Christianity · Both
Christian Practices – Worship & Church Life
Practices put beliefs into action – privately and in community.
Worship and prayer
• Liturgical vs non-liturgical / informal worship
• Prayer: adoration, confession, thanksgiving, supplication
• Public worship strengthens community; private prayer builds personal relationship with God
Sacraments and mission
• **Baptism** – entry into the Church; infant and believers’ baptism differ
• **Eucharist / Holy Communion** – remembering Jesus’ death; varied beliefs about presence
• Church as body of Christ: worship, teaching, pastoral care, charity
• Mission and evangelism; serving others (agape)
Practice questions
1. Name two Christian sacraments/ordinances often studied.
2. Why do Christians worship together?