Canonisation And Papal Encyclicals Flashcards
1
Q
What is canonisation?
A
Declaring a person as a Saint meaning that they are in heaven and worthy of honour
2
Q
What are the 4 stages of Sainthood?
A
1 - Servant of God ( Examination of Life )
2 - Venerable
3 - Blessed ( Requires a miracle )
4 - Saint ( Requires a miracle )
3
Q
How many miracles does a Matyr need?
A
Only one as they died for their faith in God
4
Q
What is Papal Encyclicals?
A
A letter from the Pope to the world about a specific subject needed for the people to understand on modern day issues or not in the Bible
5
Q
What are examples of Papal Encyclicals?
A
Laudato Si - Environmental Problem
Fratelli Tutti - Care for our common home
Humanae Vitae - Contraception and abortion
