Sin And Forgiveness Flashcards

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Absolutionism

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The belief that certain actions are always right or wrong

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Relativism

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Certain actions are right or wrong depending on the situation of circumstances

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Eucharist

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Meaning thanksgiving the sacrament in which Catholics remember the last supper

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Punishment

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The consequent or penalty for someone who committed a crime

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Evangelisation

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Literally means spreading the good news the sharing of the gospel with others

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Salvation

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Through Jesus death and resurrection humanity has achieved the possiblity of eternal life through god

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Forgiveness

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The act of pardoning someone for the offences they’ve caused

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Sin

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An act against forgiveness

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Retribution

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Making a criminal pay for the crime they committed eg death penalty

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Deterrence

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A punishment that is so severe it pits people off committing the crime eg prison sentence

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Rehab

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Helping criminals reform so they don’t commit a crime again

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Example of criminals

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Ian Huntley

Ronnie Biggs

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Positives of retribution

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Society would benefit as for instance of the death penalty was used it would cost less to keep criminals cost society to imprison people

In the Old Testament - an eye for an eye

Criminals deserve to be punished

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Disadvantages of retribution

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Perhaps an accidental act and appears to be unjust

Cycle of punishment and violence

Jesus taught mercy

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Benefits of deterrence

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Reduce the crime rate in the country

Sends out a clear message that is right or wrong

A good way of protecting society

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Disadvantage of deterrence

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The punishment might not fit the crime would be unfair

Some punishments such as the death penalty are too severe

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Benefits of rehab

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It can lead to criminals changing their lives

Fewer crimes may be committed in the future

Christian’s support this as it offers a second chance

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Disadvantages of rehab

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Might be seen as a soft touch

The criminal might not be made to pay for their actions

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What did magisterium say about capital punishment prior 2018

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The traditional teaching of the church does not exclude the death penalty - the Catholic Church had allowed but not encouraged

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What has pope Francis said on capital punishment

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Say yes to life and no to death

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Reasons for capital punishment

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Jesus never said the death penalty was wrongs

The magisterium teaches that the death penalty is acceptable if guilt is fully determined

If someone kills then someone should be killed - an eye for an eye

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Reasons against capital punishment

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Pope Francis is against the death penalty - yes to life no to death

At Augustine taught that we should use other forms of punishment

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Salvation

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Through Jesus death and resurrection humanity has achieved the possibility of eternal life with god

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Story of salvation

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Humans sin- break their relationship with god

Magisterium teaches that the relationship can be repaired through Jesus

God becomes human in Jesus which is the incarnation

God shows love for humanity through Jesus teachings and actions

Jesus resurrection shows god can overcome death

Jesus ascends to heaven showing relationship is repaired

Sacrament helps people live good lives eg baptism and Eucharist

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What do Catholics believe Ascension and sacrament

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Catholics believe that Jesus ascension opened heaven

The gospel shows that Jesus ascended to heaven

Through sacraments we can see gods mercy: baptism and confession remove sin and the Eucharist makes Catholics apart of the new covenant

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“If god is loving then everyone should have salvation” - god is right to condemn to hell

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Jesus taught the parable of the rich man the message is that punishment is acceptable for those who are unwilling to forgive

Some actions may be classed as absolutely wrong eg Catholics believe abortion is always wrong

Humans have free will meaning it is right for god to judge them if they are sinful

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“If god is all loving then everyone should have salvation” god is wrong to condemn people to hell

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Jesus seems to teach a message of reform and rehab there is no room for reform if a person is condemned to hell - st Augustine

Jesus taught that we should forgive not 7 times but 77 . Jesus is teaching a message of unconditional forgiveness

God is omnibelovalent Phillips argues that punishment and suffering does not fit with belief god is all loving

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Catholic teaching on forgiveness in Matthew’s gospel

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Jesus teaches forgiveness in order to be entered into heaven “not 7 times but 77” also demonstrates that there should not be limit to forgiveness . He is saying that forgiveness is better than retribution

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The nature of the church

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When the Catholic Church was just beginning it identified 4 qualities that distinguished it from other faiths. 4 marks of the church

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4 marks of the church - the church as one

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There is one god (monotheism ) and one universal church

Catholics believe that the church is one body that will help to achieve eternal life with god (salvation)

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4 marks of the church - holy

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It’s sacred and belongs to god

Jesus is head of the church and the model of holiness

Church provides opportunities to have a relationship with god and have their sins forgiven :
1. Baptism
2. Reconciliation
3. Holy communion

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4 marks of the church - catholic

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Means universal

Church has the task of spreading the message of Jesus to the world - evangelisation

For everyone, irrespective of age race culture

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4 marks of the church - apostolic

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Apostolic succession - popes authority has been down for the apolstles

Has a duty to spread the messages as the apostles of Jesus did

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What to include for grade 9 when talking about 4 marks of church

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Salvation

Evidence

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Evidence for 4 marks of church

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Nicene creed -
We believe in one holy Catholic and apostolic church

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C) Catholic beliefs about Mary as a role model

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Model of service and charity- helping others. These actions are repeated today through charities such as SVP and CAFOD

Mother of god , without Mary no incarnation and no possibility of salvation . Perfect and true disciple especially as crucifixion. Visible in pieta

Intercedes prayers through the rosary

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Quote in church as the body of Christ

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For just as the body is one and has many members…so it was with Christ

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“Church is the body of Christ” (parish)

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Church is community of Christian’s throughout the world (4 marks)

Catholics are the physical embodiment of Jesus today. Can take on many roles (cafod)

Catholics use their various talents and abilities for good. They are the hand the feet the arms the legs the body of the church

People become apart of the body of Christ through baptism. Strengthen by Jesus with the holy communion

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How does catholic help people achieve salvation

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Through magisterium that teach people how to act - extraordinary magisterium second Vatican which declared mass should be in English not Latin

Sacrament ceremonies- baptism and holy communion - people become apart of community - 4 marks of church : catholic

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What are the purpose of sacraments

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Helps to achieve salvation

Are the ways of receiving gifts

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What happens during baptism

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Water poured on babies head

Anointed with 2 oils

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What happens during confirmation

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Anointing a persons head with oil

Given by the bishop

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What happens during Eucharist

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Catholics receive bread and wine at mass

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What happens during anointing of the sick

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Anointed with oil catechumers (symbol of strength)

Recieves the laying on of hands from a priest

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Why is baptism important

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Welcomes new members into the church community

Removes original sin

Supports the child on their journey to salvation

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Why is confirmation important

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Completes sacraments of baptism

Sacrament of Maturity and coming of age

Gives strength to follow Jesus and to become involved in the mission he left to the church

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Why is eucharist important

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Reminiscent of the last supper

A sacrifice and meal

Believe this is the real presence of Jesus and when receive it are receiving spiritually

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Why is Anointing of the sick important

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unites a sick persons suffering

Brings a sick person forgiveness

Brings strength in illness and prepares to meet god

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Church

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Represents community of Christian’s throughout the world

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church

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Represents buildings and furniture

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3 examples of external features of Catholic Church

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Stained glass windows- representing important events in Jesus life and important saints who intercede

Church building is tall with domed ceiling - connection between heaven and hell

Shape of cross- scarifice and resurrection of Jesus to gain salvation

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3 internal features of the church

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The altar- priests bless the bread and wine , a reminder of the sacrifice and death of Jesus , reminder of the meal Jesus shared with disciples on last summer

Stained glass window

Baptismal font- big stoned bowl full with water, used to be by the main door to church to show you enter church through baptism, at the front so everyone can see, original sin is washed away at baptism

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Agree - going to mass is the most important part of Catholic life

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Magisterium says “source and summit of Christian life”

Mass is a community

Eucharist is celebrated every day

Jesus is present through mass

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DisAgree - going to mass is the most important part of Catholic life

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Stewardship- protect and preserve the environment. Why attend church if there’s no planet in 20 years

Charity and Catholic social teaching - working for charities such as CAFOD and SVP

Evangelisation - spreading the gospel. Jesus commanded his disciples to do this

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Evangelisation

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“Spreading the good news” . Means Christian’s should share the gospel and life of Jesus with others

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Catholics evangelise because

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Means good news and that is the gospel

Catholics have a duty to pass on the message of Jesus so everyone can achieve salvation

Make disciples of all the nations

Pope Francis 2013 encyclical on the theme of evangelisation

Christian’s have a responsibility to care for the sick

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Local ways of evangelisation

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Passed on by the parish through the celebration of mass

Being married and raising children to follow Jesus

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National ways of evangelisation

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Attend national conferences to share their faith

Working for Catholic newspapers and magazines eg northern cross

SVP- Catholic social teaching charities when visiting houses

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Global ways of evangelising

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CAFOD - acts in the name of the church and sets an example

Working as a Catholic missionary - Catholic men and women who travel areas of the world

Social media - twitter accounts

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What’s the Eucharist

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Thanksgiving and is the most regularly celebrated sacrament

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Why is the Eucharist important

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Magisterium says it’s the source and summit of the church - unites with god , by eating bread and wine become one with Jesus

Highest form of prayer

Transubstantiation - bread and wine becomes Jesus body and blood

Jesus is present during readings and is present through the priest