The Worldwide Church Flashcards
(14 cards)
What is the worldwide Church?
It refers to all Christians globally, united in faith and mission.
What are the goals of the worldwide Church?
To promote Christian unity, share the gospel, tackle poverty, homelessness and conflict, support the persecuted and work for reconciliation.
What is reconciliation in Christianity?
Reconciliation means restoring relationships, between people, groups, or with God. Christians believe Jesus’ death made reconciliation possible and aim to be peacemakers.
How do Christians work for reconciliation?
They help to resolve conflicts, and support truth and forgiveness, and also run programmes to bring together divided groups of people.
What is the Corrymeela Community?
A Christian organisation in Northern Ireland that works for peace and reconciliation between Catholic and Protestant communities. It brings people together through dialogue, shared experiences, and healing.
Quotes for working for reconciliation:
“Blessed are the peacemakers.”
– Matthew 5:9
“As far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”
– Romans 12:18
How are Christians persecuted today?
Many may face violence, threats, imprisonment or torture, whilst others may be victims of social prejudice, alongside discrimination in schools, workplaces or in the eyes of law.
How do churches respond to persecution?
Praying for the persecuted, offering practical support and legal aid and campaigning for human rights and freedom of belief.
Why do Christians see persecution as part of faith?
Jesus said His followers would be persecuted. Many Christians see it as a chance to grow stronger in faith and share in Christ’s suffering.
“If the world hates you, know it has hated me before it hated you.”
- John 15:18
What is CAFOD?
CAFOD (Catholic Agency For Overseas Development) is a Catholic charity that provides emergency aid, long-term development assistance and campaigns for justice and sustainability. They work globally to relieve poverty and injustice.
How does CAFOD reflect Christian teachings?
They follow Jesus’ teachings to love your neighbour, and help the poor. They believe that action needs to be taken to combat injustice people in suffering face, whilst others may have so much more.
What kind of projects does CAFOD support?
Food and water programmes in Africa and Asia,
Supporting refugees and victims of war,
Increasing access to water in deprived areas,
Increasing education opportunities and improving healthcare services.
(They started in England and Wales, and now aim to help poor communities in Africa, Asia, South America and the Middle East.)
Why is the worldwide Church important today?
It helps spread faith, provide global support, promote peace and justice, and show Christian love in action across nations.
Quotes about persecution:
“Blessed are those who are persecuted.”
– Matthew 5:10
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves.”
– Proverbs 31:8
