Catholicism Britain Flashcards
What is a mission?
A mission is working on behalf of God with people who are not necessarily Christian.
What is the definition of a missionary?
A missionary is someone who goes to preach and teach about Jesus.
Give 1 sentence ablut who Alban was.
Alban was a Roman soldier who knew nothing about Jesus until a he took in a priest.
Why was Augustine so important to this country?
Augustine was so important as he introduced Catholicism to England and he baptised the kimg at that time Ethelbert.
What happened in 602AD?
In 602 Saint Agustine is made Archbishop of Canterbury and his cathedral starts to be built.
What year did monasteries and Christan communities appear in Britain?
In 650AD monasteries and Christan communities appear in Britain.
What is the stand that the bible is placed on in the chrurch?
It is called the lecturn.
What colour represents lent in the liturgical year?
Purple represents lent.
Why are cathedrals so grand and decorated so well?
The cathedrals are so grand and well decorated because when they were built is was a chance for craftsmen to show off and build a monument for God. Also the cathedral is meant to be the central hub on the dioceses so it needs to be well decorated.
What is the order of mass?
- Priest begons by welcoming everyone to the mass.
- The everyone asks God for forgiveness
- Then is the Gloria followed
- Readings and gospel
- The creed is recited(believes about god jesus holy spirit).
- The offertory(bread, wine taken up).
- Eucharist prayers prayer of thanksgiving, main part consecration of bread wine.
- Our father
- communion
- The blessing and end of mass.
What does evangelism?
Means spreading the word of God through Bible teachings.
Name some Christian denominations.
Roman Catholic, orthodox, church of England, quakers, baptist.
What is the difference between a church and cathedral?
The difference is that a cathedral is more exravigant and has a bishops seat.
What do stain glass windows do?
They are very beautiful and they praise god and make churches look good. Thy used to show stories to illterate people
When is the colour purple used?
It is the colour of penitence used at lent and advent(preperation)
What is green used for in the liturgical year?
The colour of nature-ordinary times
What is white/gold used for in the liturgical year?
Olour of festivals and special occasions-christmas Easter, what is th ecolour red used in the liturgical year
What does the clour red mean in the liturgical year?
Colour of the holy spirit- used at pentecost and some saints days