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Christianity practices
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- 1Define worshipThe way in which Christians show their deep love, reverance and respect for God
- 2Explain the significance of worshipPraise and thank God for his blessings
Ask for forgiveness of sins
Seek God's help
Deepen a relationship with God
Gives comfort and strength to live a more truly Christian life - 3Explain liturgical worshipFollows a set pattern, ritual and structure
Priest leads congregation, bible passages read out and a sermon
Hyms read by choir and chanting
Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican Churches - 4Explain non-liturgical worshipDoesn't follow a set pattern or ritual
Focuses on Bible and God's word, sermons and Bible readings
Number of hyms or order may change
Noncomformist churches such as the Methodist, Baptist and United Reformed Churches - 5Explain informal worshipSpontaneous and charismatic in nature
Dancing, clapping, calling out and speaking in tongues
Speak when God's spirit moves through them
Quakers and the Pentacostal Church - 6Explain private worhsipBeliever praises or honours God on their own
- 7Explain the significane of private worshipHelps Chrisitians build a discipline which gives them strength to cope in times of trouble. Helps them find peace and a sense of communion with God
- 8Explain the significance of the Lord's PrayerThey are reminded that they must forgive others
Reminds them that God is the father of the whole community and not just individuals
Brings a sense of unity and spiritual purpose in society at important times - 9Define sacramentHoly rituals that express an inner, spiritual experience
- 10Define baptismA ritual in which people become members of the Church
- 11Quote for baptism"I baptise you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Sprit. Amen"
- 12Explain the importance of infant baptismThey are baptised to get rid of the original sin as they are descendents of Adam and Eve. This is because everyone will have the tendancy to commit sin and baptism will remove it
God parents and parents promise to bring the child in the Christian faith - 13Explain how infant baptism is carried outBlessed holy water is poured over baby's head and is dressed in white and markerd with a cross on forehead with oil
- 14Explain the importance of believer's baptismBabies are too young to understand so people wait until they are older
Baptism does not save a person but allows them to dedicate their lives to Jesus - 15Explain how believers baptism is carried outFull imersion in a pool symbolising the celansing of sin and rising up to a new life with Christ
- 16Explain the significance of the last supperJesus knew he was going to be crucified that next day
Wine represented his blood and bread the body - 17Define Holy CommunionA service of thanksgiving in which the sacrificial death and ressurection of Jesus are celebrated using wine and bread
- 18Give other names of Holy CommunionEucharist, Mass, Lord's Supper, Breaking of Bread and the Divine Liturgy
- 19Explain the impacts of Holy COmmunionf
- 20Define pilgrimageA religious journey to a holy place
- 21Which two places do Christians go toLourdes and Iona
- 22Explain Ionathe veil between the physical and spiritual world
A very remote place and reveals God's infinite power and presence
Workshops, prayer and time for reflection and meditation - 23Explain LourdesDedicated to Mary, mother of Jesus
Spring of water has healing powers
People recite the rosary and many miracles have happened
Pilgrims are sick or disabled - 24Define ChristmasCommemorates birth of Jesus and the incarnation
- 25When is Christmas celebrated25th of December and lasts 12 days which ends with the feast of Epiphany
- 26How is Christmas celebratedTrees and homes are decorated with lights and nativity scenes
light represents Jesus as the light coming into the world
Nativity scenes shows Jesus as a baby being born into poverty - 27What do Churches do during ChristmasHave carol services
Readings from the Bible - 28Give a quote for Christmas'Jesus Christ our light'
- 29Define EasterCelebrates the resurrection of Jesus
- 30How is Easter celebratedProcessions on the streets and is lead by a person carrying a wooden cross
- 31How do Orthodox celebrate itThey walk around the Church at midnight and then enter the darkened Church with lit candles to symbolise entering the empty tomb
Priest then announces 'Christ is risen' and the congregation say 'He is risen indeed' - 32How do Catholics and Anglicans celebrate itA large paschal candle is lit which symbolises that Christ has risen and this ends in Holy Communion
- 33Define ChurchThe holy people of of God
A Christian building of worship - 34What does the Church doEducate people about Christianity
Support local projects
Help those in need
Campaigns for justices
Youth clubs - 35Explain the role of the Trussell TrustMain aim is to provide 3 days of emergency food
Helps to provide successful futures free from crime, prostitution and drugs - 36How was the Trussell Trust foundedThe founder received a phone call from a desperate mother talking about how her children go to bed hungry
- 37What is the Trussell Trust inspired byJesus's words
Parable of the sheep and the goat - 38Explain the role of the Oasis ProjectsTo offer personal support and development to residents of Plymouth
Those who have leaning difficulties, domestic violence, drug abuse, low income and inadequate housing - 39Define agapeDescribes selfless, sacrificial and unconditional love
- 40What is the quote for street pastors'Love thy neigbour'
- 41What is the quote for the role of the Church in the local community'Faith by itself, if not accompanied by action, is dead'
- 42Explain the role of street pastorswork in the night, giving lollipops and tackle gun violence and drug abuse
- 43Explain the role of school pastorsAim to tackle anti-social behaviour and gives advice on school life and exams
- 44Explain the role of parish nursingSupports whole person healthcare
Promotes well being in body, mind and spirit
May try to diagnose early signs of health problems - 45Define Missons
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