Christianity Practises

Worship

^^Key Terms^^

Worship-acts of religious praise, honour or devotion

Liturgical worship-a church service that follows a set structure or ritual

Non-liturgical worship-a service that does not follow a set text or ritual

Informal worship-a type of non-liturgical worship, sometimes ‘spontaneous’ or ‘charismatic’ in nature

Private worship-when a believer praises or honours God on their own

^^Liturgical:^^

There is a service that follows the same set pattern each time. A priest leads the congregation in formal prayers that have set responses. They also may perform symbolic actions with specific meanings. There is a worldwide set order of service that is familiar to all, even visitors. The ritual has been passed down through generations, giving a sense of tradition. The people recieve the living presence of Jesus in Holy Communion. An example of liturgical worship is the celebration of the Eucharist for Catholic, Orthodox and Anglican churches.

E.G. Receive forgiveness from priest, Living presence in Holy communion(Catholic and Orthodox), Worldwide set order of service that is familiar, Ritual passed down through generation

^^Non-liturgical/informal:^^

This is worship that does not have to be a set order or ritual. The basic structure of the service might remain the same each week but the preacher may change the order, the number of hymns or types of prayer. Quaker worship is mainly silent and informal. Some informal worship, like that of the Pentecostal Church, is ‘charismatic’(that is,’led by the Spirit’) and may involve dancing, clapping or calling out. Christians can share personal interpretations of the Bible and take an active part in church.

E.G. Faith expressed in different ways. No set wat to do Holy Communion, Sharing personal interpretations of the Bible, People can take active part in Church without formal training.

^^Private Worship:^^

Allows individuals to spend time with God. Can be done alone or with family.

E.G. Prayer, Meditation, Meditating on Bible passages, Using aids to worship(e.g. Rosary)