Christianity practices (not finished)

what denominations are involved in liturgical worship

roman catholic

orthodox

church of England

what denominations are involved in non-liturgical worship

non-conformist churches e.g.

Baptist

Methodist

Quakers

what denominations are involved in informal worship

Evangelical

what denominations are involved in private worship

None, done in private by yourself

describe liturgical worship

acts of worship that require a liturgy - a set order/ pattern

e.g. RCC Mass

describe non-liturgical worship

often follows structure e.g. hymns, sermons, readings and prayers

service leaders has free choice within that structure, may choose a more relevant topic

describe informal worship

contains hymns, sermons, prayers and readings but more free flowing

describe private worship

can take place anywhere

may be liturgical e.g. prayer, or at church, at home or on the move

features of liturgical worship

• set structure to the service, use of set prayers and readings and is lead by a priest

features of non-liturgical worship

features hymns, sermons, prayers and readings

minister/ leader will choose bible readings based on the sermon theme

prayer is usually in the person’s own words - extemporary prayer

features of informal worship

• hymns, sermons, prayers and readers in charismatic worship

• often spoken in tongues

• singing and music, relaxed feel

features of private worship

• saying a prayer, reading a bible passage or meditating

what is a rosary

a string of beads with a crucifix

• saying a certain set of prayers while touching each bead

why are evangelical churches becoming more popular

much more relaxed feel to it and Christians feel like it comes more from the heart

what do non-liturgical denominations think about liturgical worship

they can stifle genuine worship, too structured

what is prayer

communication with God. A means of developing a personal relationship with God

explain the four components of prayer

Adoration - Praising God for what he is

confession - prayers apologising for sins and asking for Gods forgiveness,

thanksgiving - prayers thanking God

supplication - prayers asking for Gods help

why is it important to pray

having this personal relationship with God can provide comfort to Christians

• believe God is listening

• believe he may send a signal back

Explain 2 contrasting examples of Christian worship

• One example of Christian worship is liturgical worship this usually follows a set order/ pattern with a structure to the service and example of this is RCC who perform Mass

• Another example is informal worship, this is usually seen as more charismatic as it often features hymns, sermons, readings etc with a freer style and a more relaxed and lively vibe and example of a denomination that follows this is Evangelicalism

2 agree points - ‘The Lord’s prayer is the only prayer Christians need to use’

• It contains all components of prayer (ACTS) for example when it says “hallowed be thy name“ it is an example of adoration or “forgive us our sins“ is an example of confession
  

• This is the prayer that Jesus tells his followers to use, we know Jesus is divine and therefore perfect meaning this must be a perfect prayer (“when you pray say:“ Luke 11)

• It encourages Christians to forgive others and treat them with kindness which we know is a key belief (“As we forgive them that trespass against us“)

• Universally applicable to everyone and all denominations and shows God’s love is for everyone, important because we are all “imago dei“

2 disagree points - ‘The Lord’s prayer is the only prayer Christians need to use’

• Other forms of prayer can also be used. e.g. informal prayer may be silent and have personal reflection

• prayer is personal so it can be done in any way, Jesus used different forms of prayer

• It can be seen as less heartfelt and meaningful to only use 1 prayer, evangelical denomination ( informal ) say it can become “vain repetition“

• Only prayers to the father those who believe in trinity may find it insufficient and want to use other prayers such as apostles creed which also says “and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord... I believe in the Holy Spirit...".

• God cares more about the meaning behind the words rather than the authority or exact words

what is a sacrament

a ceremony through which Christians believe they receive God’s grace and become closer to him

what churches perform 7 sacraments

Catholic and orthodox church

what church performs 2 sacraments

Anglican church

what church performs 0 sacraments

Quakers

What are the 7 sacraments

Baptism ( 2 for anglican)

Eucharist

marriage

reconciliation

confirmation

holy orders

anointing of the sick

what is confirmation

• renewing the vows of baptism

• strengthens ties to God/ the Church as a gift of Holy spirit

• bishops lays their hands on you

what is anointing of the sick

• Priest lays his hands on the sick

• Holy Spirit will renew the persons faith and strength

• Helps to cope with suffering and prepare for death

what is holy orders

• being ordained as a priest/ bishop

• men only in RCC

• bishop gives the gift of the Holy Spirit to the person being ordained

What is marriage

• Rings to represent endless love

• believe God is present and the vows are before him

What is reconciliation

• confessing of sins

• then you have penance e.g. a form of atonement

what is eucharist

• also known as mass

• seen as the ‘source and summit of the Christian life‘

• eating the bread and the wine, a spiritual feeding w/ Jesus’ blood and body

What is Baptism

• makes entry to God’s Kingdom possible

• official entry to church

• removal of OG sin

• welcoming into Gods family

what is worship

any act that shows devotion or love for God

2 agree points - ‘Liturgical worship is more important than non-liturgical‘

• RRC will say yes - Mass is a form of liturgical worship and is very important as Christians receive the body and blood of Christ

• Bible readings and sermons provide an opportunity to learn more about the faith

• Unites Christians as it is a worldwide set that is familiar to all

2 disagree points - ‘Liturgical worship is more important than non-liturgical‘

• Non-liturgical worship could be seen as having more meaning as its less scripted, bigger emotional impact so they can connect to God on a deeper more personal level

• More inclusive, anyone can participate and have an active role, for Baptists there is no set leader

2 agree points - ‘Public worship is more important than private worship‘

• Public worship is unlikely to become selfish as you are following set prayers that follow ACTS

• Jesus shows us the importance of public worship in the last supper

• God is present in public worship “For where two or three gather in my name, there i am with them“ - brings a community together

• opportunity to receive the sacraments and thus become closer to God and obtain salvation

2 disagree points - ‘Public worship is more important than private worship‘

• You can praise God and ask for specific things, more meaningful

• connect to God on a more personal level and thus show more love to him “love the lord with all your heart and all your soul“

• Jesus often prayed alone in the Garden of Gethsemane, told his disciples to do them same as God is immanent and will see their worship

• After the pandemic the importance of private worship was shown

• “close the door and pray to your father“ - prayer is not about attention

• “Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it“ - God will always be there when you pray no matter what type of prayer it

what 3 events happened after Jesus was baptised

• Heaven was opened to him

• The Holy Spirit watched him as a dove

• God the Father spoke to him as his son

Why is Baptism significant in Christianity, give 3 reasons

• All of the trinity is present

• “With whom I am pleased“ - God is proud of his son, influence Christians to participate in baptism to earn his pride

• Confirmation of Jesus’ identity as the son of God

• Enforces belief in the afterlife and heaven

• shows us humanity of Jesus, fully God + Human

• Rite of initiation into the Christian community

• Cleansing of OG sin

describe Jesus’ baptism

Jesus was baptised by his cousin John

when he rose heaven opened to him

The Holy spirit appeared to him in the form of a dove

God the Father spoke to him as his son

Why did Jesus’ disciples carry out Baptism

• Jesus’ baptism was just before his ascension

• He told his disciples before "to “Go and make disciples of the nation“

• gives them approval to spread his teachings to new followers, including religious sacraments like Baptism

What are the 7 gifts of the holy spirit

• Reverence

• Wonder and Awe

• understanding

• wisdom

• right judgement/ council

• courage/ fortitude

• knowledge

explain 2 points about infant baptism

• It means the child can recieve the other sacraments as soon as possible, and become closer to God and form a deeper more personal connection

• Can be a comfort to parents to know that their ill child is part of the community before death

• parents reject evil for the child and promise to bring the child up in Christian form

• In line with Christian traditions as it has been done for hundreds of years

explain 2 points about believers baptism

• It means that only those old enough and that are truly and fully committed to making the choice participate, Babies don’t have that choice

• Jesus himself was baptised as an adult and his Baptism was one of the most important events in the Bible

• How can you cleanse sin from a baby? haven’t had the chance to go against God’s law yet, many see it as a useless practice that only names a child

what is Eucharist also known as

Holy communion

How do quakers celebrate eucharist

service begins hymns, prayers, readings and sermons

communion is on a table

anyone can do communion

non-alcoholic wine, loaf of bread used

consume the bread at the same time, to show their all equal

how roman catholic church celebrate eucharist