christian practices

believe in all 7 sacraments

roman catholics, orthodox christians and some anglicans

believe in only sacraments of eucharist and baptism

protestant

believe in none of the sacraments

salvation army, quakers, as they say there is no reference to most of the 7 in the bible and jesus did not intend baptism or his words or actions over the bread and wine

sacrament (definition)

symbolic actions and rituals that allow the believer to strengthen their relation to god

baptism

dunked in water and trinitarian formula

receiving the holy spirit, removal of original sin, entry into the church

infant baptism and arguments for it

the ritual through which babies and infants become members of the church, promises are taken out on their behalf by adults, the infant is freed from sin, introduced to love of god and the support of the christian community

stone pillar with basin, signing of cross with water on forehead, dressed in white, anointing of oil

for (catholics) the human race are descendants of adam and eve so all have tendency to sin and need salvation, even a baby, natural for parent to want their child prating christianity from a very young age

believers baptism

initiation into the church by immersion into water, of people old enough to understand the ceremony and make their own decision to live a christian life

give testimony(why they want to),get classes first, full immersion into the pool, all ages, may have to read passage from bible.

for (baptists) believe baptism should only take place when they are able to make their own informed decision because one those who really know what they are doing and are fully committed to the decision should be baptised, and it will mean much more to them as a result, and that cleansing of sin doesn’t make much sense for a baby

confirmation

the laying on of hands by the bishop

strengthening/sealing the gifts of the holy spirit, becoming an adult member of the church

eucharist/holy communion

eating of the bread and wine

spiritual ‘feeding’ with the blood and body of Christ

differences in the performing of the eucharist (orthodox)

the bread is in the cup with the wine , known as the divine liturgy, the bread is divided into 4, cherubic hymn is sung to bring all to the presence of the angels, prepared behind the iconostasis (holiest part of the church)

differences in the performing of the eucharist (roman catholic)

worshippers first confess heir sins, are forgiven, nicene creed recited, the eucharist prayer said as the bread is consecrated, bread placed on hands or tongue by the priest

they believe in transubstantiation - that the bread and wine literally become Jesus’s blood and body during mass

differences in the performing of the eucharist (protestant)

can only be a monthly service, rather than a weekly or daily one, minister reads gospel story of the last supper, hymns maybe sung, wine is often non-alcoholic, gather at the front of the church for participation

reconciliation

words of absolution (forgiveness)

the forgiveness of sins

pilgrimage (definition)

a journey made for religious reasons to a sacred place , the believer makes both a spiritual ad physical journey towards god, a great act of worship, showing devotion to god

lourdes

France,site of the vision

Bernadette saw a lady on the water (mary) and dug for a spring that is said to have helped a parlysed boy, and said to have healing properties

people flock there now to feel the healing properties, bringing the sick and injured

Iona

Island of the west coast of scotland with an old church founded by saint Columbia

‘thin’ place between spiritual and physical world, very spiritual, dedicated to mary,very pretty place of natural beauty

people go there to be closer to god and experience its natural beauty

healing

anointing and the laying on of hands

spiritual and sometimes physical healing, preparation for death

marriage

rings

the endless love between the couple

ordination

the laying on of hands buy there bishop

the special gifts of the holy spirit needed to become a deacon or a priest

mission (definition)

a sending- it is the belief that you have been sent to do something

evangelism (definition)

term used for spreading the word and gospel (message of jesus)

evangelism quotes

“therefore go and make disciples of all nations”

“i will make fishers of men”

street pastors (pros)

giving people food

helping the community

make people feel safer

might save lives

makes the police’s job easier

spreads word of god

street pastors (cons)

could get hurt on the job (dangerous)

may not be suitably equipped for certain situations

people may not like the message they spread

Mormon beliefs

they believe in their prophet joseph smith who had many visions and god told him to make a new denomination (‘true church’)

must do 2 years mission work

mission organisations (The Church Army)

committed to evangelism and helping people, especially the vulnerable to find faith, showing the love of god

they run clubs for children and families, projects for youth (chat for teens, adventure) working with addicts, visiting elderly, luncheon

mission organisations (Serving in mission)

international evangelism organisation based in the UK, they send mission workers to over 70 countries carrying out commission given by Jesus to his disciples

they teach english, send workers to support damaged church communities and help people in need, with mental health trauma centres set up.

mission organisations (The Ichthus Fellowship)

purpose is to plant churches throughout London and Kent with a central aim to worship Jesus

planting churches and making the Christian community thrive, link churches though churches shared meals, serve those in need, congregations cells and celebrations

reconciliation (definition)

when people mend relationships after they have broken down and forgive one another

persecution (definition)

when a person or group of people are discriminated against

apartheid (definition)

a time in South Africa when black and white people were segregated by the government, there was a great dal of violence and hatred towards the different groups

persecution quotes

“forgive them father, for they don’t know what they are doing”

“turn the other cheek”

Desmond Tutu

promoted forgiveness and reconciliation “forgiving is good for your health” after apartheid ended he worked he worked with the truth and reconciliation commission helping people to forgive others and move on

won noble peace prize