Dialogue and Encounter- June Flashcards
(30 cards)
What is the Body of Christ?
The belief that Catholics are the physical form of Jesus on earth today.
Who were gentiles?
Non-Jewish people.
Why did Saul change his name to Paul?
Saul mistreated Christians. He had a vision of Jesus on his way to imprison the disciples. Jesus said ‘I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting’, and Saul went blind for 3 days. He converted to Christianity and changed his name to Paul.
What was decided at the Council of Jerusalem?
That gentiles could also become Christians.
What was life like for Early Christians?
Emperor Nero blamed Christians for many problems in Rome including a fire. Christians were arrested and killed. Christians were not allowed to worship in public or bury the dead, so they met up and had secret tunnels for burials in underground catacombs.
Who was the first Roman Emperor to convert to Christianity?
Emperor Constantine - he prayed to God as he was scared that he would lose a battle. He saw a cross in the sky that said ‘conquer by this’ and changed his religion to Christianity.
What was the Edict of Milan?
A legal document that made Christianity legal in the Roman Empire. Christians could now worship God in public and it was illegal to have Christian slaves.
What happened at the Council of Nicea?
Bishops met to discuss the Arian controversy which asked ‘is Jesus really God’? They decided that Jesus was God and was equally as important as God the Father.
What was created at the Council of Nicea?
The Nicene Creed - a statement of faith that says that Christians believe in the Trinity - God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit - who are all equal.
What was the Great Schism?
A split in the Church between the Catholic Church in the West and the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Why did the Great Schism happen?
Christians in the East disagreed with the wording of the Nicene Creed and did not want a Pope.
What are the similarities and differences between the Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church?
Similarities: 7 sacraments, belief in the Trinity, the resurrection of Jesus and salvation. Differences: different canons of scripture, Catholics believe in purgatory, the Immaculate Conception and Assumption, Eastern Orthodox Christians do not.
What is dogma?
Essential beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church.
What is the Assumption?
The belief that Mary’s body and soul went to heaven.
What is the Immaculate Conception?
The belief that Mary was born without sin so she could give birth to Jesus.
What was the Reformation?
A movement to change the Catholic Church which led to the Church in the West splitting into the Catholic Church and the Protestant Church.
What did Martin Luther disagree with?
Indulgences: Certificates people bought to spend time in purgatory. That the Bible was read in Latin. The Pope.
How was the Church of England created?
Henry VIII moved away from the Pope by creating the Church of England as the Pope would not allow him to get a divorce. The Church of England is the established religion of England with the Archbishop of Canterbury as the most senior leader.
What do you know about the Salvation Army?
A Protestant Christian denomination established by William Booth. Appealed to the working class and the poor. They have 2500 Salvation Army brass bands across the world.
What do you know about the Quakers?
The Quakers are also called the Society of Friends. Created by George Fox. Believe in a simple lifestyle. Gather in meeting houses. No leader, no music, no creeds. Have a Quaker Tapestry Museum.
What do you know about the Amish?
Strict Christians that follow a traditional belief in the Bible. Live simple lives without technology. Dress modestly. Marry within the community. Create quilts, rugs, and furniture.
What is ecumenism?
The aim of promoting unity among the Christian churches of the world.
What is Christian unity?
All Christians united in common beliefs such as the importance of Jesus’ teachings.
What is the Body of Christ?
A name used by St Paul for the Church, the community of Christians.
