Catholic Mission And Evangelism Flashcards
What is the difference between a disciple and an apostle?
Disciple = follower Apostle = teacher
What are the five points in history of evangelism?
Easier to understand god’s message through JESUS
Jesus commissioned apostles to go out and baptise people
Apostles and clergy continued to preach gospel
Missionaries traveled the world, spreading the faith
Catholics today continue the faith, keeping the church alive
What is proselytising?
Trying to convert people in a negative way
What is evangelism?
Evangelism is sharing and living out the gospel message. By watching actions and hearing the message, others may want to learn more of jesus
Who are the evangelists? What did they do?
Matthew, mark, Luke and john, they wrote first four parts of the bible
Where do the church mainly focus their evangelising?
The secular West, where gospel message is often ignored
Today, what is the main mission of the church?
To strengthen faith, speaking to those who may have lost their faith
What is the idea of new evangelisation?
Strengthening the faith as opposed to converting others
What is a Catholic ‘mission’?
When someone is sent to teach others about their faith
What are three ways to carry out local evangelisation?
Choice of career e.g. Doctor, teacher
Spread the gospel at work
Through vocation such as marriage showing Christ’s love
What are two ways to carry out national evangelisation?
Attending national workshops and conferences on the new evangelisation
Attend national events to learn about their faith
What are three ways to carry out global evangelisation?
Attend world events and learn about their faith e.g. World meeting of families
Live out their vocation internationally e.g. Pastoral workers or aid workers
May write for or use global media e.g. Blogs
What does testament mean?
Promise or covenant
What story does the Old Testament tell us?
The story of the Jewish people and their relationship with god
What are three of the great covenants of the Old Testament made between?
God and Noah
God and Abraham
God and Moses
