Sin and Forgiveness

Question 1

what is absolutism?

Answer 1

the belief that certain actions are always right or always wrong

Question 2

what is the eucharist?

Answer 2

meaning thanksgiving. The sacrament in which roman Catholics remember the last supper

Question 3

what is evangelisation?

Answer 3

literally means spreading the good news which can be translated as gospel. The sharing of the gospel and life of Jesus with others

Question 4

what is forgiveness?

Answer 4

the act of pardoning someone for the offences they have caused you. Overlooking a persons faults

Question 5

what is punishment?

Answer 5

the consequences or penalty for someone that has committed a crime

Question 6

what is relativism?

Answer 6

the belief that certain actions are right or wrong depending on the situation or circumstances

Question 7

what is salvation?

Answer 7

the belief that through Jesus’ death and resurrection humanity has achieved the possibility of eternal life with God.

Question 8

what is sin?

Answer 8

an act against god

Question 9

what is retribution?

Answer 9

making a criminal pay for their crime e.g. the death penalty

Question 10

what is deterrence?

Answer 10

a form of punishment that is so severe that it puts other people off from doing it

Question 11

what is rehabilitation?

Answer 11

helping criminals to change so they don’t commit crimes again

Question 12

what message of Jesus is rehabilitation linked to?

Answer 12

‘turn the other cheek’

Question 13

what do Catholics believe about capital punishment?

Answer 13

acceptable but don’t encourage it
sanctity of life says all life is holy and belongs to God so should be preserved
imago dei-created in Gods image- an act against God

Question 14

what did St Augustine teach about capital punishment?

Answer 14

‘there is no space to reform a character except in this life’
we must try and reform criminals

Question 15

what did Pope John Paul teach about capital punishment?

Answer 15

should be avoided unless it is the only way to protect society from that criminal

Question 16

what does Pope Francis say about capital punishment?

Answer 16

against it- concerned that an innocent person may be put to death

Question 17

what do Catholics believe about forgiveness?

Answer 17

important because is it based on the teachings of Jesus

Question 18

what does the gospel of Matthew teach about forgiveness?

Answer 18

there is no limit to forgiveness - Jesus told peter we should forgive ‘not seven but seventy-seven times’

Question 19

what do the beatitudes teach about forgiveness?

Answer 19

‘blessed are the merciful’ - if we want god to forgive us and show mercy then we should forgive and show mercy

Question 20

which prayer highlights catholic views on forgiveness?

Answer 20

Our Father- ‘to forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us’

Question 21

what does the book of Genesis teach about forgiveness?

Answer 21

‘whoever sheds human blood by humans shall their blood be shed’- revenge not forgiveness

Question 22

what does the old testament say about forgiveness?

Answer 22

‘an eye for an eye a tooth for a tooth’ -revenge not forgiveness

Question 23

what ways can Catholics receive salvation?

Answer 23

god took human form in Jesus (incarnation) to guide people on how to live a good life
god showed love for humanity through his actions -Jesus cared for the less fortunate and forgave sinners
Jesus died on the cross and resurrected to clear us of our sins

Question 24

what are the four marks of the catholic church?

Answer 24

church is one
church is holy
church is catholic
church is apostolic

Question 25

why are the four marks important?

Answer 25

church is one- the church is united
church is holy- Christians follow Jesus who was the founder of the church
church is catholic- the catholic church is still universal and unchanging and available to all
church is apostolic- church teachings are still the same today as they were 2000 years ago

Question 26

why is Mary the role model of the catholic church?

Answer 26

chosen to be human mother of god the son- without Mary there would be no Jesus, incarnation and therefore no salvation
she can intercede on behalf of catholic prayers
she was a person of true faith, a model of dedication and an example of flawless charity who didn’t question god but accepted her role as mother of god

Question 27

how is the church the body of Christ?

Answer 27

all members are united with Jesus
catholics consider themselves to be the physical form of Jesus on earth
Jesus lived through his followers meaning the church acts as Jesus’ body in the world today
Christians become part of the catholic church through baptism
at eucharist catholics receive the body of Christ

Question 28

how does the alter represent beliefs about salvation?

Answer 28

eucharist takes place at the alter which reminds Christians of the sacrifice and death of Jesus on the cross
reminds catholics of the last supper

Question 29

how does the baptismal font represent catholic beliefs about salvation?

Answer 29

baptism is the first sacrament a Christian takes which washes away original sin and allows salvation

Question 30

how does the tabernacle represent catholic beliefs about salvation?

Answer 30

a focus for private prayer and devotion

catholics will kneel down towards the tabernacle in honour of the presence of Jesus

Question 31

how does the church facing the east and Jerusalem help catholics worship god?

Answer 31

it is the holy land where Jesus was born, died and resurrected
sun rises in east bringing new life

Question 32

how does the church being a cruciform shape help catholics to worship god?

Answer 32

signifies importance of the death of Jesus which achieved salvation

Question 33

how do stained glass windows in the church help catholics to worship god?

Answer 33

they display stories from the bible or the lives of the saints which helps catholics remember how to be good people

Question 34

how do the towers and steeples help catholics to worship god?

Answer 34

they represent prayer and worship rising up to heaven

Question 35

how do vaulted ceilings help catholics to worship god?

Answer 35

creates space which is pointing up and showing a connection with god and heaven

Question 36

how does baptism help catholics achieve salvation?

Answer 36

water is poured on the baby’s head to wash away original sin and welcome them into Christianity

Question 37

how does reconciliation help catholics to achieve salvation?

Answer 37

catholics ask god for forgiveness to achieve eternal life with him through having his mercy

Question 38

how does the eucharist help catholics to achieve salvation?

Answer 38

focused on the sacrifice Jesus made for our salvation

Question 39

why are catholic is the eucharist important for catholics?

Answer 39

recalling the last supper
means thanksgiving - catholics are thankful for Jesus’ sacrifice to bring salvation
unites Christians with god and allows them to become closer to him by receiving the body and blood of Christ
highest form of prayer

Question 40

why is evangelisation important for catholics?

Answer 40

literally means spreading of the gospel - catholics have been given the responsibility to share the gospel and teachings of Jesus with others
Jesus sent his apostles out into the world on a mission to ‘make disciples of all nations’

Question 41

how did Pope Francis share the message of evangelisation?

Answer 41

in 2013, Pope Francis wrote a letter to the world on the theme of the church’s mission of evangelisation in the modern world- the way to share the gospel is to show love and care for the weak, vulnerable and poor

Question 42

how can catholics spread the message of Jesus?

Answer 42

evangelise locally, nationally and globally
choosing a career like teaching medicine or caring which demonstrates Christ’s love for the world
working for catholic newspapers and magazines e.g. northern cross
working for charities such as CAFOD or SVP