Christian Worship

Liturgical

• Found in Roman Catholic, Orthodox and Church of England chruches
• Services follow a set pattern - usually from a printed book
• Liturgy has an established structure of set prayers and readings, the congregation repeat key phrases

• Hymns are sung at set times and a sermon is given.
• Some of the prayers, the hymns chosen, the Bible readings and the sermon differ from service to service

• The ordered nature makes worshippers feel comfortable and part of the process               

Non-Liturgical Worship

• Informal way of worship
• Follows a pattern or order but the elements are tailored to each service.
• Prayers are often in the leader's own words, the sermon on a topical theme and Bible readings chosen to fit

• Without set words, worshippers feel it comes more from the heart

Charistmatic Worship

• Informal way of worship.
• Evangelical worship is in often in this style

• Has recognisable characteristics such as hymns, prayers, sermons and readings 
• Very free-flowing,
• Charismatic is 'spirit inspired'
• People often speak in tongues or feel the Holy Spirit at work within them.

Private Worship

• Same importance as public worship for Christians.
• Can be Liturgical - eg. Roman Catholics may say the Angelus (a series of short meditations performed three times a day)
• Can be Non-Liturgical - eg. a simple prayer at a time of need.
• Worshipping alone allows the person to feel close to God in the exactly the way they want.
• It is a time to 'be with God', say things from the 'heart' and build a 'relationship' with God.

• A rosary is used whilst saying set prayers such as the Lord's Prayer and the Hail Mary.
• Meditation could be used to reflect on a Bible passage or religious truth.
• A sense of peace and calm is a key characteristic