Mission Of The Church Flashcards
(18 cards)
Three missions (tasks) of the Catholic Church?
To spread the word of God
Baptise people into the catholic church
Teach christ teachings to all
One way local parishes fulfil the mission of the Catholic Church?
They do prayer groups and youth clubs
Three of Jesus’ teachings
Love thy neighbour, treat each other as equals, we are made in the image of God
How does a parish priest fulfil the mission of the Church (daily life)?
They say mass and spread the word of God
What is the Sacrament of Holy Orders?
Ordination. In Catholicism, holy orders is the sacrament by which men are ordained as priests or deacons close deaconChristian minister below the level of a priest. It is a sacrament carried out by a bishop, who must lay his hands on the candidate.
What is a monk?
A monk usually lives his life in prayer and contemplation.
What is a nun.?
A nun is a member of a religious community of women, typically one living under vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.
How do monks/nuns fulfil the mission of the Catholic Church?
Monks and nuns performed many practical services in the Middle Ages, for they housed travelers, nursed the sick, and assisted the poor
What two types of orders can monks/nuns join?
Monks and nuns choose to belong to one of two orders– either a contemplative order or an
apostolic order.
What is the role of a chaplain?
The chaplain’s role is supportive, serving as a counsellor and guide to the psycho-spiritual needs of the staff and patients.
Three places a chaplain might work.
Chaplains work in hospitals, mental health facilities, correctional institutions, children’s hospitals, hospice centers, and nursing homes.
What does it mean to say the Catholic Church is the ‘Body of Christ?’,
It is a statement of belief that the gathered Church makes in Christ’s presence in the Eucharist.
What does it mean to say the Church is ‘One Body, many parts’?
The concept of the church as one body in Christ calls us to live in unity.
Two examples of poverty that affect the developing world?
Because of their poverty they may experience multiple disadvantages through unemployment, low income, poor housing, inadequate health care and barriers to lifelong learning, culture, sport and recreation.
Three things that all people should have access to according to CAFOD.
CAFOD aims to: tackle poverty and injustice. support people in need so that they are empowered and able to help themselves in the long term. provide assistance in times of crisis, for example during a war or after a natural disaster.
What is a lay person?
A lay person is a regular non ordained member of the church
What is a laity?
A laity is a group of non ordained members of the church
Three practical way SVP members help local people
The SVP is an international Christian voluntary organisation dedicated to tackling poverty and disadvantage by providing direct practical assistance to anyone in need.
