[3] Christian Practices

What is private worship?

Worship done individually outside of church, such as at home.

What can private worship include?

Reading the Bible, meditating, using rosary beads, personal prayers.

Why is private worship important?

• Strengthens personal faith and relationship with God.

• Provides comfort, reflection, and spiritual growth.

What is public worship?

Worship with others, usually in a church setting.

Why is public worship important?

Builds a sense of community

Allows collective prayer, praise, and sacraments.

What is liturgical worship/formal

Structured, formal worship with set patterns of prayer and rituals.

Where is liturgical worship used?

Catholic, Orthodox, and Anglican churches.

Example of liturgical worship?

Holy Communion following the Book of Common Prayer.

Why is liturgical worship important?

Provides tradition and continuity.

Encourages unity through shared worship.

What is non-liturgical worship?

Worship that is more flexible and less structured, though still planned.

Where is non-liturgical worship found?

Methodist, Baptist, United Reformed Churches.

What does non-liturgical worship emphasize?

Bible readings, sermons, hymn singing.

What is informal worship?

Spontaneous, spirit-led worship without a set structure.

What can informal worship include?

Clapping, dancing, exclamations, speaking in tongues

Where is informal worship popular?

Pentecostal and Evangelical churches.

Why is informal worship important?

Encourages emotional and spiritual engagement.

Helps believers feel the presence of the Holy Spirit.

What is a pilgrimage in Christianity?

A journey to a sacred place as an act of devotion, reflection, and worship.

Why is pilgrimage important?

Symbolizes faith and repentance.

Deepens connection with God.

Who are Street Pastors?

Christian volunteers helping vulnerable people in urban areas, especially at night.

What kind of help do they offer (street pastors)?

Practical (e.g. water, flip-flops), emotional, and pastoral care.

Who do they support (streetpastors)?

People facing issues like alcohol, drugs, homelessness, mental health struggles.

Who do Street Pastors work with?

Local authorities and police for community safety.

What is evangelism?

Sharing the Christian message to grow the Church and spread faith.

Why do Christians evangelise?

Jesus said "Go and make disciples” - Matthew 28:18–20

The resurrection gives hope and a message to share.

How does evangelism help the Church?

Leads to growth in numbers and stronger faith communities.

What do Catholics and Orthodox Christians believe about the bread and wine in Holy Communion?

bread and wine become Christ’s body and blood.

What do Protestants believe about Holy Communion?

It is a symbolic remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice.

Why is Holy Communion important?

Strengthens faith through connection to Christ’s death and resurrection.

Unites Christians in shared worship.