10.2 Flashcards
1
Q
Why the bible has authority and importance for catholics?
A
- teaching of JESUS
- BASIS of Christian faith
- WORD of God
- how to live a good Christian life è.g. TEN COMMANDMENTS
2
Q
Explain role of the parish priest?
A
- administer the SACRAMENTS
- advise the LAITY on how to live Christian life
- daily MASS and Eucharist
- TEACH parish about their faith
3
Q
Apostolic succession means…
Important?
(Successor to St. Peter)
A
- the belief that the pope is the SUCCESSOR to St. Peter
- mean the pope has inherited AUTHORITY from JESUS
- means that the PRIESTS of the church have received the SACRAMENTS from the line of the APOSTLES
- means that the church is gods REPRESENTATIVES on EARTH so we should listen to the churches opinions on modern dilemmas
4
Q
Apostolic tradition means…
Important?
(Teachings)
A
- the belief that the apostles teachings have been PASSED DOWN through word of mouth
- TEACHINGS of the church come from GOD
- ensures that the teachings are CORRECT and should be followed
- ensures that following these teachings will lead to SALVATIONS
5
Q
Why Mary is important?
A
- INTERCESSOR pray through her
- ROLE MODEL of faith
- IMMACULATE CONCEPTION (without sin) lived a pure life
- MOTHER of Jesus through her openness the incarnation could happen
6
Q
Why catholics believe the church is a means to faith/salvation?
A
- Jesus instituted the church giving it supreme AUTHORITY…
- church is based on APOSTLES TEACHINGS which allow us to grow in faith/reach salvation
- CATECHISM official teachings of the church direct ways to faith/salvation
- APOSTLES CREED teaches that… Christians believe this as its a statement is Christian beliefs
7
Q
Role and importance of the magisterium?
A
- INTERPRET the bible for catholics today e.g. Modern dilemmas
- path to SALVATION
- provides CLEAR GUIDELINES for catholics on how to live
- EXPERTS in their faith
8
Q
Protestant beliefs about the authority of the church?
A
- the bible is the ONLY AUTHORITY
- everyone is EQUAL so they VOTE on issues
- SALVATION can be only gained through the BIBLE
- LAITY have freedom to interpret the bible for themselves
9
Q
Role of the pope?
A
- LEAD the worldwide church
- ORGANISE the magisterium & make sure it’s up to date
- ORDAIN new cardinals and bishops
- GUIDANCE on modern dilemmas
10
Q
Role of the bishops?
A
- look after NEEDS of PRIESTS and LAITY
- RESPONSIBLE for priests in the diocese & make sure they are carrying out their duties properly
- APPOINT and ORDAIN the priests and deacons
- the LINK between the Vatican and parishes allowing the popes reach to be throughout the church
11
Q
Celibacy of the clergy why it’s important to Catholics?
A
- FOLLOW In Jesus’ footsteps e.g. Christ’s disciples on earth
- TRADITION handed down from St. Paul.
- priests can be completely DEVOTED to God and their parish
- they are not DISTRACTED by their own family issues
12
Q
Why other Christians allow priests to marry?
A
- ST PETER was married
- married priests can better UNDERSTAND their laity to give them better advice
- celibacy PUTS PRIESTS OFF e.g. Catholic Church has a shortage
- believe that by loving a family you are also loving God and set a good ROLE MODEL for the laity
13
Q
Meaning of the Church as the body of Christ?
A
- christians continue the work of Jesus and are his physical PRESENCE on earth
- Jesus lives on through his followers, his body on EARTH
- church has the RESPONSIBILITY to care for the poor, sick and the hungry
- like a body has different parts, each Christian has a UNIQUE PART to play in carrying on the work of Christ.
14
Q
Importance of the church as the body of Christ?
A
- in the BIBLE, St. Paul describes the church in the New Testament
- explains why MASS is so important. Christians gather together as one body and receive the body of Christ
- Christians continue the work of Christ on EARTH
- each have a UNIQUE VOCATION to fulfil but part of one body
15
Q
Against church as body of Christ?
A
- lots of different Christians denominations, not one body
- Many Christians do not carry out Jesus’ work
- some Christians even priests commit grave sins that harm the church
