Component 2 Route B: Applied Catholic [theme three] - Mission and Evangelisation in Britain and Elsewhere

Question 1

What is meant by the term “evangelisation”?

Answer 1

Spreading the ‘good news’.

Question 2

What is Evangelii gaudium?

Answer 2

> Pope Francis wrote a letter to the world on the theme of the Church’s mission evangelisation in the modern world in 2013.
means ‘the joy of the gospel’.
the way to share the gospel is to show love and care for the weak, vulnerable and poor.
Catholics must care for ‘the homeless, the addicted, refugees indigenous peoples, the elderly who are increasingly isolated and abandoned, and many others’.
parishes should be welcoming places, ready to greet new people and receive them into the community.
Catholics should be outward looking meaning they should look for new ways to spread the gospel.

Question 3

How does the Church engage in evangelisation?

Answer 3

> locally.
nationally.
globally.

Question 4

What are the advantages of religious diversity?

Answer 4

> greater tolerance and understanding of the beliefs of others.
varied and rich cultural life from experiencing the religions and traditions of others.
better understanding of different viewpoints.
new ways of living and enjoying life.

Question 5

What are the disadvantages of religious diversity?

Answer 5

> it is not always open and understanding towards the views of others.
tensions can exist between different faith groups.
some people’s beliefs and values may be ignored.
how can Christians spread the gospel if people aren’t interested in it.

Question 6

What are the issues of religious diversity?

Answer 6

> conversion
↳ there can be issues where one group of religious
believers try to convert another, to their faith, which could cause conflict.
interfaith marriages
↳ conflict between families with different beliefs and
values.
raising children
↳ within interfaith marriages both parents might want
their children raised with their own faith which could lead to confusion and arguments.