RE Worship and Prayer Revision

What is worship?

Showing love, respect, and devotion to God.

What can worship include?

Prayer, Bible reading, sermon, eucharist (bread and wine)

What does worship show?

Beliefs like the Trinity, Jesus, and Salvation; helps connect to God and the community

What are the three types of Christian Worship?

Liturgical, Non liturgical, Private

What is liturgical worship?

Set, fixed order; led by a priest; no improvising; includes sacraments

Name two sacraments often in liturgical worship

Baptism and Eucharist (Communion)

Give examples of liturgical churches

Anglican, Catholic, Orthodox

Why do Christians like liturgical worship?

Feel part of a community, closer to Jesus, connected to history

What is non liturgical worship?

Flexible, not fixed; structure may change; often focuses on the Bible; more freedom

Give an example of non-liturgical worship?

Quakers (silent worship), Methodist, Pentecostal

Why do some Christians prefer non liturgical worship?

More personal, freedom, led by the Holy Spirit

What is private worship?

Worship alone, anywhere; includes praying, reading Bible, singing praises

Why is private worship important?

Just as important as public worship; feels closer to God; convenient

What is prayer?

Talking to God, silently or out loud, alone or with others

Name 5 types of prayers

Thanksgiving (thanking God), Supplication (ask for God), Adoration (praise), Confession (say sorry), Intercession (praying for someone else)

What is formal prayer?

Set prayers, used in home and at church, e.g. the Lord’s Prayer

What is informal prayer?

Speaking to God in your own words, also called extempore; more personal

Give two ways prayer is important to Christians

It brings comfort - you feel closer to God, follows Jesus’ example of praying

Give one example of Christian prayer practice unique to a denomination

Catholics may use the Rosary (set of prayers) or the Stations of the Cross (Christians pray at different stations in Jesus’ life)

Why does prayer unite the Church?

Some certain prayers are said together in services, linking Christians now and historically.