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What is worship?
the act of religious love, devotion or praise
What is private worship?
when believers praise or honour god in their own home
Give 4 reasons why christians worship?
To praise and thank god
to ask for forgiveness
to seek gods help for themselves or others
to deepen their relationship with god and strengthen their faith
What is liturgical worship?
a church service that follows a set structure or ritual
What are the characteristics of liturgical worship?
takes place in a church
priest leads congregation and may perform symbolic actions
formal prayers with set responses
Bible passages are read out
Music and hymns
Give an example of liturgical worship
The Eucharist for Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican Churches
Why is liturgical worship important to christians?
worldwide service that is familiar to everyone
Rituals passed down through generations gives a sense of tradition
Bible readings follow the christian calendar and teach christian history and faith
What is non-liturgical worship?
a service that doesn’t follow a set text or ritual
What are the characteristics of non-liturgical worship?
takes place in a church
focused on bible readings followed by a sermon
may have prayers and hymns - order and quantity may change
Give examples of non-liturgical worship
Services in non-conformist churches
e.g methodist or baptism
Why is non-liturgical worship important to christians?
services can be planned and ordered to a certain theme
places emphasis on the word of god in the bible
What is informal worship?
a type on non-liturgical worship that is charismatic in character
What are the characteristics of informal worship?
communities or house churches meet in private homes and share food
may involve dancing, clapping, calling out or speaking in tongues
Quaker - silent worship → speak when moved by god
Give examples of informal worship.
House churches
Quakers
Pentecostal church
Why is informal worship important to christians?
similar to the worship of early christians
people can share readings and prayers and take an active part by calling out or speaking without formal training
may have an emotion impact with a personal revelation with God
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