Explain the different forms of worship used in this religion and how these forms may be helpful to different people.

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Christian Worship                                                        Rachel Stevens  

Religious Studies Coursework

b.)        Explain the different forms of worship used in this religion and how these forms may be helpful to different people.

        For Christians, worship is a way of expressing what they believe about Jesus Christ. It is important for them to meet regularly with other believers to worship together. At other times they may worship on their own or with their families. Sunday is the holy day for Christians. They usually gather for worship in a church building. In most Christian groups, members of the congregation take part in the worship.

        Worship can involve all sorts of activities. Reading the bible, singing hymns, songs and psalms, praying and listening to sermons are all aspects of worship. Church services may vary widely in tone and mood but most contain several of these key elements. For committed Christians, however, worship does not begin and end in church because they dedicate their whole life to God.

        The Christian faith has many styles of worship and people will prefer one particular style depending on their personality, their character and their approach to the Christian faith.

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        The different forms of Christian worship can be divided into three types;

  • Formal Worship
  • Informal Worship
  • Personal Worship

Formal worship includes liturgy which is a Greek word meaning public worship. In this style of worship all the actions follow a set pattern. The Roman Catholic, Orthodox and some Anglican churches worship in this way. They express their beliefs using symbolic acts and special objects. It is common to make the sign of the cross, kneel and genuflect (or bow at the knee). It is also common to burn incense and candles. The Anglican Church uses the Alternative ...

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