Communities Of Faith Flashcards
What is a mission?
Putting religious beliefs into action
What is leadership?
Guidance given by those in a position of authority
What is authority?
Being responsible for others/having power
Who is head of the church in Rome?
The pope
Who are the cardinals?
The chief advisers to the pope
Who are the archbishops?
Head of a large area or churches
Who are the priests?
Religious leaders of the parish
Who are the laypeople?
Members of the church
What is sectarianism?
Hatred of someone because of their religious beliefs
What is religious conflict?
Lack of trust and deepening hatred towards others which leads to problems that are difficult to resolve
What is ecumenism?
Attempts Christians make to understand and respect each other
What is interfaith dialogue?
Communication and understanding between major world religions
What is community breakdown?
When a community collapses due to lack of co-operation, sharing and communication
