Nine aspects of Religion - Catholicism

Question 1

Beliefs - Catholicism

Answer 1

The Trinity - Catholics believe in One God who exists in 3 persons: The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

Question 2

Ethics - Catholicism

Answer 2

The Golden Rule - Catholics believe that everyone should be treated how they would like to be treated. Based on the teachings of Jesus in the Gospel

Question 3

Rituals - Catholicism

Answer 3

Baptism - a sacrament in which a person is initiated into the Christian faith.
- signifies spiritual rebirth and cleansing from sin

Question 4

Sacred Stories - Catholicism

Answer 4

The Creation Story - how God created the world in 6 days. How everything came to existence

Question 5

Social Structure - Catholicism

Answer 5

The Pope - is the visible head of the Catholic Church and is representable of Jesus.
The Bishops - take care of the Churches’ and continue the work of Jesus’ disciples.

Question 6

Spaces, Places, Time, and Artefacts - Catholicism

Answer 6

Places: pilgrimage to Jerusalem, holds a special significance and spiritual journeys
Other examples: Churches, Chapel, Easter, and Lent

Question 7

Spiritual Experiences - Catholicism

Answer 7

Mass - Jesus is present in a unique way, adherents come here to pray and feel connected through having similar faith
Meditation - more aware of surroundings, peaceful and explore the deeper questions

Question 7

Symbols - Catholicism

Answer 7

The Cross - Jesus willingly died on the cross, which signifies God’s love offered to all people.
The Dove - symbolises the holy spirit, purity and peace.

Question 8

Sacred Texts - Catholicism

Answer 8

The Bible - contains the beliefs and practises of Catholic adherents. Inspires other Catholic texts.