rp christian practices

Worship

Showing love and devotion to God.

Liturgical worship

Formal worship with set prayers and structure.

Non-liturgical worship

Worship without a fixed structure.

Informal worship

Modern worship with songs and spontaneous prayer.

Bible in worship

Used for teaching and guidance.

Private worship

Worship done alone, such as prayer or Bible reading.

Significance of worship

Helps Christians connect with God and strengthen faith.

Prayer

Communication with God.

The Lord’s Prayer

A prayer taught by Jesus.

“Our Father”

Shows God is loving and personal.

“Forgive us our sins”

Shows the importance of forgiveness.

Set prayer

Written prayers used by many Christians.

Informal prayer

Personal prayers using one’s own words.

Significance of prayer

Builds a relationship with God and offers guidance.

Sacrament

An outward sign of inward grace.

Baptism

Initiation into the Christian faith.

Infant baptism

Baptising babies into the Church.

Believers’ baptism

Baptism of adults who choose faith.

Symbolism of baptism

Washing away sin and starting a new life.

Importance of baptism

Shows commitment to Christianity.

Holy Communion

A service remembering Jesus’ Last Supper.

Bread

Represents Jesus’ body.

Wine

Represents Jesus’ blood.

Catholic belief

Bread and wine become the body and blood of Christ.

Protestant belief

Bread and wine are symbolic.

Significance of Eucharist

Strengthens faith and unity with Christ.