GCSE Edexcel B RE Christianity Living the Christian Life

What is worship?

Worship is praising and adoring God.

What is liturgical worship?

Worship that follows a set pattern

What is non-liturgical worship?

Worship that does not follow a set pattern, it may change each time

Liturgical Roman Catholic important part?

The altar is the focal point of the church as the Mass (Holy Communion) is the most important part of the service and takes place every week

Non- Liturgical Methodist important part?

The pulpit is the focal point of the Church as there is greater emphasis on the Bible as the inspired word of God.
The Bible Readings and Sermon (which is much longer) is the most important part of the service

Pentecostal Churches?

Informal and non liturgical
Dancing, music including drums, freedom to express worship

Anglican Churches?

Liturgical and non liturgical
Service from the Book of Common Prayer
Structured

What is the Book of Common Prayer?

the Anglican service book of the Church of England

Individual worship?

Praying individually for our own desires but still keeping in mind the communal needs

Why is it important to worship God? (devotion)

It is an expression of their faith in God
It is a way of showing their respect to God (reverence)
It is a way of acknowledging God's greatness (paying homage)

Why is it important to worship God? (receive)

It allows them to receive forgiveness from God for the things they have done wrong

Why is it important to worship God? (opportunity)

It is an opportunity to connect with God in a way that helps them grow spiritually and
understand God's purpose for them as an individual

Why is it important to worship God? (remind)

It reminds Christians of key beliefs - e.g: Jesus is the Son of God, Salvation through the cross

What is a sacrament?

A sacrament is an outward sign instituted by Christ to give grace.

What is Baptism?

Baptism is the sacrament in which we are freed from original sin, given a share in God's life, and welcomed as members of the Church.

Why is baptism important?

Rite of entry marking people's membership into Christian church.
Indicates removal of sin.

What is the Eucharist?

It is the source, the summit of Christian faith
Bread and wine

Why is the Eucharist important?

Reminder of Mission, Relationship with Christ and Jesus' body broken on the cross

What is confirmation?

Confirmation is the Sacrament in which the Holy Spirit comes to us in a special way to enable us to witness to Jesus Christ both in word and deed as committed Christians.

Why is confirmation important?

Confirms your commitment to the religion

What is reconciliation?

The sacrament through which our relationship with God and the Church is strengthened or restored and our sins are forgiven.

Why is reconciliation so important?

It helps us remain aware of the sins that have turned us away from Jesus and gives us the grace to move toward Him again.

What is marriage?

The creation of status of husband and wife blessed by God

Why is marriage important?

Allows Christians to start their own family

What are Holy Orders?

Holy orders are special sacraments that make you a priest, deacon or bishop

Why are Holy Orders important?

They raise to devote their life to God and often don't have families

What is the Sacrament of the Sick?

It is a sign of Christ's loving concern for the sick member of the Church and a celebration of the healing presence of Christ in the midst of His people.

Why is the Sacrament of the Sick important?

Final preparations of forgiveness to get to Heaven

What is prayer?

Communication with God

ACTS

A - Adoration
C - Confession
T - Thanksgiving
S - Supplication ( For self and others)

What are set prayers?

Prayers that have been written down and said more than once by more than one person, e.g. the Lord's Prayer

SOWA The Lord's Prayer?

Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name.
Your Kingdom come,
your will be done...

What is informal prayer?

Spontaneous, led by the Holy Spirit, prayers not written down, in Evangelical Churches

What is private prayer?

Your own personal conversation with God

Why is prayer important?

It enables Christians to talk and listen to God, encourages reflection in the middle of a busy life, gives strength in times of trouble, helps Christians have a close relationship with God and brings a sense of peace.

How do Christians pray?

Aloud
In silence
Using set prayers
Informally

Fill in the SOWA:
"And the \___________ offered in faith will make the \_______ person well; the Lord will \_________ them up. If
they have \________, they will be forgiven".

"And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If
they have sinned, they will be forgiven".

What is a pilgrimage?

A journey made for religious purposes

What do people go on pilgrimage for?

Strengthen their faith
To become closer to God
Show commitment to their faith as it takes time, planning and effort
Hope that they will be healed
It is part of their religious tradition

Where did Jesus go on pilgrimage to?

Jerusalem when he was 12

Fill in the SOWA:
"Every year \__________' parents went
to \___________ for the Festival of the \___________".

"Every year Jesus' parents went
to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover". Luke

What opposition is there to pilgrimage?

Emphasing special, holy places is wrong as God can be encountered anywhere
It broke the commandment not to worship idols:
Worshipping and praying to Virgin Mary is idol worship
Rich people paid others to go on pilgrimage for them to gain spiritual benefits without the effort
of doing it themselves

Why is pilgrimage important to Christians?

Can help people realise that material things won't
make them happy
Can break a dependence on technology and using
social media
Can set you free from the stresses and strains of
everyday life

Why is pilgrimage not important to Christians?

Unnecessary to go to a particular place to
feel close to God as God is omnipresent
It can take your away from the daily
pilgrimage of Christian life, serving God
and others
It is expensive and could either be a
financial burden or the money used to
help others

Why is Jerusalem, Israel important to Christians?

Where Jesus had his Last Supper
Mount of Olives, Jesus prayed before to God before his crucifixion
Church of the Holy Sepulchre - site of crucifixion and burial/resurrection
Garden tomb - Protestants believe this to be
the site of the resurrection

What do they do in Jerusalem?

Worship as a group
Pray silently and think about Jesus'
suffering
Walk where Jesus walked and pray
at each important place
Praise God for the resurrection

Why is Walsingham, England important to Christians?

Lady Richeldis de Faverches had a vision of the Virgin Mary in 1061, where Mary showed her Jesus'
home in Nazareth.
Richeldis had a replica built - The Holy House, with a statue of Mary based on what she saw in her vision.

Where could Christians visit on pilgrimage to Jerusalem ?

Garden of Gethsemane - betrayed and arrested
Via Dolorosa - path he took to his crucifixion

What do they do in Walsingham?

Pilgrims can feel close to the Virgin Mary when praying there

Why is Iona, Scotland important to Christians?

Home of St Columba, who trained missionaries and spread Christianity throughout Scotland
One of the oldest pilgrimage spots

What do they do in Iona?

Spend time on retreat thinking about God
Helps Christians from different traditions to become more united by working, worshipping and praying together

Why is Taize, France important to Christians?

Monastic community founded in 1940 by Brother Roger (a Protestant who had helped Jews escaping the Nazis during Second World War) as a symbol of reconciliation between Christians in Europe

What do they do in Taize?

They are encouraged to live and work together to overcome racial and religious differences
Worship together in candle lit services with Taize chants

What does Advent celebrate?

Advent is time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas.

How is Advent celebrated?

Light a candle on the Advent wreath on each Sunday and the final candle on Christmas day

What does Christmas celebrate?

Birth of Jesus

How is Christmas celebrated?

Crib service on Christmas Eve
Midnight Mass
Christmas Day services

What does the Epiphany celebrate?

The visit of the Wise Men to Jesus with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh

What does Lent celebrate?

Jesus' temptation in the wilderness

How is Lent celebrated?

Fasting - give up certain food/alcohol

What does Holy Week celebrate?

Jesus' death and resurrection

how is Holy Week celebrated?

Church services
Easter eggs
Walking

What are the 4 key days of Holy Week?

Palm Sunday
Maundy Thursday
Good Friday
Easter Sunday

What is evangelism?

The spreading of the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness

How many Christians are there in the world?

2.4 billion

What is missionary work?

A form of evangelism where Christians are sent to a particular area either in the UK or overseas often to become involved with aid and development work

Why do Christians do missionary work?

This was the last commandment of Jesus

Fill in the SOWA of the Great Commission:
"Go into all the \_________ and preach the \__________ to all creation. " Mark 16:15.

"Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. " Mark 16:15.

What should missionaries be able to do?

Face any weather
Care for the sick and poor
Care for the widow and orphan
Live anywhere
Travel anywhere to preach the word

Local missionary work?

Tell others of their faith at home , hold events to welcome others to the faith

Local evangelism work?

Preaching the gospel, warning people about the consequences of sin

National missionary work?

Set up schools, hospitals, establish churches

National evangelism work?

Public figures using TV, radio & social media

International missionary work?

UK sends out 15,000 a year, provide sanitation and clean water, translate Bible into every language

International evangelism work?

Using the media, explaining teachings of Jesus

What is the main way the Bible talks about the Church?

Talks about the people being a part of the Church

What is at the heart of the Church?

A community of believers

How does the local church help the local area?

Supporting local Christian schools
Allowing the church and church buildings to be used as a cultural venue or arts, music, dance etc
Having lunch clubs and groups for elderly people
Helping local families by having Youth groups
Providing support and counselling services for issues like drug and alcohol issue, finance and debt, mental health, relationship issues
Providing support for homeless people. Many churches in Nottingham work with Hope Nottingham, which coordinates a food bank, has supplies of clothes and furniture and runs support services

Why is the local church important for Christians?

Where people go to worship on a Sunday
Special services are held for Christian festivals, these are for the local community not just the
congregation, e.g., Christmas, Easter, Harvest, Remembrance
It provides discussion and prayer groups, as well as Bible readings and sermons in Sunday services,
to help individual Christians grow in their faith

Fill in the SOWA:
"be \______________ of God's flock that is under your \_______" 1 Peter

"be shepherds of God's flock that is under your care" 1 Peter

What is ecumenism?

The movement to restore unity among all Christians

Fill in the SOWA:
"All \___________ will know that you are my \______________, if you have \_____ for one another" John

"All people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another" John

What do Christians want ecumenism for?

Promote tolerance
Encourage mutual understanding
Less discrimination

What is religious persecution?

Mistreatment of an individual or group because of their religious beliefs

What percentage of religious discrimination is directed at Christians?

80%

How many die each year for their faith?

Around 100,000

Where are Christians being persecuted?

North Korea
Islamic State - public executions have taken place for propaganda

What does reconciliation mean?

To mend broken relationships and bring peace and harmony

Fill in the SOWA:
'As I have \________ you, so you must \_____ one another' John 13

'As I have loved you, so you must love one another' John 13

What does the Bible say about reconciliation?

God has reconciled humanity to himself through Jesus' death, so Christians should go and help reconcile others

What is charity?

Giving to those in need

Fill in the SOWA:
'love your \________________ as you \_____ yourself' Mark 12

'love your neighbour as you love yourself' Mark 12

Fill in the SOWA:
'Sell \__________________ you have and give it to the \_____, and you will have \_____________ in heaven' Mark 10

'Sell everything you have and give it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven' Mark 10

What is Christian Aid?

A charity that tries to follow the teachings of Jesus working in 60 countries

What do they promote to bring fair terms of trade and decent working conditions for workers
in the developing world?

Fair trade

What do they run political campaigns against?

Climate change and injustice across the world

What is 15% of Christian Aid's spending on?

Education and campaigning