CHRISTIAN PRACTICES

TYPES OF WORSHIP

Liturgical:

- RCs, A, O

- uses Liturgy (set order/ structure)

- set prayers, readings, hymns, symbolic acts, follows prayer books, sermon from priest, receiving HC

- YES: familiar, feels secure, know structure no matter the church, more guided, easier to follow, tradition, Priest's expertise, ppl in any country can feel part of worship even when lang is unknown, has pointers on how to understand God

- NO: not much freedom, no choice, too rigid, too formal

Non-Liturgical:

- Non-conformist 

- tends 2 follows structure but no set one, but service leader chooses theme

- More informal, Bible-based, Minister chooses Bible teaching to base sermon on, extemporary (unscripted) prayer, tongues, laying of hands, personal testimonies

- YES: more freedom but focus given, engaging, flexible, appeal to younger ppl, more personal, can share own understandings in house churches + inspiration, Spirit present at meetings to inspire understanding of God

- NO: not much freedom, lost for prayers, lacks tradition

Informal:

- Quakers, Pentecostal, Evangelical churches

- Pente -> 'charismatic', free-flowing, led by spirit, tongues, singing, dancing, clapping music (large auditorium)

- Quaker -> silent, speak when feel G's spirit

- Meet to eat, share faith, recreate what may've been early church worship, adoration of God outside Church setting

- YES: relaxed, believe from heart, choose how 2 express devotion, more genuine feel, appeals to younger ppl

- NO: unsure, no structure, uncomfo, more isolate, lost, lack tradition but should be

Private:

- Alone time, prayer, meditation (religious truths), Bible passage studying, aid to worship (rosary/ icon, stimulus like image of nature/lit candle), prayer b4 meal

- YES: comfo, more at ease, choice, intimate, no distractions, personal connection

- NO: lost, uncomfo, nothing to follow, difficult to concentrate, no sense of togetherness/ community (may be against Jesus' words of coming together)

PRAYER + WHY

- Should be balanced of adoration, confession, thanksgiving, supplication (other, self)

SET PRAYER: form key part of liturgy, may used in private, said by congregation together, may learn by heart, some from Bible. deep religious ppl regularly repeated (eg: The Our Father taught by J)

INFORMAL PRAYER: spontaeous, say from heart, no format, privately, strengthens personal connection/ relationship, own words, tailored to them, can be in public too

OTHERS: kneel (humilty b4 G), O stands, Non-Con sit, A kneel (depend on prayer), some raise hands to invite HS, Cat rosasry, O may use icons to focus

THE LORD's PRAYER: used by all dnoms, Jesus taught his disciples when asked how should pray, gives pattern, combines praise + asking, remind must forgive SB forgiven, reminds G is the Father, use in public + said aloud by whole cong, sense of unity + spiritual purpose

WHY:

- feel God's presence, be closer to God, learn more about God and share life with him, establish a relationship with God, know/ understand Him more

- Ask for support, for those in need, illness, finance, wealth, succes, guidance in choices, relatives who passed away, happines, material possessions, fetility, foigvenss, give strength, safety, peace

- salvation through God's grace, cleansed of sins, during difficult times

- Express gratitude, look up to God, praise God

WHY IS WORSHIP/ PRAYER IMPORTANT?

- strengthens faith + beliefs

- feel closer to God -> remember to focus on Him

- Show devotion for God, THANK GOD

- Follow the Christian life

- Pray/ Ask for support for selves or others

- Be supports and guided by God

- Following the Bible, pleasing God

- Thank God + praise him

- To be forgiven for sins

- Following Jesus’ example

- Relief from troubled mind, strength to cope with trouble

- Sense of peace

- Achieve Salvation through God's grace

- For Day of Judgement

- Feel rewarded when God answers prayers

- Sense of comfort

- Brings worshipping community together

- Deepen relationship and connect

TYPES OF BAPTISM (+WHY):

- rite of passage, cleansed of sin + welcomed into Church

INFANT BAPTISM:

             - sacrament for Catholics (1 or 7), as soon as possible

             - parents(/g) make promises on behalf + for selves (reject evil, repent for sin, submit to Christ), sign cross with chrism on 4head b4 to symbolise salvation

             - holy water (priest blessed) poured on 4head x3 from font

             - dressed in white, special christening robe, lit candle give to parents (received light of Christ)

      WHY: believe in og sin, freed from it, reminds parent of duty to raise within faith, allows God 2B present as growing up, if dies young, can die within faith, just cause J was an adult doesn’t mean should or has to be an adult (didn’t specify), sacrament so no reason why can’t be given to infant, free from sin (reasonable choice of parents)

BELIEVER'S BAPTISM:

            - adolescent/ adult (of age for mature decision), more meaningful

            - Baptism classes teach what it means, can be individ or group

            - proper, public, conscious comittment

            - Gives testimony (means to them) + answers questions, minister also gives an address explaining importance

            - Fully immersed in the water in baptistry x3 (F,S,HS in the name of), personal sins washed away, rise up in new life

      WHY: Baptists don't believe in og sin, Bap+Pentecos think bb 2 young to understand meaning/purpose, doesn't just save a person but person's conversion to living a life dedicated to Christ, shouldn't force a child, only adult can realise importance, follows Jesus' example, child hasn't sinned yet to repent for, Believer’s is more powerful, total immersion symbolise unsuitable for infant

WHY IS BAPTISM IMPORTANT?:

-  Follow Jesus' example (baptised as adult)

-  shows you identify with Jesus + his resurrection

-  Reminds parents of duty to raise kid within faith

-  united with Christ

-  Ultimately about forgiveness and renewal

-  Shows dedication to be Christian

-  As child of God -> all those baptised are of equal importance and value

-  public confession of faith

-  For Cs/Os, removes orginal sin

-  reborn into eternal life (Have been born again not to be born again)

-  Rite is initation into the faith + community so possible to receive other sacraments later

- shows repentance for sin and desire to lead new life

- not just something that we do but God does (active and working in Baptism) so baby grows with God's presence

- Is a Gospel sacrament practised by almost all C Churches 

- Helps cut off evil influence in world

FOR CAT BAP IS A SACRAMENT, BUT FOR BAPTISTS IT IS ORDINANCE (ORDER GIVEN BY JESUS IN BIBLE)

BAPTISM QUOTES:

"Turn away from your sins and be baptised, and God will forgive your sins"

"Repent and be baptised, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit"

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"

"Who believers and is baptised will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned"

Catechism says Infant Bap is "basis of the whole Christian life" and "gateway to life in the Spirit"

SACRAMENTS

sacrament = rites + ritual where believer receives special gift of grace

    - For Cat, A, P -> outward signs of inward grace

    - RCs, GreekO -> 7 sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Matrimony, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Order/ Ordination)

    - CofE, Methodist churches -> only recog Baptism + HC since performed by Jesus + instructed in Bible

    - Non-C -> practise B+HC but not seen as sacraments (but as outwards signs of inward blessings)

HELP CHRISTIANS: affirm membership of Church, affirm they want to live Christ-centred life, strengthen relationship with God by welcoming God into lives

CHRISTMAS

- celebrate birth, incarnation, miraculous birth to VMary, season of 12-days ending with the Epiphany (when remem Wise Men visit), founder of the faith, fulfilment of prophecy of the Messiah

- Attend church services with family, Midnigth Mass, carol services w/ Bible readings to show G'd prom of saviour, kids performing navtivity (J born into poverty), exchange presents, trees + homes decorated with lights (Jesus as light coming into world of darkness), send Christmas cards, exchange gifts (wise men gifts), time of 'peace and goodwill' (charity as God gave gift of Jesus), brings good things (uniting of families, gift giving, help poor + homeless, C spirit of charity + kindness)

- remember’s Christ and his life → includes main theme of Easter too (w/o Christmas no Easter), reminds God understands humans’s struggle,death, suffering

IMPORTANCE: when God became immanent + involved in world, incarnation shows omnibenevolence for us all, help remem major event in religion, plan public worship

EASTER

- celebrate crucifixion + resurrection

- Good Friday -> Act of Atonement, Christ died for our sins (St Paul) + restored relationship

- Easter Sunday -> victory of life over death If Christ has not been raised, your faith is pointless (St Paul)

- starts on Easter Day, finished with feat of Pentecost

- Attend church services with family, spend time, pray, study scripture, reflect, exchange chocolate eggs, making + eat Hot Cross Buns, remember the events that led to sacrifice during week, processions on streets (lef by pesron carrying wooden cross), in EasSun churches filled with flowers + special hymns sung celebrating resurr, entire week celebrates the events leading to Easter, Liturgy of the Eucharist, give Easter cards, chocolate/ hardboiled eggs, egg hunts, let off fireworks, attending church services to worship with others, offer prayers of thanksgiving 4 resurrection

- O C walk at midnight on Sat in into darkened church w/ lit candles/lamps (enter empty tomb) + Priest - "Christ is risen!", congreg - "He is risen indeed!"

- Cat + A have Sat vigil (in dark, light large Paschal candle, ends with HC)

- many churches open air sunrise services + share breakfast, with eggs (symbol of new life)

- Focuses on the Christian message of God’s love + resurrection after death

IMPORTANCE: Atonement = God's love, resurrection hope of eternal life after death, help remember major event in religion, plan public worship, remeber central teaching of faith (God gave his only Son to save them), sacrifice 4 reconciliation, emphasis on real human suffering by Jesus + his obedience to God’s will, new covenant between God _ humanity, death has no power to terrify, atons for og sin (overcome evil/death), fufilment of prophecy of Messiah

CHRISTMAS + EASTER QUOTES

"Christ died for our sins" (Paul)

"He has risen" (Gospels)

Christmas reveals god's immense love (Pope Francis)

 If Christ has not been raised, your faith is pointless (St Paul)

"Father, you make this holy night radiant with the splendour of Jesus Christ our light. We welcome him as Lord, the true light of the world. Bring us to eternal joy in the kingdom of heaven, where he lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever" (Opening prayer of the Catholic Midnight Mass at Christmas)

"Christ is risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and upon those in the tombs bestowing life" (traditional hymn sung by Orthodox Christians at the Easter Divine Liturgy)

"it is with the resurrection of the dead. What is shown is perishable, what is raised is imperishable. It is sown in dishonour, it is raised in glory.... it is sown in a physical body, it is raised a spiritual body"

"For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive"

"I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die"

PILGRIMAGE

Pilgrimage = a journey by a believer to a holy site for religious reasons; pilgrimage itself is an act of worship and devotion

- both physical + spiritual journey 2wards God (Holy Land, Jerusalem, shrine with famous saints, remote places) NOT COMPULSORY but important in spiritual lives, understand faith better, eithusiasm for Christian life, advice from priests/monks, feel cleansed from sin 

- May get better understanding of beliefs, demonstrate devotion, repent, strengthen relationship with God, cured of illness, closer to Jesus’s experience by going on journey to Jerusalem BUT may be costly to afford/travel, have to take time off work, leave family, physic/emotionally challenging, not physically able 4 journey, may not appreciate the importance and just holiday

- Some think waste of money, could be better spent (helping needy) or unnecessary (can strengthen through prayer + reflection), God present everywhere + pray anytime

IMPORTANCE: grow closer to God, strengthen faith, express sorrow for sin + forgiveness, reflect on life 4 decisions + crisis, pray for things, thank God 4 blessings, seek to cure illness, help disabled/ ill pilgrims, experience the holy place

-> LOURDES (SW France - St Bernadette)

- 70 miracles offically recognised by Catholic Church there, over 200 mil now gone

- 1858, Mary appeared 18 times over 6 months, told to build chapel + should attend processions there (9am daily now), told to dig 4 a spring of water

- has healing water with miraculous powers -> Pilgrims drink, collect, bathe 4 cure, take holy water back for families + loved ones who can’t make the journey, go to be cleanse from sin/ confess sin 

- Pray + attend Mass in the grotto, visit the Bernadette museum, pray the rosary (like Bernadette), hope for a vision of ‘the Immaculate Conception’ or religious experience, just to praise God

- May go for dedication to Virgin Mary, or generally curiosity, generally famous among Cs

- Volunteers help sick/ disabled pilgrims, serve others

- Seen as very spiritual place that strengthens faith, brings closer 2 God, has 'healed' ppl

-> IONA (island off west coast of Scotland - St Columba)

- St C arrive there 563 AD/ 6th cen as Irish missionary, founded monastry -> place of pilgrimage for Virgini Mary

- 130 000 travel each year

- Saints lived there, prayers answered

- Visit + worship in the Abbey, take a tour, learn history, weekly pilgrimage walk about island, enjoy natural beauty + quietness, peacefullness, private prayer, reflection, workshops of Christian themes, time 4 silence, Bible readings

- Pilgrims asked to help out daily chores, meals

- Natural beauty + windswept -> thin veil between natural-spiritual -> God's omnipotence + presence revealed by nature

PILGRIMAGE QUOTES

"I am the immaculate conception" (Mary's words to Bernadette at Lourdes)

Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set in pilgrimage (B)

"As I raised my head to look at the grotto, I saw a Lady dress in white, wearing a white dress, a blue girdle and a yellow rose on each foot, the same colour as the chain of her rosary, the beads of rosary were white" (B describing her first vision of Virgin Mary)

WORK OF THE LOCAL CHURCH

-  provide location for local community to worship, pray, meet, spiritual guidance, socialise (youth club, meetings, Bible studies)

- agape: a word used in the Bible that describes selfless, sacrificial, unconditional love (part of C way of life → don’t ignore society’s needs + respond practically to needs

STREET PASTORS:

- C adult volunteers get training to patrol urban area streets, wear blue, reflective uniform, work in groups, give care + support to those who need, support vulnerable ppl, give listening ear, give bottles of water, blankets, clear broken/ discarded bottles/ glass, free lollipops, reassuring presence in communis NOT power to enforce law, challenge gang culture, knife/gun use, now drunkenness, anti-social behaviour, fear of crime, work close with councils + police, don’t actively preach but positive service, give guidance w/ agencies that can help, backed up by prayer partners (Prayer Pastors) who pray for/ may work + call StrePasts

- DO NOT EVANGELISE

- WHY?: faith in action, faith without works is dead, follow J's command to love your neighbour, love by provide care + support, PofS+G to do good works for those in need, Paul taught to "clothe yourselves with compassion" -> compassion to those in need on streets

FOOD BANKS:

- staffed by volunteers, collect donations of food, funded by donations, provide minimum 3 days of nutritionally balanced emergency food to those in need, give support + advice to SPEND LESS OR SMTH, lift out of poverty

- WHY?: same reasons as pastor, feed hungry + care for the sick

1. The Trussel Trust: 1997, TT foodbks give emerge food help/ support 2 ppl in crisis in UK, aims to bring ppl together (all religions+non) 2 work 2 end pov/hunger in Brit (PoS/G), emergency situ(rising prices, cut in welfare benef, redundancy, fam breakdonw, unexpect expense), non-perishable food donated by churches/supermark/schoo/busines/individ 2 foodb, sorted by volun, check within data, sort food in non-perishable categories, care professional (docs/health visitors/ social workers) idenity ppl in crisis + issue food voucher(4 3 days of nutrionally balanced food), some give course to help ppl eat well/spend less, might work with local police to distribute resources, supermarkets may run food bank scheme

2. The Oasis Project: TOP of Plymouth Methodist Mission Circuit = community hub w internet café, creative courses, job club, training opps, base 4 meeting, runs food bank, paid staff helped by volunteers + session tutors, spiritual/practical support give 2 those need 'cuz ill health, learning disab, domes vio, subst abuse, low income, housing probs

3. Parish Nursing: C charity supports whole person' healthcare through local church, give registered parish nurses 2 promote well-be in body/mind/spirits, includes diagnosing early signs of health problems, training/coordinating volunteers 2 alleviate loneliness/provided support in crisis, help NHS, envourage healthy living w exercise/diet, give education/health advice, focus on person not just condition/ listen 2 probs, give reassurance, pray with them if asked, direct to specific services if needed

LOCAL CHURCH (STREET PASTORS + FOOD BANK) QUOTES

Paul taught to "clothe yourselves with compassion" 

"Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead"

I was hungry and you gave me something to eat (Jesus, Parable of Sheep + Goats)

EVANGELISM (w/ quotes)

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptising them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you"(Great Commission, Jesus) → follow this

Preach the gospel to all creation (Jesus)

I am the way, the truth and the life. Nobody comes to the Father except through me" (Jesus)

- mission = duty to spread the gospel (good news about J) + aim to persuade ppl to act Jesus as their Lord + Saviour

- feel it’s important to use skills 2 spread Gospel

- doesn't end just with believing but being a disciple (train converts)

- talk to ppl, hand out leaflets, free Bibles in diff langs/ dialects, speeches, use the media, missionaries (promote C in foreigh country or local), preaching, charitable work, personal testimonies, fellowship meals, social events, advertising, inviting to Christian meetings

- when early disciples received HS at Pentecost, 10days after ascension, gave gifts necessary to carry out GC

- Eg: THE ALPHA COURSE: series of talks + discussion at church to understand basics of C faith 4 those interested, unis, homes, workplaces, prison + more

RECONCILIATION, PERSECUTION + RESPONSE

- Catholic views recon as sacrament (s of Penance + Recon)

- Jesus came to reconcile/ restore G-ppl (cause by sin), we should also be reconciled with each other, much disharmony, hatred in the world + violence (even within churchs like ProtvsCath) -> recon restores peace + benefits everyone involved (love + compass)

- Cs persecuted (forcing extra tax, not allow good jobs, attack homes, family, murder)

- Persecution not all negative -> develop faith + strengthen belief when challenged, have to decide to commit to faith or not

- Jesus commanded the duty to endure persecution, as brings reward of heaven, but some scales are too great so demands action

• Jesus helped everyone in need/outcast (leprosy, possessed by demons)

• if don’t help perse, may not be help if perse themselves, may worsen

• united by faith + in Parable of the Great Judgement, J says how Cs should treat each other

• follow C virtues (love, compass, sympathy, empathy) → help those worlwide

• Freedom is basic human right + should uphold right to freedom of religion + freedom from persecution

RESPONSE: pray 2 God 4 strength +peace, pray 4 persecutors + forgive them, donate money, raise awareness(campiagn,email), volunteer w/ Open Doors (C charity that help perse Cs world wide)

QUOTES FOR PERSECUTION + GLOBAL CHURCH + POVERTY

"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness for theirs is the kingdom if heaven. Blessed are you when ppl insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven" (Jesus -> told followers to expect pers 'cause he was too)

"Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good"/ "If someone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also" -> still encourage love even if facing abuse

"If one part suffers, every part suffers with it" -> church supports pers + campaigns on their behalf

"For if, while we were God's enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!"

Pray for those who persecute you (jesus)

Forgive not seven but seventy-seven times (Jesus)

blessed are the peacemakers (Jesus)

"If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth"

"You are not making a gift of what is your to the poor man, but you are giving him back what is his [...] The earth belongs to everyone, not to the rich" (Pope Paul VI's encyclic Populorum Progessio quotes St Ambrose)

"God intended the earth with everything contained in it for the use of all human beings and peoples [...] goods should be in abundance for all in like manner" (Gaudium et Spes 69 )

"Indeed all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted"

"For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities; for when I am weak, then I am strong"

"He who endures to the end will be saved"

"If you give a banquet, don't invite friend or rich neighbours, invite the poor, the lame and the blind, then you will be repaid at the resurrection"

"You lack one thing, sell what you have and give it to the poor"

"So faith by itself, if it has no works, is dead"

"Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and will be repaid in full"

WORK OF THE GLOBAL CHURCH 4 PERSECUTION/ Reconciliation

1. Corrymeela Community: promotes harmony + recon, ppl from diff backgrounds come to residential cente 4 time of peace-building, healing social, religious, politcal divisions | include ppl from youth, school uni, fami, community organisation, faith communties, politcal parties can talk + listen + explore way 2 remove violence/ distrust

2. World Council of Churches try to recon diff denoms + religions

3. Pilgrimage of Justic + Peace initiative work to heal a world of conflict/injustice/pain + build a just community 4 all

4. The Barnabas Fund -> send finan support 2 project that help Cs oppression/ discrim + aim to strength C individ, churches, communi by provide material + spiritual support, raise awareness

5. CSW = Christian Solidarity WorldWide: human rights org -> religious freedom 4 all, tries 2 influence gov to change policies/actions that affect oppressed, offer training in basics of international humans rights law, help oppres to speak up more effectively

CHURCH GROWTH IMPORTANT:

• more people are saved

• obey’s Jesus’ command to preach to all nations, reponds to GC

• develops Christian mission, teaches others about Christ + C

• Baptise more believers

• Give access to public worship, increase financial resources, the more Christians, the more able 2 resist persecution, change corrupt societies, increase church attendance, respond to people’ s needs, bigger churches allow orgs like “Christ for all Nations” to influence change (enviro, recon, polit influence, evangelism)

WORK FOR RECON:

• restoring food supplies/ essential after a war, try 2 remove distinctions between rich + poor, TearFund helping, restoring right relationships where cooperation, peace/ harmony at risk/broke (Ecumnecial Movement 1930 brings denoms closer), reconcile diff faiths (Interfaith Wales after 9/11, bombing Coventry Cathedral WWII), Council of Cs/Js (remove misunderstanding), cross of nails as major symbol of peace/recon given to Kiel/Dresde/Berlin (reduce 2 rubble by Allied bombing), Archbishop Desmond Tuto reconcile b+w communis of SouthA, Irish Churches Peace Project (recon between Cat + Prost), forgiveness at heart of Lord’s Prayer, Corrymeela Community healing relig/polit divisions, personal acts (like confession)

WORK OF THE GLOBAL CHURCH 4 POVERTY

- follow J's teaching/ example 2 relieve poverty

- Parable of the RM+L -> J told of rich man ended up hell since ignored beggar

- Parable of the GS -> importance of caring for all

- J helped outcasts (lepers, tax collectors, sinner, mentally ill) -> so help disadvantages

1. CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development: 1960s, offical aid of Cat church in Eng/Wales, work 2 bring hope/ compass 4 all of all faith (Africa, Asia, SA, MidE), increase access to clean water, educ, healthcare, lobies employers 2 adopt fair working practices/conditions, w/ partners aims 2 set effective programmes/services in poor communis, lobbies UK/EU gov 2 help developing countries + funding, courages Cat schools/parishes 2 pray/give/campaign 2 help disadvan communis, during conflicts/disasters, acts w/ local orgs 2 give food/water/shelter to lost homes + rebuild lives, believe actions needed 2 fix injustice of suffering compared to those who have so much, supports sustainability, gives humans dignity, respects God’s creation, campaigns behalf of the poor, fulfils the signs of love taught in the PoS/G, feed hungry, drink to the thirst, visits the sick/ imprisoned, encourages ppl in E/W to live more simply, encourages use of fewer natural resources, set up renewable energy projects, promotes “love thy neighbour” teaching, aims to help those who suffer in any way, climate change, famine, discrimination, equip communis to help themselves, none should be left wo support required to live life with dignity

2. CHRISTIAN AID: 1945, 41 church denom in Brit/Ireland, encourage sustainable dev, stop pov, emerge relief in Afri,Asia,Carri,ME,SA, Slogan "We believe in life before death" -> help world's poorest (no matter religion, national, race), vision "Poverty is an outrage against humanity. It robs ppl of dignity, freedom and hope, of power over their own lives. Christian Aid has a vision - an end to poverty- and we believe that visoin can become reality", campaigns with  FairTrade Foundation, Stop Climate Chaos, Trade Justice Movement + more local orgs in 50 countr, members of ACT alliance (coalition of C denoms + church-related orgs) 2 give emerg food aid/shelter/water/sanitation/poverty reduction programmes, biggest fundraising event is annual door-2-door collect during May/envelope to collect money, immediate + long-term aid, asks world leader to reverse climate change by change fossil fuels to alternative, clearn energy sources (CC affects poor the most), against system favouring rich/powerful at expense of poor/marginalised, poor farming techniques, poor healthcare, lack of clean water, encourages C commun,church, indivd to pray for poor communs + gives example prayers to use 4 worldwide social justice, development, immediate relief 4 impoverished by disaster, develop long-term sufficiency by improved food production, sell produce at fair price, access to services + finance, maternal+child health

3. TEARFUND: 1968, terrible famine Biafra, Nigeria -> UK churches helped, and org formed, church remains central 2 vision/ mission, follow J's example, travel to places in great need, respond 2 disasters, help vulnerable communities transform out pov, Uk cruhches donate, funraising events, pray, raise awareness 2 make Tearfund's work possible, work closely w/ local churches in 5- countr round world 2 help poor ppls out of pov, alliance of evangelical churches, aims to help the poorest ppl, tackle global issues, care 4 spiritual + physical needs, lobby UK churches who put on events, emphasis on prayer, not a charity but promotes self-help wherever possible, encourage young to take gap year to take part in projects/ mission trips, creating churches as centre of local communities

EUCHARIST

- HC is most important sacrament in C, early church used it share as part of full meal (agape feast) -> sharing food breaks barriers + strengthens friendships, celebrate faith, brought closer 2 community + Food, support

• sacrament, directly commanded by Jesus, re-enacts LS + makes it real, same say onyl one part of C life, and faith,prayer, good work done as well + essence of C life is follow J’s example of preac,teach,heal + salvation

• act of fellowship (all welcome regardless of race,age,gender)

- For many, centre of lives/worship, every1 equal, all welcome, encourages 2 work 4 equality + justice

- Sal Army + Soc friends (Quakers) don't share Hc -> try 2 carry sacred into every part of life, faith's an inner affair of heart, don't need any sacraments + Jesus present at every meal w/ believers-> USE THAT ONE QUOTE)

- RC, A use wafers, O use leavened bread, given in spoon together, + rest of bread to anyone, even non-O visitors

- some free churches  use non-alco 2 protect those who who don't, addiction, some say J used fermented wine well watered down, Bap think ordinance + grape juice

- Protestant + Baptist -> SYMBOLIC (consubstantiation) -> no change in substance, help remember him

- Cat,O, some A -> becomes bl+b, fully spiritually present+ connected to body+blood of Christ, divine mystery how (transubstantiation), consecrated by Priest

EUCHARIST SERVICES

--> Divine Liturgy in O churches

           - recreates heaven on earth, much service at altar in sactuary between a screen (iconostasis) 2 create divide of E+Hv, candles, increase, priest passes through Royal Doors

           - Liturgy of the Word: hymns, prayers, Bible readings, priest enters through Royal Door 2 chant Gospel, maybe a sermon

           - Liturgy of the Faithful: priest comes through Royal Doors to get w=b baked by congreg ppl + selects a loaf 2 consecrate

           - creed, Lords' Prayer, prayers 4 church,world,local comm

           - behind doors, P say's J's LS word + bread divided in 4pt -> 3 consec + 4th into small bits

           - Priest distribute together on spoon, prayers of thanks after HC, priest give small bits as leavning (sign of C commun)

--> Non-Conformist Churches

               - hymn + prayer of praise + thanks, Bible reading, sermon, congreg prays 4 world + needs of partic ppl

               - minister remind cong of J's words/actions LS, takes b+w, says prayer of thanks

               - 'open table' so ppl may receive b+w, may coneforward or a veces cut b4 + break pieces as passed round

               - wine can be non-alco, distribute small cupes

               - prayer of thanks, blessing, encouragement 2 go out + serve God

MAIN DIFF: O on a spoon + iconostasis, gives bits as leavning, NC open table + comeforward, wine in cups

EUCHARIST QUOTES

"he broke it and said 'This is my body, which is for you, do this in remembrance of me'"

"he took the cup, say "This cup is my new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me""

"For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes" (J at LS)

WORSHIP + PRAYER QUOTES

"Be constant in prayer"

"The prayer of a righteous man is powerful"

"Where two or three father in my name, I am there with them" (jesus) (group worship) -> better done in groups

Whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith (Bible)

The Lord is near to all who call on Him (B)

"Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. Forgive us our sins as we forgive those who sin against us. Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. For the kingdom, the power and the glory are your now and for ever. Amen" (The Lord's Prayer

IMPORTANCE OF EUCHARIST

• strengthen commitment 2 faith

• support + encourage to serve God

• chance to thank God

• sacrament (inward blessings)

• breaks barriers + strengthens relationships

• comfort in hard times, share with others

• remind all equal b4 God

• reminds to love others who can’t have bread/ starving + help them

• following Jesus’ teaching → lead to salvation by God’ grace

• can be part of a community

• reminder of Jesus’ sacrifice, and omnibenevolence

• feel closer to God