influential thinkers

Question 1

sermon on the mount

Answer 1

• A speech by Jesus found in the Gospels containing teachings like “love thy neighbour “
• Jesus gave the Lord’s prayer(Our father) to his followers here

Question 2

Beatitudes

Answer 2

• There are eight beatitudes and Jesus taught them during the sermon on the mount
• An example is” blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted”

Question 3

Theologian

Answer 3

• A person who studies religious faith, practice and experience
• They often write about God and how He works in the world

Question 4

Philosopher

Answer 4

• A person who offers views or theories about life’s big questions
• The term comes from the Ancient Greek meaning “ lover of wisdom”

Question 5

Catechism

Answer 5

• The official teachings of the Catholic Church

- It is a book written by bishops and cardinals of the Church about the Catholic faith

Question 6

Saint

Answer 6

• A saint is someone who has died and been honoured by the Church because their life was a perfect example of the way Christians should live.
• When someone becomes a saint, the Pope canonizes him or her someone becomes a saint