Worship

• What is worship for Christians?

  The way to show feelings of love, respect and reverence for God
• Reasons for worship


  Praise and thank God, ask for forgiveness, seek God's help for themselves or others and deepen their relationship with God.
• Liturgical worship


  A church service that follows a set structure or ritual e.g. the celebration of the Eucharist for Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican Churches
• Characteristics of Liturgical worship

  • Priest leads the congregation in formal prayers that have set responses
  • People receive forgiveness from God through the actions of the priest
  • People receive the living presence of Jesus through Holy Communion
  • There is a worldwide set order that's easy to follow
  • The ritual has been passed down giving a sense of tradition
• Non - liturgical worship


  A service that does not follow a set text or ritual
• Characteristics of Non - liturgical worship

  • Style of worship follows some early Christians
  • Faith is expressed in a variety of ways
  • Christians can share personal interpretations of the Bible
  • People can take an active part in Church by praying aloud or speaking
  • The service may have an emotional impact
• Informal Worship - a type of non -liturgical worship, sometimes spontaneous or charismatic in nature
• What do Quakers do in informal worship? 


  It's mainly silent, with people only speaking when they feel moved by God. Many involve dancing, clapping and calling out.
• Private Worship

  Allows individuals to spend time alone with God