Comparing Worship Practices of the Baptists and Roman Catholics

Comparing Worship Practices of the Baptists and Roman Catholics

In this essay I will be identifying the main features of the Baptist

and Roman Catholic denominations and how they use their main features

in worship. I will also distinguish what these two denominations have

in common and in difference. I will finally say if their similarities

are less or more than their differences.

The main similarities between the two denominations are that both

Baptist and Roman Catholic churches proclaim the Word of God by the

use of the Holy Bible. In both denominations the bible is read on the

lectern in order for the word of god to be heard clearly. On the whole

both dominations believe in the same God and the life of Jesus Christ

the Son of God.

Another main feature that both Baptist and the Roman Catholic

denominations share in common is the use of the Pulpit. Here the

preacher explains the word of god to all the people attending.

The Pulpit in the Baptist church has a greater meaning and is regarded

as the central point because the main act of worship in Baptist

churches is based on the Bible.

The main differences between the two denominations are that in the

Roman Catholic places of worship, the mass takes place at the alter.

This is where the priest consecrates the bread and wine. It is known

as the focal point of the church.

The altar is also a table. Through the process of celebrating the Holy

Communion Catholics believe that Jesus is present when they are

celebrating. This is known as Transubstantiation. In contrast, the

Baptist church uses a regular table rather than an alter. This is

because they use the table for othe...

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The Last Supper, when Jesus instituted the Mass, it was held in an

ordinary house. There is no reason why the Eucharist cannot and should

not be celebrated in ordinary homes of people or for larger gatherings

in community centres.

By considering the arguments that have been made, I personally feel

that there is no need for impressive structures for the use of

worship.

I believe that there is more need for long-term aid rather than

short-term aid, still I see no need for such a large amount of money

being used on just a building, but we could just have a small and not

so impressive building. This leads me on to saying that there

shouldn't be a lot of money spent on large and attractive buildings

but there should still be a place of worship. This can be like in

ordinary homes and community centres.