R.S. GCSE Quotes - Christian Practices

Verse from the Bible that supports public worship

“Where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." Jesus, Gospel of Matthew

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

Two things Jesus taught his disciples to avoid while praying

1. "Standing on the street corners to be seen by others"

2. "Babbling like pagans", who "think they will be heard because of their many words" Gospel of Matthew

The Grace (an example of set prayer)

"May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, and the Love of God, and the Fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all now and evermore. Amen."

Jesus’ words about Communion

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

Verse the priest says during Communion

"This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me." Gospel of Luke Why? (Jesus’ last words to his disciples at the Last Supper)

Quote from Pope Francis about pilgrimage

"A Pilgrimage is not the same as a vacation"

The Paschal Greeting (an Easter greeting)

The priest says "He is risen!" and the congregation responds: "He is risen indeed."

Verse often read at Christmas

"For to us a child is born, to us a son is given" Book of Isaiah (Old Testament Prophecy)

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." Parable of the Sheep and the Goats

The Great Commission

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

First line of the Litany of Reconciliation (written by Church leaders of Coventry Cathedral after WWII bombing)

"The hatred which divides nation from nation, race from race, class from class, Father forgive"

Quote from Desmond Tutu about reconciliation

"There can be no peace unless there is reconciliation."

Jesus’ instruction to Christians when they are persecuted

"Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you." Jesus, Sermon on the Mount

Quote to support infant baptism

“No one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit” John

Quote to show that Christians express their faith practically

”Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” James

Quote to show that Christians must reconcile with one another

”If you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift.” Matthew

Quote to support private and informal worship”

“God is Spirit, and his worshippers must worship in the Spirit and in truth” John