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church and the kingdom of God Flashcards

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what is a pilgrimage?

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a journey that has a spiritual purpose, where the destination may be a sacred religious place

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why do catholics believe that life is a pilgrimage?

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it is a journey to meet God in heaven at death

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what does life being a pilgrimage mean?

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-life is a journey towards God, catholics will complete this journey and meet God when they die during their lifetime
-a catholic’s actions should reflect the idea of making progress on the journey towards God
-everything they do should contribute to this purpose of getting closer to God
-the church are the pilgrim people of God

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what are the stations of the cross?

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-a series of 14 images that remind catholics of the events that happened when Jjesus had to carry his cross from pilate’s house to the hill of calvary

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where can the stations of the cross be found?

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in every church

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how do we make the stations of the cross and what effect does it have on them?

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-they walk between the stations, reflect on a short reading about the event shown, and say a prayer at each one
-dramatised prayer, which can help a person to feel more involved in the meaning of the prayer

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moving through the stations…

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-is a way to accompany Jesus on his last journey
-is a way to share in jesus’ sufferings as a sign of gratitude and thanks
-helps the person to stay focused on their prayers

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jersusalem as a pilgrimage place

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-the city in israel where Jesus died
-catholics might visit Jesus’ tomb, the via dolorosa (the street through which jesus carried his cross), and other nearby places connected with Jesus’ life

why do catholics visit?
-to share in jesus’ life and suffering
-to renew their faith and commitment to jesus

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rome as a pilgrimage place

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-the centre of catholic faith
-where st Peter died, and where the
current pope lives
-catholics might visit the vatican (home of the pope), the tomb of st peter in st peter’s basilica

why do catholics visit?
-to show their commitment to the catholic church, and their unity with the pope and all catholics

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lourdes as a pilgrimage place

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-a town in france where a young girl called bernadette saw visions of mary
-mary told bernadette to dig in the ground, and when she did a spring
appeared
-the waters of this spring are believed to have healing powers
-catholics visit lourdes to bathe in its waters

why do catholics visit?
-to be healed physically or spiritually by the waters
-to feel stronger and more at peace in body and mind

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walsingham as a pilgrimage place

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-a village in norfolk which contains the catholic national shrine for england
-in 1061, a noblewoman had visions of the house where mary lived in nazareth
-she built a copy of this house in walsingham
-catholics often walk in procession between the slipper chapel and the holy house
-they might also attend mass

why do catholics visit?
-to go on pilgrimage without having to travel abroad
-to spend time in prayer with other Catholics
-to make themselves more aware of their place in the church, the community of believers

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mission

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-to show God’s love through doing good actions
-missionaries hope that actions which express God’s love and forgiveness will have a real effect on other people, influencing them to do good things in turn

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example of mission in ‘les miserables’

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-a thief called valjean steals silver from the Bishop of digne
-the bishop stops the police from throwing valjean in jail for theft by saying it was a gift, and urges valjean to use the opportunity he has been given to do good

-the bishop’s act of love and forgiveness persuades valjean to become a better person
-he sets up a factory to help create jobs

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what are missionaries and evangelists guided by?

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-teachings of jesus, who taught that having the right attitude is more important than blindly following God’s law
-showing love, kindness and forgiveness are sometimes more important in missionary work than simply following the rules

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examples of prioritising kindness over strictly following law in ‘les miserables’

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-in les miserables, valjean is constantly pursued by his former jailer, javert
-javert refuses to forgive valjean for his crimes and wants to send him back to prison, as the law demands
-but at one point in the film, valjean saves javert’s life and after this, javert finds he cannot arrest valjean
-valjean’s kind act towards javert saves valjean from imprisonment
-goodness wins out over the law

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what do mission and evangelism require?

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-total commitment to God
-missionaries and evangelists may face hardships or ridicule as part of their work, but this should not lessen their commitment to their faith and work
-sometimes goodness may involve ignoring the demands of church law

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examples of total commitment to God in ‘the mission’:

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-in ‘thee mission’, some european priests are doing missionary work with a group of native people in south america
-when the native people are attacked by their slave traders, the priests stay to defend the native people-despite the danger to their own lives and the order of their bishops to abandon the people

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films that highlight Christian values can:

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-illustrate the power such values can have to change and improve people’s lives
-inspire and encourage christians to show these values in their own lives
-help to inspire christians to preach the gospel message to others and to show it in their lives by their actions

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quote about the catholic church and drama

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‘ought to be encouraged and assured’
-inter mirifica 14

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what is the kingdom of God?

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-refers not to a place but to the idea of God’s authority and rule/reign
-when all people live as God intends
-seen among those who follow jesus

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how was the kingdom of God established through jesus?

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1) the kingdom began when jesus was born, this is when God’s power came to earth

2) it was established through jesus’ resurrection and the coming of the HS

3) it is extended by christians, who form and help to spread the KOG on earth

4) it will be completed at the end of time, when all people will enjoy the eternal happiness of heaven

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what does ‘our father who art in heaven’ mean?

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jesus wants all people to be able to call God their ‘father, and to have a trusting relationship with him

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what does ‘hallowed be thy name’ mean?

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-this is a prayer for God to be accepted as holy
-ehen people respect the majesty and holiness of God, they recognise the importance of God in their lives, so they accept the call to become members of the KOG

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what does ‘thy kingdom come’ mean?

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this is a prayer for God’s Kingdom to come, and for people to accept the rule of God in their hearts

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what does ‘thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven’ mean?

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-accepting and following God’s will is important for establishing the kingdom
-when everyone does the will of God, the Kingdom will be fully established

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what does ‘give us this day our daily bread’ mean?

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this is a prayer asking God to help provide the basics needed to survive, so people can focus more on God, thus helping the kingdom to grow

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what does ‘forgive us our trespasses’ mean?

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-forgiveness is an important part of helping people to become closer to God
-to help spread the Kingdom, people need to show forgiveness to others as well as accepting God’s forgiveness for their own sins

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what does ‘deliver us from evil’ mean?

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-this is a prayer to resist the temptation to sin, which will be assisted by God’s grace
-the kingdom will grow as more people choose to accept God instead of rejecting him

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what are the three signs of the kingdom of God?

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justice, peace, reconciliation

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how can christians help to create justice?

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-live in a way that respects the rights of others
-take action to help change the systems in the world that let injustice continue

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justice…

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-recognises that all people are created and loved equally by God so are equal
-respects the dignity of every person
-all people have access to basic human rights

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quote about justice from the catechism

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‘goods created by God for everyone should … reach everyone’

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how can christians help to create peace?

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-by supporting all efforts to establish peace and harmony in the world
-by supporting organisations that work for justice and unity

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peace…

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-is a state of total trust and unity between all people
-flows from justice
-needs people to accept the rights of all
-is believed by catholics to come from a person’s heart

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quote about peace

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‘blessed are the peacemakers’

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why do christians help to create reconciliation?

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-reconciliation breaks down the barriers that exist between people
-this helps peace and justice to spread, which helps the KOG to grow

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reconciliation…

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-restores damaged relationships between people
-relies on acceptance and empathy
-requires people to learn from the past and work together

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quote about reconciliation

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‘forgive as the lord forgave you’

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what does the hierarchy of the church do?

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recognises people’s authority and responsibility, and brings about unity

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what is the second vatican council?

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-a series of meetings held by the Pope and bishops between 1962 and 1965
-it produced a series of documents that reflected a more modern approach to the church and the world
-the aim of was to work out how to make the church more open and accessible, and relevant to the modern world

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the pope

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-head of the church
-all authority in the church ultimately lies with him
-the pope sometimes needs to consult with other people in the hierarchy, to make sure he is making the best decisions for the whole church, for this he might call a council

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what is a council?

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a meeting with the bishops to discuss issues that affect the whole church

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which four major documents did the council produce?

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-dei verbum (the word of God)
-lumen gentium (on the Church)
-sacrosanctum concilium (on the sacred liturgy)
-gaudium et spes (the Church in the modern world)

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dei verbum (the word of God)

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-deals with the importance and the interpretation of the bible
-stresses that the bible should be taken seriously as the word of God, but should not be read in a
literal way

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lumen gentium (on the Church)

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-deals with the nature and structure of the church
-stresses that all members of the church have important roles to play, not just the pope

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sacrosanctum concilium (on the sacred liturgy)

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-deals with the liturgy and church services
-emphasises that people should be able to take a full part in the worship of God
-allows catholics to hear the mass in their own language

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gaudium et spes (the Church in the modern world)

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deals with issues related to modern society
stresses that the Church should not be separate from modern society, but should guide people on how to live in the modern world

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cardinals

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appointed by the Pope; they elect his successor

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bishops

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successors to the apostles; responsible for a diocese (a large area of churches)

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priests

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responsible for a small area of the church called a parish; administer the
sacraments and preach the word of God

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deacons

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preach the word of God & assist the priests

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lay people

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non-ordained members of the church; they share in the priestly office of Christ through their baptism

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what is the magnificat?

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prayer that mary said after she became pregnant with Jesus and visited her cousin elizabeth

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mary is the perfect _____

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disciple

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the magnificat - mary shows humility

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-mary recognises that she is only special because of what God has done for her
‘looked with favour on the lowliness of his servant

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the magnificat - mary praises God’s greatness

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-mary is aware that God has shown his love for all people by doing great things for her and for all humanity
-her whole prayer praises God for this

‘the mighty one’

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the magnificat - mary shows her acceptance of God’s will

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-mary willingly accepted the role of mother of jesus
-her praise of God in this prayer confirms her readiness to follow God’s will

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the magnificat - mary shows her trust in God

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-when Mary said this prayer, she was a pregnant, unmarried teenager who could have been killed for alleged adultery
-butt she trusted God to protect her as she was doing his will
-the prayer shows mary’s belief that God will help people who are weak and poor, like her

‘he has filled the hungry with good things’

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why is the magnificat controversial?

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-there is a sense of revolution within the prayer
-some people think the magnificat supports those who are rebelling against their governments
-they believe it encourages the weak and poor to rise up against those in power to help spread the kingdom of God on earth
-other people think the prayer just shows that God supports the weak and helpless, and that those who trust in God will be saved

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quotes that show that the magnificat is controversial?

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-he has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly

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what are the four marks of the church?

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one, holy, catholic and apostolic
(important characteristics that define the nature of the catholic church)

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the church as one

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-the church is one united body
-while it is made up of many individual churches, these are all part of the one church, just as limbs form part of one human body

-at the last supper jesus prayed to God that his followers ‘may all be one’
-jesus prayed to God that his church aims to achieve this today

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the church as holy

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-the presence of God makes the church holy
-all christians and the church as a whole are guided by the HS
-every member of the church is also made holy through baptism

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the church as catholic

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-the word ‘catholic’ means ‘related to the whole’ or ‘worldwide’
-the beliefs of the church are universal, held by catholics everywhere in the world

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the church as apostolic

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-the church’s teachings are built on the teachings of the 12 apostles
-the successors to the apostles (the pope and the bishops) guide the church today

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apostolic succession and the magisterium

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-catholics believe the bishops and the pope are successors to the apostles
-this means the authority of the apostles has been passed down from one generation of bishops to the next
-it also means the authority of peter (who led the apostles and the early church) has been passed down to the current pope, who leads the Church today
-the combined authority of the bishops and the pope is known as the magisterium
-catholics believe the church is guided by the HS

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what happens when the pope makes a formal declaration of an official doctrine?

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he is speaking as the head of the church and on those occasions, he speaks infallibly - he cannot be wrong

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how is the church conciliar?

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-councils are sometimes held to make important decisions and update church teachings
-these help the pope to discuss difficult issues with other members of the church, and to understand the feelings of the whole catholic community
-councils influence the teachings and direction of the Church
-councils express the voice of the whole church

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what does conciliar mean?

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relating to or proceeding from a council

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how is the church pontifical?

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-the pope is the leader of the church and has the highest authority
-this authority has been passed down over generations from peter, who was chosen by jesus to lead the apostles -the pope the representative of christ
on earth
-the pope’s teachings must be taken very serious, and can be declared infallible (without error)
-the decisions of a council have no authority until they are approved by the pope

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what does pontifical mean?

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relating to the pope

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what should catholics do for the poorest and weakest members of society?

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-help to support them
-help relieve their suffering

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why is the church against economic exploitation and a culture of greed?

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it leads to inequality and suffering

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what is SVP?

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-an international catholic charity that works locally
-SVP has members all around the world, who work in small groups to provide help to individual people in a local area
-their main aim is to offer friendship and practical help to people in need in the local area

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what do SVP members do locally?

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-SVP members visit people in need in their homes, or in hospitals, care homes and prisons
-they offer support, friendship and advice to people who are vulnerable
-SVP also help individuals with practical needs (eg: shopping and household chores)
-SVP run slightly bigger projects to help the local community (eg: summer camps for children or provide food for the homeless)

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CAFOD

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-CAFOD is the official charity for the catholic church in england and wales -its main aim is to help people living in poverty to become more self-reliant, by working nationally and globally
-it offers help to people in other countries, and challenges national and international policies or companies

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what does CAFOD do?

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-CAFOD provides emergency aid in places overseas where natural disasters or war have ruined lives, they also help the victims of these disasters to rebuild their lives by providing long-term aid
-CAFOD challenges national and international laws and policies that hurt those living in poverty
-CAFOD provides legal assistance to people who are being threatened by the actions of national or international companies

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kingdom values

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values (or standards for living) that God wants people to have as members of his Kingdom

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vocation

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a call from God to use their talents for a particular purpose

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examples of kingdom values

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-gentleness
-humility
-obedience to God
-mercy
-love
-a desire for peace
-a wish to serve God

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what is a priest!

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an ordained minister of the catholic church; one who is chosen to celebrate mass, preach and forgive sins

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what do priests take?

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-a promise of celibacy (a promise not to marry or have sex)
-they commit themselves, body and soul, to God
-a promise of obedience to their bishop, knowing they are obeying the voice of God

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what do priests do for others?

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serves them and, because priests don’t have a family, they are always free to help others

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which kingdom value unites a family together?

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love

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how do kingdom values affect family dynamics?

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-catholic parents try to show kingdom values in their relationship with each other
-they also aim to teach their children kingdom values (by doing so they help to spread the KOG on earth)

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what are monks and nuns

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people who commit themselves to God by living in a small religious community where life centres around prayer

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what are religious brothers and sisters?

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people who commit themselves to God, but are more focused on going out into the world to help other people

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what do catholics who commit to a religious life take?

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vows of poverty, chastity and obedience to show they have committed to God’s values

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why type of lives do people with religious lives live?

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-simple lives, dedicated to prayer and serving others
-they start and end each day with prayer
- they may take on roles such as teachers, nurses or care workers, to show love through helping others
-monasteries have a sense of peace that other people can come and share in

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how has the pope worked for justice?

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-when pope francis became archbishop of buenos aires, he increased the number of priests working among the poor

-he aims to inspire others to live more simply to help reduce inequality (he lives in a small modest flat rather than the large official apartments in the vatican)

-he speaks out against all forms of abuse

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how has the pope worked for peace?

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-during 2014-15, he played a major role in restoring relations between cuba and the USA (there had previously been tension between these countries since the 1950s)

-he brings together leaders of countries that have been at war with each other (eg: in 2014 he met and prayed with the palestinian and israeli presidents)

-he uses his public addresses to pray for peace

-he often prays for areas in the world that are facing great conflict and tension

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how was the pope worked for reconciliation?

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-every maundy thursday he goes to a local prison and washes the feet of 12 prisoners, including muslims (this shows his belief that people who have committed crimes should still be accepted by society)

-he has visited areas of tension in the world, trying to help restore harmony

-he has helped to reconcile some of the tensions between muslims, jews and christians (eg: as archbishop he arranged services in his cathedral where muslim and jewish leaders could pray together with him)

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