worship & prayer

Question 1

liturgical worship

Answer 1

worship carried out in public that follows a set structure or ritual.

Question 2

private worship

Answer 2

when a believer praises or honors god on their own.

Question 3

non-liturgical/informal worship

Answer 3

worship that does not follow a set sturcture or ritual.

Question 4

what is worship?

Answer 4

praising god, showing the deep love, reverence and respect christians have for god.

Question 5

characteristics of non-liturgical worship:

Answer 5

• style of worship follows some early christians who met to hear about jesus in the joy of the spirit after pentecost.
• faith is expressed in a variety of ways.
• allows personal interpretations.
• allows an active part in church by praying aloud or speaking without formal training.
• may have an emotional impact.

Question 6

characteristics of liturgical worship:

Answer 6

• people receive forgiveness from god through the action of the priest.
• people receive the living presence of jesus in holy communion.
• worldwide set structure that is familiar to all, even visitors.
• ritual has been passed down through generations, creating a sense of tradition and making it the ‘right way’.

Question 7

the lord’s prayer

Answer 7

a central christian prayer which jesus taught as the way to pray.