Christian Practices
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- Christian Practices
- Pilgrimage
- Iona
- An island off the west coast of Scotland. Supposed birthplace of Christianity in the UK.
- People go on a 7 mile hike to the most holy places on the island.
- They meditate, read the bible and enjoy the natural beauty of the area.
- An island off the west coast of Scotland. Supposed birthplace of Christianity in the UK.
- Lourdes
- Place is south-west France dedicated to Mary where people believe she has appeared. They claim that healing & miracles happen there.
- People pray and bathe in the holy waters
- Place is south-west France dedicated to Mary where people believe she has appeared. They claim that healing & miracles happen there.
- Why?
- To grow closer to God
- To reflect on life, especially when facing a crisis or important decision
- Iona
- Prayer
- Influence?
- Christians find peace through prayer
- A sense of connection with God in their everyday life.
- Influence?
- Holy communion
- Anglican
- Almost the same as the Catholic
- Some believe the bread and wine actually are Jesus' body and blood, whereas others see it symbolically
- Catholic
- Bread & Wine brought to the altar and the priest says the words of Jesus at the last supper
- Non-Conformist
- Open table - anyone can go up and take some bread and wine
- Minister reminds the people of the last supper and Jesus's actions
- Orthodox
- Service on an altar behind a screen. Shows divide between heaven and earth.
- Some bread is eaten with wine, some of it is divided for people to take home as symbol of being part of the community
- Anglican
- Worship
- Liturgical: Same pattern of prayers and responses each time. Very traditional.
- Non-liturgical / informal: Does NOT have a set pattern.
- Prayer
- Influence?
- Christians find peace through prayer
- A sense of connection with God in their everyday life.
- Influence?
- Festivals
- Christmas
- Remembering the incarnation of Jesus
- Many have carol services with readings from the Bilble showing God's promise of a savior.
- Easter
- Most important Christian festival
- Easter Sunday - Churches are filled with flowers and special hymns are sung to celebrate
- Most important Christian festival
- Christmas
- Baptism
- Why?
- To become a member of the Church, and to have sins forgiven
- Infant baptism
- Priest pours water on baby, godparents promise to pray for child, candle is lit
- Removes 'Original sin; Baby is welcomed into the church, parents thank God for their baby.
- Believer's baptism
- Only a symbol of forgiveness, people are old enough to make the decision themselves
- Person promises to follow Jesus, and is totally immersed in the baptismal pool
- Why?
- Role of the church
- Food Banks
- Oasis Project - Helps people get jobs in a community.
- Trussell Trust - food banks providing emergency food and help in the UK.
- Street Pastors
- Aim to help and care for the vulnerable
- Working in councils, police and communities
- Listening to people's problems & giving guidance to discourage anti-social behaviour
- Aim to help and care for the vulnerable
- Food Banks
- Mission & Evangelism
- 'Therefore go and make disciples of all nations baptising them'
- Tells Christians to know Jesus and to go and make him known to others. They have a responsibility to tell others about their faith.
- The Church has a mission to spread the idea to non-believers, and to persuade people to accept Jesus.
- Alpha
- A free course designed to introduce people to Christianity.
- Doesn't only take place in the church itself; people's homes, universities, work places and numerous other venues.
- 'Therefore go and make disciples of all nations baptising them'
- Persecution, Reconciliation & Poverty
- Reconciliation
- Christians believe we should be reconciled with God and one another.
- Christian groups work to bring people back to gether after falling out
- Link to Jesus' atonement
- Persecution
- CSW - Campaigns for religious freedom by raising awareness of persecuted Christians
- Barnabas Fund - Sends money to projects that help Christians suffering from discrimination, oppression & persecution
- Baber George - Muslim-turned-Christian and set up churches in Pakistan. - His home was destroyed because of this by extreme strict Muslims.
- Poverty
- Christian Aid - Encourage sustainable development, stop poverty & provide emergency relief to poor parts of the world.
- Tear fund - helps people work themselves out of poverty
- CAFOD - Helps give clean water, education, medicine. Responds in disasters.
- 'Go, and sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven'
- Reconciliation
- Pilgrimage
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