Authority and Leadership Flashcards

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1

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God

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2
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Pope

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3
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3

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Cardinals

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4
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4

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Archbishops

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5
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5

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Bishops

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6
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Priests

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7
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7

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People

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8
Q

What are the synonyms for the word ‘Pope’?

A
  • Holy Father
  • Bishop of Rome
  • Vicar of Christ
  • Servant of the Servants of God
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9
Q

How many Popes have there been in total?

A

Over 260

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10
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Who was the first Pope?

A

Saint Peter

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11
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What does the name ‘Peter’ also mean?

A

‘Rock’ or ‘Stone’ in Greek

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12
Q

On this ____ I will build my ______

A

rock, church

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13
Q

What are Cardinals before they become one?

A

A Bishop / Archbishop

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14
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Who do Cardinals elect?

A

The Pope

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15
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What is the maximum age to become a Cardinal?

A

80 years old

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16
Q

Who is our current Cardinal?

A

Vincent Nichols

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17
Q

What three vows does someone make when they become part of a religious
community?

A
  • Obedience
  • Poverty
  • Chastity
18
Q

What is the vow of Obedience?

A

the promise to obey Christ (represented by the senior member of the monastery).

19
Q

What is the vow of Poverty?

A

The monk cannot own anything

20
Q

What is the vow of Chastity?

A

The monk cannot have a sexual relationship nor get married

21
Q

What are the three types of Religious Order?

A
  • Priests
  • Monks
  • Nuns
22
Q

What are the Sacraments of Communion and Mission?

A
  • Holy Orders

- Marriage

23
Q

What happens after a Pope dies?

A

His ring of office (the Fisherman’s Ring) and his personal Seal are broken (new ones will will made for the new Pope).

24
Q

Who is placed in temporary charge of the church after the Pope dies?

A

A cardinal called the “Carmelango”.

25
Q

What does the Carmelango do?

A

Takes temporary charge of the Church and makes sure that the new Pope is chosen.

26
Q

How many days of mourning are there after the Pope’s funeral?

A

9 days

27
Q

What happens a week after the days of mourning?

A

The College of Cardinals meet to start the electoral process.

28
Q

What is the name of the electoral process?

A

Conclave

29
Q

What cardinals are allowed to take part

A

Cardinals under the age of 80

30
Q

What do the Cardinals do in the Sistine Chapel?

A

They meet and pray and then are locked into an annexe of the chapel.

31
Q

What do they do in the Chapel Annexe

A

Cast their votes in a secret ballot.

32
Q

When can the Cardinals leave the Chapel Annexe?

A

When the Pope is elected.

33
Q

How many votes must there be for a new Pope to be elected?

A

At least two thirds plus one votes, but if a Pope is not elected within two weeks a vote of half plus one can be accepted.

34
Q

How many ballots are there each day, and when?

A

There are two ballots taken each morning and each afternoon (four in total).

35
Q

What happens if a ballot does not result in election (not enough votes)?

A

The ballot papers are burned with a chemical which makes the smoke black as it comes out the chimney of the Chapel.

36
Q

How does the public know if there is not yet a new Pope?

A

It can be seen by the public in St. Peter’s Square.

37
Q

What happens if a ballot is successful?

A

The ballot papers are burned without the chemical and white smoke comes out of the chimney. Everybody then knows that there is new Pope.

38
Q

What happens when a new Pope is elected?

A

The Dean of the College of Cardinals announces from the balcony in St. Peter’s Square and then introduces the new Pope to the world.

39
Q

What does the Dean of the College of Cardinals announce?

A

‘Habemaus papam’ (we have a Pope)

40
Q

What happens after a new Pope is elected?

A

Although the new Pope immediately takes over the responsibilities of his position, it is a little while before his official enthronement takes place with all the pageantry of a royal coronation.