Kingdom Of God Flashcards
What is a pilgrimage?
It’s a journey that has a spiritual purpose, where the destination may be a sacred religious place.
What do Catholics believe life is?
Catholics believe that life is a pilgrimage - a journey to meet God at death.
What is a dramatised prayer?
It is a prayer that involves physical action.
What do Catholics do when they pray before the stations of the cross?
They accompany Jesus on his final journey.
What can Catholics do if they go on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem?
They can do the Stations of the Cross on the Via Dolorosa, the street through which Jesus carried his cross.
What should a Catholic actions reflect?
It should reflect the idea of making progress on the journey towards God. Everything they do should contribute to this purpose of getting even closer to God.
This is why Catholics think of the church as the pilgrim people of God.
What’s a quote to show that Catholics see their life as a pilgrimage towards heaven?
“Christians, on pilgrimage toward the heavenly city, should seek and think of these things which are above.” (Gaudium et Spes 57)
How many images are in the Stations of the Cross?
14
When do Catholics “make the Stations of the Cross”?
During Lent.
Why is moving between each Station of the Cross significant for Catholics?
It is a way to accompany Jesus on his last journey.
It’s a way to share in Jesus’ sufferings as a sign of gratitude and thanks.
It helps the person to stay focused on their prayers.
Why is Jerusalem an important Catholic pilgrimage site?
It’s the city in Israel where Jesus died.
Catholics might visit Jesus’ tomb, the Via Dolorosa and other nearby places connected with Jesus’ life.
Why do Catholics visit Jerusalem?
To share in Jesus’ life and suffering and to renew their faith and commitment to Jesus.
Why do Catholics see Rome as an important Catholic pilgrimage site?
Where St Peter died, an it’s where the current Pope lives.
Catholics might visit the Vatican, the tomb of St Peter and the Cathedral of St John Lateran (the most important Catholic Cathedral).
Why do Catholics visit Rome?
To show their commitment to the Catholic Chruch, and their unity with the Pope and all Catholics.
