10.4 Flashcards
Explain WHY Christians use the teachings of the sermon on the mount on money/displaying religion/golden rule as a guide for living
- JESUS taught the sermon on the mount, Jesus is the son of God…
- in the BIBLE…
- following the teachings allows Christians to ACHIEVE SALVATION
- practical guide that allows us to live a CHRISTIAN LIFE
Why vocation is important to Christians
- Vocation means a CALLING from God. Reminds Christians that they have a purpose
- Christians must do GODS WILL to achieve SALVATION
- given certain GIFTS and TALENTS to use for the benefits of others
- CATECHISM teaches that one of our Christian DUTIES to find and live out our vocation
Explain how Christians use the teachings on the sermon on the mount on displaying religion as a guide for living
- people should PRAY in private, focus on their relationship with God
- people should FAST in private
- when a person gives ALMS (gives to charity, helps others)
- use their faith to get CLOSER TO GOD and to help them live a Christian life
Explain how Christians use the sermon on the mount as a guide for living
DISPLAYING religion- teachings remind Christians to only use their religion for others (prayer) or to improve their relationship with God
Use of MONEY- reminds Christians that they should not put desire for money before their relationship with God
TREATMENT OF OTHERS-teachings convey that we should always care for our neighbour and treat them as we would like to be treated
PATH TO SALVATION-by following these teachings Christians have a practical guide to attaining eternal life
Explain how Christians use the golden rule as a guide for living
CHARITY WORK-use their time and talents for the benefit of others
PRAYER LIFE-actively pray for others and their benefit
SVP or DOCTOR- voluntary time giving to help the sick or elderly/using talents in their work
DAILY LIFE-treating others with respect
MARRIAGE- putting their husband/wife first in the marriage
How do Christians show vocation in daily life
CAREER-doctor/nurse/teacher that helps others
MARRIAGE- sacrament and a vocation
LOVE OF OTHERS
PRAYER &ATTENDING MASS
Explain HOW Christians use the sermon on the mount on MONEY as a guide for living
- teaches them better to gain SPIRITUALLY than financially
- teaches Christians not to HOARD MONEY
- reminds Christians not to make money into a GOD
- it teaches that we should trust in gods PROVIDENCE we should trust that he will PROVIDE for us
How and why some Christians show vocation by taking holy orders
- special CALLING from God to devote their lives to his service through becoming a priest
- by taking up HOLY ORDERS men copy the work of the APOSTLES by giving up everything to follow Jesus
- by taking holy orders men try to build the Kingdom of God by running parish communities
- they want to serve God in the church by celebrating the sacraments that give spiritual food and strength to people
How some Christians are involved in working for social community cohesion
- INDIVIDUAL Christians work for cohesion by being friends with people of different ethnic groups and religions
- CATHOLIC EDUCATION SERVICE does it by encouraging the study of non-Christian religions
- CHURCHES TOGETHER encourages different ethnic groups to work together and sets up the churches racial justice network
- some Christians take part in LOCAL ACTIVITIES with other faiths and minority groups to improve quality of life in communities
Why some Christians work towards community cohesion
- PARABLE OF THE GOOD SAMARITAN teaches that Christians should love their neighbours of all races
- God made us all in his IMAGE so we are all equal in the eyes of God
- CATECHISM teaches that it is the duty of all catholics to work towards social and community cohesion
- St PAUL taught that all humans come from Adam, all ethnic groups are equal to each other
Why Christians use the 10 commandments as a guide for living
- precise list of RULES from God on how to behave so we can live a good Christian life
- by following these rules it allows Christians to achieve SALVATION
- by following the first 3 they worship ONLY GOD
- by following the last 7 they are LOVING their neighbours
How one Catholic organisation helps to relieve poverty and suffering in the UK
St Vincent de Paul society (SVP)
- organising HOLIDAY schemes for children from poor or broken homes leading to increasing their self esteem and confidence
- organising HOUSING ASSOCIATIONS to provide affordable housing for the homeless or overcrowded poor families
- providing DROP IN CENTRES for lonely people to have an opportunity to socialise
- regular VISITING and personal care to the lonely, housebound, sick, families with difficulties
Why Catholic organisations help to relieve poverty and suffering in the UK
- follow in JESUS FOOTSTEPS as he did all he could to help the suffering
- a way to love your NEIGHBOUR
- all humans are EQUAL so we should help each other
- CHURCH teaches that catholics should relieve poverty and suffering in their parish
