Ch5: Church and the kingdom of God Flashcards
Gaudium et Spes 57
Quote
Christians, on pilgrimage toward the heavenly city, should seek and think of these things which are above.
Also connects to Christian’s lives
How many images in the stations of the cross
14
What does moving between the stations of the cross represent?
- Is a way to accompany Jesus on his last journey
- Is a way to share in Jesus’ suffering as a sign on gratitude
- Helps the person to stay focused on their prayers.
This is an example of Dramatised Prayer
What do Catholics believe life is?
A pilgrimage towards heaven.
Why is Jerusalem important as a pilgrimage destination? Why do Catholics go there?
- City where Jesus died
- Catholics can visit places connected to Jesus’ life.
- To share in Jesus’ suffering
- To renew their faith and commitment to Jesus
Why is Rome important as a pilgrimage destination? Why do Catholics go there?
- Centre of Catholic faith
- Where Pope lives
- Might visit Vatican or tomb of St Peter
- To show commitment to Catholic Church
- To show unity to Pope
Why is Lourdes important as a pilgrimage destination? Why do Catholics go there?
- St Bernadette saw vision of Mary
- Waters of spring are believed to have healing powers
- To be healed physically or spiritually by the waters
- To feel at peace in body and mind
Why is Walsingham important as a pilgrimage destination? Why do Catholics go there?
- Contains national Catholic shrine for England
- Catholics often walk in procession & may attend mass there.
- To go on pilgrimage without having to go abroad
- To spend time in prayer with other Catholics
- To make themselves more aware of their place in the church
How does Les miserables show Catholic attitude towards mission or evangelism?
- Show God’s love through doing good actions –> the bishop at the start forgives Valjean & this helpes him to become a better person.
- Missionaries hope that actions that express God’s love and forgiveness will have a real effect on the other people, influencing them to do good things in turn.
- Having the right attitude is more important to blindly following God’s law –> Valjean saves Javert’s life, and Javert finds he cannot arrest him. Javert saves him from prison.
- Showing Love, kindness, and forgiveness are sometimes more important in missionary work that following the rules.
Last point could possibly be linked to Judaism- Pikuach Nefesh priority.
How does The Mission show Catholic attitude towards mission or evangelism?
- Mission and evangelism require total commitment to God –> Priests stay to defend natives.
- Missionaries and evangelists may face hardships but these should not lessen their commitment.
- Sometimes goodness may involve ignoring church law.
Inter mirifica 14
Film quote
“The production and showing of films that have value…ought to be encouraged”
I___ M___ ___?
Kingdom of God timeline
- Began when Jesus was born
- Established through Jesus’ resurrection & coming of Holy Spirit
- Extended by Chritsians who form & help to spread the KoG on Earth
- Completed at the end of time
5 key points in the ‘Our Father’
- “Our Father…”: Jesus wants all people to be able to call God their ‘father’
- “thy kingdom come”: Prayer for God’s Kingdom to come
- “thy will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven: When everyone does the will of God, the Kingdom will be fully established.
- “Give us this day our daily bread”: asking God to provide basics needed to survive so people can focus on God, making the kingdom grow.
- “Deliver us from evil”: Prayer to resist temptation which will make the kingdom grow as more people choose to accpet God.
What does the KoG require?
3 things
Justice, Peace, reconciliation
Justice
4 things + Quote
- “Goods created by God should, in fact, reach everyone” (CCC 2459)
- Respects dignity
- Treat all people fairly
- Recognise that all people are created & loved by God
- Ensure all have access to basic human rights.
Peace
5 things
- Is believed to come from a person’s heart
- Requires people to accept rights of every individual
- Removal of tensions caused by suspicion, resentment ect.
- Flows from justice- No justice, No peace
- State of total trust & unity between all people
Reconciliation
4 things
- Brings together people who have broken apart- think of ‘The Prodigal Son’
- Relies on acceptance & empathy
- restores damaged relationships
- Requires people to learn from the past & work together