Christian Practices

Quote a verse from the Bible that could support both informal and private worship said by jesus.

God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.

Quote a verse from the Bible that supports public worship.

Where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.

Quote a verse from the Bible that might support the use of set prayers

"This, then, is how you should pray: Our Father in Heaven, hallowed be your Name..." The Lord's Prayer

When teaching his disciples how to pray, which two things did Jesus say they should avoid?

"Standing on the street corners to be seen by others" and (2) "babbling like pagans"

What does the priest say at the moment of baptism, and why?

"I baptise you in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit." because Jesus commanded do this (Great Commission).

By taking the bread and wine, we acknowledge that Jesus died for our sins and receive his gift of eternal life.

"Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in them."

What does the priest say when blessing the communion

"This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me." Last Supper.

Give the two main reasons why Lourdes is an important site for Catholic pilgrims.

(1) It is where the Virgin Mary appeared to a young girl named Bernadette in 1858 (2) The Catholic Church has verified 70 healings there.

Give the two main reasons why Iona is an important site for Christian pilgrims.

(1) It is where the first missionary to Scotland, St Columba, landed in the 6th Century AD; (2) Iona's remote natural environment is a source of general revelation.

What has Pope Francis said about pilgrimage

"A Pilgrimage is not the same as a vacation", Pope Francis

What is the Paschal greeting?

An Easter greeting. The priest says "He is risen!", and the congregation responds: "He is risen indeed."

Quote a verse of scripture that is often read at Christmas.

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given

Quote a Bible verse that shows Christians should help those in need.

For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me.

What is the Great Comission? (Quote!)

"Go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit"

How did Church leaders at Coventry Cathedral promote reconciliation after it was bombed during WWII?

Litany of Reconciliation, first line is: "The hatred which divides nation from nation, race from race, class from class, Father forgive"

What did Desmond Tutu say about reconciliation? (Quote!)

"There can be no peace unless there is reconciliation." Archbishop Desmond Tutu

How did Jesus say Christians should respond to persecution? (Quote!)

"Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." Jesus