Christian practices

Question 1

Two ways in which baptism is significant to Christians

Answer 1

• It is an initiation rite into the faith

- It cleanses them of sin and gives them a second chance

Question 2

Explain two contrasting ways a Christian might practice baptism

Answer 2

• Infant baptism: Practiced by Catholics

- Adult baptism: Protestants

Question 3

Explain two contrasting ways a Christian might PERFORM a baptism

Answer 3

• Full immersion

- A priest may say “I baptise you in the name of the father son of the son and of the holy spirit”

Question 4

Quotes about baptism

Answer 4

“therefore go and make disciples of all nations”

“in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit”

Question 5

What type of Christians believe infant baptism is right?

Answer 5

Catholics and Orthodox

Question 6

Arguments against infant baptism

Answer 6

• Babies are too young to sin

- Babies cannot make the decision for themselves

Question 7

Arguments for infant baptism

Answer 7

• Babies have original sin

- Child is welcomed into the faith as soon as possible

Question 8

Two ways in which Christians celebrate Christmas

Answer 8

• Exchanging gifts

- Nativity plays

Question 9

Two ways in which Christians celebrate Easter

Answer 9

• They paint eggs

- A sunrise service

Question 10

Two ways in which Easter is important

Answer 10

• It celebrates God raising his son Jesus from the dead

- Celebrates the destruction of the power of sin and death

Question 11

Two ways in which Christmas is important

Answer 11

• It shows Christians that miracles still happen

- It marks the birth of a saviour

Question 12

Quote about mission and evangelism

Answer 12

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations”

“fish for people”

Question 13

two contrasting ways Christians respond to persecution

Answer 13

• By praying

- By sending practical help eg food, money etc

Question 14

two contrasting views on the importance of reconciliation

Answer 14

• gives confessors the gift of forgiveness

- It makes you more like God

Question 15

Two ways Christians evangelise

Answer 15

• Through missionary work

- Through door-to-door preaching