Life after death Flashcards
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What was the 2nd Vatican council?
- The second Vatican council was an ecumenical council of the Catholic Church
- Bishops from all around the world came together to discuss how Catholicism could meet the challenges of the modern church
- It began from 1962 - 1965 and was started by Pope John XXIII and finished by Pope Paul V
- It was a meeting on how they can modernise the church, linking to society, technology and politics after the second world war
Name all 4 key documents included in the Second Vatican Council
- gaudium et spes - word of God
- Sacrosantum concilium - sacred council
- dei Verbum - joys and hopes
- lumen Gentium - light of the people
What was the Gaudium et Spes?
- about Catholic social teaching
- it encouraged people of the faith to become included in the modern world
What was Sacrosantum Concilium?
- the document that covers the change to the churches public worship
- it changed the accessibility of the worship to the public
What was the Dei Verbum?
- it was a document to set out how important the bible is
- the bible is a central focus for Catholics in their prayers and studies
What was Lumen Gentium?
- a document that encourages Catholics to take an active role in the mission of the church and to serve Jesus
- it supports evangelisation through service of others and their actions
Describe the differences of before and after the Vatican council
- before the mass was said in Latin, now the mass is said in the local language so that others can understand
- before, the priest congregation faced the altar, this was to link the eucharist and Jesus’ sacrifice, but now the altar has turned around so that now the priest faces the people
- before the priest led everything, but now people from parishes or in the church take part in reading scriptures and the gospel etc.
- before, the bible reading did not play a big part in the lives of many Catholics, but now Catholics are encouraged to read the scriptures
- before, Catholics encouraged to see themselves as different from other Christians and could not mix, now Catholics are encouraged to unite with other Christians
- before, they were closed off to other regions and cautious of the world’s views, but now Catholics are open to dialogue with other faiths especially Judaism
What is the Magisterium?
The Pope and Bishops interpretation of the Bible and tradition for Catholics today
What are the two sections the Magisterium can be split into?
- original Magisterium
- extra - ordinary Magisterium
What is the ordinary Magisterium?
- this is the every day teachings of the Catholic church
- it updates and responds to modern issues such as: abortion, euthanasia, nuclear warfare and global warming
What did St John Paul II say about euthanasia?
Taught in ‘evangelium vitae’ that euthanasia is unacceptable
What did Pope Francis say about the earth?
Taught in ‘Laudato si’ that the earth is our home and must be cared for
What are the two types of Magisterium in the Extra- Ordinary Magisterium?
- pontifical Magisterium
- conciliar Magisterium
What is pontifical Magisterium?
- pontif = Pope
- the pope speaks infallibly (without error)
- the pope provides guidance and clear on a key idea
e.g. Mary is the immaculate conception
What is conciliar Magisterium?
- conciliar = council (large meeting)
- church leaders from all over the world gather together to discuss changes to the church
e.g. Vatican II
” throw open the windows of the church and let the fresh air of the spirit blow through” - Pope John XXIII
” throw open the windows of the church and let the fresh air of the spirit blow through” - Pope John XXIII
What is the sarcophagus?
A stone coffin, which wealthy people usually adorned with scenes from mythology and Roman gods
The first Christians adapted this and developed the images to portray their belief in the eternal life
What are the features of the sarcophagus?
- one panel shows Simon of Cyrene helping Jesus carry the cross to the crucifixion
- another shows Jesus being given his crown of thorns before his crucifixion (the crown was given to mock him, however the crown pictured is filled with jewels to show his victory over sin
- Jesus is not shown on the cross - Christians did not want to show Jesus as dead or suffering
- Includes the ancient symbol of Chi Rho - the ancient symbol of the resurrection of Jesus (Chi is X, Rho Is P, they are the first and last letters of the title Christ in Greek)
- shows Jesus being presented to Pilate for trial
- Pilate is washing his hands of Jesus - doesn’t want to execute him but gave into the pressure of the crown and Jewish authorities
What message does the Pio Cristiano Museum reinforce?
Images that reinforce the belief that Jesus’ death and resurrection was a sign of hope and triumph over sin
When is the Paschal candle used and what does it symbolise?
- can be used in baptism or Easter
- symbolises Jesus’ conquering death
- can also be used in Funeral services - it is placed next to the coffin to indicate the hope of the resurrection
Why is the Paschal candle lit at the Easter Vigil?
To remember the resurrection
Describe what happens at the Easter Vigil
- the Easter Vigil starts in complete darkness - outside there is a fire lit
- the candle is lit from the fire outside then processed into the church
- the candle is then raised 3 times with the priest chanting ‘The light of christ’ and the congregation responding ‘ thanks be to God’
- this symbolises that Christ is the light that overcomes the darkness
Describe the alpha and omega symbol on the Paschal candle
Alpha and omega are the first and last letters of the greek alphabet - it symbolises how Jesus is at the beginning and end of all things
Describe the cross symbol on the Paschal candle
The symbol of the Christian faith which is linked to the resurrection
