Church and the kingdom of God Flashcards
What is a pilgrimage
A journey that has a spiritual purpose often to a religious place
What is Catholics believe about pilgrimages
Catholics believe that life is a pilgrimage towards heaven:
We will meet God when we die
Our daily action should help us progress on our journey
The Catholic Church is called the “pilgrim people of God “
What are the stations of the cross
They are 14 images that reminders us of what happened on Jesus journey from pilots house to the place of his crucifixion
This is a token pilgrimage-during Lent Catholics walk between the stations
This is a dramatized prayer
Why do people move between the stations of the cross
Is a way to accompany Jesus on his last journey
Is away to share in Jesus suffering as a sign of gratitude and thanks
Helps the person stay focus on their prayers
Why is Jerusalem important to Catholics
The city in Israel where Jesus died
Catholics might visit Jesus tomb, the streets through which Jesus carried his cross and other nearby places connected with Jesus’s life
Why do Catholics visit Jerusalem
To share in Jesus life and suffering
To renew their faith and commitment to Jesus
Why is Rome important to Catholics
The centre of catholic faith
Where Saint Peter died and where the current place
Catholic might visit the Vatican, the tomb of Saint Peter and the cathedral of Saint John lateran
Why do Catholics visit rome
To show their commitment to the Catholic Church and their Unity with the Pope and all Catholics
Why is lourdes important to Catholics
A town in France where Saint Bernadette’s saw visions of Mary
Mary told Saint Bernadette to dig in the ground and when she did a spring appeared
The water of this spring is believed to have healing powers and Catholics visit lourdes to bathe in its waters
Why do Catholics visit Lourdes
To be healed physically or spiritually by the waters
To feel stronger and More at peace in body and mind
How does Les miserables show mission idea to show gods love through doing good actions
A thief steals silver from Bishop
The Bishop stop the police from throwing the thief in jail by saying it was a gift and urges the Thief to use the opportunity he has been given to do good
The bishops act of love and forgiveness persuade the thief to become a better person
The thief later sets of a factory to help create jobs and benefit from the wealth the Bishop gave him
How does Les Miserables show missionaries and evangelist are guided by the teachings of Jesus “he taught that having the right attitude is more important than blindly following gods laws”
The thief is constantly pursued by A former jailer. The jailer refuses to forgive the thief for his crimes and wants to send him back to prison
But at one point in the film the thief saves the jailers life and after this the jailer finds he cannot arrest the thief
The thieves kind act towards the jailer ultimately saves the thief from imprisonment. Goodness wins over the law
One of the final songs has the words - “To love other person is to see the face of God “
How does the mission show mission and evangelism requires total commitment to God
In the mission, some European Priests are doing missionary work with a group of native people in South America
When the native people are attacked by the slave traders, The priests stay to defend the native people-despite the dangers their own lies and the order of the Bishop to abandon the people
What is the kingdom of God
The kingdom of God is not a place but the idea of gods authority and rule it is seen by those who follow Jesus
What is the timeline for the kingdom of God
The kingdom began when Jesus was born
It was established by Jesus’ resurrection and the holy spirit
It is expected by Christian to spread it
It will be completed at the end of time
How does the “our father” show redemption
“Our father who art in heaven “ - Jesus wants everyone to call him father
“Hallowed be thy name” - Holy
“They kingdom come “ - asking for people to accept gods power
“They will be done on earth as it is in heaven” - when someone does the will of God the kingdom will be fully established
” give us this day our daily bread” - asking for the basics to survive
“Forgive us our trespasses “ - we need to show forgiveness
“deliver us from evil “ - asking Jesus to resist the Temptations to sin
What are the signs of the kingdom of God
Justice - To help create justice, Christians should live in a way that respects the rights of others. Taking action to help change the systems that allows injustice to continue
Peace - christians should support effort to establish peace and harmony in the world include supporting organisations to work for justice and unity in. this will lead to peace of God’s kingdom to be experienced on earth
Reconciliation - reconciliation breaks down the Barriers that exist between people. This helps peace and justice to spread and to help the kingdom of God to grow
How might justice look in practice
Respect the dignity of every person
Recognises that people are created and loved by God
Ensure that all people have access to basic human rights
How might peace look in practice
Comes from a person’s heart
Is the removal of tension caused by suspicion, resentment and mistreatment
Is a state of total trust and unity between people
How might reconciliation look in practice
Brings together people who have broken apart
Requires people to learn from the past and work together
Relies on acceptance and empathy
