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Christianity in Britain Flashcards

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Why was it so difficult to be a christian during the time of St Alban?

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As the christian faith were enemies of the Roman Empire as they didn’t want to break the first commandment, do not worship other Gods, but the Roman Empire were trying to get them to worship the emperor.

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Why did the Romans prosecute Christians at that time?

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As Christians didn’t want to worship the Emperor as a God.

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How did St Alban become involved with Christian teaching?

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When an old christian priest came to his house. Alban didn’t want to kill or torture the priest because he was christian but instead he asked the priest questions and learned about the christian faith.

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Why didn’t Alban hand the priest over to the governor?

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As he was curious and interested into why the priest carried on believing in the christian faith even though it put him in danger.

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How did Alban first show that he had accepted the teachings of Jesus?

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It was by putting on the priests robes and clothes.

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How did Alban show that he was a good example for christians today?

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He accepted the priest into his hime and he did not betray his new found faith.

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Who was the first Archbishop of Canterbury?

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St Augustine was the first Archbishop of Canterbury.

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What did St Augustine become known as?

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St Augustine became known as the ‘Apostle of England’

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What mission did Augustine get chosen to do?

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Augustine was chosen to lead a missionary to convert the people of England to christianity.

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Where was St Augustine buried?

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St Augustine was buried in the Abbey church of SS. Peter and Paul.

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Where was St Augustine born?

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He was born in Italy (probably)

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When did St Augustine die?

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In May 604

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In the Christianity in Britain timeline what happened in 590AD (first date)?

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Pope Gregory became convinced that the world was going to end and that he would soon be judged by God. He felt he had a special responsibility to convert as many people before than as possible.

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In the Christianity in Britain timeline what happened in 597AD(second date)?

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St Augustine brought Roman Christianity to the Uk for the first time. Augustine is welcomed by king Aethelbert. Augustine converts the king and his people, and builds a monastery at Canterbury

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In the Christianity in Britain timeline what happened in 602AD(third date)?

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St Augustine is made Archbishop of Canterbury and his Cathedral starts to be built.

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In the Christianity in Britain timeline what happened in 623AD(fourth date)?

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Other missionaries come from Rome and convert other kings. But when the kings died, people often abandoned christianity. It eventually takes Irish reinforcement to help make sure the UK stays Christian.

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In the Christianity in Britain timeline what happened in 650AD(fifth date)?

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After about three generations, many of the native English have turned to Christianity. Lots of Monasteries and Christian communities appear. The communities help bring Christian belief to the ordinary people.

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What is the Christian year also known as?

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The liturgical year.

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When does the christian year start and end?

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It starts on the first Sunday of Advent (usually the last sunday of November) and ends on the Feast day of Christ the king.

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How many different colours are there that priests wear during the liturgical year? And what are they?

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4 main different colours. They are Purple, Gold/Yellow/White, Red, and Green

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In the liturgical year why does the priest wears purple?

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Purple-this is a time of preparation like Advent or Lent.

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In the liturgical year why does the priest wears Gold/Yellow/White?

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Gold/Yellow/White-this is a time of celebration like Christmas or Easter.

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In the liturgical year why does the priest wears Red?

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Red-this is a time of the Holy Spirit OR to remember the death of a Martyr or Saint.

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In the liturgical year why does the priest wears Green?

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Green-this is the normal colour-the colour of Ordinary Time.

25
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Give examples of two Cathedrals?

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1) Westminster Cathedral

2) St George’s Cathedral, Southwark

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What is a Cathedral?

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the principal church of a diocese, with which the bishop is officially associated.

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Why do we find Stained Glass Windows in churches and what can they tell us about Christian beliefs?

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As they are able to show stories from the Bible which help people that can’t read or write to understand it. It shows devotion that someone has for God and their religion as they would spend lots of time making it.

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Why are Stained Glass Windows with lots of Bible stories called “The poor man’s Bible”?

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As poor people, who could not afford bibles or is able to read or write, is able to learn Bible stories without paying by looking at the window, which has many stories.

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Why might medieval churches have been built with stained glass windows?Who were they for?

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As most people could not read or write at this time meaning that they were built for illiterate people. People could see stories and understand them from the bible just from these windows.

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In a church, what is the Lectern?

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The Lectern is usually the stand where the Bible rests and is read from. It is near the altar which is at the front of the church, this is because the audience are facing towards it, making it easier for people to hear and see.

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In a church, what is the pulpit?

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This is a platform where the priest talks usually based on a bible passage. The pulpit is mostly found on the side at the front of the church to make it easier to hear and see.

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In a church, what is the Sanctuary?

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A sanctuary is the area around the Altar. It is at the front of the church where the altar is, this is because it holds the altar and rases it up for everyone to see.

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In a church, what is the Altar?

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The Altar is the holiest part of the church which is a table where the bread and wine are consecrated. It is at the front of the church on the sanctuary so that it faces everyone, making it easier to see.

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In a church, what is the Font?

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The font is a bowl which holds holy water. This is at the front of the church so that people can see and celebrate when you get baptised.

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In a church, what is the Sanctuary lamp?

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The sanctuary lamp is a red lamp by the tabernacle to show the presence of the reserved sacrament.

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In a church, what is the Tabernacle?

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This is a fixed box where the Eucharist is stored. It is at the front of the church next to the front ball so that people can see it as they walk in.

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In a church, what is the Crucifix?

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This is a physical representation of christ on the cross. It is found on the wall behind the altar for everyone to see.

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In a church, what are the stations of the cross?

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These are the physical images on the walls of the church to show what happened to Jesus on the day of his crucifixion. They are around the church so you can walk around and see them in order.

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In a church, what is the Confessional?

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The box where the person doing there confession goes. It can be anywhere in the church but is usually right at the back of the church.

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In a church, what is the Nave?

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This is the central part of the church building where the people congregate and sit.

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In a church, what is the flying buttress?

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This is a buttress standing from a separate column in the church, typically forming an arch with the wall it supports. It can be found in different places in different churches.

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In the different parts of the mass what is the greeting?

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The part of the mass when the congregation are welcomed.

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In the different parts of the mass what is the penitential rite?

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The time of the mass when people say sorry for and have their sons forgiven.

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In the different parts of the mass what is the liturgy of the word?

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Readings are read from the old and new Testament and the Gospels.

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In the different parts of the mass what is the creed?

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A proclamation by the congregation of all the things that the religion believes in.

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In the different parts of the mass what is the bidding prayers?

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Prayers by congregation asking for God to help with different things.

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In the different parts of the mass what is the offertory?

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The gifts of bread and wine to be used at consecration are brought to the altar.

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In the different parts of the mass what is the Eucharistic prayer?

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The prayer in which the bread and wine are turned into the body and blood at consecration.

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In the different parts of the mass what is the sign of peace?

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The time of the mass where the congregation offer one another a gesture of good will.

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In the different parts of the mass what is the communion?

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The time of the mass where the body of christ is consumed.

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In the different parts of the mass what is the blessing and dismissal?

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The priest blesses the people and sends them out to spread the good news.

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What is the order of the mass?

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Greeting, penitential rite, liturgy of the word, creed, bidding prayers, offertory, eucharistic prayer, sign of peace, communion, blessing and dismissal.

Year 9- RE (4 decks)

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