1.2.6 - The role of the church in the local community and living practices
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- 1.2.6 - The role of the church in the local community and living practices
- Infant baptism
- RCC/CoE - water sprinkled on head
- Orthodox - immersed in water - leave behind life of sin, and have new C life
- Parents expected to bring up child in C faith until child accept C faith for themself
- Non-Conformist [Baptist] - don't believe in infant baptism - choice should be made by adults
- Confirmation
- Baptised as babies make own decision to enter church
- RCC/CoE/Orthodox/Methodist
- Take part in series of classes run by church - learn more about C faith -clear on their decision made
- Believers' Baptism
- Baptist Church
- Symbolic of free choice to become a Christian
- Asks God for forgivenessof sins, commit to follow C faith
- Wear white to symbolise purity/forgiveness of sin
- The celebration of marriage
- 1. Minister explain purpose of marriage
- 2. Unlawful reason why not married
- 3. Exchange vows
- Promise to love and support one another in all circumstances
- 4. Exchange rings
- Symbol of commitme
- 5. Minister asks that God blesses vows they have made
- Sometimes Eucharist [RCC/Anglican/Orthodox]
- RCC/Anglican
- Orthodox wedding services
- Before wedding / at Engagement: Betrothal Ceremony - exchange rings. Most rituals done 3 times [trinity]
- At wedding: stefana [silver crown] held over bride and groom - represent royalty of marriage
- Take 3 sips of wine from shared cup [J turn water into wine]. Cup symbolise shared life about to begin together
- Funerals
- Marks end of a human life on earth and reminder of the hope of an afterlife with God
- Always inc:
- Bible Readings - focus on prospect of eternal life
- Prayers - asking God to support people in grief
- Eulogy - talk/speech when person's life is remembered
- Minister remind congregation of C beliefs about life after death
- RCC - Requiem Mass almost always performed
- Eastern/Greek Orthodox - requiem is fullest form of service (max 3.5hrs) inc readings hymns liturgy
- Graveside = further prayers before committal statement - commit person to God's care
- Other examples of the role of the church in the local community and living practices
- Use of premises for work with kids, elderly
- Run voluntary events
- Role of priest/minister involves visiting the sick
- C may be involved with local charities - put J's message into practice
- Rite of Passage - a ceremony that marks the transition from one phase of life to another
- Has a spiritual importance as believe God is involved in their lives and through these ceremonies,
- Demonstrates obedience to God
- Infant baptism
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