Church and the Kingdom of God RS GCSE Flashcards by Yuvraj Gakhar

What is a pilgrim

a person on a religious journey

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In what way is life a pilgrimage

We live our life in an attempt to go to heaven

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What are the Stations of the Cross

the 14 stations around a church that depict the events of Good Friday

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What is Lent

40 days before Easter

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In what way are the stations of the Cross ‘ dramatized prayer’

It involves performing actions such as genuflecting and kneeling

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Name 4 places of pilgrimage

Jerusalem, Walsingham, Rome, Lourdes

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Which street is the “Way of the Cross” in Jerusalem

Via Dolorosa

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Around which figure is the Immaculate Conception based, and what does it mean

The Virgin Mary, she was conceived free of Original Sin

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Why do people go on pilgrimages (3)

express thanks to God
forgiveness of sins
renew commitment to faith

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Which saint was crucified and buried in Rome

Saint Peter

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What do Catholics believe happened in Lourdes
- Which year was this

St Bernadette saw Mary in visions 18 times
- 1858

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What do Catholics believe happened in Walsingham
- Which year was this

Richeldis, a Saxon noblewoman, had a vision where she saw Mary
- 1061

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What is the meaning of evangelism

preaching the good news about Jesus to others

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Name 2 films that show the message of Christianity

Mission, Les Miserables

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In both Mission and Les Miserables, what is the central conflict

between law and grace

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Where is the Mission set

land of the Guarani in South America

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Define the Kingdom of God

Reign of God, where all people live as God intends

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Who taught the disciples of the Lord’s Prayer

Jesus

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What are the two types of sin

Mortal and Venial

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What does hallowed mean

made holy

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What does Abba mean

Father

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And lead us not into ___

temptation

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What is justice

bringing about what is just and fair

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What is peace

a state of trust and unity between people

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What is reconciliation

restoration of harmony after relationships have broken

What are the signs of the Kingdom

justice, peace, reconciliation

What is the Hebrew word for peace

Shalom

What is the hierarchy of the Catholic Church

a ranking system that brings about unity and recognises authority

How are Popes decided

through the cardinals' choice

What are the lay people, or the laity

non-ordained members of the Church

What is the ceremony called when a man becomes a deacon, priest or bishop

ordination

When was the Second Vatican Council

1962 - 1965

What are the four documents of the Second Vatican Council - What are they each about

- Dei Verbum (Word of God) - importance and interpretation of scripture - Lumen Gentium (On the Church) - nature of the Church and the role of each member - Sacrosanctum Consilium (On the sacred Liturgy) - the way that the liturgy and services needed to be changed to allow people to fully worship God - Gaudium et Spes (The Church in the Modern World) - issues relating to family, culture, political and economic life, peace between nations etc.

What is the name of the song Mary sais when she greeted Elizabeth

Magnificat

How is the Magnificat revolutionary

God was on the side of the less fortunate

How did Mary praise God in the Magnificat

she praised his greatness and care

In what two ways did God grow in Mary

Jesus was born from her, and she allowed God's Kingdom to grow in her heart

Why has the Magnificat been banned in the past by some governments

It makes people believe that God is on the side of the weak abd helpless

What are the four marks of the church

One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic

What does one mean (Mark of the Church)

united into one body

What does holy mean (Mark of the Church)

being sanctified

What does Catholic mean (Mark of the Church)

related to the whole, universal

What does Apostolic mean (Mark of the Church)

To do with the 12 original Apostles

What is Apostolic Succession

the successors of the original apostles - the Pope and bishops

Who was the first Pope

Peter

What is Papal Infallibility

the idea that the Pope is never wrong, and anything he declares is guided by the Holy Spirit

What is the magisterium

the combined authority of the bishops and the Bishop of Rome

What is the rare event called when all the bishops of the Church are called together to meet

A council

Who has to approve a council's decisions

The Pope

Why are councils important

They address major world issues

When is something conciliar

When the head person factors in the opinions of everyone involved

What does pontifical mean

When the teachings of the Church are presented by the Pope

Who is the Bishop of Rome

The Pope

Who guides the Pope and councils

The Holy Spirit

One title for the Pope is the __ of Christ

Vicar

How might the Pope lead by example

Recent Popes have sold Church valuables to aid those who need it

What is the second great commandment that Jesus gives

" You shall love your neighbour as yourself"

In which Gospel is the Good Samaritan Parable

Luke's Gospel

How can Catholics demonstrate their love locally

aid the homeless, poor, work on issues on an individual basis

How can Catholics demonstrate their love nationally

preventing problems from originating, instead of just solving them

How can Catholics demonstrate their love globally

helping people in other countries, victims of disaster and the poor etc.

What does SVP stand

Saint Vincent de Paul

What does SVP do

it is a charity that helps practically e.g. shopping or caring from the elderly, big projects to help the local community

What does CAFOD stand for

Catholic Agency for Overseas Development

What does CAFOD do

provide aid for victims of natural disasters, help improve poorer / war torn areas, challenging local policies that damage life

What is the overall plot of Les Miserables

- bishops forgives Valjean for stealing from him - Valjean is happy, and he changes his way - His jailer still tries to catch him, but he is kidnapped and Valjean is encouraged to kill him - Valjean does not kill him and lets him go - When the jailer then corners Valjean, he can't kill him

What line from one of the final songs in Les Miserables is often used to summarise the story of Les Miserables

To love another person is to see the face of God

How has Pope Francis showed Justice in his life

- increased number of priests in shanty towns - doesn't waste money on himself - criticised economic policies that led to inequality

How has Pope Francis showed peace in his life

- played a major role in restoring relationships between Cuba and USA - invites leaders who have been at war to pray together - sheltered people being hunted

How has Pope Francis showed reconciliation in his life

- every Maundy Thursday he washes the feet of 12 prisoners - welcomed people of other denominations - visited areas of tension in the world helped break tensions between Muslims and Christians