Christian Practices + Beliefs

What are the four Church denominations?

Roman Catholic church, church of England, Quakers, Baptist church

Who is the leader of the Roman catholic church?

Pope Leo

Who is the leader of the church of England?

Justin Welby

Who is the leader of the Quakers?

No one

What does omnipotent mean?

All powerful

What does omnibenevolent mean

all loving

Give two examples of God’s love shown in the bible

In the feeding of the 5000, 10 commandments which are given to help people

Give an example of God being fair

Parable of sheep and the goat God says that if you are good then you will go to heaven

What is the trinity?

One god but three persons

What are the three persons from the trinity?

Son, Father and Holy Spirit

Name a book in the bible that refers to the creation of the universe

Genesis

What are gospels?

teachings of Jesus and his apostles that are found in the new testement

What did Jesus do on palm Sunday?

Enter Jerusalem riding on a donkey. People waved palm branches and shouted “Hosanna!”

Give a reason as to why Jesus had to die

To teach Christians that death is okay and not to fear it for the son of God himself has experienced it.

How long after the resurrection did Jesus ascend to heaven?

40 days

Why wasn’t the body of Jesus given a proper burial?

Because he died on the Jewish day of rest, sabbath.

Give answers to support the argument that the resurrection of Jesus was fake

The disciples could have lied and stolen the body so that they looked clever and correct for believing he was the son of God.

Give answers to oppose the argument that the resurrection of Jesus was fake

His disciples confirmed it and they died because of what they said so they wouldn’t have lied and risk death.

What impact does the resurrection have on Christians today?

Proves life after death is real, Shows that God accepted Jesus dying on the cross with all human sins, Gives hope of heaven.

What is sin?

Any action that separates humans from God

What is Original sin?

The built-in urge that humans are born with to sin.

What are the seven deadly sins?

Wrath, Sloth, Pride, Envy, Lust, Greed, Gluttony

What did God give people to help them use their free will wisely?

The Ten Commandments

What is salvation?

Salvation means to be saved from sin

What are the two types of Salvation?

Grace and good works

What is grace?

When a Christian is gifted salvation and goes to heaven.

What is atonement?

The idea that the relationship between humans and god being healed when Jesus died on the cross

What does the parable of the sheep and goat tell Christians?

That all humans will be judged fairly in the afterlife

What is Final judgment?

the judgment of all people at the end of time

What is Particular judgment?

the judgment of individuals at the moment of death.

What are the three places you can go in the afterlife?

Heaven, Hell and Purgatory

Who is God the father?

The creator of all life, he is omnipotent, omnibenevolent and omnipresent.

Who is God the Son?

Jesus

Who is God the Holy Spirit?

Unseen power of God at work in the world who guides and sustains life on earth.

What was the annunciation?

When the Angel Gabriel told Mary that she would give birth to Jesus

Name three things that happened to Jesus during his crucifixion

Placed a crown of thorns on his head

Put a staff in his hand and struck him with it

Jeered at him saying, “Hail, King of the Jews.”

Give one argument for how the resurrection of Jesus could have been faked

The disciples could have lied and taken the body so they didn’t look silly

what is the definition of Worship?

Acts of religious praise, honor and devotion

What is liturgical prayers? e.g.

Prayers that follow a set pattern e.g. RCC

What is non liturgical prayer? e.g.

Service that doesn’t follow a set pattern e.g. Quakers

What is private worship?

Worship that happens in a private area and is done alone

What is a sacrament?

A ceremony that shows grace being given by God

What is informal Worship?

When communities meet and they don’t have a liturgical way of worship

What is needed for something to become a sacrament?

A set of words
A physical thing
An intention

What are the differences between infant baptism and believers baptism?

Adult is immersed in water but water is poured over the baby’s head

Adult baptism rids of any sin but infant only rids of original sin

In infant baptism the child is clothed in a white garment

What are the similarities between Infant and Believers baptism?

Baptized in the name of the father, the son and the holy spirit

What is holy communion?

The sacrament that uses bread and wine to celebrate the sacrifice of Jesus

Give the two types of worship

Liturgical and Non liturgical

where does private worship often happen?

At home

What is a rosary?

A string of beads with a cross attached to it

What are rosaries used for?

Saying certain prayers whilst running their hands through them.

What is set prayer also known as?

liturgical prayer

What did Jesus warn about prayer?

That there are right and wrong ways to pray

Name the Seven Sacraments

Ordination, Marriage, Baptism, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Healing and Eucharist

What are the two types of baptism?

believers and infant

What is believers baptism?

Baptism of people old enough to understand the ceremony and are fully immersed in the water

What is infant baptism?

The ritual which babies are baptised at birth

What does a priest say when baptising?

“In the name of the father son and holy spirit…”

What is Holy communion?

The sacrament that uses bread and wine to celebrate the sacrifice of Jesus

What is a pilgrimage?

A journey made for religious reasons

give 2 reasons someone may go on a pilgrimage

To grow closer to God
To be forgiven

What is Evangelism?

Telling people about Jesus Christ in the hope of converting them to Christianity

What is reconciliation?

A sacrament which is the restoring of harmony after relationships have broken down.

Name three Christian charities that help with poverty?

Christian Aid, Tearfund, CAFOD

Give a quote to show God’s omnibenevolence

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son”

Give a quote that promotes Evangelism

“Go and make disciples of all nations”