at Lourdes?
To bathe in the waters of spring or help other pilgrims to do so

Pray for healing or forgiveness

May recite rosary together
What is the place of Iona?
Dedicated to Mary

Place where connection between physical and spiritual world

Full of nature for meditation and self reflection
What do pilgrims do at Iona? 
Peaceful place to meditate, pray, bible readings or reflection

Attend services in the church, workshops and visit the island holy sites