Faith

Question 1

Who are the Franciscans?

Answer 1

A religious community
Founded in 1209 by st. Francis of Assisi
Gave up everything to help the poorest of the poor

Question 2

Vocation

Answer 2

Leading a Christian life

Question 3

How do Franciscans show faith?

Answer 3

They give up an easy life for a life of sacrifice
Characteristically have short hair long beards and dirty clothes
They don’t care about fashion and society but the focus on helping others

Question 4

What do Franciscans do on a daily basis?

Answer 4

Franciscans visit the poor in hospitals
Feed the homeless
Help those suffering from leprosy 
Feeding poor families 
Volunteer at shelters and hospitals
They pray

Question 5

What are the Ten Commandments?

Answer 5

You shall have no other Gods before me
You shall not worship other Gods 
You shall not take the name of the Lord you God in vain 
Remember the sabbath day to keep it holy
Honour your mother and father 
You shall not murder 
You shall not commit adultery 
You shall not steal 
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour 
You shall now covet

Question 6

Covet

Answer 6

Desire, craving

Question 7

How can community affect spirituality?

Answer 7

If the people you live your life with/around
Don’t believe in God
Believe in a different God
Try and stop your practice and love for God

Question 8

What vows do the Franciscans take?

Answer 8

Chastity
poverty
Obedience

Question 9

Faith

Answer 9

A firm believe in God without logical proof

Question 10

Extraordinary faith

Answer 10

To have such a strong faith in something that you may push it to the risk of death, and is demonstrated in unique or rare ways

Question 11

Cult

Answer 11

A group united by a belief in something that is generally believed to be false or extreme

Question 12

What are the characteristics of a cult?

Answer 12

Uses psychological force to recruit members
The leader is selfish and answers to no one (not a democracy)
It’s wealth isn’t given to society
Isolates itself from society