5 Church And The Kingdom Of God Flashcards

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What is a pilgrimage?

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A journey that has a spiritual purpose, where the destination may be a sacred religious place.

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Why do Catholics believe life is a pilgrimage?

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It’s a journey to meet God at death.

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What is the meaning of dramatised prayer?

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Prayer that involves physical actions.

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Give an example of dramatised prayer.

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The Stations of the Cross

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Catholics believe that life is a pilgrimage to heaven. This means that (3):

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  • life is a journey toward God and catholics will complete this journey when they die
  • catholics actions should reflect the idea of making progress towards God
  • everything they do should make them closer to God
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Catholics think of the community of the church as…

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The pilgrim people of God.

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A quote about how Christians view life as a pilgrimage…

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“Christians, on pilgrimage toward the heavenly city, should seek and think of these things which are above”.
- Gaudium et Spes 57

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How many images are in the station of the cross?

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14

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On which hill was Jesus crucified?

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The hill of Calvary

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Moving between the sections of the Stations of the Cross is (3)…

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  • a way to accompany Jesus on his last journey
  • a way to share in Jesus’ sufferings as a sign of gratitude and thanks
  • helps the person stay focused on their prayers
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List four popular pilgrimage sites for Catholics.

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Jerusalem, Rome, Lourdes, Walsingham

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Why is Jerusalem important to Catholics?

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  • it’s where Jesus died
  • they might visit Jesus’ tomb, the Via Dolorosa (the street Jesus carried his cross on), and other nearby places connected with Jesus’ life
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Why do Catholics visit Jerusalem?

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  • to share in Jesus’ life and suffering
  • to renew their faith and commitment to Jesus
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Why is Rome important for Catholics?

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  • it’s the center of the Catholic faith
  • where St Peter died and where the Pope lives
  • to visit the Vatican, the tomb of St Peter, and the cathedral of St John Lateran
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Why do Catholics visit Rome?

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  • to show their commitment to the Catholic church, and their unity with the Pope and all Catholics
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Why is Lourdes important to Catholics?

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  • where Bernadette saw visions of Mary
  • where Mary told Bernadette to dig, and when she did a spring appeared
    -the waters have healing powers
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Why do Catholics visit Lourdes?

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  • to be healed physically or spiritually by the waters
  • to feel stronger and more at peace in body and mind
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Why is Walsingham important to Catholics?

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  • contains the Catholic national shrine for England
  • a copy of the house where Mary lived in Nazareth according to the visions of a noblewoman in 1061
  • catholics walk in procession between the Slipper Chapel and the Holy House
  • attend Mass
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Why to Catholics visit Walsingham?

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  • to go on pilgrimage without traveling abroad
  • to spend time in prayer with other Catholics
  • to make themselves more aware of their place in the Church
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For Catholics, what is the main idea of mission?

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To show God’s love through doing good activities

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What do Missionaries hope?

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That actions that express God’s love and forgiveness will influence others to do good things

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In missionary work, what is more important than simply following the rules?

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Love, kindness and forgiveness, as Jesus taught.

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What skill do mission and evangelism require?

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Total commitment to God throughout the hardships or ridicule they get as part of their work.

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What is a good example of a film that show missionary and evangelism?

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Les Misérables

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Why is Les Miserables a good example of missionary and evangelism?

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  • forgiveness shown by the bishop to Valjean
  • saving a life from imprisonment because goodness wins over the law
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What is the Catholic Church’s opinion of religious films or films with religious themes?

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‘the production and showing of films that have value… ought to be encouraged and assured by every effective means’
- Inter Mirifica 14

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How can drama highlight Christian values?

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  • illustrate the power such values can have to change and improve people’s lives
  • inspire and encourage Christians to show these values in real life
  • inspire Christians to preach the gospel
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28
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What is the Kingdom of God also known as?

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The Reign of God

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What is the Kingdom of God?

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When all people live as God intends, the creation of the Kingdom of God is a gradual process.

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When did the Kingdom of God begin?

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When Jesus was born

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When was the Kingdom of God established?

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Throughout Jesus’ resurrection and the coming of the Holy Spirit.

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Who extends the Kingdom of God?

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Christians, try to spread it on earth.

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When will the Kingdom of God be completed?

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At the end of time.

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What does ‘Our Father, who art in heaven’ mean?

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God is our father so we should have a trusting relationship with him.

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What does ‘hallowed be thy name’ mean?

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  • God is holy
  • God is to be respected
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What does ‘thy Kingdom come’ mean?

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For people to accept the rule of God in their hearts.

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What does ‘thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven’ mean?

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When everyone does the will of God, the Kingdom of God will be fully established.

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What does ‘Give us our daily bread’ mean?

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Asking God to provide basic things needed to survive so they can focus more on God

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What does ‘forgive us our trespasses’ mean?

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Forgiveness will bring them closer to God.

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What does ‘deliver us from evil’ mean?

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To be able to resist the temptation to sin.

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How should Christians help create justice (2)?

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  • respect the rights of others
  • help change the systems so injustice doesn’t continue
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Justice…

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  • ensures all people have access to basic human rights
  • recognises that all people are created and loved equally by God
  • treats all people fairly and equally, regardless of sex, race, religion ect
  • respects the dignity of every person
43
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A quote for Christians on justice.

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“… goods created by God should in fact reach everyone”
(Catechism of the Catholic Church 2459)

44
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In regards to peace, what should Christians do?

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Support all efforts to establish peace and harmony in the world.

45
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How can Christians actively support peace?

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By supporting organisations that work for justice and unity.

46
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Peace…

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-is a state of total trust and unity between all people
-flows from justice, there can be no peace where there is no justice
-is the removal of tensions caused by suspicion, resentment and mistreatment
-requires people to accept the rights of every individual
-is believed by Catholics to come from a person’s heart

47
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A Christian quote on peace.

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“… founded on truth, built up in justice, nurtured and animated by charity”
- (Pacem in Terris 167)

48
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What is the Christian opinion of reconciliation?

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It breaks down barriers that exist between people. This helps justice and peace spread, which helps the Kingdom of God grow.

49
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Reconciliation…

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  • brings back together people who have broken apart
  • restores damaged relationships between people
  • relies on acceptance and empathy
  • requires people to learn from the past and work together
50
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What is the Pope responsible for?

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To act as the head of the Church

51
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What is the responsibility of the Cardinals?

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Appointed by the Pope, they elect his successor.

52
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What is the responsibility for the Bishops?

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As successors to the apostles they are responsible for a diocese (a large area of churches)

53
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What is the responsibility of the Priests?

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They are responsible for a small area of the Church called a parish to administer the sacraments and preach the word of God.

54
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What is the responsibility of the Deacons?

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To preach the word of God and assist the priests.

55
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Who are the Lay people?

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Non-ordained members of the Church, they share in the priestly office through their baptism.

56
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Who has all authority in the Church?

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The Pope

57
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What is a Council?

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A meeting with the bishops to discuss issues that affect the whole Church.

58
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What was the aim of the second Vatican council?

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To work out how to make the church more open and accessible, and relevant to the modern world.

59
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How many major documents did the Second Vatican council produce?

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4

60
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What were the names of the 4 major documents the Second Vatican Council produced?

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Dei Verbum (the word of God)

Lumen Gentium (on the church)

Sacrosanctum Concilium (on the sacred Liturgy)

Gaudium et Spes (The Church in the modern world)

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What does Dei Verbum say?

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-the importance and interpretation of the Bible
-stresses that the Bible should be taken seriously as the word of God, but should not be read in a literal way.

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What does Lumen Gentium say?

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  • deals with the nature and the structure of the Church
  • stresses that all members of the Church have important roles to play, not just the Pope
  • emphasises the idea of a pilgrim Church moving forwards within modern society
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What does Sacrosanctum Concilium say?

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  • deals with the liturgy and church services
  • emphasises that people should be able to take a full part in the worship of God
    • allows Catholics to hear Mass in their own language
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What does Gaudium et Spes Say?

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  • deals with issues related to modern society
  • stresses that the Church should not be separate from modern society, but should guide people on how to live in the modern world
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What is the Magnificat prayer?

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The prayer the Mary said after she became pregnant with Jesus and visited her cousin Elizabeth.

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In the Magnificat Mary shows humility, what does this mean?

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  • Mary recognises that she is old special because of what God has done for her
  • For example ‘for he has looked with favour on the lowliness of his servant’
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In the Magnificat Mary praises God’s greatness, what does this mean?

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  • Mary is aware that God has shown his love for all people by doing great things for her and for all humanity
  • her whole prayer praises God for this
  • for example ‘my soul magnifies the Lord… for the Mighty One has done great things for me
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In the prayer the Magnificat Mary shows her acceptance of God’s will, what does this mean?

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  • Mary willingly accepted the role of mother of Jesus
  • Her praises of God in this prayer confirms her readiness to follow God’s will
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In the Magnificat Mary shows her trust in God, what does this mean?

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  • when Lary said this prayer, she was a pregnant, unmarried teenager who could have been killed for alleged adultery
  • but she trusted God to protect her as she was doing his will
  • the prayer shows Mary’s belief that God will help people who are weak and poor, like her
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Why is the Magnificat controversial?

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It has a sense of revolution within it.

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Two quotes from the Magnificat that suggest revolution.

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“He has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly”
- Luke 1:52

“he has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away empty”
- Luke 1:53

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Why do some people think the Magnificat has a sense of revolution?

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They believe it encourages the weak and poor to rise up against those in power to help spread the Kingdom of God on earth- by creating greater equality, promoting justice, and recognising the value of all people.

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Why do some people think the Magnificat doesn’t promote revolution?

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They think the prayer just shows that God supports the weak and helpless, and that those who trust in God will be saved.

74
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What are the four marks of the Church?

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One, Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic

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Why is the Church ‘One’?

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  • The Church is one united body
  • While it’s made up of many individual churches, these are all part of one Church
  • At the Last Supper, Jesus prayed to God that his followers ‘may all be one’ (John 17:21)
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Why is the Church ‘holy’?

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  • The presence of God makes the Church holy
  • All Christians and the Church as a whole are guided by the Holy Spirit
  • Every member of the Church is also made holy through baptism
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Why is the Church ‘catholic’?

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  • The word ‘catholic’ means ‘related to the whole’ or ‘worldwide’
  • The beliefs of the Church are universal, held by Catholics everywhere in the world
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Why is the Church ‘apostolic’?

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  • The Church’s teachings are built on the teachings of the 12 apostles
  • The successors to the apostles (the Pope and the Bishops) guide the Church today
79
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What is the combined authority of the bishops and Pope known as?

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The Magisterium

80
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When the Pope speaks with infallibly, can he be wrong?

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No, for he is guided by the Holy Spirit

81
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How is the Church conciliar?

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  • Councils are sometimes held to make important decisions and update Church teachings
  • these help the Pope to discuss difficult issues with other members of the Church, and to understand the feelings of the whole Catholic community
  • Council’s influence the teachings and direction of the Church
  • Councils express the voice of the whole Church
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How is the Church pontifical?

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  • the Pope has authority over the Church
  • the Pope is the representative of Christ on earth
  • The Pope’s teachings are infallible
  • the descriptions of the council have no authority until approved by the Pope
83
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Does the Church believe God loves all people?

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Yes

84
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A Catholic quote about helping to support the weakest and poorest members of society .

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“the Church sincerely professes that all men… ought to work for the rightful betterment of this world in which all alike live”
- Gaudium et Spes 21

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A Catholic quote against economic exploitation and a culture of greed.

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“today we… have to say ‘thou shalt not’ to an economy of exclusion and inequality “
- Evangelii Gaudium 53

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What is the SVP (St Vincent de Paul Society)?

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An international Catholic charity that works locally.

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What is the SVP’s main aim?

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To offer friendship and practical help to those in need in the local areas.

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What do SVP members do?

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Visit people in need in their homes, hospitals, care homes, and prisons to offer support, friendship and advice.

89
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How does SVP help people with practical needs?

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They might help with shopping and other household chores.

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What sort of bigger projects does SVP run?

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Summer camps for children, or providing food to the homeless.

91
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What is CAFOD (Catholic Agency for Overseas Development)

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The official charity for the Catholic Church in England and Wales.

92
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What is CAFOD’s main aim?

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To help people living in poverty become more self reliant, by working nationally and globally.

93
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What does CAFOD do to help communities?

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They provide emergency aid, help the victims rebuild their lives by giving long term aid, for example giving communities farming equipment so they can grow their own food.

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What does CAFOD do internationally?

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They challenge national and international laws and policies that hurt those living in poverty and campaign against policies that contribute to inequality or climate change.

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What does CAFOD do to help people with legal issues?

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They provide legal assistance to people who are being threatened by the actions of national or international companies.

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What are Kingdom Values?

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The values God wants people who live in his kingdom to live by.

97
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Who is the best example of Kingdom Values?

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Jesus

98
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What are some examples of Kingdom Values?

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Humility
Gentleness
Mercy
Love
A desire for peace
A wish to serve God
Obedience to God

99
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How does a priest live by Kingdom Values?

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  • by promising celibacy they show they are committed to God
  • serving others
  • promise of obedience to their bishop showing they obey the voice of God
100
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How does family life reflect the Kingdom Values?

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  • love
  • Catholic parents show Kingdom Values to each other
  • they teach their children about God
101
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How does religious life reflect the Kingdom values?

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  • monks and nuns show obedience by devoting themselves to God
  • they serve others
  • monasteries have a sense of peace
  • center their lives around prayer to God
  • show love through helping others
  • care and commitment
102
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How does Pope Francis try to create justice?

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  • increasing the number of priests working along the poor
  • setting a good example (he lives in a small modest flat)
  • he criticises economic policies that lead to inequality and exploitation
  • speaks out agains abuse
103
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How does Pope Francis try to spread peace?

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  • during 2014-15 he played a major role in restoring relations between Cuba and the USA
  • he brings together countries that have been at war together
  • uses his public addresses to pray for peace
  • prays for areas that are facing tension and conflict
104
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How does Pope Francis try to spread reconciliation?

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  • every Maundy Thursday he goes to the local prison and washes the feet of 12 prisoners including Muslims
  • actively shows his belief that people who have committed crimes should still be accepted by society
  • visited areas of tension in the world to restore harmony
  • has helped to reconcile tensions between Muslims, Jews, and Christians, for example when he was archbishop he arranged services for Muslim and Jewish leaders to pray with him