TEP - Christian practices 2*

Why do Christians worship?

-To praise and thank God.

-To ask for forgiveness.

-To seek God's help for themselves or for others.

-To deepen their relationship with God and strengthen their faith.

What is liturgical worship?

Worship that follows a set pattern

E.g. Eucharist service in the Catholic Church

What is non-liturgical worship?

Worship that does not follow a set pattern

What is informal worship?

A type of non-liturgical worship, sometimes 'spontaneous' or 'charismatic' in nature

What is private worship?

When a believer praises or honours God on their own

What are set prayers?

Prayers that have been written down and said more than once by more than one person (e.g. Lord's prayer)

What are informal prayers?

Prayer that is made up by an individual using his or her own words.

Why is prayer important?

-Enables Christians to talk and listen to God.

-Help Christians to keep a close relationship with God.

-Helps Christians to accept God's will even if it means suffering.

-Gives a sense of peace.

-Gives strength in times of trouble.

-Encourages reflection in the middle of a busy life.

What is the Lord's prayer?

-This is how Jesus taught his disciples to prayer.

-It is a model of a good prayer- combining praise of God -and asking for what you need.

-It shows the importance of forgiveness, you need to forgive others in order to be forgiven yourself.

-It is often said during worship and at Holy Communion, baptisms, marriages and funerals.

Why is baptism important?

-Becoming a member of the Christian Church.

-Becomes a child of God.

-Receives God's saving grace and the Holy Spirit.

-A person is cleansed of sin.

-Enters new life with Christ in the Christian community.

-It imitates Jesus' baptism by John the Baptist.

What are the different Christian beliefs about sacraments?

-Catholic and Orthodox Christians recognise the 7 sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Communion, Marriage, Holy Orders, Reconciliation (confession) and Anointing the sick.

-Many Protestant Christians only accept 2 sacraments: Baptism and Holy Communion.

-Other Christians,such athe s the Salvation Army and Quakers, accept no sacraments.

What are the two types of baptism?

Infant Baptism and Believer's Baptism

Why are infant baptisms practised?

-Removes original sin.

-Always the child to be welcomed into the Church as soon as possible.

-Parents can thank God for their new baby

Why do people do believers baptisms?

-People should be old enough to make a decision about their faith.

-The decision to live a life dedicated to Jesus is what saves not being baptised.

What is transubstantiation?

When the bread and wine are transformed into the body and blood of Christ.

What do catholics and Orthodox Christians believe about the holy communion?

they believe in transubstantiation. They believe the bread and wine become the body and blood of Jesus. This means Jesus is fully present in bread and wine.

What is Holy Communion (Eucharist)?

A service of thanksgiving in which the sacrificial death and resurrection of Jesus are celebrated using bread and wine

What do Protestant Christians believe about the holy communion?

They celebrate Holy Communion as a reminder of the Last Supper with Jesus. They do not believe that the bread and wine become the body and blood of Jesus, they are symbolic.

Why is Holy Communion important?

-it brings a community of believers together

- it strengthens the commitment to the faith

- it calls for Christians to put the love they have experienced from God into practice by loving others

- it reminds them that others are starving as they eat bread

- it encourages them to work for justice and equality for all

-Christians receive God's grace by joining in the sacrifice of Jesus.

-It helps to strengthen their faith.

-They believe they become closer to God.

-Holy communion brings believers together by sharing the bread and wine.

-This can provide support and encouragement for those going through a difficult time.

How do Orthodox Christians celebrate Holy Communion?

Holy Communion is known as the Divine Liturgy

Much of the service is held behind the iconostasis.

Priest receives break baked by the members.

Prayers are said for the local community and those in need.

Behind the iconostasis, the priest says the words of Jesus at the Last Supper.

Bread and wine is distributed on a spoon.

Prayers or thanksgiving are said.

Unconsecrated bread is given out to members of the Church

How do catholics celebrate Holy Communion?

There are Bible reading and prayers.

The Creed is said.

Prayers are said for the Church and for those in need.

The sign of the peace (shaking hands) is shared.

Bread and wine are brought to the altar.

The priests repeats the words of Jesus at the Last supper.

Wine is distributed in a chalice (shared cup).

Wafers might be used instead of bread.

The priest blesses people and sends them out to live the gospel.

What is a pilgrimage?

A pilgrimage is a journey made by a believe to a holy site for religious reasons. It is a spiritual journey as well as a physical journey

Why do people go on pilgrimages?

-Visit a holy place

-Meet/ help other pilgrims

-Pray for something

-Be forgiven for sin

-Strengthen faith in God

-Reflect on one's life

-Grow closer to God

-Be thankful to God

-Seek a cure for illness

Why do people go to Lourdes?

-Pilgrims go to Lourdes to bathe in the water of the spring, or help other pilgrims who are ill or disabled to bathe in the waters.

-Pilgrims also pray for healing or forgiveness.

-They may recite the rosary together.

What happened in Lourdes?

-The Virgin Mary is said to have appeared in a number of visions to a young girl called Bernadette.

-Many told Bernadette to dig in the ground and when she did a spring of water appeared.

-This water is believed to have healing powers.

What are the most popular pilgrimage places?

-Jerusalem

-rome

-Vatican City

-Lourdes

-Iona

Where is Lourdes?

South West France

Where is Iona located?

An island off the coast of Scotland

Why do people go to Iona?

-It is quiet and peaceful, a place of natural beauty. Pilgrims can spend time praying , reading the Bible, reflecting and meditating.

-Pilgrims also attend services in the abbey Church, take part in workshops and visit the island's holy or historical sites.

Why do people celebrate Christmas?

Christmas commemorate the incarnation of Jesus, when God became human and dwelt on earth.

How is Christmas celebrated?

Lights represent Jesus coming into the world of darkness.

Nativity scenes show bay Jesus being born.

Carol services with Bile readings remind Christians about God's promise of a saviour and the events of Jesus' birth.

Midnight Mass reflects the holiness of the night and joy Christians feel at Jesus' birth.

Cards and gifts recall the wisemen's gifts to Jesus.

Christians give to charity in this time of peace and goodwill.

How do Christians celebrate Easter?

-Attend services which emphasize that Jesus has risen

-Celebrate with family and friends

-Give Easter eggs to symbolize new life

What is Palm Sunday?

Holy week begins when Jesus was welcomed into Jerusalem by people with palms.

How do people celebrate Palm Sunday?

Christians are given palm crosses in church services. These are kept until the next year and burnt on Ash Wednesday.

What is Maundy Thursday?

The day on which the Last Supper took place, when Jesus asks to be remembered through the symbols of bread and wine.

How is Maundy Thursday celebrated?

-The Queen gives out 'Maundy Money' to elderly people, symbolising Jesus' instruction to 'Love one another'.

-The 'Mass and Last Supper' is celebrated.

What is Good Friday?

The day Jesus was crucified

How is Good Friday celebrated?

- meditate on Jesus' death

- main service begins at midday for 3 hour reflecting his time on the cross

- readings from the Gospel of Jesus

- singing hymns

- plays about his suffering and death

What is Easter Sunday?

Resurrection of Jesus

How is Easter Sunday celebrated?

-Churched are filled with flowers and special hymns are sung to rejoice in the resurrection.

-The priest declares 'Christ has risen.'

How does The Church help others

Support local projects such as food banks to support the needy.

Provide social services such as schooling and medical care.

Help those in need.

Campaign for justice.

How do individual churches help others?

Educate people about Christianity (e.g. Bible study groups)

Meeting places for worship.

Provide activities for young people.

Places where Christians can socialise and be guided spiritually.

What is the Trussell Trust?

Charity running over 400 food banks un the UK.

Food donated by churches, and boxes in supermarkets.

Aim to bring religious and non-religious people together to end poverty

What is the Oasis project?

Project run by Plymouth Methodists.

Provides internet café, training courses, job club and food banks.

Spiritual and practical advice given to those in need

What are Bible quotes about helping others

-"Faith without actions is dead"

-"It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the Kingdom of God."

- parable of the sheep and goats

-parable of the good samaritan

What are street pastors?

Volunteers who help those in need during their night out eg those who are drunk

What is the Great Commission?

Jesus' instruction to his followers that they should spread his teachings to all the nations of the world

What is the bible verse for the Great Commission?

Go and make disciples of all nations

What is evangelism?

Spreading the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness.

What is the Alpha Course?

an evangelistic course aimed for exploring the meaning of life through a series of talks and discussions.

What are the ways Christians spread the faith

-Advertising using social media (twitter/ facebook)

-Media such as God TV and Christian Radio

-Praying for others to accept God in their lives.

-Telling friends and family about their beliefs.

-Inviting friends to different ways of 'doing' church

-Inviting people to other events of church

-Talking about what God has done in their life

What is reconciliation?

-Reconciliation is the restoring of harmony after relationships have broken down

-it is also the sacrament through which our relationship with God and the Church is strengthened or restored, and our sins are forgiven.

What is The Corrymeela Community?

-Brings together people from different backgrounds, include people of different faiths and politics.

-Meet at a centre in Northern Ireland to build trust and explore ways of moving away from violence so they can work together.

What is the Irish Church Peace Project

-Brings Catholics and Protestants together in Northern Ireland.

-Aims to develop peace and understanding between the two denominations.

How do Christians work for reconciliation?

-Christians believe humans were reconciled to God through Jesus' death and resurrection.

-This helped restore the relationship between God and humanity which has been broken through sin.

-The Gospel of Matthew (New Testament) teaches that Christians should be reconciled to each other.

-Reconciliation is therefore an important port of the Church's work. -This might involve anything from trying to restore relationships between people, to work for peace between different groups or nations.

Who is Desmond Tutu?

Former Archbishop of Cape Town in South Africa.

Companied against the apartheid (segregation) in South Africa.

He campaigned for justice but did not allow the use of violence.

He led meetings of reconciliation between victims and preparations.

How does the church grow?

in knowledge of the truth as a community

How many people become Christians?

Worldwide, 80,000 people become Christians each day and over 500 new churches begin.

What should evangelism be followed up by?

Evangelism should be followed by training new coverts (people who have converted to become Christians) in the way of following Jesus and spreading the faith.

What is persecution?

the mistreatment or punishment of certain people because of their beliefs

In which countries does persecution against Christians mainly happen?

-It is estimated that 80% of all acts of religious discrimination today is aimed at Christians.

-This persecution happens around the world but particularly in North Korea, Somalia, Iraq and Syria

What are examples of persecution?

-Being forced to pay extra taxes to government.

-Job discrimination

-Being forbidden from building churches.

-Attacks on homes, churches and family

What are the christian responces to percecution?

-Persecution might have a positive effect- it strengthens faith and allows them to share in the suffering of Jesus.

-The Church believe it is important to act against persecution by supporting persecuted Christians.

-Christians are encouraged to show love and forgiveness towards their persecutors.

How does the church help persecuted Christians?

Christians have smuggled Bibles into countries for persecuted Christians.

Open Doors is a Christian charity which supports persecuted Christians.

The Barnabus Fund send money to support persecuted Christians.

Christian Solidarity Worldwide campaigns for religious freedom for all.

What are the causes of poverty

-Debt

-Natural disasters

-Disease

-Unfair trade

-No education

-No health care

-Conflict

-Corrupt leaders

-Lack of education

What are Jesus' teachings about helping the poor

-Jesus once told a rich man to sell everything and give to the poor- "It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the Kingdom of God."

-The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus tells of a rich man who ends up in hell for ignoring a beggar.

-The Parable of the Good Samaritan teaches the importance of helping all people whoever they are.

-Jesus helped outcasts such as lepers, tax collectors and sinners.

What parables tell people to help others?

-The Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus tells of a rich man who ends up in hell for ignoring a beggar.

-The Parable of the Good Samaritan (teaches the importance of helping all people whoever they are)

What are bible quotes about helping people in poverty?

"It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the Kingdom of God."

What is Christian Aid?

-Supports projects to encourage sustainable development.

-Provides emergency relief such as food, water, shelter and sanitation.

-Supports campaigns to end poverty and global warming and works to encourage fair trade.

What is Tearfund?

Works with churches worldwide to lift people out of poverty.

Supplies emergency aid after natural disasters.

Provides long-term aid to help communities become more self-reliant.

Supported by fundraising and prayer from churches

What is CAFOD?

Works to train and support communities to work their way out of poverty.

Gives short-term aid such as food, water and shelter during disasters.

Campaigns with the government.

Encourages Catholic churches and schools to donate money and pray.