RE Revision Flashcards
(15 cards)
Three missions (tasks) of the Catholic Church?
sanctifying, teaching and serving
One way local parishes fulfil the mission of the Catholic Church?
parish mission is a special pastoral effort in the Catholic Church aimed at preaching to and instructing Catholic followers.
How does a parish priest fulfil the mission of the Church (daily life)?
preach the gospel of the Kingdom of God and make disciples throughout the world, teaching them exactly what Jesus taught
What is the Sacrament of Holy Orders?
the sacrament by which men are ordained as priests or deacons close deaconChristian minister below the level of a priest.
What is a monk? What is a nun?
monk” is applied mainly to men, while nun is typically used for female monastics.
How do monks/nuns fulfil the mission of the Catholic Church?
Originally, they craved the love of God and took vows of poverty, obedience, and chastity.
What two types of orders can monks/nuns join?
Some of the orders which traditionally practice papal cloister are: Carmelite Nuns, Poor Clares, Dominican Nuns, Visitandines, Holy Spirit Adoration Sisters, and Handmaids of the Precious Blood.
What is a chaplain?
Chaplains represent the faiths and belief systems of the local population who use NHS services.
Three places a chaplain might work.
Chaplains work in hospitals, mental health facilities, correctional institutions, children’s hospitals, hospice centers, and nursing homes.
How does a prison chaplain fulfil the mission of the catholic Church?
providing pastoral care for prisoners on a one-to-one basis they also conduct weekly services and on occasions officiate at weddings and christenings within the prison.
What does it mean to say the Catholic Church is the ‘Body of Christ?’
Christ is the head of the church and we are called to do the work of Christ, each like members of a body.
Two examples of poverty that affect the developing world?
Low wages and unemployment. Many people who work full-time or multiple jobs still don’t earn enough money to make ends meet. …
Lack of affordable housing. Housing is expensive, making it difficult for people to afford a place to live. …
Racism and discrimination. …
Education and healthcare.
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.
What is a lay person? What is the laity?
anyone who is not ordained as a deacon, priest, or bishop is referred to as a layman or a laywoman. Non-ordained preachers or readers are considered part of the laity.
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.
