christian practices knowledge

• liturgical vs non-liturgical:

  • liturgical worship is a church service that follows a set structure and pattern
  • non liturgical worship is a church service that doesn't follow a set structure/pattern/text#
• why is liturgical worship good?

  allows Christians to not miss out on a prayer and it connects worshippers to the rest of the Church because everybody is worshipping in the same way, creating a sense of belonging.
• why is non-liturgical worship good?

  • gives personal space for Christians to connect with god
  • can pray at home without a set time
  • can pray in any language
• why is worship important?


  worshipping helps Christians connect with god's divine presence more and build a stronger relationship with him
• whats infant baptism?


  Christian practice of baptizing infants when they're young
• whats believers baptism?


  for adults who are old enough to make decisions to be baptised and understand the deeper meaning
• why are people baptised?


  they agree to the covenant with the lord to strengthen their faith and be cleansed by the original sin, following Jesus' footsteps
• what are 2 christian pilgrimages?

  • lourdes
  • iona
• whats so special about the pilgrimage in lourdes?

  the spring water has healing powers and miracles revealed by virgin mary. pilgirms bathe in it to cure sickness and disability
• whats so special about the pilgrimage in iona?

  a place of natural beauty with a thin place between heaven and earth. pilgrims pray/read the bible/reflect
• what is the role of the church?


  provide a place of worship/support/guidance/foodbanks like the oasis project/social services like medical care =, youthclubs
• what does the oasis project provide?

  support for those who have low income, housing problems, gone through domestic violence/abuse and ill health
• whats agape love?


  christian unconditional love
• what is the role of street pastors?

  volunteers dressed in blue who walk around the streets helping those who are drunk or need help and support
• how to spread the faith to grow churches?

  • praying for others to accept god on social media
  • sharing what god has done for others
  • working towards reconciliation
• what is CAFOD and the purpose of it?

  catholic agency that helps people all around the world providing them with

  • food, water and shelter for those who lost everything during conflicts
  • increase access to clean water and education
• what is christian aid?

  • stops poverty and provides emergency aid in Africa, Asia and, middle east and south america.
  • wants to end poverty by helping people all around the world despite the religion/race/nationality
• set prayer vs informal prayer:

  • set prayer= prayers that has been said more than once and written down (LORDS PRAYER)
  • informal prayer= prayer that is made up using own words
• what is eucharist/ holy communion/ last supper?

  sacrament that uses bread and wine to remember the events of the last supper and JESUS
• what is transubstantiation?

  catholics that believe the bread and wine transform and become the literal body and blood of jesus
• what is consubstantiation?

  protestants that believe the bread and wine symbolises jesus' body and blood
• what is christmas?

  celebration of the incarnation of jesus
• how is christmas celebrated?

  • giving to charity
  • giving presents
  • spending time with family
  • attending church services
• what is easter?

  the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus
• how is easter celebrated?

  • easter sunday churches
  • celebrated with easter eggs (symbol of life)
• what is good friday?

  the crucifixion of jesus, someone carries the cross
• what is missionary/mission?


  spreading the faith by converting others to christainity
• what is evangelism?


  spreading the words and teachings of Jesus
• what is the Great Commission?

  jesus commands his disciples to go and spread the gospels and make"disciples of all nations"
• an example of evangelism?

  The Alpha Course- organisation that allows church members understand the basics of the Christian faith and how to get people involved in the faith
• what is persecution?

  bad treatement - (attacking Christian homes and churches)
• one organisation that helps persecuters

  CSW

  • raises awareness for religious persecution
  • helping the oppressed speak up
• how do christians respond to persecution?

  they are encouraged to show love and forgiveness towards the persecutors - strengthens faith
• examples of sacraments:

  • marriage
  • baptism
  • holy communion
• examples of festivals:

  • christmas
  • easter
• 4 christian celebrations:

  • thanksgiving
  • easter
  • good friday
  • christmas