Church and the Kingdom of God Flashcards
Pilgrimage
A dramatised journey. It has spiritual and religious significance.
Dramatised prayer
a form of prayer that includes actions and moving.
Pilgrim
a person on a religious journey reflecting their journey to heaven.
Catholic places of pilgrimage
Rome, Lourdes, Jerusalem, Walsingham
What is the hierarchy of the CC?(from highest to lowest)~
Pope, Cardinal, Bishop, Priest, Deacon, Laity
3 sources of authority in the CC:
Bible, Magisterium, Tradition
Bible
word of God, written by humans
Tradition
things that have been passed down since the apostles, and recorded in the Catechism.
The Pope as the head of the Catholic Church
- The pope is the head of the CC.
- All teachings of the church and anything that is updated within the church must come from him.
- Catholics believe that the pope is the successor to St Peter.
The Pope as the head of the Catholic Church
- The pope is the head of the CC.
- All teachings of the church and anything that is updated within the church must come from him.
- Catholics believe that the pope is the successor to St Peter.
Second Vatican Council
The congregation of bishops called by Pope XXIII in 1962-65.
Apostolic succession
The power of the apostles passed on to the next generation of bishops(pope).
The 4 Marks of the Church:
- One
- Holy
- Catholic
- Apostolic
Conciliar
When the authority of the Magisterium is expressed through the pope in a council.
Pontifical
when the teachings of the church are presented by the pope.
Kingdom of God
the reign of God, where all people live as God intends
Signs of the Kingdom of God:
- Justice
- Peace
- Reconciliation
Kingdom values
The values or standards of living God wants people to follow
Mission
‘sending out; people with a job or function to perform’
Evangelism
Preaching the good news about Jesus to other people.
