Can you think of any of your own points? What are the characteristics of worship and why are they important for Christians? Cut and paste the information from your sheet, under the correct headings, to answer the question above. Can you think of any of your own points? Characteristics of liturgical worship, and why they are important for Christians Characteristics of non-liturgical and informal worship, and why they are important for Christians The service may have an emotional impact, with a feeling of personal revelation from God. The people receive forgiveness from God through the action of the priest The ritual has been passed down through generations, giving a sense of tradition. The style of worship follows that of some early Christians who met to hear about Jesus in the joy of the Spirit after Pentecost. People can take an active part in church by praying aloud or speaking without formal training. There is a worldwide set order of service that is familiar, even to visitors, The people receive the living presence of Jesus in the Holy Communion. Faith is expressed in a variety of ways. Holy communion, for example, may be celebrated in different ways. Christians share personal interpretations of the Bible. Often, readings follow the Christian calendar. Bible readings follow the Christian calendar and teach Christian history and faith across the Old and new Testament and Paul’s letters.

“God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” John 4: 24 What is this suggesting? Is there a preferred method of worship within Christianity?

How does worship differ within Christianity? I can describe worship within different Christian denominations. I can explain worship within different Christian denominations, using examples. I can consider and compare different types of worship and evaluate the importance of worship to Christians.

Remind me… Worship: Liturgical worship: Non-liturgical worship: Informal worship: Private worship: Eucharist: Mass:

Worship: acts of religious praise, honour or devotion Liturgical worship: A church service that follows a set structure or ritual Non-liturgical worship: a service that does not follow a set text or ritual Informal worship: a type on non-liturgical worship, sometimes ‘spontaneous’ or ‘charismatic’ in nature Private worship: when a believer praises or honours God on their own Eucharist: the Christian service/ceremony which recalls the Last Supper, in which bread and wine are consecrated and consumed Mass: another name for the Eucharist (used by Roman Catholics)

How does worship differ within Christianity?

Create a mind map… Anglican Catholic Quaker Greek Orthodox Methodists For each of the five denominations: Summarise what worship is like within this denomination. Use examples. Explain the significant differences in Christian beliefs about the celebration of the Eucharist. Challenge Q: Why do you think each denomination performs worship in a different way? Anglican Catholic Quaker Greek Orthodox Methodists

Should worship follow the same pattern every Sunday? Predict – How would different Christians respond to this question? Why? Should worship follow the same pattern every Sunday? Anglican Catholic Quaker Greek Orthodox Methodists

“God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.” John 4: 24 What is this suggesting? Is there a preferred method of worship within Christianity?

How does worship differ within Christianity?

6 marks… Explain how Christians worship God. Consider changing this.